Vodacom LTE/3G coverage maps

[bokdrol]

They don't seem to work on the Vodacom website. You click on the icon and nothing happens.
The website is actually vile in general, but I would like to find out if there is coverage in my area please.

 

[Ockie]

They don't seem to work on the Vodacom website. You click on the icon and nothing happens.
The website is actually vile in general, but I would like to find out if there is coverage in my area please.

Ja, tested it now on my side and when you try and put in a address it clears the address it seems when you press space bar. Strange. Hope they fix it soon

 

[Ockie]

Missy, I just checked on my corporate system and the coverage checker is working on there. If you like, PM me the address you want to check and I will do it for you.

 

[MervynB]

They don't seem to work on the Vodacom website. You click on the icon and nothing happens.
The website is actually vile in general, but I would like to find out if there is coverage in my area please.

I found that the map works but I'm not so sure that it is even worth looking at.

Where I live is slap bang in the middle of a large purple patch on the map. To me, this indicates that I should have no trouble connecting with LTE. WRONG!

My ZTE K5008-Z modem has its connection set to 4G Preferred but it has never connected at anything other than HSUPA. I tried changing the setting to 4G Only but it then doesn't connect at all.

The 3G connection is adequate for my present needs (24.94Mbps download and 3.54Mbps upload a few minutes ago at 15:45) so I don't really need LTE. On the other hand, I spent good money for a modem capable of LTE based on the fact that I have LTE coverage and I now find that I could have settled for a cheaper 3G modem.

 

[Ockie]

I found that the map works but I'm not so sure that it is even worth looking at.

Where I live is slap bang in the middle of a large purple patch on the map. To me, this indicates that I should have no trouble connecting with LTE. WRONG!

My ZTE K5008-Z modem has its connection set to 4G Preferred but it has never connected at anything other than HSUPA. I tried changing the setting to 4G Only but it then doesn't connect at all.

The 3G connection is adequate for my present needs (24.94Mbps download and 3.54Mbps upload a few minutes ago at 15:45) so I don't really need LTE. On the other hand, I spent good money for a modem capable of LTE based on the fact that I have LTE coverage and I now find that I could have settled for a cheaper 3G modem.

Contract?

 

[MervynB]

Contract?

Yes.

 

[Ockie]

Yes.

PM me the number please.

 

[Ockie]

Done. Give it 30 minutes and then reboot. Please report back.

 

[MervynB]

Done. Give it 30 minutes and then reboot. Please report back.

Ockie, thank you very much. That is what I call SERVICE. (Quietly humming "Deep Purple" in the background.)

I didn't even have to wait 30 minutes. I received an SMS a few moments after I sent the PM and after a reboot here we are.

The signal strength is down to 4 bars in place of the 5 bars I get on 3G. Download speed is significantly higher at 30Mbps whereas at this time of day I would normally expect about 12Mbps on 3G.

 

[Ockie]

Ockie, thank you very much. That is what I call SERVICE. (Quietly humming "Deep Purple" in the background.)

I didn't even have to wait 30 minutes. I received an SMS a few moments after I sent the PM and after a reboot here we are.

The signal strength is down to 4 bars in place of the 5 bars I get on 3G. Download speed is significantly higher at 30Mbps whereas at this time of day I would normally expect about 12Mbps on 3G.

Lekker....glad I could help and you are welcome. Welcome to the best network for Smart Phones

/looks around for ASA agents .... oh crap ..... runs

 

[neoassasin]

Ockie. I know this is a bit off topic but do you know if Vodacom intends to increase their coverage. Thing is I've been a Vodacom customer for years but live in a dead spot between transmitters so I just about get Edge but have no 3g or Lte coverage but few streets either side there is.

 

[Ockie]

Hi. The number you sent me does not seem to be in the format that my system can recognise. How many people are on this property?

 

[neoassasin]

Hi. The number you sent me does not seem to be in the format that my system can recognise. How many people are on this property?

Who is this question for?

 

[Ockie]

Who is this question for?

Hi. I did not see your message. Was for the OP. We can log a call for you and see if network can do anything or they will see if there is perhaps a planned tower already in progress.