Vodacom Network Problems

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Test from Faerie Glen Pretoria

Below is the data used to calculate your download speed:

Download time: 37.859 seconds
Size of file: 500 KiloBytes
Estimated line speed: 107.8 (kilobits/second)
Estimated line speed: 13.2 (kiloBytes/second)

Still gets disconnected, only 2 bars. V3G any ideas? Maybe an antenna would help?
 
Thanks ic. I am using a 3G data card, the Vodashop in Brooklyn Pretoria told me they have no stock and when they get I must pay for the antenna.
 
SoftDev said:
when they get I must pay for the antenna.
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They said that to me too (Greenpoint, Cape Town). Insist it is free. Mention this forum and that Vodacom 3G support on this forum said so. Worked for me.
 
I will try the approach and see what happens. Does anyone have any more ideas as to how I can better my connection here in Faerie Glen? I have swapped the SIM card for the 64K one. Only option I can think of is the antenna. Thanks all.
 
Speed test from Moreleta Pretoria:

Below is the data used to calculate your download speed:

Download time: 39.787 seconds
Size of file: 500 KiloBytes
Estimated line speed: 102.5 (kilobits/second)
Estimated line speed: 12.6 (kiloBytes/second)

Not great, disconnects also.
 
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Ping statistics for 168.210.129.147: (smtp.vodacom.co.za)
Packets: Sent = 80, Received = 73, Lost = 7 (8% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 230ms, Maximum = 399ms, Average = 334ms
 
EEIISSSHHH

WonderBoom South - PTA

GPRS
Below is the data used to calculate your download speed:

* Download time: 272.375 seconds
* Size of file: 500 KiloBytes
* Estimated line speed: 15 (kilobits/second)
* Estimated line speed: 1.8 (kiloBytes/second)

3G - Les Marais tower (Phone lying on window sill)
Below is the data used to calculate your download speed:

* Download time: 58.64 seconds
* Size of file: 500 KiloBytes
* Estimated line speed: 69.6 (kilobits/second)
* Estimated line speed: 8.5 (kiloBytes/second)


/running back to dial up to post this message
 
V3G I am getting three bars, but message connected to unkown network - Riviera 3, Pretoria :confused:
 
V3G
I am not getting 3G off the Rietfontein tower - signal 4/5. When I switch 3 G on, signal drops to 2/5 and tower changes to Les Marais but only outdoors. I take it these towers in the area are not fully optimised or something.
 
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ic.

>SoftDev, I take it that you have never had an external antenna for your >data card [i.e. this is not a replacement for a lost/broken/stolen antenna]?
Nope, brand new 3G data card, there is even place in the box for the antenna but it was empty. The store told me that they are out of stock.

>SoftDev, what make/model is the data card? Option or Novatel?[/QUOTE]
Novatel
 
Riviera 3
Signal 4/5
Download time: 131.98 seconds
Size of file: 500 KiloBytes
Estimated line speed: 30.9 (kilobits/second)
Estimated line speed: 3.8 (kiloBytes/second)
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ic I'll try, maybe phone a few Vodashops and see who has one.

I have another question, I see that some of the people here are able to determine to which tower they connect. I read the FAQ but could not find this, how does one go about to do this.

Another note, I can hear the thunderstorm outside, and my connection is now jumping between 2 - 3 bars. Usually it is 2. I would have thought that it would go down.
 
ic said:
v3g, has there been a policy change?

SoftDev, I take it that you have never had an external antenna for your data card [i.e. this is not a replacement for a lost/broken/stolen antenna]?

SoftDev, what make/model is the data card? Option or Novatel?
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No, not that I'm aware..

Softdev, PM me your details and we can pick it up.
 
SoftDev said:
ic I'll try, maybe phone a few Vodashops and see who has one.

I have another question, I see that some of the people here are able to determine to which tower they connect. I read the FAQ but could not find this, how does one go about to do this.

Another note, I can hear the thunderstorm outside, and my connection is now jumping between 2 - 3 bars. Usually it is 2. I would have thought that it would go down.
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Maybe you should put a kite out..Made another guy quite famous...

The Cell-ID's people report are the 2G cells, not the 3G ones. But often, these give an accurate indication of the area you're in.
 
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