Where to get HSDPA cards

[DarkHelmet]

My first card was activated:
Tariff Start Date: 2006-01-25 14:42:52

My second one:
Tariff Start Date: 2006-02-14 09:57:27

Would I be able to swop them for HSDPA?

 

[Gunny]

My first card was activated:
Tariff Start Date: 2006-01-25 14:42:52

My second one:
Tariff Start Date: 2006-02-14 09:57:27

Would I be able to swop them for HSDPA?

The second card will be swopped out the first not I signed on the 27th of Jan and they wnt budge on a free upgrade even tho i spend tonnes of money with Voda and have 4 contracts and am a platinum member only contracts signed after 1st Feb get free upgrades. Oh well i tried.

/me waits for upgrade on first 3G contract due in Nov

 

[vodacom3g]

My first card was activated:
Tariff Start Date: 2006-01-25 14:42:52

My second one:
Tariff Start Date: 2006-02-14 09:57:27

Would I be able to swop them for HSDPA?

As the swap-out date is 1st of Feb, it looks like you'll be able to swap the second card, but check with your SP.

 

[Hoodwink]

Vodacom First

Quote in today's Financial Mail:

Vodacom has drawn first blood in its battle with rival MTN to create an updated and faster version of their third-generation (3G) cellular networks.

MTN Group CEO Phuthuma Nhleko caused a stir when he announced at a presentation to shareholders and analysts last month that MTN SA had already launched its high-speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) service. HSDPA is sometimes referred to as enhanced 3G or super 3G and is capable of delivering download speeds of up to 1,8 Mbit/s. That's five times faster than conventional 3G networks. Later, upgrades to the technology will result in speeds increasing several-fold again.

But MTN's announcement that it had switched on its HSDPA network rings somewhat hollow as the data cards consumers need to access the network at the new, higher speeds will not be available for several weeks yet. Vodacom's cards, on the other hand, are already available in stores. MTN's HSDPA network is live but, for the moment, its subscribers have no way of accessing it.

 

[redarrow]

Just two questions:

Anyone have an idea of the approximate price of a HSDPA card on prepaid?

And anyone know where in P.E. I could get one (on prepaid)?

I tried the store in Walmer Park shopping center (not a Vodashop) they didn't even know what HSDPA is.. also tried Vodashop at The Bridge, they have the cards but oddly didn't know the price on prepaid so consequently they couldn't sell me one..

Thanks

 

[rpm]

Most shops that I phoned asked R 2699-00 for the cards.

 

[vodacom3g]

RRP is R2699.00 VAT incl.

If you find a shop that can't help, please PM their details.

 

[redarrow]

Thanks for the info..

I'll try them (Vodashop at The Bridge) again this week sometime,
sometimes you just get an assistant who doesn't know his thing

Btw, at R2699.00 is that including a sim-card ?
If not, is it a condition of sale that you have to buy a starter pack (for the usual R199)?

 

[Hannes]

R400 rebate on cash purchased 3G card

VC3g, You aksed me to PM you regarding obtaining a R400 rebate on a card outside of a 3Gone contract (cash purchase), and you were to direct me to a dealership that could facilitate this. Did you receive or should I resend?

 

[vodacom3g]

Hi, did get your PM. Thought I did action it, but obviously not.

/edit/ Just saw, I did reply to your PM asking to switch over to mail. Did you not get this PM?

Easier to work on mail, then I can just start the conversation and the interested parties can pick it up.

 

[Veroland]

mmm

Ok, I spoke to nashua, they don't know anything about the card swap deal yet

 

[vodacom3g]

Tell them to call something called the 'Trade Partner Desk' or just read their e-mail. Or print out the first post with hte press release and take it with.

But be gentle, you knew about it before they did, so let's be fair to them. Till midday.....

 

[vodacom3g]

Store - Cards on the floor - telephone number

Data Store Tygervalley - (021-914-9743)
Vodashop Paarl Mall - (021-863-4247)
Vodacom Cape Gate - (021-982-6781)
Vodashop Tygervalley - (021-914-2460)
Vodacom Paarl - (021-872-0940)
Vodashop Bayside - (021-557-8022)
Vodashop Kenilworth - (021-671-8873)
Vodashop Pinelands - (021-532-0710)
Vodashop Century City - (021-552-7423)
Vodacare Tygervalley - (021-914-2910)
Vodashop Durbanville - (021-975-9741)
Vodacom Sanlam - (021-949-9792)
Vodashop N1 City - (021-595-1311)
Vodacom Sandton - (011-784-4823)

The above stores (all part of one group) confirmed they have at least 500 cards in stock in total.

Looks like the cards are now coming in at a decent rate.

 

[KingRamses]

Can anyone confirm where in Bloemfontein I can get a card? All the shops say they have in stock, but when you say it's a swapout, they say they haven't got any left?

 

[vodacom3g]

Can anyone confirm where in Bloemfontein I can get a card? All the shops say they have in stock, but when you say it's a swapout, they say they haven't got any left?

They can't do that. Go to them with all your stuff and tell them you want a new contract. As soon as they bring out a card, whip out your old one and get them to do a swap.

If they refuse, ask them to call the trade partner helpdesk and if they still refuse get all their details and PM me and I'll take it up.