65519 4G (available) - Coverage

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I just noticed that 65519 4G (available) popped up on my router - i take it 65519 is the new iburst LTE?

Can't seem to find a coverage map even though the FAQ mentions April 2017?
 
There are no services offered to the public, so no need for the map.

I have LTE coverage from the beginning - since I got first LTE router (about two years ago).
They use it for business-to-business links where is better margin.
 
So never seen this before in my town so thinking it is the new LTE-A offering?

"Phase One of the roll-out of our new LTE-A network is well underway. During this phase, past or existing iBurst Customers qualified for migration (coverage dependent). Three exclusive LTE-A packages were on offer to them, that ranged from 20, 50 and 100 Gig packages.

Enrollment for these Exclusive Packages is NOW CLOSED, and you will be contacted once LTE-A is available."

"We are currently working on the new dynamic LTE-A coverage map and service availability checker. Please note that the LTE-A coverage map and product literature will be available end April 2017."
 
Two years ago they were on the verge of losing spectum. Delaying tactics again. Don't hold your breath.
 
Very very sad...
so our current Iburst modems aren't worth anything... and Iburst LTE is also a no-show for the moment.
 
FYI - Just spoke to an iBurst employee earlier today. I'm in Cape Town (near Tokai) and although my area isn't covered yet, apparently Plumstead has LTE coverage right now - so at least it appears as though they are coming online.

Best way to find out if your area has LTE coverage seems to be dropping them a Twitter DM (direct message) with your name and iBurst account number. That's what I did and got a phone call a few hours later and got some answers.
 
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iburst Lte is not availabe now, and when i asked for date of launch few days ago, they had no schedule. their plan had been delayed for few months now.
 
a Friend at work just received a LTE modem and 100GB for 3 months to test.

Sadly at work he gets about 3mb download on a speedtest. Hopefully at his house he will get better speeds.
 
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