Hi ,want to know if one of hubbers could help me,i have an vodacom internet usb stick, unlocked the stick so i can put in any sim,i am looking for a prepaid internet deal,wich company offers you the best value for gig download? HEITA??? VODACOM OR MTN maybe iburst.
I don't want to sign a contract want to buy as i go, my download need may change on a monthly basis.
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 12:50
iBurst has/had 20GB for R200 but not sure how it works exactly
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 02:03
How did you unlock the stick to use any network? Are the vodacom sticks restricted to vodacom networks only?
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 02:05
FanieFiets, on 07 February 2012 - 12:47 , said:
I have two of those.
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 02:05
Azi, on 07 February 2012 - 02:03 , said:
How did you unlock the stick to use any network? Are the vodacom sticks restricted to vodacom networks only?
I have never come across a network locked 3G stick in SA.
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 02:10
FanieFiets, on 07 February 2012 - 12:47 , said:
What he said
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 02:20
This gets tricky. 8ta offers the best deals at the moment. They have the 10GB for R199 or 20GB for R299 contract option. Or they have prepaid deals such as this one: http://www.8ta.com/p...data/60gbpromo/
The issue with 8ta is coverage and stability. I have one at home and it varies from GREAT to a total pain in the *rse. Some days it is just so unstable. I have to unplug the modem and reconnect and it MIGHT connect and then 10 minutes later I have to spend another 10 minutes disconnecting and reconnecting. Quite annoying to say the least! Then it will work like a dream for a week. A thought is before you tie yourself into a long term contract, go buy their 2+1GB prepaid promo. Try it and then if it works well, get a contract.
MTN & VODA offer much better coverage but pricing isn't nearly that attractive. Check out their sites for details. Nothing comes close to 8ta. Cell C is in the middle.
My suggestion is if you are considering 3G, check your coverage for the preferred network and budget in the cost of an antenna (www.poyntingdirect.co.za). Usually makes a BIG difference.
Consider iBurst as well if you have coverage where you are located. Not nearly as fast but tends to be VERY stable. PM me if you need details.
The issue with 8ta is coverage and stability. I have one at home and it varies from GREAT to a total pain in the *rse. Some days it is just so unstable. I have to unplug the modem and reconnect and it MIGHT connect and then 10 minutes later I have to spend another 10 minutes disconnecting and reconnecting. Quite annoying to say the least! Then it will work like a dream for a week. A thought is before you tie yourself into a long term contract, go buy their 2+1GB prepaid promo. Try it and then if it works well, get a contract.
MTN & VODA offer much better coverage but pricing isn't nearly that attractive. Check out their sites for details. Nothing comes close to 8ta. Cell C is in the middle.
My suggestion is if you are considering 3G, check your coverage for the preferred network and budget in the cost of an antenna (www.poyntingdirect.co.za). Usually makes a BIG difference.
Consider iBurst as well if you have coverage where you are located. Not nearly as fast but tends to be VERY stable. PM me if you need details.
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 02:23
Scooterza, on 07 February 2012 - 02:20 , said:
The issue with 8ta is coverage and stability. I have one at home and it varies from GREAT to a total pain in the *rse. Some days it is just so unstable.
Agree.
Although I regularly use my 8ta 3g on the gautrain. It never drops.
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 02:26
El Dodgius Bastardo, on 07 February 2012 - 02:10 , said:
What he said
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 02:32
Happy with 8ta, got the 10gb for 199/month deal, gooied the sim into the vodacom stick...works perfectly and hooked it up to wireless router, so my house is a wi-fi hotspot. Services my laptop, iphone/ipad(when I am home) and PS3. Cheap and cheerfull.
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 02:34
rouxtjie, on 07 February 2012 - 02:32 , said:
Cheap and cheerfull.
And if you are in a good coverage area, and your 3g modem is up to it, 8ta 3g is fockin fast.
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 02:54
TNT1, on 07 February 2012 - 02:34 , said:
And if you are in a good coverage area, and your 3g modem is up to it, 8ta 3g is fockin fast.
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 02:59
ek sien iburst het 'n power uncapped 24 hours for R99..enige iemand al daai uit gecheck? daas seke wee small print waavan hulle jou NOOIT sal se nie!
i had an mtn sim in a vodacom stick and the software picked it up ja. no unlocking deesdae, it comes unlocked
i had an mtn sim in a vodacom stick and the software picked it up ja. no unlocking deesdae, it comes unlocked
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 03:03
TNT1, on 07 February 2012 - 02:34 , said:
And if you are in a good coverage area, and your 3g modem is up to it, 8ta 3g is fockin fast.
If its fooking fast then then its probably HSPA, not 3G.
I've got a tower next door on top of the church. I was getting stupid speeds from the 8ta dongle
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 03:07
Jakkals, on 07 February 2012 - 12:41 , said:
Hi ,want to know if one of hubbers could help me,i have an vodacom internet usb stick, unlocked the stick so i can put in any sim,i am looking for a prepaid internet deal,wich company offers you the best value for gig download? HEITA??? VODACOM OR MTN maybe iburst.
I don't want to sign a contract want to buy as i go, my download need may change on a monthly basis.
I don't want to sign a contract want to buy as i go, my download need may change on a monthly basis.
Stay away from iBubbles, CatWomen will derail this thread with her experience.
On MTN/Vodacom/CellC/8ta it all depends on your coverage. Get a prepaid sim and try the network out first.
