Posted by egunjespoilagos
One more thing, I tried a friend's reltel pda style phone and the browsing speed is commendable and the phone is relatively cheap 40k.
Athough it seemed that battery life was an issue.
Its even browses using html. I hate the fact that the SE uses WAP
There. I thing I got it all out.
Posted by OluYom
@egunjespoilagos:
I have used the dual-SIM thing. Worked fine, but your SIMs have to be cut to size to fit in the contraption.
Pocket PCs have a history of comparatively poor battery performance, though the new ones are getting better.
SE's P-series ALL have HTML capabilities alongside WAP & i-mode. But you need a full internet GPRS account (e.g. GloDirect) to access full Web content.
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[ This Message was edited by: AYA on 2005-04-08 09:14 ]
Posted by egunjespoilagos
I see. Would one have to pay for that service, the glodirect.
AYA: With regard to the dua sim, did you get the "automatic one", the one that switches networks itself at pre determined intervals.
I heard that that one will not work with the SE 910 because of its PDA functions and that one will have to get the one that switches manually.
At least thats what I have been told.
Posted by OluYom
@egunje: There is no activation fee for GloDirect, but you have to migrate to a contract package. But then, you also pay less to browse (20-35 kobo per kb, as against 70k per kb for WAP).
Actually, you can access some web content on the built-in browser with just the regualar WAP account. One good trick is to never use "www" before the URL. But regardless, there are some Web sites that just won't load on a WAP account.
I used the manual dual-SIM version, but that was on my old T230. I haven't tried it on a P-series device.
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[ This Message was edited by: AYA on 2005-04-08 09:16 ]
Posted by egunjespoilagos
AYA: I have never liked this contract thing. Apart from that, my main line is my vmobile number. The glo will only be subordinate to that. I don't expect you will know if the glo premium package includes glo direct
I will try the dual sim thing. Thanks for the input
Posted by Angelgirl
Guess what everyone! Dis is my 1st post from my phone, tanx 2 Aya, n all membas of dis forum 4 ur assistance, mamba will chek ur mms as soon as d service picks up.
This message was posted from a WAP device
[ This Message was edited by: Angelgirl on 2005-04-12 08:21 ]
Posted by OluYom
@egunje: I understand your feelings about contracts. I have a list of really useful WAP sites I am putting up on http://gosmartmobile.com (includes email, instant messaging, search engines etc). You may want to check it out sometime.
@angel: Congrats! Let's hope this means we see more of you here
Posted by JK
@egunjespoilagos + others
I dont think youl have vodacom there hey???
any way iv got something like a dual sim and there no cutting and other rediculous modifications..
I am able to use 2 cell numbers on 1 (sim)phone... 1 - my main # and the other my slave #
so i can recieve a call if u dialed either of my cell #'s!!
Posted by OluYom
@786KBR: Nope; we don't have Voda here. Your dual numbers - are they on the same network? MTN has a similar offering: 2 lines on one SIM. Quite different from 2 SIMS on 1 phone.
Posted by otokx
i have given out my glo line 08057206569. my main line is my MTN why my auxiliary/office line is my MTEL. i have sent countless enquiries to computerport, even visited their office here in PH but their attitude was poor so i fashed. Now i use 2 handsets and am ok with that. The expensive, effusive (effuicy) SE T630 (MTEL) from 8am - 4pm weekdays and the motorola c115 (MTN) other times. i could not call reltel with my glo line because of connectivity problems and i can't send text to MTEL from my MTN line whereas the reverse goes.
Posted by brym!
@ Angel,
CONGRATS ON UR FIRST WAP POST!! WE GO WASH AM O!
Posted by egunjespoilagos
AYA: Thanks I will visit the site. I want to explore this WAP thing. With the glo, they gave me one of those their dodgy email address and from their instructions using their email service will be rather cumbersome.
Everyone: I too have to carry two phones, starcomms and the vmobile/glo, would really love to carry just one.
The starcomms is a necessary evil.
[ This Message was edited by: egunjespoilagos on 2005-04-10 14:26 ]
Posted by mamba
Egunje, which starcomms phone are you talkin about? is it internet capable?
Posted by egunjespoilagos
Anyone know how the forum counts post. I am sure I have made about 8 posts but the last post I made still records my total as 1
Posted by mamba
egunje, check here and u'll understand about ur posts
http://www.esato.com/board/vi[....]ic=70823&start=720#post1078147
is ur starcomms a mobile and is it internet capable?
Posted by OluYom
@egunje: Your predicament is well understood. We expect things to change and look forward to a time when we have no ned to tolerate any "evils".
@mamba: Any news on Mtel GPRS? They seem to be taking their time inspite of all that noise
Posted by Angelgirl
Aya your website gosmartmoblie.com looks cool on my set, only as i was enjoying the pictures which appeared so real, my set automaically switched off, what could be the cause?
Mamba pls resend your MMS
Posted by motla
wassup guys
@egunje welcome aboard
i'm in skool and i just got an opportunity to browse and i couldn't slip it and i really miss u guys any other time i have any chance to browse again i will hola @ u guys see ya
Posted by motla
infact i just noticed i missed a whole lot during my break and i'll really try to post regularly from now
Posted by mamba
Mtel seems to be too slow with their GPRS deployment, the signal is very miuch available but it's unusable without activation and the correct settings. They've been bragging allover about deploying by march and they've failed to comply.
I guess Mtel's a joke afterall..
@Angel, i've sent the mms again.
Posted by Areafada
Ha Ha Ha, why am I laughing, Mtel, Nitel, Telecom of Nigeria or whatever they wish 2 change their name to, ave started disappointing me since 1982 when so much noise was made on their analog landline, they claim @ that time that one dial and u can call anybody, (I'm not that old, it was my father's/family phone) then they said digital line was better we all know the story. since then any thing they say just take it with a pinch of salt, Like Wabara said I didn't take the .................. million naira(only true 9ja can fill the blank space)
Posted by egunjespoilagos
Mamba: No its not. Its just the regular mobile phone. I use it to make cheap (relatively) landlaine calls.
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Posted by OluYom
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Beats me; I have no idea, just baseless theories. No-one else has experienced that, to the best of my knowledge. Try again and let me know if it happens again.
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[ This Message was edited by: AYA on 2005-04-11 20:21 ]
Posted by mamba
AYA, could be there's something on ur site that automatically reboots phones
Mtel
MTN
Vmobile
glo
[ This Message was edited by: mamba on 2005-04-11 22:24 ]
Posted by Angelgirl
@brym, bring soap n wota plus rcard 4 d washing,
Posted by Angelgirl
@AYA, It happened again, i think its bcos my Wap version is 1.2, dont u think so?
Posted by OluYom
@angel: Very possible. Yours is the 1st WAP 1.2 feedback I am getting. Wish I can lay my hand on one and give it a go.
@mamba:
Posted by egunjespoilagos
AYA: I have decided to get glo's business 400 package. I know that you have some information on it on your site but I want to know specifically
1. How much would one be paying in total
2. Would there be a deposit for IDD
3. Will one's bank account be debited or will one just recharge it.
4. How would one "top up" if one exhuasts the allotted 400 minutes
5. Conversely, if one does not exhust the allotted credit for one month, can one carry over the minutes?
I ask only because I saw from your site that you have switched to glo's contract product.
Posted by mamba
I'm interested in the answers to egunjes questions ASAP
What if you dont have an an account cos i think you have to provide a bank account statement for 3months, is it possible to subscribe without the account statement?
Posted by OluYom
I am on Optimizer, so I can only give answers specific to that package. Here goes:
1. 1st month access (N1,750) & one-time security deposit of N5,000 (till May 31st, after which regular is N8,000)
2. No deposit for IDD
3. Pay cash for initial deposit
4.You can top up with regular scratch cards or bank deposit
5. You can carry over unused credit
Information specific to 400 can be found at www.gloworld.com, I believe.
Posted by OluYom
Barring any further disappointments, by this time tomorrow, I should have my Nokia 9500.
Its a few days late, but its still a great birthday gift for me - even if I am giving it myself
Posted by coolapostle
Hi dudes! Good to see the whole house talking again. I am thinking of going to PP Plus too. Is the 5,000 deposit your airtime credit then? And I really want to know how quickly U used up a N500 when browing the (real) internet with a PC using ur phone as a modem. Is it fast? Is it affordable?
Posted by OluYom
@cool: No; the deposit is a security deposit and credit ceiling. it is not used. You simply start talking/browsing, and when you use up to that amount, the system cuts you off and you need to put some funds in to be able to make calls, send SMS and use GPRS again. The point of the deposit is, if you use up some funds and decide to disappear or terminate the contract, whatever you have used is deducted from that deposit and the balance refunded. its a safeguard against people making unlimited use and running away.
Using my PC, I usually turn off images and access only low bandwidth sites. The issue of affordability depends on how you use it and what you use it for. if you do a lot of heavy downloading, you will soon burn holes in your pocket.
I consider myself a power user: constantly running 4 POP mail accounts, carrying out online payments, checking clients' sites, uploading/publishing files, and posting on forums. On a very heavy day, I can use up N500 in 24 hours. on a 'regular' day, I may not spend more than N100 on GPRS.
Hope that helps.
Posted by brix25
@AYA: Quite strange that people would be using GPRS to surf the internet on their desktop's. Do you guys have any broadband service?
Posted by OluYom
@brix: The problem seems to revolve around cost and QOS. Broadband services here are exhorbitant, both setup and maintenance wise, and then the performance is often not as expected.
Another issue (which is somewhat contributing to cost is coverage). Many providers have refused to invest in infrastructure to extend their reach. As such prospective users are compelled to invest in acquiring masts and all that in order to be able to enjoy services. Its madness, really.
Some fixed wireless providers offer internet access via CDMA, but my friend, even my GPRS connection is more reliable than most. I used one for a time and eventually ditched it out of frustration.
Seeing cost of acquisition of GPRS phones and the service is more manageable, more people are looking in that direction today.
Posted by egunjespoilagos
AYA: Congrats on the 9500 would like to hear youur thoughts on it. It woul probably suit you more thatitaln most.
I will go to glo's site and check out the optimizer. I was wondering if you know what advantages business 400 would have over the optimizer if any.
Yes, this is becoming an interesting place to visit. You guys are alright.
[ This Message was edited by: egunjespoilagos on 2005-04-14 10:34 ]
Posted by Areafada
@Aya Happi Birthday 2 u & a lovely birthday gift.
@ everyone what about the competition (5 new members thing) & the N500 voucher prize reward?
Posted by Angelgirl
AYA Happy Belated Birthday!
Posted by OluYom
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@areafada: Medicine after death
Who sent you AWOL in the first place?
Posted by brix25
@AYA: Talking of CDMA a couple of months ago Qualcomm and Ericsson were here trying to sell CDMA2000 and CDMA Evo.
Posted by OluYom
@brix: What happened? Did people take it up? We have quite a number of CDMA networks here, most of them having operated for 10 years, but a little short-sighted in outlook.
It took the arrival of GSM technology to shock them into action
Now, some of them are crying wolf.
Posted by brym!
@ Aya.....birthday boy.....congrats!!!!
Gone for the 9500 ? So my friend should be lookin for another buyer then?
@Angel, I forget say u be Ijebu.....so no washing? Anyway one recharge on me. check ur pm tomorrow.
@Ihe, show face now......
@All, thanx for keeping forum alive. Any one tried browsing on a pc using Reltel's Toshiba pocket pc modem or the nokia 2285 modem? Thinking of getting one of these?
Posted by mamba
@ALL, I just got myself a P910i today.
ATM, I'm trying to upgrade the firmware online via SEUS....
I've been so busy fiddling around with this gadget, it's a masterpiece...
This message will soon be posted from a newly bought p910i
Posted by brix25
@AYA: Don't think CDMA, if it takes off, will be marketed to compete with GSM...they're trying to get fixed line operators on board to complete the last mile in the connection loop, especially with broadband services.
Posted by OluYom
This is my first post from my 9500. Its a great piece of work!
I almostt didn't sleep all night configuring it
@brix: Good approach by your people. It seems like the same thinking here, only the CDMA guys have been around much longer than GSM.
@mamba: Congrats on your P910! Looks like its phone season
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[ This Message was edited by: AYA on 2005-04-15 11:01 ]
Posted by mamba
Congrats AyA, i'm sure we'll be reading a review of ur new phone on GoSmartmobile very soon. it was quite easy configuring my P910i, i've also upgraded its firmware to the latest also..
Posted by OluYom
@brym: Thanks for mentioning me to your friend, but I got a deal i could not refuse
Thanks again.
@mamba: The review will come soon. Very soon!
The major issue I am facing now is, Glo GPRS has been dead on the cell site covering my residence for over a week now - and honestly it does not look like the grren guys are in a hurry to sort it out. I have called so many times, the customer care people must know my name and number by heart now.
Posted by coolapostle
Guys, PM me your views on Suen's decision to "lock up" Mobile Nigeria. @AYA Happy Birthday. @Moto Study o! We will still be here when U come out of school. Let's have those PM's
Posted by mamba
Coola, what's the reason for wanting to lockup mobilenigeria? i dont understand.
Posted by OluYom
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That makes two of us
SighSeun and I still chatted this evening. It seems pretty much that his mind is made up, so I am not sure what our opinion here will accomplish.To me, it is a little sad and disappointing, but we had a life b4 MN. Life goes on
[ This Message was edited by: AYA on 2005-04-15 17:48 ]