Posted by OluYom
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10k/kb - even on Pay as you Go? That would be revolutionary! If so, I'll love to see the response of MTN and Glo to that. I'll get and load a Celtel line and see. If its 10k/kb as you say, my GPRS spending till further notice will go to Celtel, while Glodirect and take a break.
Posted by brym!
That's great news from Celtel, 10k per kilobyte is the cheapest offered by any network so far. Glo postpaid rate is 35k/kb for peak and 20k/kb for offpeak. Boy, I'm switching over to Celtel for browsing while my Glo line remains for calls & text. Anyone with a spare slim phone to sell? Must be a Motorola or Samsung mid to low end.
@Areafada: I am not so much into games but SkyForce rocks. You can get this and other fine S60 version 3 apps from www.series60v3.com. Enjoy!
Posted by mamba
If its actually 10k per kb as you guys say, then its the best damn deal so far in Nija for prepaid GPRS. N100 per MB
Posted by uchrik
Celtels 10k/kb? Let it not be a Greek gift with epileptic gprs.
Posted by Angelgirl
Well mine is still free, but conection is not steady.
This message was posted from a T610
Posted by ambyzown
@All: billing on Celtel gprs is still erratic. yesterday, I was billed, and by my calculation it was 10k/kb. but since yesterday, its been free, and rock steady. mms is working too and its free.
[ This Message was edited by: ambyzown on 2007-04-29 01:41 ]
Posted by coolapostle
The Celtel tariffs just don't make sense. I think it will end up as a postpaid tariff. I don't see Celtel going below the typical 60kobo /kb. Celtel is just tooo money conscious these days. Let's see how the days go.
Posted by brym!
@coola: Lets keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best.
Meanwhile, I am back in Lagos but no GPRS signal on my Celtel line after settings were installed. Hmmm!
Posted by brix25
Just reading some of your comments regarding Celtel's relatively cheap data rates and I'm not suprised. It seems Naija consumers are still a fickle bunch. Whereas consumers there walk around with four simcards down here people tend to be loyal to their network- ok maybe not Cell C.
Posted by ambyzown
@Angel: Is your Celtel GPRS still free?
@Brym: Did you remember to reboot?
@Brix: Most people here own more than one phone line not out of choice, but out of necessity. I for one bought a glo line simply because at the time, only that network offered gprs. I hardly use it these days, but I still carry it around. The MTN, I bought for free GPRS, and still maintain it for its cheap on net calls.
If one network offers me all I require at a reasonable price, I wouldn't have any reason to carry more than one phone.
[ This Message was edited by: ambyzown on 2007-04-30 23:56 ]
Posted by mamba
well guys, billing on celtel is now here 2 stay. i tested it and can confidently say that it's 10k per kb. i also found out that you can't browse if you have anything less than 50 naira credit. @amby, what's the way forward now? there has to be a loophole in celtel's system somehow. i need free gprs.
Posted by coolapostle
On 2007-05-02 11:06:00, mamba wrote:
@amby, what's the way forward now? there has to be a loophole in celtel's system somehow. i need free gprs.
If you need free gprs, you will get it when 3G trial commences
How about a competition on who first goes 3G here?
@Brix You are right about 9ja subs being fickle. I was an MTN subscriber but I have since switched to Glo. But again, the networks give really nice deals for "on net" calls so it is better to use an MTN line to call an MTN pal. It is more cost effective (it seems) to have more than one line than to depend on only one GSM line. I will like to hear what others think of this assertion.
That is why I am not so excited about the new Celtel Unity tariffs that DOES NOT reward Celtel subs with cheap Celtel-to-Celtel tariffs. In fact it penalises them with higher than average tariffs.
@All I have been using the Reltel Friends and Family (FAF) tariffs for 3 weeks now. My circle of FAF using Reltel is still around 6 ppl. The package allows free Reltel-to-Reltel calls. It is a whole new experience: 100 times better than Free mid-night calls. You just call and talk as long as you want. N500 airtime lasts for about 7 days. I don't regret buying 2 lines for my 2 fave gals in Abuja. Its been a lot of fun talking to them several times a day. I think we do over 20 minutes per day.
(The other day, one of them must have been lonely and she went on and on about her village, her family and her ex-roommate for 57 minutes!)
But Reltel does not do a good job of getting GSM lines. The call quality is wack. I am surprised at this since some of you have written about the quality of CDMA vs. GSM. I had even flirted with the idea of going CDMA all the way (dumping my 4 GSM lines!) but the call quality for GSM lines has ruined the whole project. Calling GSM lines is N19 /minute, so it is supposed to be more economical too.
Posted by OluYom
On 2007-05-02 12:48:47, coolapostle wrote:
If you need free gprs, you will get it when 3G trial commences
If 3G trial takes place at all
On 2007-05-02 12:48:47, coolapostle wrote:
How about a competition on who first goes 3G here?
Now I know you are really bored.
I'll try the new Celtel billing on my wife's line to see what it is like before I make up my mind. Of course, there is no doubt that cost-wise, it is a better option than what I pay on Glodirect at the moment. But I'm also thinking of stability and reliability here.
Posted by mamba
@coola, i have reltel and it's quite easier getting tru to gsm numbers with it when compared to mtn which seems to be plagued with congestion problems.
has anyone tried the starcomms 3g service, how fast and reliable is it?
Posted by ambyzown
On 2007-05-02 11:06:00, mamba wrote: @amby, what's the way forward now? there has to be a loophole in celtel's system somehow. i need free gprs.
Haba! even at 10kobo per kb u still want free gprs? ok o, make I try whether I fit get another APN wey go work without billing.
Posted by brym!
None of my 2 Celtel lines were provisioned. I requested for settings again and there was no acknowledgement or response from +232. I think this service has been deactivated to prevent more people from joining. Well, I'm still holdind on tightly to Glodirect.
Posted by ambyzown
@coola: all three networks have completed test runs of 3G on their networks, but I predict Glo will be the first to deploy commercially.
@Brym: you're right, 232 no longer acknowledges requests for gprs activation. I guess you left it to late.
Posted by Angelgirl
@ Amby; I dont know if mamba is right about the balance stuff, cos i cant browse with N30, will recharge today and find out.
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Posted by Angelgirl
Yes i can confirm it now, i just loaded, and celtel is now billing, but it thik its the cheapest so far.
Posted by mamba
it's definitely the cheapest, but i really dont wanna pay nada for gprs. i hope other operators respond quickly so we get the kinda deals we've been expecting from this platform
Posted by OluYom
I'll love to see Celtel make this official and also officially extend this to Pay As You Go users; not just contract subscribers like other networks have. Right now, Glo is playing games with GPRS - they introduced flat monthly billing plans for GPRS, but say:
1. I have to get another SIM (a data-only line), and so cannot enjoy it on my existing line
2. I have to sign another contract and pay another set of fees, including another security deposit
It is sheer nonsense. Today they sent an SMS announcing a reduction of my credit limit from N6,400 to N3,000. For what - management decision. For the first time in years, Glo are thinking and acting like losers. Is the Glo magic over?
Posted by ambyzown
@Brym: I successfully configured a Celtel line for gprs yesterday, so I suggest you try sending the activation sms again.
@Aya: are u serious about the Glo requirements for gprs on contract lines? thats backward thinking.
Posted by OluYom
@amby: I tire. Its all bladderdash. But here in Nigeria, no condition is permanent. If Celtel performs now, Glo may be compelled to change their ways.
Posted by brym!
@amby: Thanks, I got provisioned but couldn't install the settings. Can you pls PM the wap and internet settings for manual configuration? Tried it with settings sent by mamba but not working, is there no username and password for wap and internet settings?
Posted by ambyzown
@Brym: check PM.
MMS is working flawlessly on Celtel, and its free. Activate ur mms by sending the usual sms to 232. But remember to send urself the first mms.
Posted by OluYom
I purchased an 0808 line today and got it provisioned. Its browsing quite fine. 10 kobo per kb is a deal!
Posted by juniji
On 2007-05-06 20:42:25, AYA wrote:
I purchased an 0808 line today and got it provisioned. Its browsing quite fine. 10 kobo per kb is a deal!
Posted by Angelgirl
Amby pls PM me the server IP for Celtel's mms.
Posted by mamba
On 2007-05-07 07:39:46, Angelgirl wrote:
Amby pls PM me the server IP for Celtel's mms.
Yea man, I need that too. what's the mms server address under message settings?
Posted by ambyzown
@Angel: check pm
@Aya: welcome back to Celtel. Howz the speed compared with glo?
Posted by ambyzown
@mamba: check pm.
Posted by coolapostle
All this Celtel free-today-billing-tomorrow points to one thing: GPRS billing has come to stay.
After three years, I wonder when we will have cross-network MMS? Because, I don't know any Celtel person whose MMS works (apart from Amby). Mine never worked during the trials. So if I can send my MMS from Celtel to Glo, that would be nice. But these our networks sef...
Have u guys noticed the drop in newspaper adverts by the GSM networks?
Posted by Angelgirl
Amby after all the manual configurations, i sent for mms activation which they replied that they are processing it, am still getting communication error. I think Cool Apostle is right, so far its only your celtel mms that works.
Posted by mamba
On 2007-05-07 16:45:54, Angelgirl wrote:
I think Cool Apostle is right, so far its only your celtel mms that works.
Me too, I was thinking the same thing too. I tried the mms activation which was activated after deducting 15 bucks credit (I really don't kinow why I should be billed for requesting for settings) and its not working. Amby, you be insider?
Posted by OluYom
@amby: I'm not certain if I can perceive any significant difference in performance between the two for regular browsing.
But for downloads, Glodirect is the clear winner: it is faster and more stable. Still, I wont be touching Glodirect till either Celtel throws me out or Glo drops their tariff below 10kobo per kb.
Posted by mamba
If celtel GPRS prepaid is 10k, I wonder how much postpaid will be? I guess it will be dirt cheap then.
@AYA, what happens to your glo line then? All the contacts, friends, associates.......
Posted by OluYom
@mamba: I have my Glo line in an old run-down phone, while the Celtel is in my E61 for web/internet usage.
Posted by brym!
Finally browsing with Celtel. Now Glodirect can take the back seat till I get a better offer.
Posted by 234hay
A big hi to evey1.
Question: how does Glo gprs differ from Glo direct,how do you set it up or request for it,how much does it cost,etc?
Posted by 234hay
It appears Nigerians might just be a step away from experiencing true broadband speeds and the whole package that comes with it.
Globacom just annonced on its website yesterday (http://www.gloworld.com/dynamic/shownews.aspx?news_id=102&Cn=GloMobile) that it will begin offering 3ple play services through its other subsidiary;Glo fixed which will commence operations soon.
I hope we won't have to bleed Naira before we enjoy the services...
Posted by coolapostle
Can someone test this?
Calling 3XX080xxxx using a Celtel line is FREE. Someone used it to call me about 4 different times this afternoon and I confirmed it in the office with someone's Celtel. It even allows you to call OTHER networks!
But after I ran home, dusted off my Celtel line, tried it and nothing happened. I hear something about "IBM AIX direct dial". So I need independent confirmation before I conclude that Celtel has pulled the plug.
So, to call me, u dial 3XX0805505XXXX
It worked this afternoon!
And please keep the info to urself for now. I will edit this post 2moro and wipe out the number.
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Posted by OluYom
SE has announced the P1 UIQ smartphone
Posted by ambyzown
@Coola, Angel and Mamba: I don’t think I did anything special to get my MMS to work. Just check the mms configuration on your phone to ascertain that all the parameters are correct. And remember to send an mms to yourself first.
@Aya: I use a download manager called DAP8.5 which considerably speeds up my downloads using Celtel gprs and makes it more stable, but its bound to leave a large hole where your credit balance used to be.
@234hay: Glodirect is the web enabled data profile for glogprs, while Glogwap is the wap version. Glodirect is only available to postpaid subscribers, and requires you to enter into some form of contract with them. Visit a Gloworld office for details.
Posted by mariwun
lol..WAP?..mein they'r ripping u guys off in nig ,gprs(even edge) should really be the standard the networks offer now...actually does anybody kno how developed our mobile industry is compared to other african countries?
if a new network is coming into the mkt i think the best strategy is to use the one three uk used when they first broke into the uk mkt....cheap everything!!!!!...even with thier crap network service(in the early days)..people joined them in droves.
also does anyone kno if the networks starting a line rental form of contract soon?
Posted by OluYom
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Actually, this "WAP" version runs on GPRS too. It simply means that usage on pay as you go is limited to WAP and exclusive of HTTP, FTP, POP/IMAP etc
Posted by 234hay
@ ambyzown: how does a BlackBerry differ from phones such as the SE-M600 or the P-series,don't they all have push email.You can even 'make' your P and M series phones BlackBerry-like via downloads from the SE site.So what really is the difference?
@ all: the next computer(desktop or notebook) you by;if its a Dell, may probabaly have GNU/Linux (Ubuntu) preinstalled.That hopefully should reduce the cost of acquiring branded computers
Posted by coolapostle
On 2007-05-09 08:03:46, 234hay wrote:
@ all: the next computer(desktop or notebook) you by;if its a Dell, may probabaly have GNU/Linux (Ubuntu) preinstalled.That hopefully should reduce the cost of acquiring branded computers
I hope Linux OS is easy to use and all the pirated software in the market will run on it.
@all I am surprised no one has commented on the free Celtel call loophole in my last post. Well, maybe next time I will just enjoy such tips alone
Posted by Angelgirl
Cool i was going to tell you that its not working on my celtel, it says number error.
You all should try your your celtel for browsing, its been free since today.
Posted by 234hay
@ coolapostle: you will not need to run pirated software as virtually all software that run on the GNU/Linux platform is opensource and or free.Besides,most of the software you might have had to buy with either Windows or Mac OSX comes preinstalled e.g. OpenOffice 2.2 instead of Windows Office,GIMP instead of Photoshop,etc.
There's no denying the fact that you might need to learn the ropes with some of the applications but you did have to learn to with either Windows or Mac OS X too.
At the moment,the most popular and user-friedly distribution and absolutely FREE version of the numerous of GNU/Linux is Ubuntu.I presume you know you can make free requests for the CDs @ https://shipit.ubuntu.com/. There is also the Kubuntu variant,(https://shipit.kubuntu.org/)its also from the same company-Canonical.
The difference is that while Ubuntu's GUI is GNOME,Kubuntu is KDE so you might want to request for both CDs.However you will have to sign up first by providing your email address only.You will eventually be able to use the same use the same login details for both accounts.
In the alternative,you could download the ISO images and burn to a disc if you have a fast internet connection(I doubt it even if you use EVDO).The delivery of the CDs does take a (long) while;4-6wks depending on country of shipping.
Whatever mode you choose,you will be getting Ubuntu/Kubuntu 7.04(fiesty Fawn).There are still the Edubuntu(targeted at schools) and Xubuntu variants(for PCs with old hardware or for those of you who want higher performance)...Xubuntu is the only variant you cannot request for free but you can still download.
Are you still reading this post? you should be typing www.ubuntu.com in the address bar to GRAB YOUR COPY NOW!!!
Posted by mamba
On 2007-05-09 12:12:17, coolapostle wrote:
@all I am surprised no one has commented on the free Celtel call loophole in my last post. Well, maybe next time I will just enjoy such tips alone
man, I tried the stuff and it's not working. Abeg no vex o! if there's any freebie, make sure you always alert us and don't enjoy alone.
I read @Angel's post and have been browsing free since. That's one of the benefits of being on this forum
