Posted by OluYom
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GPRS runs on excess capacity and unused bandwidth. Mtel has the least number of active subscribers and the highest level of dropped calls. It is logical that their GPRS should be fast - so much unused capacity on that network.
Meanwhile, NCC says NITEL fixed landlines have dropped from 400,000 in 2001 to 70,000 at present. Na wa!
Posted by abubakar
The "excitement" about Mtel gprs as coola said is in the speed as well as the price. its better than paying seven times more for a slower connection than is almost as unstable. so far i havent been charged yet.
Posted by ambyzown
Lets conduct a survey here. Everyone should do a networh search and determine if Mtel is still active in their different locations.
In Gbagada where I live, no Mtel signal.
in Benin (GRA and ekehuan Rd.) Mtel signal is available.
Posted by 234hay
Hallo. Does anyone know how much the Nokia 6555 cost? I am making inquiries for an aunt
Posted by OluYom
MTN Nigeria launches 3.5G (HSDPA)
Posted by ambyzown
Surprising eh?
Has anyone tried it yet?
MTN's website doesn't have detailed info about the product
Posted by OluYom
@Amby: Detailed info? Less than 10 hours ago, the MTN website did not have ANY info at all on the service!
There's no 3G coverage at my end. I'll check when I am at other locations.
Posted by abubakar
For some reason, my phone browser cant go to that MTN link. but are they serious about offering 3.5g? it would be a miracle if it was just 3! i gotta see what (if anything) they have to say.
by the way, no 3g signal in KD. im off for Abuja later. i'll see what is there.
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Posted by mariwun
i think its just a publicity stunt..i use 3.5g here in london and the spped on my phone is at least twice as fast than my starcmms internet in lagos. i think its sad that they are hardly any dedicated ISP companies for individual consumers in nigeria..even cobranet only offer 128kbs, i once took a speed test on my n95 and it was 1.1mb....so its illogical to think mtn can provide this service...from what i know technologies mature together....lets hope for 3g first before 3.5g
Posted by Angelgirl
Can anyone check if MTN's MMS is still working am having problems with it since weekend.
Posted by OluYom
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Mariwun, its not illogical. 3.5G is only a software modification to a 3G installation, just as GPRS/EDGE are software modifications of a 2G installation.
GloMobile was able to launch straight off with 2.5G for this reason. It isn't a big deal for MTN or anyone else with a 3G licence to start off with 3.5G services. The difference is just software.
Posted by abubakar
@AYA: i still get what mariwan is saying. though it may be only a software difference (though i think there is also some hardware differences) there would definitely be a price difference. and MTN being the cheapskates they are, would almost always take the low road.
anyhow, no signal in Abuja.
Posted by 2tek
well it seems 3g is the issue @ hand now,saw a glo ad in the papers today, iguess they do not want to be outdone by MTN. I see 3g signals here in Ib. Would we have to change sims? i'm not lookin forward to the service sef. cos i'm sure they are using something like 10g in china like this....
Posted by brym!
I just saw the glo ad on telly. What's up Celte?l am patiently waiting for thou!
I don't even know if my 3G phone is already receiving signals or not. I am really not enthusiastic about 3G yet, may be until data friendly Celtel gets on the bandwagon.
Posted by ambyzown
I have been doing network searches for 3G signals since I got into Lagos yesterday, and I have to say that MTN hurriedly made the announcement of a 3G launch so as to be the first to do so, not necessarily because they were prepared for it. So far, glo has the widest coverage, while Celtel is second. MTN takes the rear this time.
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Posted by abubakar
@2tek: can i presume Ib is ibadan? dont tell me thats the only town to confirm a signal! it'll be a shame if they dont roll out by new year nationwide.
@angel: i checked the MTN mms but totally forgot to post. its working fine. make sure no one tampered with ur settings.
Posted by abubakar
This has been a quiet week! I thought with all the 3g buzz we would have analysis, debates and down right brawls over the issue by now. Well, yesterday my mtel gprs finally disappointed me and refused to work so i'm back to posting with my mtn. And with my opera mini set in its non- mobile mode it actually does have a higher kb count than its predecessor. But good news! Saw the mtn 3g signal yday in abuja. Will see if its up in kaduna later, God willing!
Posted by OluYom
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That's the attitude; shey?
Don't mind MTN and Glo: na for pages of newspaper their 3G swrvices exist! Hissssss.......
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Posted by abubakar
@AYA: mr green?
well, back in KD, no 3g in sight. wish i had the time to go to the regional office to grill the cc people on why i cant start using thier services as advertised. where are our consumer advocates?
Posted by abubakar
really quiet!
Posted by coolapostle
@Abu, forget KD. ALL the networks will start in Lag, PH and Abuja.
I will only be interested if they have some kind of free trial.
@all I had a fire incident that has kept me busy all week. Just uploaded the pix on facebook The fire wiped out my PC, Monitor, and many clothes. I started hearing that all those who prepare to get married suffer some kind of "attack". Can any confirm?
Posted by brym!
Sorry about that Coola, pls accept my silipas(sympathy).
Whose report do you believe? Wish you all the best and God's protection as you prepare for your marriage.
18th?
Posted by ambyzown
@coola: sorry o. Anyway thank God it wasn't worse than that. Of course you should know that the devil and all evil forces always try to forstall the institution of God's word amongst men. But note that I said "TRY" because they always fail.
Goodluck! its D-Day today..... or maybe I shoulda said W-day
Posted by coolapostle
Thanks. The final date is now 1st of March 2008. It was supposed to be 15th of December.... the fire would have occurred one week to the D-Day. This may be my last day on the net... I de go home for the holidays
Posted by Angelgirl
Sorry Cool, no weapon fashioned against you and your wedding plans shall prosper, in JESUS Name, take care.
@ All: Merry Christmas and a happy new year in advance
Posted by OluYom
cool: So sorry to hear about the fire incidence. Still, there's much to always thank God for. Take care and do enjoy your hols!
Posted by pxthomas
Coola....sorry my broda. Like amby said they can only try but will eventually fail
Posted by ambyzown
Hey guys, has anyone been having problems connecting to the internet using Celtel gprs lately? I've been unable to use the service since Wednesday.
Posted by brym!
@amby: Mine stopped working on Monday evening. Seems like they have yanked us, prepaid subs, off their GPRS services.
Funny, my nephew, a prepaid sub, was able to reconnect by sending 'internetgprs...' to +232. I tried nearly 10 times yesterday but didn't get a response. When it comes to Celtel, I don't understand nothing.
Posted by ambyzown
Yea Brym, so it seems. I too tried the sms to 232 but didn't get a response. But I've found a way to browse. If you're interested, pm me with ur number and I'll text u with the procedure. Any regular PNF member who's interested may also pm me with their number. I'm in the christmas spirit
Posted by blackgig
@ambyzone. My number 08087379000
This message was posted from a 5700
Posted by brym!
Merry Christmas to all our regulars(posters and non-posters).
Posted by dapsycool
Merry christmas to everyone, amby i've finally gotten back my free browsing on celtel after much stress.
Posted by brix25
Merry Christmas to all my Naija connections. Hope Father Christmas all sorted you out with a fat stocking.
Posted by ambyzown
Merry christmas to you all. Glad tidings, warmth and good cheer I bring to you and yours this christmas and throughout the coming year.
Posted by ambyzown
Sorry guys, I only responded to regular posters to this forum on the celtel stuff.
Posted by dapsycool
Bad bad bad, amby is that why you didn't bother to reply me when i asked.
Public announcement to everyone; activate your celtel sim by sending "mms" to 232 like 10 times, it's free! After you receive a welcome for mms, create another wap profile using the mms settings, it's as free as the air u breathe in. See ya all when another trick comes up
Posted by easydee
Hey people, how have you all been?
it feels like enternity since i've been here. When ever i'm online these days, only forex brings me online. I just want to wish you all a merry christmas and a happy newyear in advance.
I am currently using the mtn fast link to browse, i pay N14,000 every month for unlimited access. Starcomms just came into kaduna, all you guys in lag, what can you please tell me about starcomms internet service?
Here's wishing each and everyone of you the best. Ciao
How is the dry weather treating you guys? Kaduna at the moment is so cold and dry, i wonder how the other parts of the country is? especially jos. I think december is probably the coldest month.
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Posted by pxthomas
WISHING EVERYBODY(POSTERS & NON-POSTERS) AND ALL LOVERS OF DEMOCRACY A WONDERFUL 2008.
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Posted by abubakar
All the best for 2008 to everyone here. At least 2007 wasnt as bad as 2006!!!!
@amby: we need to review ur usual poster policy!!! im still waiting for a response!!!!
Posted by abubakar
@Pxth: I dey fear this your road mail!!! At the site there is a pic of someone who looks like the proprietor and he looks like a crook!!!
Posted by ambyzown
@Dapsycool: you're such a spoilt baby. Do you know how many celtel staff monitor this forum? and who will in the next few days block this loophole? However, it might interest you to note that I sent you the procedure, but your phone was switched off, cos when I didn't get an sms delivery report, I tried calling you.
Anyway, Happy new year to you all, may 2008 bring good tidings and six months of free 3G browsing in Jesus Name..... Amen
@Abu and Mamba: I've replied
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Posted by pxthomas
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Posted by Angelgirl
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Posted by abubakar
@Pxth: You are making me feel out of touch!!! what is a ptr or ptc?
Did anyone go to the Glo 3g plus launch? I expected to see posts from people like AYA there!!! If it was in my neck of the woods i would have gone just to see what is on offer.
Posted by pxthomas
@ABU.... Paid-To-Read or Click
Posted by brym!
@All: I spent a good part of this morning reading some of the earlier posts on PNF. Can you dig up your first PNF post? Here is mine.
Posted: 2004-11-22 20:42
Na wa O! Gsm Today, thanks for informing me about this "proudly nigerian" thread; I have been a member on this site since I bought my 1st SE phone last year. I have used useful info on this site to solve so many SE phone related problems. Currently using my 7th SE phone - K500i. Lost my K700 and Glo line to bus robbers last Wednesday after Nigeria - SA match. The bus suppose go Oshodi O, dem rob us and drop us for 7up. Thank God man survive.
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Posted by OluYom
@brym!: Mine was Posted: 2004-10-27 14:31, and it reads: "Hi, I am from Nigeria, and let's talk real issues here please!"
It was/is post number 16 on this thread. I was chewing up the guys who were almost turning PNF into a comedy house :mrgreen:
Posted by brym!
AYA: Just saw this one I posted exactly 3 years ago. If we have to do this again I wonder who the winners would be:
Posted 04/12/31
@ all, I decided to post this earlier: note that it is UNOFFICIAL
The Unofficial Proudly Nigerian Awards 2005;
1.Honorary Award of 2004(Male) goes to Demmy (for initiating this forum)
2.Honorary Award of 2004(Female) goes to Tilly( first female poster)
3.Most Consistent Poster Award(Male) goes to Aya (for most posts by a male)
4.Most Consistent Poster Award(Female) goes to Angelgirl(for most posts by a female)
5.Most Engaging Poster Award goes to Ihe ( always has an opinion on every subject and those monologues!)
6.PostMaster of the Year goes to Whizkidd (for exceptional monitoring of posts on this forum)
7.Most Assists Award goes to Aya(for answering all our technical inquiries)
8.Fresh Air Award goes to Coolapostle( always coming up with ideas to keep this forum alive)
9.Lucky Poster Award goes to Mamba(for hittig the 1000th post)
10.Friend of the Forum goes to Brix25 of SA (for good contributions to this forum)
11.Missing in Action Award goes to all regulars who were here and are expecdted back; deeone,areaboy,areafada,fabulouskeem,bobafet,2tek,dawny and bennie,EVEN Demmy!!
12.Vicious Wolf Award goes to Esato Moderators( for not allowing our regional posts to count).
Thats about all folks, Happy New Year!!!!!!!!
Amendments to these awards are allowed but must be posted between 2am and 3am daily.
Posted by OluYom
Lots of things will certainly change on that awards table. Want to give it a go?