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TGP
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Well, after several futile attempts I have (with the help of several useful members of this bb) been able to connect to the internet with my P910i. It was gruelling work but sooooo satifying when the wrteched thing finally logged on. For those of you who could conceivably be interested I had been trying to access the modem through the wrong port. Not my fault really since the right port was nowhere to be found. Anyway I am able to connect now but guess what.....? I am still using my 21ctl dial-up because though it says 115.2 kbps the GPRS connection is much slower than the good ole dial-up. Any ideas on what's wrong? Bless you all.
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OluYom
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@TGP: That 100+ figure you quoted is the speed of the conection between your phone and PC, not internet connection speed.
For example, Glo GPRS is configured to run at a theoretical maximum speed of 40kbps. Chances are that MTN GPRS is configured to run in the same range.
Again, while a speed of 40kbps is the max Glo GPRS can do, reality is that network congestion and other factors often mean much lower speeds in use.
Its good to always remember that voice is always given priority over data oon a GPRS network. The more calls going on at any time, the slower your GPRS connection.
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ihejirika
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Whaz up guys!
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Angelgirl
Joined: Nov 08, 2004
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Wow! welcome back Ihe, good to see you, i hope you have an MTN line now for the freebies beginning on September 1, man you have got a lot of catching up to do, infact where have you been, we missed your night shifts, I guess Aya gave you a call, anyway welcome sha, and i hope you stay even after the freebie is over o. Shey you have finished writing your inspirational Novel, and pls before i forget dont reprint it here o   . |
OluYom
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On 2005-08-30 18:21:34, Angelgirl wrote:
.... and pls before i forget dont reprint it here o.
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None of us wants to go through that nightmare of Ihe's monologue again.
@Ihe: No vex. Welcome. What is up is that some of us have been browsing heaven and earth on MTN GPRS - and for free!
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TGP
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@AYA-Thank 4 de clarification. I should have known it would be good 2 be true. well half loaf & all that... |
OluYom
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@TGP: Most ISPs quote theoretical maximum speeds. Take Starcomms as another example. They claim 100+ kbps, but their system is clocked at about 40kbps as well.
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ambyzown
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Alas, I too have been re-connected to the MTN gprs service, though it took 19 tries, well worth it considering that these past two days without access, cost me 920naira using glowap.
@TGP: I think you will find this connection faster than your ctl connection if you logon from 11pm as I do. I have downloaded all the upgrades I needed for my pc using this service. 163mb......
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OluYom
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@amby: Good to have you back, before you guys think angelgirl and I have bribed someone at MTN technical to keep us online while the rest of you sulk 
My GPRS Counter: 342mb and still going.
Truth be told: I have recouped every kobo I spent on MTN in the last 4 years x10 from this free GPRS thing alone
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ambyzown
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I didn't think you'd still be awake.
I almost thot you and angel had done some kind of undergee moves to enjoy this thing alone.
I have never owned an MTN line. for some reason, I just disliked them from start. The sim I am using is a disused one my friend abandoned, but somehow, MTN has softened my stone heart towards them with this free trial. I try not to calculate the monetary value of what I have benefited, lest I begin to feel guilty.
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OluYom
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On 2005-08-31 00:11:54, ambyzown wrote:
@TGP: I think you will find this connection faster than your ctl connection if you logon from 11pm as I do.
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I use my GPRS connection round the clock and it delivers favourably fast. Most of the time, its faster than the CyberCafes in my area. Most of the time. |
ambyzown
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I'm not that lucky, getting outlook to send/recieve my mails anytime after 9am is a battle not to talk of opening bbc or some other large web page.
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OluYom
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@amby: Really! It must be your location.
I am able to publish webpages and documents, carry out online transactions and monitor our hosting platform 24/7 on GPRS where I stay.
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Angelgirl
Joined: Nov 08, 2004
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Una welldone o i can see u guys enjoyd ur nite shift, Aya am saving 4 a Sony ericcson, which model will suit me, it has be ladylike as in smallish flip camera n ofcus gprs facilities.
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OluYom
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Okay. Anyone wants to call MTN customer care now, go ahead. The service has been officially announced in the papers.
@angel: Try K300i: between N17k and N19k.
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