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Laykay
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Thanks guys i finally got to understand well it became faster later on today.Also i got opera mini 2the guy that asked thanks guys.
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ambyzown
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On 2006-09-08 15:57:49, abubakar wrote:
@Amby: dont you think OBJ has skeletons in his closet that ATK can use against him?
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Thats the only reason why he's survived thus far. As soon as he's no longer VP, he can be arrested, his house and other locations searched, and any incriminating evidence against OBJ "confiscated" |
OluYom
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On 2006-09-08 15:57:49, abubakar wrote:
@mamba: all these GSM co.s like to play with language loosely!!! What does it mean to be 3G ready? The equipement is in a warehouse? It has been set up at the Switches but not the cell sites? Its been set up at the cell sites but it hasnt been test run? Beleive me, if they have done a test run, someone here would have known (it is usually the period that we get it free for a while).
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both Glo and celtel's statements are unambigous: 3G has been set up in 3 cities across the country. tests have been done and are still ongoing. clear enough.
As for no-one here getting on the 3G freebie train, here are a few factors:
1. you certainly need a 3G phone
2. you may need a different SIM
3. you certainly need activation, because its a different network/spectrum from 2G/2.5G
4. you may not be within coverage: 3G coverage is usually limited to localities where it is expected to generate revenue. Other areas are usually left hanging on EDGE or GPRS
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abubakar
Joined: Sep 15, 2005
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On 2006-09-09 07:09:00, AYA wrote:
As for no-one here getting on the 3G freebie train, here are a few factors:
1. you certainly need a 3G phone
2. you may need a different SIM
3. you certainly need activation, because its a different network/spectrum from 2G/2.5G
4. you may not be within coverage: 3G coverage is usually limited to localities where it is expected to generate revenue. Other areas are usually left hanging on EDGE or GPRS
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1. With the calibre (ehem!!!) of some of our esteemed members, one of us must have or will be willing to get a 3G phone (even if its a tokumbo!!!)I've seen an SE 3G being sold for N30k (tho i ws wary whether it was stolen or not)
2. I dont think the sim is different. Unless they are leaving the GSM format. I'll have to read up on that to confirm
3. The frequency spectrum should not be a problem since its the same frequency ranges our guys will most likely use (900 & 1800) unless they decide to pick up 400, 850 & 1900.
4. Majority of our PNFers are Lagosian (abi Lasgidians). Where else can the place the 3G 1st?
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OluYom
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@abu: I have a 3G phone, Nokia E61. One or two others may too. Depending on the SIM you have, you may need another. The spectrum is certainly different. That's part of the reason why they need a license in order to run the thing, and that's part of why you would need a 3G phone. About being in Lagos, that is no guarantee. Coverage is likely to be selective too, like Starcomms' EV-DO, which has been deployed in selected locations in Lagos. At least for now. By the way, with respect to ngbot.com, you could help namzo better by highlighting what he needs to do to improve the site, instead of simply saying you were disappointed. That way your critism would be helpful to him.
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coolapostle
Joined: Oct 15, 2004
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From: Abuja, Nigeria
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On 2006-09-07 00:12:49, ambyzown wrote:
@coola: alternatively, you could download Avast4 home edition, its a very good AVG and its free.
heard from a source from celtel that they are already test running a service called visto which is similar to blackberry being offered by glo. |
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@All Thanks for the AV tips. My MTEL has joined sides with the virus and refused to work these past two days.
ABOUT THIS BLACKBERRY WAHALA
-It is elitist
-It requires special email servers for the corporation
-I don't see what is the big deal
(Glo is claiming it is FIRST to bring Blackberry... so what? MTN was first to bring Sendo S200 and they don't make noise about it)
-I didn't see any special Glo branding on the device
-It is sad the amount of newspaper adverts that is devoted to it... a waste IMHO... they should target Corporate Naija and leave u alone.
And now Celtel wants to join in? Puleeese...
ON 3G READINESS
What I read was demos by their manufacturers. Alcatle did a 3G demo for Glo. It means nothing. GPRS is not making them any money and they are all jumping to 3G... I think it is just for bragging rights not really for the money.
COMMENTS NEEDED ON...
Glo has caught up with MTN.... both are at 9 million subs.
MTN is 9.6m
Glo is "over 9m"
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Laykay
Joined: Sep 04, 2006
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Hey guys about the 3g network thing i think its great and goin 2help alot of nigerians but the problem will be switching to 3g phones and guess they're expensive but i trust 9ja they will get it 4cheap also about the ngbot.com he's really gonna get paid thru google adsense that d lastest web payment machine ask d nairaland guy really a rich man now. I guess i too need 2 switch to it soon.
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abubakar
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@AYA: 3G uses the frequencies i mentioned before including the frequencies 2.5 are currently using. I dont know if NCC specifically has made the service to lay on the outer ranges (400, 850 and 1900).
@coola: A blackberry is like porsche!!! Its for the rich!!!!
@laykay: switching to 3G will be like switching to colour screens or switching to camera phone. Eventually a few cheap(er) versions will start floating around then it will be the norm. as always my problem is more whether the services will be affordable any time soon
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OluYom
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On 2006-09-09 13:20:50, abubakar wrote:
@AYA: 3G uses the frequencies i mentioned before including the frequencies 2.5 are currently using. I dont know if NCC specifically has made the service to lay on the outer ranges (400, 850 and 1900).
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@abu: I may have missed that post. What frequencies did you mention? 3G networks, as I've said many times on this thread, are not upgrades of 2/2.5G networks. 3G networks require and operate on a different and higher frequency spectrum. As such a new licence for that spectrum must be issued before ANY GSM network can deploy 3G. Here's a Wiki reference: http://pda.en.wapedia.org/3G. You can also do a Google, or search the UMTS/3G forums on Esato.
Its different for the CDMA networks. EVDO, for example, does not require a different spectrum or licence, and that's why Starcomms can deploy without restrictions.
I know that a debate similar to this has been run earlier in this thread. I am still wondering what the debate was really about.
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OluYom
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@abu: WCDMA/3G runs on 2100MHz. A 3G phone cannot run on both GSM and 3G networks/frequencies at the same time. If it moves out of 3G coverage, it actually has to switch from the WCDMA Radio Access Network to the GSM (GPRS/EDGE) Radio Access Network. Again, that's because 3G is a different network, so to speak.
@laykay: I have been looking at the cost factor too. But generally, 3G is usually priced same as GPRS. However here in Naija, GPRS costs certainly need to drop further.
As for handsets, you can pick up brand new 3G phones in the market from 30k. I got my E61 for N40k. For a smartphone of its calibre, that's a deal.
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mamba
Joined: Nov 21, 2004
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@AYA, pls help me with this s55 gprs wahala abeg. I'm missing out on the gprs fun because of this stupid device that has refuced to connect. My laptop doesnt have infrared or serial so i'm stuck with bluetooth and i've tried everything on earth without success.
As per 3G, you can get a Nec E616 or some motorola ones for about 15k, even sonyericsson V600 costs 18k, very good 3G phone I must say.
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Laykay
Joined: Sep 04, 2006
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Hey guys good job there.I must say its been wonderful workin wit u guys.
@aya: your E61 guess its a cool phone also i think those Nec phones that have 2 cameras one in front n back.Had one but sold it.Need to get it back.
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OluYom
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@mamba: Give me a call to fix a time I can come troubleshoot. Its been a while I played with the S55; but I guess I can do some good if I lay my hands on it.
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brix25
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On 2006-09-10 08:44:37, mamba wrote:
You will most definitely need to switch your current SIM for a 3G one to use the service. 3G is a different level from edge or basic gprs.
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No, no, no...that's a common fallacy. I'm connected to Vodacom's 3G network on my PC via my N70 and I'm using a three year-old 32K simcard. The only thing the 64K(USIM) which you're probably refering to is store more information.
For all the folks in Naija who have been complaining about DStv, check out this thread on the upcoming licencing of new players in the satellite arena.
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pxthomas
Joined: May 14, 2006
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@Brix... from what i can gather from the thread it appears my brothers in SA are highly dissatisfied with multicheats. Sorry multichoice. So telkom wants to go into pay tv in the interest of the mass market?
STORY.
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