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CodeMaster
Joined: Feb 18, 2005
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From: Johannesburg, RSA
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Maybe because Jo'burg always happens first...
The slow speeds are maybe being caused by congestion on some towers due to upgrades being done on other. (we can only hope)
Atleast I know that I won't have to battle with GPRS speeds for much longer. I managed to pick up 3G signal around Carnival City for a short while, and the speeds were impresive.
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Rhino8
Joined: Jan 07, 2005
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From: South Africa (Bloemfontein)
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On 2005-04-15 08:49:43, brix25 wrote:
What are all you guys bitching about? GPRS has worked perfectly down here in Cape Town...no hassles, just normal connection speeds.
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Well you aRe lucky, its too slow at the moment.... Today is little better....
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Tahir Ally
Joined: May 29, 2003
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From: South Africa
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64K Sim Cards will now be available by VODACOM.It should be instores next week.This card was made for the new 3G phones and wireless connect card.If you bought a 3G phone or Vodafone wireless connect data card in the past,Vodacom will post you a new 64k sim card for FREE.Stores will not give you one for free unless you LCP/Quicksim.When you buy a 3G phone or wireless card DEMAND for a 64K sim..........Watch mail
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Rhino8
Joined: Jan 07, 2005
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From: South Africa (Bloemfontein)
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Okay mate, whats the deal wiv 64k sim? What makes it better than 32, is it only for 3G? Will it work on 2.5g phones?
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Tahir Ally
Joined: May 29, 2003
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From: South Africa
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64k sim cards will improve your experince on 3G.
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Rhino8
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From: South Africa (Bloemfontein)
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How? |
Tahir Ally
Joined: May 29, 2003
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Better signal and will improve your battery life.I will post info as soon as i get them
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brix25
Joined: Aug 20, 2003
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From: Cape Town, South Africa
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@Tahir: I don't understand that reply. I thought 64k, as with 32k, would simply accommodate better network services(voice&data) and zilch with signal strenght.
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Tahir Ally
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A 3G device will work better on a 64k sim card.........I will post info as soon as i get them.......I know in the UK when you buy a 3G device you have to buy a USIM(UNIVERSAL SUBSCRIBER INDENTIFICATION MODULE).Maybe a USIM is a 64k sing
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Rhino8
Joined: Jan 07, 2005
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Well i was told that using a 32k sim used more power than 16k when they were first introduced.
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brix25
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I'll explain. With a 32k SIM you could access Vodata( not that I ever used it) and other network services. A 64k SIM would in theory provide better options to a network.
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Rhino8
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I knew that bit of info thanks mate..........
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Tahir Ally
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No such thing.The later the card the better,it will communicate with the network less and will improve signal means less drop calls.The 32k card was for WIG services like cellphone banking,stores 15 sms and 250 contacts.....64k currently does not support WIG but it will come
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brix25
Joined: Aug 20, 2003
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From: Cape Town, South Africa
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What games are all you guys playing on your phones? Right now I'm enjoying Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorow and Prince of Persia: Sands of Time which I downloaded today:-)
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Rhino8
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I got 70 good games on my phone. I like splinter cell 3d and golf3d.... 
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Posted: 2005-04-15 13:03
