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#2413 3-Oct-2004 16:22

Hello,

As a new user for a TREO 600 unit I have been using GPRS and on a daily basis checking my data usage. But Vodafone fails to update their site. The sales chap told me it usually updates with 5hrs. I have had the PDA/Phone for several days now and still waiting ?? - is this a common trend for tracking data statistics for GPRS on the Vodafone network?

Thanks in advance :)

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#9083 3-Oct-2004 16:28

I was reading a report where the author points this as a problem for GPRS operators. Users prefer an all-you-can-eat GPRS plan simply because with an account plan they don't/can't know how much they've used, therefore having no control of their balances.

As you have found out, billing systems don't seem to talk to other customer services systems very often.

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#9085 3-Oct-2004 16:47

Very interesting. I would definitely have a thumbs up to an unliimited plan. USA users just get it so sweet for US$30/month they get unlimited !!! - I guess it obviously comes down to the customer base - NZ just does not have enough GPRS users.

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#9153 6-Oct-2004 04:00

I would be interested to know how much usage you came up with at the end of the billing cycle as I am going to buy a Treo 600 as well.. :)

I believe there is a software that tells you how much data you exactly used per each session and shows you weekly/monthly reports and stuff..

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#9159 6-Oct-2004 11:19

.. I will let you know. I contacted Vodafone this morning and still no usage data!

I must say Iam impressed with the TREO even though it is a heavier phone to carry in my pocket compared to a Nokia Blue! . Go buy one Gina!

If you happen to know the name of the app that logs the data usage I would be interested to know. This would be a better method to track usage.

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#9208 8-Oct-2004 10:30

I have just bought Treo 600. Yeay! :)
Haven't had time to play with it yet.
I will get a hold of that software and send it to you when I do~

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#9211 8-Oct-2004 11:59

Good on you Gina. I guess you have to wait for it to do that inital charge up ;)

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#9220 8-Oct-2004 19:20

I believe there is a software that tells you how much data you exactly used per each session and shows you weekly/monthly reports and stuff..

SBP GPRS manager. Very accurate and even handles the 10KB rounding and multiple "profiles"
they also have a useful full screen Keyboard which is alsio quite good.

http://www.handango.com/ampp/store/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?siteId=1204&jid=294BD3C2219F2AFCA89C36572554XE42&platformId=2&productType=2&productId=43793§ionId=0&catalog=1&topSectionId=-1

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#9221 8-Oct-2004 19:23

I use SPB GPRS Monitor, and it's really good. It takes the plans in consideration and it's accurate... It's for Pocket PC though.

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#9223 8-Oct-2004 19:39

Something to put to SBP sofware, Time for a smartphone version. It would be a hit seller. it's excellent.

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#9539 21-Oct-2004 23:04

Well Vodafone appear to have their stats page for GPRS updating on a daily basis. I did find some stats software but I will not need this anymore since I can just login to Vodafone instead.

I have found that the most data I would use in a day is 600k that is minimal webpages and the majority email. I do not however use my device every day otherwise it would be a lot higher. Plus I am very strict about my usage. I am currently on the 25meg plan.