Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


richms

28168 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

#41703 21-Sep-2009 17:08
Send private message

I was expecting it to be about the same as voadfones, except only working where I am, which is in the cities.

But its junk.

Was in central park drive in henderson today - nothing. Full vodafone 3.5g tho.

At home downstairs - nothing - vodafone - fine.

At a couple of places I shop at - nothing on telecom 2100, some vodafone 2100 and full signal on 2° and telecom cdma...

So when the telecom sales people say it will be great coverage around auckland and that its only when you leave you will have nothing, that's totally wrong.

If it was similar to vodafones 2100 coverage I would be happy with it, but its reminding me of owning a gsm handset back in 1997 with similar giant coverage holes.




Richard rich.ms

View this topic in a long page with up to 500 replies per page Create new topic
 1 | 2
cokemaster
Exited
4927 posts

Uber Geek

Retired Mod
Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #257381 21-Sep-2009 17:19
Send private message

Perhaps you should consider a 850/2100mhz wcdma device, as those are better suited for the XT network?




webhosting

Loose lips may sink ships - Be smart - Don't post internal/commercially sensitive or confidential information!




freitasm
BDFL - Memuneh
79254 posts

Uber Geek

Administrator
ID Verified
Trusted
Geekzone
Lifetime subscriber

#257382 21-Sep-2009 17:22
Send private message

Telecom's XT network is 850 MHz WCDMA. 2100 MHz was always touted as infill capacity - for inbound roaming users and when network need some extra space. Anyone who thinks different is in for a surprise.

Anyone who uses a device that doesn't support 850 MHz on XT network should simply be aware that the performance will always be sub-optimal.

I will lock this thread because there's no reason to discuss something like this since it's clear the network is not being used as it should.




Please support Geekzone by subscribing, or using one of our referral links: Samsung | AliExpress | Wise | Sharesies | Hatch | GoodSyncBackblaze backup


freitasm
BDFL - Memuneh
79254 posts

Uber Geek

Administrator
ID Verified
Trusted
Geekzone
Lifetime subscriber

  #257425 21-Sep-2009 20:07
Send private message

I have unlocked this thread on request. However I still think that complaining about Telecom's 2100 MHz network is like complaining of a car not performing well with only three wheels - it's not intended to be used like that.




Please support Geekzone by subscribing, or using one of our referral links: Samsung | AliExpress | Wise | Sharesies | Hatch | GoodSyncBackblaze backup




andrewcnz
961 posts

Ultimate Geek


  #257427 21-Sep-2009 20:11
Send private message

You do have to ask yourself "what is the point". If you don't have the correct handset to suit the network you are only asking for trouble. This thread should have stayed locked.

tonyhughes
Hawkes Bay
8476 posts

Uber Geek

Retired Mod
Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #257431 21-Sep-2009 20:20
Send private message

Telecom run an 850MHz network. If your phone does not support 850MHz, then you will most certainly experience terrible coverage.

Entirely NOT Telecoms fault.

Use a supported handset!







johnr
19282 posts

Uber Geek
Inactive user


  #257436 21-Sep-2009 20:28
Send private message

Get a handset that works on W850 and you will have no issues

John

coffeebaron
6231 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #257437 21-Sep-2009 20:28
Send private message

I guess this is more the point richms was trying to make:
richms:So when the telecom sales people say it will be great coverage around auckland and that its only when you leave you will have nothing, that's totally wrong.

So where did the sales person get there misinformation from?





Rural IT and Broadband support.

 

Broadband troubleshooting and master filter installs.
Starlink installer - one month free: https://www.starlink.com/?referral=RC-32845-88860-71 
Wi-Fi and networking
Cel-Fi supply and installer - boost your mobile phone coverage legally

 

Need help in Auckland, Waikato or BoP? Click my email button, or email me direct: [my user name] at geekzonemail dot com


 
 
 

Cloud spending continues to surge globally, but most organisations haven’t made the changes necessary to maximise the value and cost-efficiency benefits of their cloud investments. Download the whitepaper From Overspend to Advantage now.
richms

28168 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #257461 21-Sep-2009 22:03
Send private message

They put the iemi of my nokia into telecoms web site which then told them it did 2100 and 900 and would get coverage in Auckland, Wellington and some other places I cant recall. I asked if it was good coverage and they said yes, excelent coverage and speed but only in those areas.

It was a telecom branded but run by someone else stall in the middle of Highbury mall in birkenhead.



edit - meant imei not esn




Richard rich.ms

vinnieg
2260 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

  #257578 22-Sep-2009 14:42
Send private message

richms: They put the iemi of my nokia into telecoms web site which then told them it did 2100(infill as mentioned above)and 900(Vodafone not telecom) and would get coverage in Auckland, Wellington and some other places I cant recall. I asked if it was good coverage and they said yes, excelent coverage and speed but only in those areas.

It was a telecom branded but run by someone else stall in the middle of Highbury mall in birkenhead.



edit - meant imei not esn


you haven't mentioned the model number?
http://www.gsmarena.com/ one trip here and you'll find out if it's 850mhz WCDA :)

if it's a 900mhz/2100mhz device, then no point complaining about it







I have moved across the ditch.  Now residing in Melbourne as a VOIP/Video Technical Trainer/Engineer. 

tonyhughes
Hawkes Bay
8476 posts

Uber Geek

Retired Mod
Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #257579 22-Sep-2009 14:44
Send private message

Also no point complaining about it when the advice was given by 'some guy in a mall that doesn't work for Telecom'.

Anything more to be said on the subject is just re-hashing whats already been said.







richms

28168 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #257581 22-Sep-2009 14:46
Send private message

There is a point complaining about it when their staff are advising that it will work in auckland etc when it clearly does not.

In fact the telecom website itself says that it will operate with limited coverage to auckland wellington etc, when really they mean it will sort of work within those cities and noone in their right mind would want to use that level of coverage. If the coverage was equal to vodafones spotty but usable urban 2100 then it would be ok, but its way way short of it. To not warn of that is IMO false advertising.




Richard rich.ms

vinnieg
2260 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

  #257593 22-Sep-2009 15:34
Send private message

if it's an N97 like in your other post, and it's the normal version, then it won't support XT(apart from infilling) If it's the US AT&T Version then it'll be 850/2100. And Telecom don't directly sell the N97 that I know of?
http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=39&topicid=41603

Just wondering, is it that N97? if so, the people at the Kiosk probably duped you, it's happened in the past and continues to happen

But on a more helpful note hopefully, others have had this issue:
http://discussions.europe.nokia.com/discussions/board/message?board.id=communicators&thread.id=20589


Looks like it's got some hidden access points which need removing, it could just be an unlocked parallel imported phone from the states or Asia previously locked to a network





I have moved across the ditch.  Now residing in Melbourne as a VOIP/Video Technical Trainer/Engineer. 

freitasm
BDFL - Memuneh
79254 posts

Uber Geek

Administrator
ID Verified
Trusted
Geekzone
Lifetime subscriber

  #257596 22-Sep-2009 16:00
Send private message

richms: There is a point complaining about it when their staff are advising that it will work in auckland etc when it clearly does not.


Your subject is "Telecoms 2100 coverage is hopeless."... The guy in the mall doesn't work for Telecom and is only interested in making the commision so he will most likely say anything for the quick buck. Now from someone that doesn't work for Telecom to say something stupid to then make it general and blame Telecom is just unfair.

richms: In fact the telecom website itself says that it will operate with limited coverage to auckland wellington etc


Link please? I couldn't find a mention of this through Searching it with Google (TM).

richms: noone in their right mind would want to use that level of coverage.


Well, so why did you try then?






Please support Geekzone by subscribing, or using one of our referral links: Samsung | AliExpress | Wise | Sharesies | Hatch | GoodSyncBackblaze backup


Behodar
10502 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #257597 22-Sep-2009 16:07
Send private message

freitasm: Link pleas

e? I couldn't find a mention of this through Searching it with Google (TM).



I assume that he's talking about this, which needs an IMEI.

richms

28168 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #257604 22-Sep-2009 16:56
Send private message

Behodar:

I assume that he's talking about this, which needs an IMEI.


Yes, thats the one that they guy at the kiosk used, and gave the result I mentioned.




Richard rich.ms

 1 | 2
View this topic in a long page with up to 500 replies per page Create new topic





News and reviews »

Air New Zealand Starts AI adoption with OpenAI
Posted 24-Jul-2025 16:00


eero Pro 7 Review
Posted 23-Jul-2025 12:07


BeeStation Plus Review
Posted 21-Jul-2025 14:21


eero Unveils New Wi-Fi 7 Products in New Zealand
Posted 21-Jul-2025 00:01


WiZ Introduces HDMI Sync Box and other Light Devices
Posted 20-Jul-2025 17:32


RedShield Enhances DDoS and Bot Attack Protection
Posted 20-Jul-2025 17:26


Seagate Ships 30TB Drives
Posted 17-Jul-2025 11:24


Oclean AirPump A10 Water Flosser Review
Posted 13-Jul-2025 11:05


Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Raising the Bar for Smartphones
Posted 10-Jul-2025 02:01


Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Brings New Edge-To-Edge FlexWindow
Posted 10-Jul-2025 02:01


Epson Launches New AM-C550Z WorkForce Enterprise printer
Posted 9-Jul-2025 18:22


Samsung Releases Smart Monitor M9
Posted 9-Jul-2025 17:46


Nearly Half of Older Kiwis Still Write their Passwords on Paper
Posted 9-Jul-2025 08:42


D-Link 4G+ Cat6 Wi-Fi 6 DWR-933M Mobile Hotspot Review
Posted 1-Jul-2025 11:34


Oppo A5 Series Launches With New Levels of Durability
Posted 30-Jun-2025 10:15









Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.



Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.