Floyd45:
Hi guys,
Which ISP works best in Abuja?
I don't think Tizeti or FibreOne is available in Abuja.

Try Legend. @explorelegend on Twitter

SolomonGrundy:
Finally got d hynetflex router today

Which data plan do you normally go for? What can you say about the experience.

nani667:



Sadly that is untrue, Their highest Cap is 550GB, and to get that you will have to be willing to pay ₦60,000 per month

Those plans na Gbese


Unless one is not a heavy user, jus casually steer Clear..

The 20k (130G) should be enough for a residential plan, just Netflix, YouTube and Instagram. Or what do you think

toluxa1:


Maybe. I'm using Hynet Flex

How fast is the network, what's the average Mbps you've gotten so far, also which package do you normally subscribe for?

Bigsteveg:


Which data plan do you normally go for? What can you say about the experience.

I normally do 10gb sub. I've really enjoyed it. It's very fast. The only down side is the battery, it does not last.

SolomonGrundy:
I normally do 10gb sub. I've really enjoyed it. It's very fast. The only down side is the battery, it does not last.

With constant use of Netflix, YouTube how many days can 10G take you

Bigsteveg:


With constant use of Netflix, YouTube how many days can 10G take you

I don't use it for streaming, so can't say in that respect.

Hi guys, has anyone heard of Ip-Express, it's an isp company located in Magodo here in Lagos. They offer unlimited plans also.

Has anyone tried Swift new fixed wireless service? Is it worth it?

Psychodavidovic:
For anyone who cares to know, Swift Unlimited is not unlimited (Talking about the 25k plan which was formerly 19k then 24k before 25k)

On the website it says there is no data cap and the only cap is the speed which supposedly 4MB/s but to get even 1MB/s is impossible. All i see is 510Kbps at best. It used to be better than this but suddenly went bad. I am convinced there is a FUP in place but as it was not stated on the swift website, I can't help but imagine what theirs is. I haven't even used up to 200GB in total for the month so it is definitely below that.

The reason why i say it has an undisclosed FUP and has nothing to do with coverage area is because of two reasons. One is that fact that i didn't find it difficult getting 3MB/s while i was on the plan that had unlimited only at night (This speed was 3MB/s both during the day when i was using the bundle and during the night when the unlimited kicks in).

Second reason is that fact that one of swift's engineer just left my house after coming to "fix" the issue. In fixing the issue, he removed his SIM which has an active subscription (not unlimited) from him router to mine and it worked well, even reaching 6MB/s from the same exact place i kept my own router. He did the same with my SIM and the result was exactly what i had feared - capped on both my router and his, from the exact same location he just tested his and got 6MB/s.

Why all these shalaye? To help you know how it is before spending that 25k in search of true unlimited.

I have used up to 1tb in a month before with the 25k unlimited plan so I don't think they is a data cap.

The issue is speed. Whenever I used speed test it shows over 4mbps BUT my download on IDM and torrent can never pass 500kbps which is very annoying I've even reach out to there support they sent someone but the person didn't do shit.

Alienwarfare:


I have used up to 1tb in a month before with the 25k unlimited plan so I don't think they is a data cap.

The issue is speed. Whenever I used speed test it shows over 4mbps BUT my download on IDM and torrent can never pass 500kbps which is very annoying I've even reach out to there support they sent someone but the person didn't do shit.

Exactly you can do up to 1TB with time..

4mbps translate to 500KBps now around 5mbps or 550KBps..
For me it gets the job done with time and very good for YouTube or Netflix

Alienwarfare:


I have used up to 1tb in a month before with the 25k unlimited plan so I don't think they is a data cap.

The issue is speed. Whenever I used speed test it shows over 4mbps BUT my download on IDM and torrent can never pass 500kbps which is very annoying I've even reach out to there support they sent someone but the person didn't do shit.

they're just finding a way to avoid overloading their infrastructure. You can try out the swift club plus plan

Dam5reey:


Exactly you can do up to 1TB with time..

4mbps translate to 500KBps now around 5mbps or 550KBps..
For me it gets the job done with time and very good for YouTube or Netflix

Do you plan on going with there fixed wireless option?

purplekayc:
they're just finding a way to avoid overloading their infrastructure. You can try out the swift club plus plan

Is that the plan you are using? How is the speed when downloading?

Alienwarfare:


Do you plan on going with there fixed wireless option?

Yes, I believe it will be more stable as the mentioned in their Email listing.. and cheaper @19k instead of 25k but not mobile I don't take it out either.

Alienwarfare:


Is that the plan you are using? How is the speed when downloading?

am about to start it. I used the one month sub the last time and I never got up to 1mb/sec

Alienwarfare:


I have used up to 1tb in a month before with the 25k unlimited plan so I don't think they is a data cap.

The issue is speed. Whenever I used speed test it shows over 4mbps BUT my download on IDM and torrent can never pass 500kbps which is very annoying I've even reach out to there support they sent someone but the person didn't do shit.

Why the f are you still using Swift? Why not buy an unlocked router that takes a sim card and subscribe to large data packs from the GSM network with the best coverage for your area?

First, It gives you freedom should you decide to relocate from one area to another and the coverage strength changes

Secondly, you can share the same data package with your mobile devices when you go about your regular day...the big GSM guys now allow data sharing between multiple lines

walcolm:


Why the f are you still using Swift? Why not buy an unlocked router that takes a sim card and subscribe to large data packs from the GSM network with the best coverage for your area?

First, It gives you freedom should you decide to relocate from one area to another and the coverage strength changes

Secondly, you can share the same data package with your mobile devices when you go about your regular day...the big GSM guys now allow data sharing between multiple lines

It will be too expensive. Where else can I get 1tb for 25k and the sim is already in an unlocked mobile router.

I'm just waiting for fiberone to come to my area. Their plan looks very good.

Alienwarfare:


I have used up to 1tb in a month before with the 25k unlimited plan so I don't think they is a data cap.

The issue is speed. Whenever I used speed test it shows over 4mbps BUT my download on IDM and torrent can never pass 500kbps which is very annoying I've even reach out to there support they sent someone but the person didn't do shit.

Turns out 4mbps is actually 500kbps. They are just using the 4mbps to get people to subscribe for it.

They also sent someone to me who didn't do anything as well.

walcolm:


Why the f are you still using Swift? Why not buy an unlocked router that takes a sim card and subscribe to large data packs from the GSM network with the best coverage for your area?

First, It gives you freedom should you decide to relocate from one area to another and the coverage strength changes

Secondly, you can share the same data package with your mobile devices when you go about your regular day...the big GSM guys now allow data sharing between multiple lines

No other ISP in this country has a truly unlimited plan with nearly the same coverage as swift. None.

The speed is slow quite alright but the peace of mind in doing just one monthly sub in that month is something else - regardless of how much data you use, it still lasts you 30days.

Other ISP like MTN, Airtel etc might give you 500GB for 25K which looks like a lot, but if you're a heavy user, you might actually end up use that in just 2 weeks and have to do yet another sub.

is anybody in this group considering spaceX starlink when they launch end of year in Nigeria as they promised?
I have already booked the $99 deposit on their website starlink.com
fingers crossed.....

hancock:
is anybody in this group considering spaceX starlink when they launch end of year in Nigeria as they promised?
I have already booked the $99 deposit on their website starlink.com
fingers crossed.....

Immediately I heard about it I no even think twice.
Maybe it will finally put Nigeria ISPs on their toes.

I found this on swift IG page but their support can't tell me anything about it.

hancock:
is anybody in this group considering spaceX starlink when they launch end of year in Nigeria as they promised?
I have already booked the $99 deposit on their website starlink.com
fingers crossed.....

dont you guys think it is too expensive? with the value of the naira depreciating at the drop of every hat and the upfront outlay of $500 and annual cost of $1200....as much as i love everything Tesla, this seems too expensive

Alienwarfare:


It will be too expensive. Where else can I get 1tb for 25k and the sim is already in an unlocked mobile router.

I'm just waiting for fiberone to come to my area. Their plan looks very good.

what's the point of having 1tb that you can't use up in 30days because of the slow speed? i agree with you the price point is very competitive but if i cant get more than 500kbps, i will be permanently pissed

oh btw, i have used swift in the past and i had to switch from them because of the exact same problem we are discussing here. if 3 - 4yrs ago i moved because of the slow speed of their network and in 2021, the same issue is still existing on their network, the data cap is not enough attraction

hancock:
is anybody in this group considering spaceX starlink when they launch end of year in Nigeria as they promised?
I have already booked the $99 deposit on their website starlink.com
fingers crossed.....

I was thinking about this but i have just one issue. The router from the YouTube video seems to only work with direct power - no light and it's not going to work.

I hope the one for the Nigerian market comes with like a small power bank or something.

Is tizeti better than swift nowadays?

Psychodavidovic:


I was thinking about this but i have just one issue. The router from the YouTube video seems to only work with direct power - no light and it's not going to work.

I hope the one for the Nigerian market comes with like a small power bank or something.

A power bank cannot supply the amount of power required by the system...you have to have either solar or generator supply when phcn strikes

walcolm:


A power bank cannot supply the amount of power required by the system...you have to have either solar or generator supply when phcn strikes

Wahala. With the electricity situation in this country, if that is the case, I won't be buying it then.

Psychodavidovic:


Wahala. With the electricity situation in this country, if that is the case, I won't be buying it then.

Better get an inverter. anyone that does not have an inverter now is just wasting money on fuel for gen

Anyone use them africa. konnect. com/en before?
They offer satellite internet just like SpaceX Starlink