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 Phones › Re: Airtel 4G LTE Vs Mtn 4G LTE Speed Test Enugu by Bossman(m): 1:56pm On Aug 14, 2019 |
It all depends on location though. When I was there I was averaging between 45 - 60 Mbps down on MTN 4G in the Ikeja area. GLO was about 4 - 8 Mbps down on 4G. The 4g/LTE speeds are slowly getting better though, horrible 4G speeds on the part of GLO. And it was not due to congestion, because I was using a device with LTE band 28, which was not on most of the devices there. |
| Travel › Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Bossman(m): 5:54pm On Aug 13, 2019 |
That's certainly a lot of grilling. But nothing out of the ordinary for typical secondary inspection. You were legit and honest, and that's the bottom line. Welcome to the US! In this day of information technology, majority of the information you provided will be stored with your profile. They can easily cross check your facebook / whatsapp number and compare with certain postings if they need to. Adaku1988: 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Etihad Airways Deploys Boeing Dreamliner On Lagos Route by Bossman(m): 4:42pm On Aug 04, 2019 |
I agree the 787 dreamliner was quite comfortable. It was always a pleasant experience when United flew this aircraft between Houston and Lagos starting in 2012. Until they stopped that route in 2016. I really miss that Houston to Lagos route with United. Now it's either with Delta, or having to go through Europe. |
| Travel › Re: Getting A Green Card By Adjustment Of Status: My Yankee Experience by Bossman(m): 10:08am On Jul 25, 2019 |
IT in general is a broad field, which includes software development/,programming, networking, etc. I'd suggest you do some research on the different fields in IT, to see which one may work for you. It's important to choose something that you'll enjoy doing. And to not choose it just because it pays well. Simcha: 1 Like |
| Phones › Re: Beware Of Jumia (so Disappointed) - I Received A Fake Item by Bossman(m): 1:02am On Jul 23, 2019 |
In fairness to Jumia, you should probably update the title of this thread, to indicate that you made a mistake. And totally leave Jumia out of it. As Jumia has nothing to do with it. You ordered a generic noname device, and you got exactly that. 1 Like |
| Phones › Re: The Galaxy A Series! by Bossman(m): 6:35pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
I think the version sold in Nigeria does not. The Latin America version does. See link below. Same thing with the A50. I have the Latin America version, A505, purchased from B & H, and it supports LTE band 28. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1479492-REG/samsung_sm_a705m128bl_a70_a705m_128gb_duos.html?ap=y&gclid=CjwKCAjwmZbpBRAGEiwADrmVXomtkKH2Uaa9zfiRqs3I5wq7rYsJYbkMwpFk1Ruuxm5DY3sx7kClAxoCKIkQAvD_BwE&lsft=BI%3A514&smp=y Tiger2020: |
| Phones › Re: Neat ZTE Z982 Android Phone 32gb for 25k or best offer by Bossman(m): 10:41pm On Jul 07, 2019 |
Correct. Supports 3g/4g bands for the usa. So only usable on 2g bands in Naija. Honestly, not a good phone to purchase for use in Nigeria. However, it's definitely a good buy if purchasing to use in the USA for example. armylord: 1 Like |
| Phones › Re: The Galaxy A Series! by Bossman(m): 8:37pm On Jul 03, 2019 |
I have an A50 as a backup. Out of the box the fingerprint reader was frustrating to use. However, after 2 software updates from samsung, it has improved significantly. noblefarm: |
| Phones › Re: List Of Smartphones That Are Compatible With Glo 4G LTE Band 28, 700mhz by Bossman(m): 3:37pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
There are multiple versions (see below) of that phone. Which one is yours? Only the first 2 have band 28. However, if GLO 4G now works on band 8 as well, as mentioned, then your device, and most others, should now support GLO 4G. From GSMArena: Versions: G935F (Global); G935FD (Southeast Asia, India); G9350 (Hong Kong); G935W8 (Canada) aluma: |
| Phones › Re: I Just Got The New Samsung A10 by Bossman(m): 6:39pm On Jun 05, 2019 |
Some versions do. I bought the Latin American version SM-505G. And it has GLO's LTE band. May be the one sold in Nigeria does not. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1466973-REG/samsung_sm_a505g64bl_a50_a505g_64gb_gsm.html/?ap=y&gclid=CjwKCAjw0N3nBRBvEiwAHMwvNrcDw1fNRX0PR9DJuJnnrTxwJnaInCdrZs5RBTaz4WvTyKkJ3vLE0xoCZrUQAvD_BwE&lsft=BI%3A514&smp=Y Sellfish: |
| Phones › Re: I Just Got The New Samsung A10 by Bossman(m): 6:40pm On Jun 04, 2019 |
The A series seem to be very solid device considering the price and the features you get. I got the A50 as a backup device on B &H photo myself a little over a month ago. Will not be released here in the US till later this month, so got the Latin American version which has all the LTE bands used here anyway. So far so good with it. Enjoy your device! |
| Phones › Re: Full List Of 4g Smartphones With Band 28(700) That Will Work With Glo 4G Network by Bossman(m): 9:26am On Apr 12, 2019 |
That's good news. You can download LTE discovery to confirm the exact band it shows. For example, Showing Band 2 here on AT&T. Semtu:
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| Phones › Re: MTN Customer Care Thread by Bossman(m): 10:11am On Mar 22, 2019 |
Before JideSM responds, I will post my experience. Bottom line, only the person whose details are registered with the SIM will be able to retrieve it. For me, I tried to swap a SIM my sister registered in her name, to 4G sim, and they will not do it, unless my sister is present and does the request herself. Thank God it was just a back up SIM. And my main MTN SIM is registered in my name. So I already have a 4g SIM for that line. Good luck! Simplep: |
| Phones › Re: Full List Of 4g Smartphones With Band 28(700) That Will Work With Glo 4G Network by Bossman(m): 6:35pm On Mar 06, 2019 |
Sorry. I missed the part about your budget. See if you can find some cheaper Xiaomi devices. Tinaslim: 1 Like |
| Phones › Re: Full List Of 4g Smartphones With Band 28(700) That Will Work With Glo 4G Network by Bossman(m): 12:35pm On Mar 06, 2019 |
Have you looked into the Xiaomi devices? This is coming from someone that has used Iphone, Samsung, Nexus, etc. The Xiaomi devices are full featured and quite reasonable. I am currently using a Xiaomi Mi Mix2 here on AT&T in the US. It also supports tons of LTE bands including 28. Will be using it on MTN/GLO when I visit Naija next week. 4G bands - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 27(800), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_mix_2-8529.php Tinaslim: |
| Phones › Re: Full List Of 4g Smartphones With Band 28(700) That Will Work With Glo 4G Network by Bossman(m): 3:36pm On Mar 05, 2019 |
Yes. According to GSMArena, it has band LTE 28. Tinaslim: |
| Travel › Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Bossman(m): 3:36pm On Feb 25, 2019 |
Yep. Most of us felt his story just did not sound right. That's a pretty save and quiet area as well. Backfornow: 2 Likes |
| Phones › Re: Full List Of 4g Smartphones With Band 28(700) That Will Work With Glo 4G Network by Bossman(m): 9:31pm On Feb 12, 2019 |
It really depends on what version you have. From the link below, the A710M and A710M/DS versions have LTE band 28 that GLO uses. VIPICO: |
| Travel › Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Bossman(m): 12:25pm On Feb 07, 2019 |
I am specifically talking about compared to Chicago. Chicago is usually compared to New York, Boston, and other 'alpha' cities when talking about job creativity and opportunities. Totally different leagues when we are talking about jobs and major presence of large companies. radautoworks: |
| Travel › Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Bossman(m): 8:07am On Feb 07, 2019 |
Considering the number of big companies that are either headquartered or have a major presence in the Chicagoland area, it's hard to believe that. I work in IT and have come across quite a few people that have moved here from Houston. It's for the same reason...the number if IT job opportunities in Chicago compared to Houston. radautoworks: |
| Travel › Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by Bossman(m): 4:36pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
It seems so. Been using it for about 16 years or so, and I am quite satisfied with it. stonemasonn: |
| Phones › Re: Full List Of 4g Smartphones With Band 28(700) That Will Work With Glo 4G Network by Bossman(m): 1:42am On Feb 01, 2019 |
According to GSMArena, Yes, it does have LTE band 28. - https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j6-9203.php Frankspecia1: |
| Phones › Re: Is Nokia X6 Sold On Jumia Glo LTE Compliant ? by Bossman(m): 12:21am On Jan 14, 2019 |
https://halberdbastion.com/technology/cellular/4g-lte/lte-frequency-bands/b28-700-mhz Blastedholligan: |
| Travel › Re: My Nigerian Trip by Bossman(m): 11:00am On Jan 04, 2019 |
Exactly! They are all the same usual shitty service to Lagos. Excellent service from US, then everything changes on the Europe to Lagos leg. Be it BA, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Iberia, I've flown them all. The mostly use old aircraft on the Lagos route. I wonder if folks from those African countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia, that have their own thriving airlines get treated the same way. Beautyaddy: |
| Travel › Re: My Nigerian Trip by Bossman(m): 10:43am On Jan 04, 2019 |
I'm with you on the issue with these airlines and the way they treat Nigerians. Not all their fault though. I go to Lagos 2 times a year so I have flown several of the European airlines from here (Chicago to Lagos). Was only flying United, until they cancelled the direct flight from Houston a couple of years ago. So back to the old way of going through Europe. Experienced the same Crap service with Lufthansa a few months ago. O'Hare to Frankfurt was excellent, however Frankfurt to Lagos Crap! Flew BA in March...I could not believe when they announced boarding at LHR and Nigerians started rushing and all sorts of commotion. I agree that we need to act respectful if we want to be treated with respect. 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Abandoning Nigeria's Good Life For The Us,its A Blessing If.... by Bossman(m): 11:46pm On Dec 31, 2018 |
Yes. At least back in the days. I believe it's still the same now. EMMAACHILE: 1 Like |
| Properties › Re: Help Me Build My House Nairaland by Bossman(m): 3:38pm On Dec 27, 2018 |
svensson, I believe this is good advice. Unless you have something going in Nigeria, that will generate constant income for you, I wold not leave where you are to go to Nigeria at this moment. As it is, you have already been short changed on your hard earned money. I am in a similar situation - I'd love to have something build there, but for the twice/year 2 week visit that I spend there, it's just not worth the headache to secure land and try to build. I've decided to just secure land for investment purposes, and look towards purchasing a flat in some multi-unit construction. For now, my funds are in Fixed deposit in a couple of banks. Even my sister that build a big old house there, locks it up for at least 7 months out of the year, since she spends most of her time in the UK. The people that built next to her only lived in it for 2 years, before packing up and moving back the UK. House is up for sale now. Bottom line - moving back to live in Nigeria needs to be thought out very well. Good luck! Abortions: 2 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Getting A Green Card By Adjustment Of Status: My Yankee Experience by Bossman(m): 11:53am On Dec 15, 2018 |
Good advice. The earlier you start building that equity the better. Property ownership has always been the window to building wealth, at it still is. sevule: 1 Like 1 Share |
| Travel › Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Bossman(m): 11:15am On Dec 13, 2018 |
If you do not have anything to hide, and your wife is a legal resident there, or at least whatever visa she has is still valid, you just have to be frank with your intent. I am pretty sure they will ask about what your wife does in the US, etc., and what your plans are. They may look at you as may be not having anything to tie you to Nigeria. kkole: 1 Like 1 Share |
| Phones › Re: Is It Advisable To Get An Iphone4 In 2018 by Bossman(m): 9:32pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Definitely not as a phone. Good music player though. That thing has 3.5 inch screen. Back then, it was ok. I actually have 2. Me and wifey used them back then on AT&T. I removed all the apps, and just use them as music players. And they do a good job at that. Nemelumvictory: |
| Phones › Re: List Of All 4G LTE Band Frequencies In Nigeria by Bossman(m): 10:31pm On Dec 04, 2018 |
That's correct. From the specs below, all versions of that phone do not support GLO's 4G. Based on my experience, GLO's 4G is not that fast anyway. At least compared to MTN's. I posted my experience in another thread. https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_honor_5x-7590.php Mozzyb1: |
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