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Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by lilclin(m): 6:35pm On Jan 11
I noticed my network was a lot faster December but since i renewed my sub it's dropped when i download stuffs but i still stream Netflix without ish
Unfaized:
My network has been superb since November though.

But yes FiberX for stability
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by Unfaized: 6:36pm On Jan 11
NSEstudent:
Some FibreX users dey sha complain
You are right. But from my observations most complaints are centered around delay in installation/activation and poor customer service.
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by Unfaized: 6:39pm On Jan 11
lilclin:
I noticed my network was a lot faster December but since i renewed my sub it's dropped when i download stuffs but i still stream Netflix without ish
Try remove band lock and then lock again.

Had slow internet the other day and by just doing that it got resolved.
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by akinremedy(m): 6:59pm On Jan 11
Please guys, does the ZTE ODU use physical sim? Asking for a friend. His cane with Esim but wants to switch to physical sim. I heard there's no switch option in the ZTE
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by lilclin(m): 7:04pm On Jan 11
I'm not using band lock tho
Unfaized:
Try remove band lock and then lock again.

Had slow internet the other day and by just doing that it got resolved.
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by lilclin(m): 7:05pm On Jan 11
If you can unscrew under the out door Unit, you should see sim slot
akinremedy:
Please guys, does the ZTE ODU use physical sim? Asking for a friend. His cane with Esim but wants to switch to physical sim. I heard there's no switch option in the ZTE
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by Unfaized: 7:09pm On Jan 11
lilclin:
I'm not using band lock tho
Try it. See if it solves ur problem.
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by NSEstudent: 7:16pm On Jan 11
lilclin:
I subscribed using smartcash but i didn't get the bonus sha...I logged into my my Airtel app with my smartcash number and then subscribed my ODU from there using smartcash as mode of payment
Na the proper way be that. I don't know why they made it like that.
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by saint2ace(m): 7:49pm On Jan 11
lilclin:
I subscribed using smartcash but i didn't get the bonus sha...I logged into my my Airtel app with my smartcash number and then subscribed my ODU from there using smartcash as mode of payment
The process is correct but the problem might be your smartcash bonus balance, note that the bonus balance is updated from time to time based on usage and if at the time of subscription the balance was below the bonus amount to be credited, you will not get the cashback. Had a similar issue months back and trust airtel, dem no send anybody; all my complaints fell on deaf ears.

So word of advice always check your smartcash bonus balance before initiating any transaction that requires a cashback and ensure the balance is enough for the cashback or else otilo!!!!!
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by akinremedy(m): 7:55pm On Jan 11
lilclin:
If you can unscrew under the out door Unit, you should see sim slot
certainly there would be a sim slot but some people say the option to switch to the physical sim isn't present
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by lilclin(m): 8:00pm On Jan 11
Unfaized:
Try it. See if it solves ur problem.
ok thanks.
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by lilclin(m): 8:01pm On Jan 11
First time hearing this but i don't think it's works that way sha because even when i first opened smart cash and used it to sub normal data i was getting the 10%
saint2ace:
The process is correct but the problem might be your smartcash bonus balance, note that the bonus balance is updated from time to time based on usage and if at the time of subscription the balance was below the bonus amount to be credited, you will not get the cashback. Had a similar issue months back and trust airtel, dem no send anybody; all my complaints fell on deaf ears.

So word of advice always check your smartcash bonus balance before initiating any transaction that requires a cashback and ensure the balance is enough for the cashback or else otilo!!!!!
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by saint2ace(m): 9:23pm On Jan 11
lilclin:
First time hearing this but i don't think it's works that way sha because even when i first opened smart cash and used it to sub normal data i was getting the 10%
What you believe or not is your choice, so it's fine. Dial *939# with ur smartcash number and check your balance. Cheers
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by Sirearly: 10:00pm On Jan 11
akinremedy:
certainly there would be a sim slot but some people say the option to switch to the physical sim isn't present
I have the 2 ZLT ODUs and both have the option to switch between eSIM and physical SIM
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by NSEstudent: 10:13pm On Jan 11
Sirearly:
I have the 2 ZLT ODUs and both have the option to switch between eSIM and physical SIM
Kindly snap the menu and post.

When I checked the sim section of X17U, I only saw a button to log out and since the owner hasn't done sim swap, I just heeded the warning the app gave and didn't log out. Maybe after logging out it will show the switch button?

I put my own physical sim in the ODU before testing.
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by teewhydope(m): 10:22pm On Jan 11
NSEstudent:
Airtel's is better. MTN capped theirs at 150GB and a paltry 2GB per day after that. Still 30k.

Airtel is 20mbs and unstated 1TB cap, after which speed reduces for some people (because some also say they use up to 4TB per month)
400gb and 800gb actually, not 150gb
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by lilclin(m): 10:48pm On Jan 11
I just did and I'm seeing over 12k
saint2ace:
What you believe or not is your choice, so it's fine. Dial *939# with ur smartcash number and check your balance. Cheers
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by lilclin(m): 10:58pm On Jan 11
akinremedy:
certainly there would be a sim slot but some people say the option to switch to the physical sim isn't present
you can switch... from your portal you can even select physical or esim..I remember seeing option like that
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by NSEstudent: 11:07pm On Jan 11
lilclin:
I just did and I'm seeing over 12k
What I saw was just my SmartCash balance. How did you check for bonus balance?
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by willian10: 11:20pm On Jan 11
NSEstudent:
I have one guy using this but I have not explored the cell locking with it. I'd assume it'd be similar to X17M, so you should check advanced settings from device options. Band locking should be good enough.

If you want cell locking you may need to check the root user interface.
Yeah, I have seen the settings for cell locking already but I don't know what to do with it. I have a 5G mast about 100 meters away from the ODU, though it is not directly facing it but the network is very strong off peak time, I even do get 80Mbps download during some speed test even though the sub is just 50Mbps.
I just wanna know how to go about the cell lock.
Can I have your whatsapp?
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by lilclin(m): 11:48pm On Jan 11
*939# then select balance but the bonus Balance can't be used
NSEstudent:
What I saw was just my SmartCash balance. How did you check for bonus balance?

Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by NSEstudent: 1:18am On Jan 12
lilclin:
*939# then select balance but the bonus Balance can't be used
I only saw normal balance. Apparently I no get any bonus balance
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by NSEstudent: 1:18am On Jan 12
willian10:
Yeah, I have seen the settings for cell locking already but I don't know what to do with it. I have a 5G mast about 100 meters away from the ODU, though it is not directly facing it but the network is very strong off peak time, I even do get 80Mbps download during some speed test even though the sub is just 50Mbps.
I just wanna know how to go about the cell lock.
Can I have your whatsapp?
Quote me on a dead thread
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by willian10: 1:51am On Jan 12
NSEstudent:
Quote me on a dead thread
I don't think I understand what u mean kiss
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by Sirearly: 4:09am On Jan 12
NSEstudent:
Kindly snap the menu and post.

When I checked the sim section of X17U, I only saw a button to log out and since the owner hasn't done sim swap, I just heeded the warning the app gave and didn't log out. Maybe after logging out it will show the switch button?

I put my own physical sim in the ODU before testing.
Go to Network, then SIM, then SIM Card Switching

Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by Tover: 6:21am On Jan 12
morikee:
They want us to go to their office something they should have implement on the HBB site
Omo...this is not good at all because got it from the next town
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by NSEstudent: 8:34am On Jan 12
Sirearly:
Go to Network, then SIM, then SIM Card Switching
Thank you. I will try it when I next he brings the ODU here.

I have since told him to swap the esim. Not sure if he's done it.
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by NSEstudent: 8:43am On Jan 12
willian10:
I don't think I understand what u mean kiss
Some nailand threads are almost dead, that is they are inactive. When you mention someone's name there, they can see it on their mentions and maybe send sensitive info like contacts there and delete when you got it.

The better way is through email since nairaland doesn't have inbox, but I don't have access to the email on my account.

Meanwhile, since you have 5G, you can check which band it is from device status when it's fast. Then when you get to band locking, unchecked the otter bands and leave that one, then save.

I have not locked 5G because I don't have it here but the process should be the same as 4G.

To do specific cell locking, you should click 'add' button which you will see when you check the cell locking box, then add the specific cell and band frequency.

The actual terms I used may not be exact since I'm not with the router here but you should get the point. You can also post the locking interface for better guidance.
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by morikee: 9:32am On Jan 12
Tover:
Omo...this is not good at all because got it from the next town
Have you fix it?
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by Segunod(m): 9:42am On Jan 12
My Airtel setup stopped browsing since TUESDAY and til now it hasn’t been browsing. My unlimited subscription is due to expire on 30th of Jan. Has anyone here experienced this and what was the solution? I have called customer care line and it seems it’s beyond them.
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by NSEstudent: 9:59am On Jan 12
Segunod:
My Airtel setup stopped browsing since TUESDAY and til now it hasn’t been browsing. My unlimited subscription is due to expire on 30th of Jan. Has anyone here experienced this and what was the solution? I have called customer care line and it seems it’s beyond them.
Is MTN your alternate number? This could be a pattern developing.
Re: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by lilclin(m): 11:31am On Jan 12
Also ask him how he subscribed if it's directly from Airtel or the other way
NSEstudent:
Is MTN your alternate number? This could be a pattern developing.
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