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cleavon:
please which of the networks uses 4G network effectively?

Huh?

Sojebrand:
Been having issues with my ps4 ,(error w-37397-9) it mean the IP address of Ntel is banned. Pls how do I fix THIS

Had this issue too. But didnt have to send them a mail. It just started working...

Ntel reception is back to 4 bars at my side. Now downloading at 4MB/s+.

dustmalik:
Time will tell exactly what's going on. For now, they claim it's network problem. But how can network problem linger for more than a week now? Don't they have qualified network engineers who can handle such issues, given the huge investment they've made on the network?

Well, i was wondering the same. 1 day, 2 days. But 7days+ is just abysmal. Unbelievable even.

However, my own issue is not that i have good reception and slow speed. It's dat my reception is worse (1 - 2 bars). 4 before.

rawdpiper:
Wanted to see if devices affect speed tests including modems. But my conclusion is that they give the same speed.

Devices affect the speed. Phones like Samsung Galaxy S7 and co max out speed. I believe.

rawdpiper:
DAT one no be bragging. u go see some people dey upload data usage, con turn am to competition

Leave the guy, let him be saying what he wants. Where didi brag? He didn't read posts he just commented.

rawdpiper:
I saw in one of your post in another topic that when u placed the ntel Sim inside a modem the speed upped to 18Mb/s compared to 3Mb/s when it was in ur android device.
1. So if u were to use two ntel Sims, one in ur modem and one in ur android device and test the speed at the same location and the same time, the speeds will defer?
2. is it unlocked swift or spectranet modem u using?
3. what's the brand and model of ur android device?

1. As i have said many times before in this thread, reception is not good in my area (Yaba). In my phone, 1 bar. In my mifi modem which i hang HIGH UP above my curtain level even, close to my ceiling i get up to 4bars. Speeds on 1 bar are usally below 1MB/s for me and on 4 bars up to 9MB/s (normally around 6 to 7MB/s tho). So if i carry my phone dat high up, i should get better reception, but why?!

2. Unlocked Swift E5372. Check my last screenshot for model number. Unlocked spectranet also works.

3. Huawei GR5 (aka Honor 5X).

Cheers.

rawdpiper:
I can see from your notification you are using Tweakware. how much u paying for premium plan?

Contact me for Tweakware/VPN related sales/issues via my signature. But please I'm only prepared to help queries regarding Computers and Ntel products here on Nairaland.

If u interested in what I'm using contact me from my signature. Thanks.

rawdpiper:
Guess I should forget gaming. Just get a core i5 CPU, 4GB RAM and whatever graphics card inside. As far as it can carry out my day to day heavy browsing. Would it go for between 100,000-150,000

If GPU is not ur worry, aim for 8GBs of RAM. You should be able to get something decent on ur budget. 4GB is not good enough these days. Even i have 8GB and i still feel like it is bottleneck-ing my pc performance.
I will ship in some serious 16GB dual channel DDR3L RAMs when Buhari steps down. For now, eye dey red. No dollar expenses

duwdu:
I respectively disagree, Stanley08, that a 4G network speed throttle from a normal ~8MB/s (yes, i'm a witness, not mb/s o,) down to ~200kbps (~25KB/s) is ever justifiable on the basis that a pre-sale warning was given.

In any case, please correct me if I missed it: But, I haven't come across where ntel quoted by how much downwards speed throttling would be invoked.

To me, a throttling during peak hours to about half it's current proven optimal strength (down to ~4MB/s, say, from ~8MB/s) may still be acceptable; after all, one can sometimes attain - even surpass 4MB/s in present-day 3G services in Nigeria, to which speed I testify on the MTN network in Lagos.

That's my 2 Kobo sha.

Having said all that, your head dey there with that new SIM strategy - if/whenever speed throttling is invoked.

P34c3
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1. I have Maxed out at 9.1MB/s and i had only 4bars not even 5. So yh, i know how fast Ntel is.

2. I have a friend in Germany that gets throttled down from as high as 100Mbs to 64kbps. WhatsApp chat below. Contacted him to get the facts right. So mate. It's not abnormal.

rawdpiper:
I don't want max settings, as far as I can play it on medium or high settings not ultra( no go area). Would the specs do for medium or high settings? Trying to look at cost. Just want it to be around 120,000

Unless u are buying a used laptop then i don't know what u can get for 120K really. Regardless, u didn't mention the exact R7 series GPU.
~ Like my GTX 900M series GPU is the 4GB dedicated GTX 960M. ~ 940M for instance is alot worse and 980 is a total beast!
But judging from 4th Gen i5 CPU and 4GB of RAM. I'll say low to medium settings for older games. Definitely low for newer games. Cheers.

dustmalik:
You obviously didn't comprehend my comment before quoting me. I said the speed gets throttled even without downloading. Originally, they said, after the first 90 days, speed would be throttled if one consumes up to 3gb in peak period. Cumulatively, i haven't used up to 500mbs since last Thursday because of the slow speed. I have since stopped downloading because of the frustrating slow speed. By the way, i acquired this sim in June, so it hasn't been up to 90 days yet.

And i still insist that it's not network issue. ntel is deliberately throttling everyone.

They aren't deliberately throttling. They have acknowledged that there is a problem with the network and have said they are working to fix it. It's just taking too long. Had 2 bars since today and i got 1MB/s to 2MB/s while downloading. I've been able to do 12GB today alone. My own is purely network reception. With more bars, i get higher speed. And I'm not even paying lol.

dustmalik:
From my observations, it isn't a network issue. ntel is just throttling the speed for no reason at all. The speed throttling implementation starts early in the morning, and then normal speed is restored late in the midnight, and this happens whether you download or not. It's extremely frustrating. This is a network that is new on the block, yet has started misbehaving, frustrating its early users.

When did you buy ur sim? If it's over 90 days, ur data test drive period is over. They have always said that they will throttle ur speed after the first 90 days. Maybe u didn't do ur research well.

Just buy a new SIM. Better still, wait for the network to get relatively better, then buy a new SIM. Cheers

rawdpiper:
Intel core i5 4th/5th gen @ 2.4-2.6 GHz
4GB RAM
AMD R7 series GPU
OR
Intel core i5 4th/5th gen @ 2.4-2.6 GHz
4GB RAM
Intel HD Graphics 4000/5000 series
Which is better for gaming? And how much could each one cost? Anticipating u guys reply!

The first one has dedicated GPU. However, if you are serious about gaming. No 4GB RAM out of the box lappy will do that for you. Unless u want to play Zuma and Tetris.

I have a 6th Gen CPU and GTX 960M and i can't still max out many new titles. I can play most comfortably on medium to high yes. But can't max out the graphics. If you want to game, invest more. If you are a proper gamer, buy a PS4.

Lol back to ur question again, the first one because it has a dedicated GPU. Cheers!

evergreen9:
stanley sure sey u no dey work for ntel?

Yes i work for Ntel. They pay me to come on here and lie.

Reception has just been crappy recently. As for me oh, It's Ntel all the way!

evergreen9:
I am worried by what I have read on this thread. Ntel says they have covered Alimosho / Ikotun area but I really don't know if they have actually covered those areas. I saw someone here say Ntel has little or no signal in Festac area so I am concerned if that might also be the case in Ikotun despite Ntel saying they have covered Ikotun. Can anyone confirm if Ntel has signal in Ikotun area?

I can't confirm Ikotun. I know Egbeda is covered. Regardless, if you are not sure of the area. Only pay the 1K plan initially

saint2ace:
Hey bro, the network for ntel in yaba today has been crappy, do you know what the problem is

Yes. It's been bad since 2 or 3 days. It happens sometimes. Suddenly goes bad. Suddenly gets better. Just be patient. Dats all really.

GetOvaMe:
Why d'you wanna sell it?

Actually I'm thinking of buying the Z3, as my money never complete for Z5.

What do you think bro, Is it still worth it now?

And I heard since the marshmallows update the battery is next to shit, as well many other complaints.

Sold

purplekayc:
do anyone knows where ntel offices is near ikeja or vicinity?

There's one at Egbeda. Then Surulere. The last on is on the island. Kingsway i think

ColeworldMD:
sup stanley. How long did it take u to accumulate 300gb? Btw I'm interested in ur Ntel 1k5 trick

Okay. My contact details are now in my signature.

Ok, this is all i found on Fair Usage.

[b]1. ntel is committed to providing our customers with a fast and reliable service hence, we have taken steps to implement our Fair Use Policy.
2. This Policy shall apply to all our customers (pre-paid and post-paid).
3. Our Fair Use Policy is aligned with the best industry practices of global telecommunications providers and is subject to change without prior notice.
4. This policy allows us maintain the quality of our mobile internet service and give all ntel customers fair opportunities to enjoy our network.
5. Customers likely to be affected by this policy are those who generate large volumes of traffic; often have file-sharing software or peer-to-peer/torrent apps on their phones or tablets; and download large-format files such as music, videos and movies consistently.
6. We reserve the right to review any stipulated fair use levels from time to time.
7. We also reserve the right to limit or suspend service to anyone who uses or attempts to use the service in any way that may attract any sanctions or penalties.
8. We reserve the right to suspend use for fraud and or if such use has or may have a negative effect on our business.
9. Customers are only entitled to use our services for personal, non-commercial use. We reserve the right to impose network protection controls, limit the speed of, suspend or block your access to services, or disconnect you if your use is excessive and/or not in keeping with that reasonably expected of a private individual.
10. We may or may not notify you before taking any of the above actions.
11. The allowance set out in this fair use policy is based on bundles used within Nigeria. Any use when you are abroad will be charged at the relevant international rates.[/b]

Waxingtech:
well.... ntel is yet to announce what happens after the 3 months unlimited test drive, In other news for those of us living and staying in and around Alimosho local government of Lagos and lagos state as a whole who needs to get the ntel sim pack, ntel router and ntel version phones i.e ( the konka R1, Konka R2, Tecno Camon C5, Samsung S7 and the ZTE Router MF286 - all are compatible with the 4G LTE advance Technology . ) for more details pls call: 08065660833 or follow @waxingtech on twitter and instagram. thank you.

It's somewhere on their website. Read it before

4llerbuntu:
Hello.guys.

Please who here has used up his 3 months unlimited?
What's your billing like after the 3 months? At what point do they throttle? Do they respect the off-peak period as promised?

Well I've not. But my guess is. 3GB daily 6 or 7am to 7, 8 or 9pm. Unlimited nights and weekends.

Jainine:
Reply.

I did. That thing don't work most times

Jainine:
Stanley08
I sent you a mail

Yh,wats up?

lizmovic:
You get @ least 308 with western union. Could be hight as 350 sometimes.

Bookiemart01:
I am sure you will not be paid in USD and what you will receive in naira wont be #99/USD also as the official rate is 280+. I am not sure the exact rate you'll be given

Thanks for the assist mates. According to Abokifx, yesterday was 335.
I'm guessing all banks give the same. yes? Since it's some CBN general rate thing?

Please need a response ASAP!

If someone sends $3000 to me from the US via Western Union, will i be given at 199 rate or 300+ or in dollars? Thank you.

purplekayc:
really?
What's the data cap?

UNLIMITED.

purplekayc:
what do you mean?
are you re selling?

No. Providing a cheaper way to enjoy internet. 1K5 per month.

justi4jesu:
After you will be pricing Paypal abi?

Lol. @femadesh she just called you out.

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