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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.

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.

lilclin:
I think it's general. Network has not been that strong this January

My network has been superb since November though.

But yes FiberX for stability

My speed test result is usually like 50mbps and above till 7-10pm where it drops to between 3-5mbps. Then from 11pm its back to 50 and above.

Mine is working fine. Esim, as factory settings, never switched to physical sim.

My guy paid for Fiber X Saturday and his got installed yesterday and activated same day.

Maybe this installation and activation delay thing is unique to some locations.

I don't support what Trippledot did. Marking up by a whole 400k off one item in the entire project begs the question how much mark up was done on other items. U still went ahead to charge premium for your services.

Even the builder isn't making such profit per unit. Let's stop pretending, nobody would give a project to a contractor after discovering such huge mark ups. It's pure greed. Nothing else.

I will call you out, just like I'll send warning out to my friends if a contractor tries to bank off my ignorance. Not saying you shouldn't eat, but 400k for a single item without giving me the feature packed one is pure greed man. Do the right thing.

Just renewed my sub using the smartcash psb and got my 10% discount. How sweet.

bassdow:
isn't it funny when you guys support certain things, then turn around and make comments such as above.

ReCall it was one of your comments or so that I said something that was immediately spoken against. Me kukuma just keep mute. If una like, make una run 3.2v system come use inverter boost am to 240v e no concern me.

We need understand when we share certain unCommon information which doesn't apply to , chances of it being abused exists. Certain information ought to be used by professionals on sight based on project requirements.

I think his suggestion is very sound and maybe the most effective.

Could you perhaps shed more light as to the reason for your counter opinion?

Lilsameey:
Hi,
I use the airtel 5g smartbox and my current location is about 15-20 minutes walk to the nearest Airtel Mast and when I got the router last year, I used to get the 5g lights, infact all the lights are always on and green. But earlier this year, The 5g lights stopped displaying and sometimes just come on for few seconds or minutes and turn off. The service has detoriated drastically and now I only get four lights (without the 5g lights) on with the signal lights blue most times. I tried everything possible and infact, change the network to 4g and edit the bands to unselect most of them just like I saw on this threads.
Paying the #30k and getting $hitty 20mbps network while I see people using the #25k 50mbps ODU plan makes me feel terrible.
Does the ODU perform better than the 5g Smartbox and if anyone had a similiar experience?
I will really appreciate your feedbacks.

Get the ODU, you save 5k hehe.

As for the bad network thing it's a very common thing with Airtel. Whenever you experience downtimes like this, contact them via Twitter DM. They'll ask for your router number, tell them the issue is not only specific to you, that it's a general poor network thing with your full area and other users are experiencing same. They'll ask you to fill out some information regarding your address e.t.c & in 2 days max you should be good.

bkuranga:
I will keep an eye on Jumia.
And which charger are you using with those you both before?

The normal fan charger.

bkuranga:
Can I replace this with a lithium battery abeg?
It's for a FAN.

@dollarnaira and others.

It's available on Jumia. Search li-ion by voltage and ah you should see one.

Just checked Jumia, not available anymore. Helped someone order 4 cells pack last month for a rechargeable fan.

NSEstudent:
So I finally got my X17M ODU. A simple glance at the device shows ZTE G5F is a more premium device.

The X17M feels solid though. Even though it is smaller, it has a great build quality.

I tested it, I think G5F has better signal reception. Mounted them nearly on the same place and G5F has up to 4 network bars but X17M fluctuates between 1 and 0 when I locked both on band 7.

X17M got SINR 17 on band 7 while G5F got 22. When I have all bands active, G5F chose band 7 as primary whereas X17M chose band 3, apparently because band 3 is readily available here and it must have seen band 7 as scantily available being that it mostly has no signal bars. It chose band 8 as secondary too.

Practically, I don't see much difference. Network was poor when I tested and, although both read between 40 to 51mbs on speed test, ping went was high as 800.

17M gives me more flexibility, even though I know I will eventually settle with G5F. For instance, I casually plugged my ZTE MC801A into LAN2 of the ZLT's IDU and it instantly took off where it left off from G5F (I have been using it as the sole IDU for G5F) and became a secondary IDU, or you can call it an extender. This is good for me because that MC801A has all the devices I use connected and in the way I want. Its guest SSID feature is well configured to serve a maximum of one guest at a time, isolated from my main SSIDs.

Downside is that I needed to plug in another adapter, which I hate so much. The adapter powers the power bank that powers MC801A. I used G5F's UPS to power X17M (the DC output) and then power X17M from the IDU. That G5F UPS will maintain its position irrespective of the device I decide to use.

I'd be waiting to acquire HUAWEI ODU next. Until then...

If I may ask, why are you gathering? Because if it's functionality you're looking for, I doubt you will notice much difference since it's a limited speed based plan.

dollarnaira:
Each time I see some comments of 24 or 48v I walked down to my treasured 12v system (14 yrs) and smile because it satisfies my needs. The only thing I don't do with it is cook. No be everybody won cook, run AC, boil water, etc.
Gloryjoyeux lives either in banana island or a well balanced environment where people don't carry bucket looking for where to fetch water or carry phones in search of where to charge, the list is on.

12V SYSTEM WILL SATISFIED THE ENERGY NEEDS OF MORE THAN 80% OF NIGERIANS.

N.B: 12v is good, 24 is better and 48v is best. Choose according to your energy needs. Truly na who get sense dey.....

In that 14yrz how long have you been on Lithium battery?

lilclin:
Ok. Goodluck

Finally it's working well right now. I don't know if it was because of my initial complaint to Airtel yesterday or cause we turned the antenna one more time, but I noticed there's a new band 8 which wasn't present before and it corresponds with the improvement in speed.

pheranme9:
I get evidence a nairalander sent me a message with evidence in my DM, that's why I'm saying once I'm sure of what's going on I'll get back to everyone

Ok Chief

pheranme9:
Good afternoon everyone information getting to me is that Airtel unlimited has been modified or is being modified. Some people are now getting 100gb instead of unlimited. When we have full information about what's going on we'll get back to everyone

Source? I doubt. I think broadband internet is here to stay. Might face price increase from time to time but it's here to stay.

dukeo:
See signal o yet I can't get up to 10mbps

Airtel why?

What's your usual speed?

lilclin:
If it's showing green then it should be working perfectly unless something is wrong so maybe just try the factory reset and see if it helps

Ok thanks. I am thinking of swapping to physical sim first. Because back then on the X25Pro all it took to fix this was to remove the sim card, clean and insert back, that's if all parameters are showing Ok.

Worked for me a few times. Will try swapping tomorrow. Will give feedback here.

lilclin:
What's the colour of the ODU signal? Check if it's showing green. If it's not showing green then move it to another location

Yes it's showing green and all the parameters are looking great including signal strength and other values.

It's mounted on a dstv dish so I can turn it to face any direction. I've done that countless times to no avail.

lilclin:
I think it's from your location. Hope you've not passed your FUP?

Not even close. I was getting very good speeds until it rained. From the next day everything cast.

This usually happens once in a while but mainly with the older unlimited plan. If you go to move the ODU. At that point of movement the speed dramatically increases. But after that it's back to being terrible.

Is it safe to reset the ODU router? This poor network issue has continued to the 3rd day. Internet only works well at midnight hours till like 7a.m

My internet has been so bad for about 2 days now after a rainfall.

Rokynwastar:
"According to him, the partnership will enable Airtel to deliver satellite-to-mobile services across the 14 African markets where it operates, particularly in areas with limited or no terrestrial network coverage, using SpaceX’s Starlink platform".


This is a quote from a news article about Airtel and Startlinks collaboration.

What's are your takes?

Airtel should rather focus on improving internet experience for users. They already have a reputation for one of the worst internet services across the country.

Hullabaloon:
Is anyone's Airtel horrible this morning?

Here since last night. Thought it was coz if the rain but apparently it's not as bad network persists.

morikee:
I don wanna pay 1 year subscription 😂 the money i will use to order na borrow i go borrow o

But i told them i will wait till them ship from their ends they have applied free 1 month credit for me already

Ok that's a great option then. That funds go reach take care of other pressing needs normally.

JoeSef0:
Hi everyone.
A friend of mine consulted me about going solar, he was looking at the colasolar 3600 power station but after factoring the price including solar panels, i told him he's better off installing a solar system.

So i need some recommendations on budget friendly and very good:
*2.5kw 24v lithium battery
*2.5-3kva 24v hybrid inverter system
*Is 2 550w jinko solar panels good enough to charge the battery considering his total load is not more than 800w but he would be adding a 1hp AC unit in the future
*what mm cable is good enough to handle the series connections of the solar panels

Lastly the price range of the items and where to get them from would be appreciated

Try stating your budget. That will enable streamlined recommendations. And also the number of hours you're likely to run your loads.

2.5kwh battery is too small to add a 1hp AC to especially as your initial load is already 800w. Consider a 5kwh battery minimum.

With the above, 2 550w panels cannot consistently give you a full charge for your daily needs. Consider stepping it up.

morikee:
Based on the info i got the full hardware cost will be credited to my Starlink account and can only be used to upset my monthly bills 😂

Hahaha... But it's still technically thesame, that's like 1 yr subscription ahead. + 2 free months.

morikee:
I got update after i requested for human intervention this is what they told me to do i was wondering how will they reimburse my payment if i use Jumia and Jumia doesn't provide receipt i guess or just proof of purchase is ok

Jumia surely provides receipts.

Starlord99:
1. Setup Smartcash with an Airtel Number
2. Transfer money from your bank to that phone number as the account number and 'Smartcash' as the recipient bank.
3. Setup myAirtel account with an Airtel Number (preferably the same one as your ODU SIM, I don't know how it looks like when you use a different number)
4. Select Buy Bundle
5. Select the ODU number you want to buy for. If you signed up with your ODU number, it auto-selects that one. Otherwise input your ODU phone number.
6. Select your desired Data Pack
7. Select Smartcash. It should auto-select the same number as your myAirtel app. If you use a different number for sSmartcash, edit the number there.
8. Proceed to pay.
9. Discount should appear in Smartcash immediately payment goes through.
10. Buy mobile phone data with that bonus, rinse and repeat 🤣

Ok. Thanks.

Starlord99:
You are welcome my boss 🙏
Feel free to ask about this Huawei Setup.

I also see you got your system from Matis Mall and are potentially near me, how is connection in your area like?

Plz can you give a breakdown of how you used smartcash to subscribe thereby getting the 10% discount?

micxwell:
Hmm. Thanks 👍

Too high?