Now I have a huawei E1550 (Mbps 3.6) and a Metfone sim which make my internet connection so slow.As I am living 8 Kms out of Kampot,do not have access to a land line.So what are the best options for me in regards to a faster connection? A different Modem and ISP?
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USB internet modems.
dv8inpp wrote:If it's doing that it's possible you could boost the signal buy building a DIY cell phone GSM 3G signal booster antenna.Elekid wrote:Edit: at the moment I'm using Metfone 3G but that's no option since it's absolutely not stable (continuously switching between edge and 3g)
If you want to spend some money you could also get something like this . Huawei B683 Wireless 21Mbps 3G Router mated with this 3G All band 850/900/1800/2100Mhz yagi antenna 25dBi.
You'll need to look a round for something similar but I always recommend Pacific Computers
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How slow is slow???
If you have just arrived from civilisation internet seems very slow here.
Can you do a speedtest and post your results?
eg http://www.speedtest.net/
Between 1 & 2 Mbps down and 0.33 Mbps up is about the best you can expect with your dongle.
(Although I have heard that if you have the unlimited Metfone package they cap it around 0.25 Mbps both ways)
On your Metfone screen what letters do you see in the bottom left hand corner?
HSPDA (3.5G) and WCDMA (3G) are "good" but EDGE (2.5G) is very BAD.
And when you hover over the bars next to the leters what is your signal strength?
If you have just arrived from civilisation internet seems very slow here.
Can you do a speedtest and post your results?
eg http://www.speedtest.net/
Between 1 & 2 Mbps down and 0.33 Mbps up is about the best you can expect with your dongle.
(Although I have heard that if you have the unlimited Metfone package they cap it around 0.25 Mbps both ways)
On your Metfone screen what letters do you see in the bottom left hand corner?
HSPDA (3.5G) and WCDMA (3G) are "good" but EDGE (2.5G) is very BAD.
And when you hover over the bars next to the leters what is your signal strength?
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Thank you both for your input.
Now have done a speed test and results are shit.Both upload and download :-0.01 Mbps
As for Metfone signal strength :- 99% and getting "EDGE Metfone"
So what do I do????
Now have done a speed test and results are shit.Both upload and download :-0.01 Mbps
As for Metfone signal strength :- 99% and getting "EDGE Metfone"
So what do I do????
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EDGE means you are only getting 2G data transmissions.
First question :- Are you using a 3G sim card ?
Metfone sell both 2G and 3G sim cards. It is the first thing to check.
You say you have a Metfone USB stick - did it come with the sim card? Take it to the Metfone shop and ask them if it is a 3G sim. Get them to try it out in central Kampot so we can ascertain that it is your location that is the problem.
Second if it is a 3G sim card are you able to get 3G in your area.
I can't find a 3G coverage map for Metfone but here is a picture of your area for Kindle 3G coverage but I don't know which company they use for their data transmissions.
Webpage showing global coverage is here for other people who are interested :-
http://client0.cellmaps.com/viewer.html?cov=2&view=intl
Good luck
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First question :- Are you using a 3G sim card ?
Metfone sell both 2G and 3G sim cards. It is the first thing to check.
You say you have a Metfone USB stick - did it come with the sim card? Take it to the Metfone shop and ask them if it is a 3G sim. Get them to try it out in central Kampot so we can ascertain that it is your location that is the problem.
Second if it is a 3G sim card are you able to get 3G in your area.
I can't find a 3G coverage map for Metfone but here is a picture of your area for Kindle 3G coverage but I don't know which company they use for their data transmissions.
Webpage showing global coverage is here for other people who are interested :-
http://client0.cellmaps.com/viewer.html?cov=2&view=intl
Good luck
ID
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not sure what the options/situation in kampot is, but i know here there's a wireless "whole house" option that uses a big mast mounted antenna... that would likely be a stronger signal.
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[quote][/ we can ascertain that it is your location that is the problem.quote]
Must be my location!!!Went to Metfone shop,helpful as a hat full of arseholes.Then bought a "Cellcard Sim" 3.5G and still only get Edge.
So thank again.Will just have to keep going into Town for larger downloads at a wifi restaurant/bar,which is a perfect excuse to go for a few ales.
Must be my location!!!Went to Metfone shop,helpful as a hat full of arseholes.Then bought a "Cellcard Sim" 3.5G and still only get Edge.
So thank again.Will just have to keep going into Town for larger downloads at a wifi restaurant/bar,which is a perfect excuse to go for a few ales.
"OM Shanti"
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