update on 3G internet

PIPIE


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
03/02/2009 17:47

Is this service still having positive feed back ? and what are the charges now ?

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
03/02/2009 18:01

We have 3G, ok so far.

Charges are 60tl per month for Limited and 70 tl for unlimited.

Dongle receiver is 149 tl. Or pay up front for 1 year and get dongle free.

Bella


Joined: 22/01/2009
Posts: 22

Message Posted:
03/02/2009 20:18

I have just changed after having extend going up and down more often than a p***** knickers, it is fantastic, faster and on even when the power isn't. Have now cancelled Extend

sylvie


Joined: 12/03/2008
Posts: 1081

Message Posted:
03/02/2009 20:29

fantastic,



nothing to compare with extend - i almost had to climb on the roof to get a weak signal !!!!

Mellie


Joined: 30/01/2008
Posts: 145

Message Posted:
03/02/2009 21:48

I have just got one this week, and so far it has been brilliant.



I am in Esentepe (Turtle Bay), was told by the very friendly girl in Turkcell it would be really slow, but went ahead with it and it is really fast and I have had no problems at all, have had lots of applications open and done lots of downloading.

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
03/02/2009 21:58

we have had 3g for 2 weeks and whilst it is not as fast as turkcell advertise it to be it is certainly faster that sunnycyprus. I hope that as time passes turkcell will iron out their teething problems and it can only get better

suziQ



Joined: 02/06/2008
Posts: 139

Message Posted:
03/02/2009 22:28

I've been using it in Karsiyaka for the past month - no problems, really pleased with the service. Have recommended it to loads of my neighbours who are struggling with their current providers.

Colliedog


Joined: 16/03/2007
Posts: 132

Message Posted:
04/02/2009 02:16

Will let you know when I return. Going to take my UK 3g dongle, purchase a turkcell card to see what happens, if not then I'll use it in the mobile.



Update everyone then, as I will have tried it out and tested it fully.



Colliedog.

greengate8


Joined: 07/12/2008
Posts: 156

Message Posted:
04/02/2009 11:16

Hi all



Very pleased with 3G - no downtime.

Its not always as fast as some providers or as turkcell suggest, but this can depend on where you are, as Turkcell have not got complete coverage yet.



There are some problems with signal strength but this can be overcome by good positioning of the modem/dongle - if necessary buy a USB extension lead and avoid any nearby appliances which also give out magnetic pulses such as mobile phones, PC speakers, and TV's which can cause the signal to disconnect.



Ensure you set the 3G for 'only UMTS' for best reception. I have posted some tips on earlier postings, as some people have had problems with setting it up, so i won't repeat them here.



Overall a good service, and when the promised upgrades appear ...? it should get better.

jay76


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 532

Message Posted:
04/02/2009 14:03

Hi guys the question has prob popped up before,



what steps do i need to take to get on line, i come out soon and will bring my laptop, is it pay as you go as i only come out for 5 weeks at a time.



many thanks in advance

mia100max


Joined: 19/03/2008
Posts: 404

Message Posted:
04/02/2009 15:46

Hi,

yes, it's pay as you go. 70 TL for 1 month unlimited use.

ricky


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 294

Message Posted:
04/02/2009 15:59

Do you think I can use a 3G the year round for a 3G camera in my house in trnc. So I don't need a PC and I can see the pictures at home and ee what's happening at any time? Tx for your technical advise.

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
04/02/2009 17:34

For anyone using it in the Karsiyaka area we were told that we are not getting the full signal because there is no base station. We was also told that if a few of us got together and wrote to the manager then they would put a base station in the area so we would get a better signal.

ricky


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 294

Message Posted:
04/02/2009 17:36

Do somebody knows if Alsancak is OK for 3G?

Chicken Run


Joined: 11/10/2008
Posts: 252

Message Posted:
04/02/2009 18:00

I get 1mg to 3mg in Karsiyaka which is more than enough to watch streamed TV and sports, download films and use skype etc.



Ricky msg 14... you should get a really good signal in Alsancak.

greengate8


Joined: 07/12/2008
Posts: 156

Message Posted:
04/02/2009 19:30

Hi ricky



Yes i am in alsancak - signal OK

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
04/02/2009 19:40

When I next visit, how do I go about getting 3G roadband for a laptop for say 4 weeks?

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
04/02/2009 21:39

All the info you will ever need on the subject can be found here



http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/internet.asp



and here



http://www.systemlogix.co.uk

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
04/02/2009 21:47

So where do I go to sign up?

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 08:09

we signed up in karakum lemar as they have a turkcell desk there and Hatice even connected it up for us so it was working before we even left the store.

Static-X


Joined: 18/12/2008
Posts: 197

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 10:15

We were told we would have 3G in Camlibel by now :@

myservices


Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 121

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 16:53

Do you all have problems when trying to look at DVD clips on You Tube..ie stop start stop start stop start stop start stop start stop start stop start stop start... drives me n u t s.

Static-X


Joined: 18/12/2008
Posts: 197

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 16:58

That's your internet not being fast enough to instantly buffer YouTube vids . .

Cabbie


Joined: 30/01/2009
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 17:01

Pause it, then let the red line go to the end then press play should be ok.

Beverley


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 07:27

I have Telsim 3G having no signal strength from Turkcell. 49TL/m limited, however, after connecting to a UK VPN to obtain BBC iplayer, download becomes unlimited, hurrah! 6 months up front (294TL) includes dongle. Telsim 444 0542

steveafc


Joined: 12/12/2008
Posts: 405

Message Posted:
08/02/2009 10:12

Hmm ........I am intrigued Beverly................how does having a uk vpn give you unlimited downloading through your telsim 3g?

Steve.

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
08/02/2009 11:42

Got me baffled too.



Please explain more.