Comments on: 3G Wireless – finally affordable Internet for the Island of the Gods? http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/ Life is what you make it! Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:59:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/comment-page-2/#comment-47967 Chris Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:34:45 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47967 <strong>Sergey</strong>, <strong>Rob</strong> and <strong>Jurgen</strong>, nice info about that Smart Service. Doesn't look too bad after all, if it works in your area and you are happy with the speed. And if it's really unlimited and un-capped (dropping to much lower speeds after reach cap, like Indosat or Telkomsel 'Unlimited' offers), then it really sounds like a good deal for one average monthly charge. Sergey, Rob and Jurgen, nice info about that Smart Service. Doesn’t look too bad after all, if it works in your area and you are happy with the speed. And if it’s really unlimited and un-capped (dropping to much lower speeds after reach cap, like Indosat or Telkomsel ‘Unlimited’ offers), then it really sounds like a good deal for one average monthly charge.

]]> By: Jurgen http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/comment-page-2/#comment-47964 Jurgen Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:27:24 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47964 <strong>Rob</strong>, the text on SMART's Website is obviously outdated. You can find the EVDO coverage for Bali here: http://www.smart-telecom.co.id/data/jangkauan_smart.php I personally tested their services using their 3G-Wifi-Router in Seminyak area with full EVDO signal strength and had results of 200-350 kBit/s. A bit disappointing regarding to their offer. Positive thing about SMART is that you don't have to buy their package blindfoldly. You just tell them where you live and they send a representative with all the equipment over to your place. In this way you can try out before you buy Rob, the text on SMART’s Website is obviously outdated. You can find the EVDO coverage for Bali here: http://www.smart-telecom.co.id/data/jangkauan_smart.php
I personally tested their services using their 3G-Wifi-Router in Seminyak area with full EVDO signal strength and had results of 200-350 kBit/s. A bit disappointing regarding to their offer. Positive thing about SMART is that you don’t have to buy their package blindfoldly. You just tell them where you live and they send a representative with all the equipment over to your place. In this way you can try out before you buy

]]> By: Rob http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/comment-page-2/#comment-47959 Rob Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:12:27 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47959 Interesting info about Smart service in Bali. This page: http://www.smart-telecom.co.id/index.php?module=content&method=detail&id=39 Says: ... akses berkecepatan tinggi (EVDO) di daerah JABODETABEK. Diluar JABODETABEK kecepatan yang didapat hanya CDMA 2000 1x. JABODETABEK does not include Bali - so SMART say they only runa CDMA 1x speeds. And Wikipedia says: "The 1X standard supports packet data speeds of up to 153 kbps" But it is quite possible the SMART www site is simply incorrect or has not been updated. Sergey: Have you personally seen speeds above 150 kbps in Bali? Rob Interesting info about Smart service in Bali.

This page:
http://www.smart-telecom.co.id/index.php?module=content&method=detail&id=39

Says:
… akses berkecepatan tinggi (EVDO) di daerah JABODETABEK. Diluar JABODETABEK kecepatan yang didapat hanya CDMA 2000 1x.

JABODETABEK does not include Bali – so SMART say they only runa CDMA 1x speeds. And Wikipedia says: “The 1X standard supports packet data speeds of up to 153 kbps”

But it is quite possible the SMART www site is simply incorrect or has not been updated.

Sergey: Have you personally seen speeds above 150 kbps in Bali?

Rob

]]> By: Sergey http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/comment-page-2/#comment-47955 Sergey Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:48:08 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47955 Currenly - the smart with EVDO is winner in bali. Stick cost 976k and gives 3 months for free, after that - 400k per month. Speed are 0.5- 3 mbs, not limited traffic. No need any documents to buy it. If you go and buy i would recomend buying not usb dongle but Evdo router from them - it has much better reception range. Currenly – the smart with EVDO is winner in bali. Stick cost 976k and gives 3 months for free, after that – 400k per month.
Speed are 0.5- 3 mbs, not limited traffic. No need any documents to buy it.

If you go and buy i would recomend buying not usb dongle but Evdo router from them – it has much better reception range.

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/comment-page-2/#comment-47934 Chris Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:39:24 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47934 These days it's hard to predict and to give a general recommendation, <strong>Maxim</strong>. Telkomsel (Flash), Indosat (IM2/IM3), Axxis, Smart (CDMA-based) all offer besides XL so-called 3G or wireless 'broadband' services in Bali. But reliability, network coverage, speed and throughput can be completely different in the area you are in. The cheapest way before committing to any service provider should be to buy a small prepaid SIM card for 5-15K Rupiah and give it a test drive in your unlocked modem in your area. These days it’s hard to predict and to give a general recommendation, Maxim. Telkomsel (Flash), Indosat (IM2/IM3), Axxis, Smart (CDMA-based) all offer besides XL so-called 3G or wireless ‘broadband’ services in Bali. But reliability, network coverage, speed and throughput can be completely different in the area you are in. The cheapest way before committing to any service provider should be to buy a small prepaid SIM card for 5-15K Rupiah and give it a test drive in your unlocked modem in your area.

]]> By: Maxim http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/comment-page-2/#comment-47932 Maxim Sun, 06 Jun 2010 16:26:43 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47932 Hi Chris, What could you advice then instead of XL 3G? Thank you in advance, Maxim Hi Chris,
What could you advice then instead of XL 3G?

Thank you in advance,
Maxim

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/comment-page-2/#comment-47929 Chris Sun, 06 Jun 2010 04:12:22 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47929 An unlocked 3G modem for GSM network is all you would need. And definitely look into the other carrier's options, as XL for me would now be the last choice. They are now more expensive and unreliable than ever, compared to the competition. :( An unlocked 3G modem for GSM network is all you would need. And definitely look into the other carrier’s options, as XL for me would now be the last choice. They are now more expensive and unreliable than ever, compared to the competition.

]]> By: Rose http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/comment-page-2/#comment-47928 Rose Sun, 06 Jun 2010 02:40:24 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47928 Chris: I am moving to Bali on a Fulbright Fellowship for a year, but work a great deal online. I'm not terribly familiar with all the computer lingo, but would you suggest purchasing any items in advance in the United States that will make 3G more accessible? Thanks! Rose Chris:

I am moving to Bali on a Fulbright Fellowship for a year, but work a great deal online. I’m not terribly familiar with all the computer lingo, but would you suggest purchasing any items in advance in the United States that will make 3G more accessible?

Thanks!

Rose

]]> By: sangmane http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/comment-page-2/#comment-47919 sangmane Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:26:15 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47919 XL 3G in Bali is even more cheaper in 2010. You can get a SIM Card for Internet Unlimited only for Rp 250,000 per month ( about US $ 27 per month ). You can buy the card at the XL Center Gallery. XL 3G in Bali is even more cheaper in 2010. You can get a SIM Card for Internet Unlimited only for Rp 250,000 per month ( about US $ 27 per month ).

You can buy the card at the XL Center Gallery.

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/comment-page-2/#comment-46801 Chris Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:40:12 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-46801 Telkomsel really sucks. Wanted to top-up my prepaid-SIM today at Telkomsel Office Seminyak. Didn't bring my SIM card though, as it was in the laptop at home. Big mistake. When I switched the laptop on, hours later - the Topup (Pulsa) never arrived! So I went back back to their office; I didn't even get my money back. "Our system is down. Come back tomo!" Discussing almost 1 hour, no flexibility there. Asked for supervisor/manager - same result. "Today we can't do anything, come back tomorrow." Yeah, but you took my money today! What business practice is that? So today: No Money, No Pulsa, No Internet. Great Customer Service! :( Telkomsel really sucks. Wanted to top-up my prepaid-SIM today at Telkomsel Office Seminyak. Didn’t bring my SIM card though, as it was in the laptop at home. Big mistake.

When I switched the laptop on, hours later – the Topup (Pulsa) never arrived! So I went back back to their office; I didn’t even get my money back. “Our system is down. Come back tomo!” Discussing almost 1 hour, no flexibility there. Asked for supervisor/manager – same result. “Today we can’t do anything, come back tomorrow.”

Yeah, but you took my money today! What business practice is that?

So today: No Money, No Pulsa, No Internet. Great Customer Service!

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