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O2 Mobile Broadband problems downloading

  • 21-05-2009 6:43pm
    #1
    b1ackr0se
    Closed Accounts Posts: 84 ✭✭


    When im downloading anything it starts ok but after it gets about 5mb down then it locks up. No internet connection, O2 connect screen locks up. I need to restart the macbook before i can get it connected again.

    Oh im using this on a Macbook Pro by the way


    Anyone every have this issue?


Comments

  • #2
    watty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    lots

    See http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1147

    If you don't need mobility, try and get real broadband.


  • #3
    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,536 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    moved to midband


  • #4
    b1ackr0se
    Closed Accounts Posts: 84 ✭✭b1ackr0se


    Can anyone help with this??
    Answering with 'lots' isnt really helping.

    It is an obvious answer that fixed BB is the best option but i do not want the line in my house. Added bills etc.

    Watty are you implying that it is impossible to download on a mobile broadband unit as that is ridiculous


  • #5
    watty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    It's very unreliable as voice has priority

    use a download manager.

    if more than 12 peopl connect in your area it can dump you! See
    http://www.radioway.info/comparewireless/CompareHSPAandFixed-v4.html

    There is also Cable (the TV is optional)
    and reliable Fixed Wireless services (not Clearwire/ripwave).
    Neither of those have the 26 Euro surchage so called "line rental" (about x8 too high).


  • #6
    b1ackr0se
    Closed Accounts Posts: 84 ✭✭b1ackr0se


    Cheers mate i was thinking contention alright but then it was a little to weird to be contention as it completely locks up my connection. The mac itself will still respond but i have to completely restart to get a connection again.

    I rang O2 Support..... JESUS!!!!
    What a complete waste of time. If anybody is reading this and you have another option rather than O2 ( i Dont as im in the drogheda area) USE ANOTHER PROVIDER.
    I was using O2 (work provided mobile broadband for remote connections) and it was fine. No problem downloading. Although tht modem was a E270... im using an E220 now as there was no 270's in stock at the time. I wonder if thats it???


    ANYWAY - If you log a call with O2 technical support (Slightly trained chimps) it takes wait for it..... 3 DAYS FOR THEM TO GET BACK TO YOU!!!!! 3 DAYS!!!!!

    WTF!!!


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