The management software did its job, although for some reason it refused to let us send SMS text messages, but could still receive them. Admittedly this is not openly offered as part of the package, though there is some small print about SMS’s costing 12p each in the details.
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We also noted that Vodafone enables parental controls by default, which block access to adult content. This can be removed by registering on Vodafone’s website and verifying your age via a visa card check, though the process itself was somewhat of a choir to complete. Otherwise, connecting is merely a matter of pressing the 'Connect' button. Performance We proceeded to try Vodafone’s service in a mix of urban (town centre) and rural locations, both of which were within the coverage of their faster HSPA (3.5G/3G+) based Mobile Broadband services. The operator’s current network is apparently capable of delivering download speeds of up to 7.2Mbps, although in reality most people will only see speeds of between 1 and 2Mbps, which is broadly the same for all operators. For our part we recorded a number of tests, with the average performance being as follows. It should be noted that this will be different for everybody depending on the time of day (network load) and coverage quality at your location. In the Urban area we had 3 of the 5 signal bars lit, while in rural locations just 1 or 2 would light up:
We also noted that downstream speeds would drop considerably when attempting to use the service from a weaker signal area, such as in the middle of a building. This resulted in a performance crash to just 232Kbps, which was to be expected and the connection still managed to remain pleasantly usable.
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I have the above page Vodafone Mobile Connect Lite, but how do you progress from there. No matter what I attempt I cannot seem to get online
Well I unpacked the USB Stick and plugged it into my "Free" laptop and it installed the software and in a few min's I was up and running, but the connection only lasted a few mins then cut out, I then decided to try later on in the day and every time I tred to connect to the 3g Network a Error in there own programme came up, So I thought I would call Customer services, What a waist of time that was, Today I'm taking it all back to Cancel the contract with Vodaphone.
I've got 3 Mobile Broadband (http://www.store-3.co.uk/3-three-3-mobile-broadband-usb-e169-stick-modem-white.html) and have to say that it's amazing - incredibly fast, though I am using it in central London so it may not be so good outside of the city. Also, it does do the image compression thing, but I've heard that it can be disabled.. somehow...
HAVING USED ORANGE 3G FOR SEVERAL MONTHS ( AFTER ORANGE RESOLVED SMS LANGUAGE PROBLEMS ) . THE SERVICE IS FINE. THEY ALSO GIVE UPDATE WARNINGS. THE CALL CENTRE ( INDIA ) SERVICE IS GOOD.
Does anybody know if all of the mobile broadband isps do that image compression thing? Is there one that doesn't?
Just for the record, I also tested Three (3) and Orange but didn't have time to add the results into this article. Nor have I tested them as extensively as Vodafone's because the usage expired on Three and the Orange one was borrowed so I had to return it. Hope to include more details soon.
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