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I do not know if you are aware that in UK there are offer for FREE LAPTOP if you join £20 - £30 a month for at least 2 years contract for Mobile Broadband.

Do they have this similar services in Colombia?

By CakeDesigner-wannabe on Mar 14, 2009, 13:00 in Friendly Talkzone.

vicshere says on Mar 14, 2009, 13:50:

yea right

how long have you been reading PBH?

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Mar 14, 2009, 14:01:

Vicshere........ it doesn't answer my question.

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Mar 14, 2009, 14:01:

This is a good one. CDW was accused of being a troll a few times by a FEW PEOPLE on here. Free laptop in Colombia with cell phone postpago when you cant even get information for free sometimes? lol

http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/post/my-prometida-got-robbed/

"PAY ATTENTION! I wonder if that person knows that when we push the FUNNY button, its because we are reading something outrageous, trying to be cynical, derogatory, sarcastic and/or obnoxious!"

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Mar 14, 2009, 14:04:

I am giving my laptop to my girlfriend, but if they offer similar services as UK, I would rather her have a new one... otherwise she can have my laptop for now....

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www.calirentals.net (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 14, 2009, 14:18:

I have both.i have been using Comcels and Movistars internet service in Cali for several months and it works great.The cost per month is 100.000 pesos(one year contract) But i just heard that they both lowered their rates since when i signed up.

http://www.calirentals.net/

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durito2 says on Mar 14, 2009, 14:57:

comcel is only 60k now per month for a year contract

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www.calirentals.net (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 14, 2009, 15:07:

shoot!
i signed up in november of last year
i wonder how much it will be in november of this year?

http://www.calirentals.net/

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www.calirentals.net (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 14, 2009, 15:35:

movistar is a little faster

http://www.calirentals.net/

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www.calirentals.net (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 14, 2009, 15:44:

http://www.speedtest.net/result/429765528.png

http://www.calirentals.net/

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Darloup (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 14, 2009, 15:51:

PCL:

"This is a good one. CDW was accused of being a troll a few times by a FEW PEOPLE on here. Free laptop in Colombia with cell phone postpago when you cant even get information for free sometimes? lol"

How about giving him a break and assuming he is NOT a troll? ;-) Else the mods missed him?

Better to have tried and failed than having regrets all your life about what you MIGHT have missed

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www.calirentals.net (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 14, 2009, 15:54:

did another speedtest with movistar
http://www.speedtest.net/result/429771667.png

http://www.calirentals.net/

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Mar 14, 2009, 16:10:

Arthur, It must be 'new' when you signed up last November. Next November would probably be 60k or cheaper unless more powerful thing comes........

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Mar 14, 2009, 16:14:

I bought an 'Advent' laptop for £1,200 in 2002. It was powerful then, but it is a laughing stock today! Bought compaq laptop for £700 last year (far better than when I bought the Advent) but today's £350 laptop is better than that Compaq!!! cannot win!! lol

My prometida will get my Compaq... but who will want the Advent ones? lol

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www.calirentals.net (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 14, 2009, 16:27:

speedtest with comcel

http://www.speedtest.net/result/429786098.png

http://www.calirentals.net/

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fortyoz says on Mar 15, 2009, 04:35:

I use a 3G USB modem from Comcel, It says max speed 1.4mbps but I regularly get over 2mbps, you just need to use a downloader program that downloads a file in multiple segments, there are tons. I use it in pre-paid service, 115.000/month. Unlimited. I regularly download > 5gb per day. It works in all major cities, most towns, and some rural areas.

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edpeluffo says on Mar 15, 2009, 06:09:

arthur brode...

have you used any of the two connections for VoIP or the like service like Skype or Vonage?

If so how is the voice quailty on both Movistar and Comcel?

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www.calirentals.net (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 15, 2009, 07:34:

fortyoz,i use the same 3G USB modem with comcel

edpeluffo,i have not tried it with Skype yet.i need to do a test call and see how it works.iam sure it works fine.
for my long distance calls i use this local calling card here in Cali that is only 2 cents per minute to call a landline in the U.S.

http://www.calirentals.net/

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www.calirentals.net (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 15, 2009, 07:53:

edpeluffo,if you would like you can PM me your Skype user name and i will do a test call using both Movistar&Comcel

http://www.calirentals.net/

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durito2 says on Mar 15, 2009, 08:07:

can you use the same modem on movistar or comcel?

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edpeluffo says on Mar 15, 2009, 08:52:

arthur, I sent you a PM.

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www.calirentals.net (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 15, 2009, 09:22:

i beleive the comcel modem is locked and configured to work only with the comcel sim card...same with the movistar modem/sim card

Frank,each modem uses a sim card.
the modem is small and plugs right into the usb port.

here is a pic

http://cgi.ebay.com/HUAWEI-e160g-USB-Modem-Broadband-UNLOCKED-3G-HSDPA...

http://www.calirentals.net/

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www.calirentals.net (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 15, 2009, 10:08:

to sign up for the movistar plan "post-paid" they require a cedula&bank statements for a one year contract

the comcell "post-paid" contract was easier to sign up for.they debited the first 3 months from my credit card and asked for a photocopy of my cedula

http://www.calirentals.net/

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www.calirentals.net (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 15, 2009, 12:39:

frank

i will ask the comcel engineer next week and get that info.for you

http://www.calirentals.net/

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www.calirentals.net (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 16, 2009, 07:18:

Coverage is excellent in the City

http://www.calirentals.net/

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 16, 2009, 08:17:

Art, You are using the HSDPA, correct? Have you talked to anyone using the Orbitel WiMax service in Cali?

I'm so hip, I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis.

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www.calirentals.net (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 16, 2009, 09:57:

CG,iam using HSDPA.

I was using the Orbitel WiMax a few years ago when it first came out and i canceled the service due to intermitance.i would not go back to using Orbitel.my neighbor presently has Orbitel WiMax and the reception was so weak that he had to convince Orbitel to place a special antenna on the outside wall of his apartment building.but i think that has to do more with the location of his apartment.

Anyways,with HSDPA i can connect ANYWHERE and the speed is fast and dependable.

http://www.calirentals.net/

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 16, 2009, 10:02:

Thanks Art. My aunt in Cali was considering getting WiMax, but I suggested that she would probably be better off with a regular cable or ADSL service. Someone was just trying to sell her on WiMax, but she has no real need for mobile broadband.

I'm so hip, I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis.

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pedro (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 19, 2009, 05:05:

My experience with WiMax in Medellin was not great. A little bit of latency (or something) meant it was less than optimal for VOIP calls. The speeds were not great either, compared to a good cable plan.

I'm skeptical that those upload speeds on the Movistar / Comcel plans would be high enough for a good VOIP call. Let us know the result if you do a real test, please?

"this may seem a strange post but it is not...when in colombia men need to be aware that colombia women may try to be seductive and entice a travelling gringo to have sex with them..to be forewarned is to be forearmed..." -- pow wow

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