Vodafone mobile broadband (USB modem) Accra Ghana

Member since 25 October 2010

AkosuaMember25 October 2010 16:15:28

Hello everyone,

I'm new to "Expat.com".
I'm French, who retired in Ghana since 2007.
I hope you will make allowance for my English.

I submit to you my experience on supply "Vodafone Mobile Broadband".

I bought the USB modem there one month ago and here are my findings:

- Constant disconnections (you pay the exchange)
- In case you can lose 10, 50 or 90% of your downloads (you can have diconnections after 3 hours and you pay the download useless)
- Network speed very low (between less than 1kbps and 8 or 9 kbps) average 3kbps

AND WHEN THE VALIDITY DATE FOR YOUR PACKAGE REACHES YOU LOSE THAT REMAINS (in my case I lose between a third to half of my package a month.)

For now it looks like a joke.

Note: I am in a Vodafone antenna and the signal is EXCELLENT.

Does anyone know the same problems?

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ayass Active member

Member since 06 August 2010

ayassActive member25 October 2010 21:34:51

i didn't understand you at all,how do you mean,do you mean their service is good?am still online

Ebony08 Active member

Member since 30 December 2009

Ebony08Active member26 October 2010 13:11:44

I have the same problem with my USB modem from Vodafone.

Stine New member

Member since 03 December 2010

StineNew member03 December 2010 08:34:11

Hello,
I am new to this expat-blog. But I may have a solution for you if you are still dealing with the same problem. My husband is selling very good routers that serve up to 32 users wifi. He also sell universal modems - faster than the ones Vodaphone has. Just if you are still in need.
Best Regards
Stine

Cool_Joe New member

Member since 28 April 2010

Cool_JoeNew member15 December 2010 15:58:05

Hi Stine,

I am interested, PM me please.
Joe

michael1126 Active member

Member since 15 December 2010

michael1126Active member15 December 2010 20:17:16

why don't use 3G data card ?

Cool_Joe New member

Member since 28 April 2010

Cool_JoeNew member15 December 2010 21:34:19

3G data card is for 1 computer, if you want to share connection with another computer you need a router. I have MTN USB modems, which works perfect.
The problem with the vodafone likes is the network and not the modem.
BR
Joe

michael1126 Active member

Member since 15 December 2010

michael1126Active member17 December 2010 21:56:33

Dear Cool_Joe,as u said 3G data card is for 1 computer,but if this computer sets up a wireless lan ,point to point connection,then other computers can connect the Internet using its signal.

Cool_Joe New member

Member since 28 April 2010

Cool_JoeNew member17 December 2010 22:37:58

true, and you need to have one computer switched on permanently

SylviaV Member

Member since 14 November 2009

SylviaVMember20 December 2010 20:47:18

#10

Hi, The Vodafone usb stick is useless. I use an iBurst desktop modem plus usb stick when I'm out and about. This works in some parts of Accra. I can't understand why connectivity is so WAY behind in Ghana, Sylvia

Nitin Patel Member

Member since 21 November 2010

Nitin PatelMember21 December 2010 13:57:00

#11

I am not surprised with your experience.
I have tried all networks and in all I have come to the conclusion that MTN is the one to be on

Cool_Joe New member

Member since 28 April 2010

Cool_JoeNew member21 December 2010 21:44:10

#12

Agree with Nitin, I have been using the MTN one for last 6 months, I can't complain.

Pssst: there is an upgrade available on for MTN Fastlink.
Go on mtnplay.com.gh/web/ and follow the link

Enjoy