So like I grapped me a Telecom XT mobile phone network prepaid SIM card to see what the deal was. Is this network really as fast as those stupid ads with The Hampster say?
So using the speedtest application available from itunes, I did the following speed test:
Telecom Homebroad Bandand Wifi access, Mount Victoria, Wellington
= Download 0.37 megabits Upload 0.67 megabits
Vodafone 3G network, same venue
= Download 0.6 megabits Upload 0.25 megabits
Telecom XT network, Same venue
= Download 0.62 meagbits Upload 0.24 megabits
So there you have it, for 3G iphones in Mount Victoria it doesn't appear matter whether one uses the Vodafone or Telecom XT network. I'm calling it a draw. Could be a milllion factors at play but for now it appears there is nothing to gain for Vodafone subscribers switching to XT on the basis of speed.
P.S. Unlockit.co.nz is a handy tool foor changing the APN on the iphone went you are making about with chang SIM cards.
This is all fucking about ne way. My brother in Korea reckons he can download a whole movie in less than 10 minutes on his broad band land line....
2 Energon Cubes:
Are you saying that your phone is faster than home broadband? You still sharing that conection with the neighbours? Think you might want to check how many Misfits and Tom Waits videos someone is downloading...
Must say the 3G speed in London is sufficent at best. Gets the job done but at more dial-up type speeds.
Thats telcom land line for you...
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