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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Patrick Tumusime Sent: 19 July 2013 19:15 To: Uganda Linux User Group Subject: Re: [LUG] [TechPost] Airtel Vs Orange Uganda Data Service Deathmatch - TechPost Sometime back we tried to bring the issue to the attention of AIRTEL via Twitter but they kept saying that they will work on it(This was about 2 years ago), We tried again this year to raise the issue but still there was no response. I don't know whether it's just very difficult or the telecoms are have other intentions. On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 4:53 PM, Joshua Twinamasiko <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Peter, Yes it shouldn't be too difficult for the network engineers to implement that. And I started advocating for it when the first 3G networks rolled out, but it seems like they benefit from the way things are now and aren't in a hurry to plug such sources of revenue. Many loopholes that allow users to browse for free or get more data than they've paid for quickly get fixed. I'm sure they could also fix that, but its not to their benefit. So I take it upon myself to protect my interests. Joshua Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 On Jul 19, 2013 3:14 PM, "Peter C. Ndikuwera" <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Wow! But Joshua, you shouldn't need to do all that! That's the point - the networks should provide an option so that your number can ONLY use data when there's an active bundle. Shouldn't be too hard to do. Personally, I use a free app to monitor my usage, so I get a clear warning when my bundle is about to expire. But, to make matters worse, Airtel doesn't allow me to "top-up" my bundle, so I can't (like I do on Internet Everywhere), add data before my current bundle expires. P. -- Evolution (n): A hypothetical process whereby infinitely improbable events occur with alarming frequency, order arises from chaos, and no one is given credit. On 19 July 2013 15:00, Joshua Twinamasiko <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: To protect my airtime from "robbery", I load only enough for the bundles that I need, have it deducted immediately so that when the bundle runs out, there's no airtime to loose. For example 20,000 for monthly Pakalast covers calls to Airtel and Warid, 5,000 SMS bundle, 40/= per SMS to all networks, then Data bundle as the need arises. So I can call most people, SMS all and browse with 0 balance. I then keep unscratched airtime cards on me for when any of the bundles runs out. For calls to networks outside the "marriage", I load airtime on the MTN number which has no subscriptions to any services so I'll find it still on phone even if I don't make any calls for days. In short, keeping unused airtime in your wallet is safer than loading it. Joshua Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 On Jul 19, 2013 11:10 AM, "Kyle Spencer" <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Orange likes to rob me blind when my data bundle runs out or expires; I recieve no SMS warning yet they start charging me for data at a ridiculous rate. I had a friend lose nearly 100k this way. On Jul 19, 2013 11:05 AM, "Joseph Kasoma" <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: How does Smile Telecoms 4G LTE fair against providers like MTN,Orange and Airtel? _______________________________________________ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). 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