HardenedSoul Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Hi I'll be arriving in Thailand in a couple of weeks and I'll be bringing a laptop. I need to know whether there are any mobile broadband providers similar to Vodafone, T-Mobile or 3 who provide those USB modems that give anything between 3 and 7Mbps on a pay-as-you-go basis. I've done a search on the forum but not really come up with anything that answers my question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetchariot Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 This is a joke, right? You won't get those speeds on a fixed line, let alone mobile. The best you can hope for is GPRS/Edge running at about 200 kps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardenedSoul Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 This is a joke, right? You won't get those speeds on a fixed line, let alone mobile. The best you can hope for is GPRS/Edge running at about 200 kps No, it's not a joke. I'm just asking . . . because I don't know I've seen similar speeds mentioned by hotels etc and I assume they use fixed line . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetchariot Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Sorry, I thought you may have been trolling. Do you really get 3-7 Mps on a mobile connection back home these days? I must have been away too long. The vast majority of ADSL connections will be somewhere between 1 and 2 Mps, but as far as mobile is concerned, I would forget it. Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardenedSoul Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Sorry, I thought you may have been trolling. Do you really get 3-7 Mps on a mobile connection back home these days? I must have been away too long.The vast majority of ADSL connections will be somewhere between 1 and 2 Mps, but as far as mobile is concerned, I would forget it. Have a great time. Yes . . . Vodafone offer this little USB modem that can get up to 7.2Mbps. Just a shame I'm abandoning the UK for a few years - things're gonna get very bad . . . riots and civil unrest-type bad . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crushdepth Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 The best you can hope for is GPRS/Edge running at about 200 kps Usually, more like 100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetchariot Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 The best you can hope for is GPRS/Edge running at about 200 kps Usually, more like 100 And the UK do it 72 times better, probably for half the price. Oh the joys of living in a 3rd world country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardenedSoul Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 The best you can hope for is GPRS/Edge running at about 200 kps Usually, more like 100 Oh dear . . . I guess I'm gonna have to go fixed line, then. True's website reckon they get up to 5Mbps so if that translates into 2 Mbps, then that'll do for my purposes. Thanks for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBKK Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 things're gonna get very bad . . . riots and civil unrest-type bad . . . Oh stop it! You're getting me all nostalgic and homesick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shah Jahan Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 your best bet (and its not that great) is to goto a CAT office and buy a little USB dongle - will cost you 10-14k and will get realistically somewhere between 200-800kps with crappy upload and it wont work in Bangkok. cost 800bht a month+equipment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbreen Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 In Norway we can buy a USB modem and get up to 3 Mbs (max) download speed. This cover 70-80 % of the country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Here you can get the EVDO CDMA modem that gives 500kbps approx mobile internet. CAT covers much of the country but Hutch covers Bangkok and you cant roam between the two operators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paveet Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I've never seen anything more than ~1.5mbps realistic speed out of 3, Vodafone and O2 since I've been using them here in the UK. The upload speeds being crap is a technology limitation and not a problem with the operators in Thailand. 3G has been rolled out by CAT only in provinces that Hutch has not covered. Hutch's network is a much slower network, so it depends where you'd be as to what service to use. Bangkok is covered by Hutch. PS Hutch is 3, branded as Hutch in Thailand for reasons I cannot remember now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Mobile broadband is the newest big thing that the mobile phone operators are offering in the uk. I tested a Three connection in the shop and was getting just over 1 Mbps using a USB dongle. Certainly kicks the ass out of my IPstar connection ! The dongles are costing around £50 - £100 with a range of packages from £10 per month (no contract, PAYG) but limited to data allowances http://www.three.co.uk/personal/products_s...and_/detail.omp All the big companies are offering similar services totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachiket16 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I have seen Hutch CDMA mobile / wireless adapter (broadband) in several malls. e.g. 'The Mall ThaPhra' / 'The Mall Bangkhe'. May be you will get some solution. I am planning to go through it as my apartment manager deny to apply for fixed line for me. Or TOT IPSTAR would be a better solution for you if you have space for dish in your home / apartment. Just check for an agreement prior to apply. Most of the time they will ask you to sign 12 months agreement. HiI'll be arriving in Thailand in a couple of weeks and I'll be bringing a laptop. I need to know whether there are any mobile broadband providers similar to Vodafone, T-Mobile or 3 who provide those USB modems that give anything between 3 and 7Mbps on a pay-as-you-go basis. I've done a search on the forum but not really come up with anything that answers my question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardandtubs Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 (edited) The Hutch CDMA EVDO will give you up to 700kbps but you need to show a work permit or Thai drivers' licence. There's a thread about the new 3G service from AIS in Chiang Mai so just do a little browsing on this forum and you'll find lots of very recent discussion. Edited May 19, 2008 by edwardandtubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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