D-networks don't have to be expensive: Congstar (a Telekom subsidiary) and Fyve (a product of ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG) are two low-cost providers that operate on the Telekom (Congstar) and Vodafone networks respectively. Fyve is a classic prepaid provider, whereas Congstar also offers postpaid contracts as well as DSL and VDSL. Both offer calls and text messages for 9 [...]
Fyve or Congstar: Discounter in the D-Net Read Post »
After becoming increasingly dissatisfied with o² and congstar as a Telekom subsidiary working in the D1 network (which is generally considered to be much more reliable), I am venturing my first change of provider with number porting. This should actually work without any problems, but so far I have only received confirmation from o² that my letter of termination has arrived. The prices at congstar are quite similar
o² to congstar - my change Read Post »
Fyve, which I used as a provider for my iPad, has finally made it possible for iPad users to manage their packages: the new myFyve website allows users to manage their booked packages, top up their credit and view their itemized bills. Fyve continues to operate on the Vodafone network, ensuring fast data connections and good network coverage.
Fyve improves myfyve.de: packages can be managed online Read Post »
After the fault was resolved after a few days, the Internet connection has now been working smoothly again for a few days. What is noticeable: at least around where I live, there is either HSDPA (which works great) or GPRS - EDGE is not available, at least not here. It may be different in other parts of the country,
Fyve instead of o2o? A self test - Part 3: Internet Read Post »
Now that the ZTE Blade/San Francisco has arrived (admittedly a used device, but you can't really get new ones with OLED), it was actually time to see how well Fyve's mobile internet service via Vodafone works. The result so far after two days: not at all. On Saturday I had access for about 45 minutes in
Fyve instead of o2o? A self-test - Part 2: No Internet Read Post »
The o2o with cost airbag is already a cheap tariff, but since I hardly make any calls/sim, I thought I'd try out Fyve, a discounter in the Vodafone network - according to their own statement, the best data network in Germany - and see if you can actually get the promised 7.2 Mbit/s HSDPA performance for €15/month for 1 GB. Basic
Fyve instead of o2o? A self-test - part 1 Read Post »
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