Quick-Links - The Cell C Internet Portal

Speed Test April 06, 2011
Data usage calculator March 23, 2011
Quick-Links March 23, 2011
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Category: Internet

By Cell C April 06, 2011 | 22:11

Test your new Cell C High-Speed connection speed with Speedtest.net

Now that you have your high-speed speed-stick and Cell C data SIM card, why not test your new connection speeds with www.speedtest.net.

Which Server do I choose?

To ensure that you receive the most accurate results from your speed test, make sure that you choose the Johannesburg server to test from. Do not choose the server closest to your physical location, since the server closest to Cell C's Data Centre dictates the overall speed that you will get from Cell C's network.

Click here to read further FAQs on how to use the service.

About Speedtest.net

"Speedtest.net is a broadband speed analysis tool that allows anyone to test their Internet connection.Ookla provides this service for free to anyone curious about the performance of their connection to and from hundreds of locations around the world. Whether you test just for fun or you really need to certify and validate the true speed of your Internet connectivity, Speedtest.net is the place to be. You can view all of your historical results, share them easily, and even compare them to others in your immediate area or around the globe."

Category: Internet

By Cell C March 23, 2011 | 17:01

Soon, all the major cities will be plugged into our lightning-fast HSPA+900 network. That means faster internet than ever before. But how much data do you need? We've created this handy tool to help you find out just how much is enough. Use the sliders below to get a rough estimate of your daily or monthly data usage.

Work out your data usage per

EMAILS WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS	10 mails

EMAILS WITH ATTACHMENTS	10 mails

SURFING WEB PAGES	10 hours

INTERNET MESSAGING	10 hours

PHOTO UPLOAD / DOWNLOAD	10 photos

FACEBOOK / TWITTER UPDATES	10 updates

STREAMING VIDEO	10 minutes

SONG DOWNLOADS	10 downloads

ONLINE GAMING	10 hours

MOVIE DOWNLOADS	10 downloads



Now you know how much data you need, check out what data deals we have on offer

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By Cell C March 23, 2011 | 16:57

Small enough to fit in your pocket. But as big as the world. That's your phone.

With Quick-Links, Cell C's new internet portal, accessing the internet is now as easy as the press of a button. In one click you can get news, weather, sport, shopping, banking, entertainment and more.

Activate Quick-Links

First, you need GPRS and MMS settings on your cellphone. Follow this simple 4 step process:

Step 1
Dial *147# on your cellphone

Step 2
Select 'Option 1' MMS/GPRS settings

Step 3
The MMS/GPRS setting will be sent to you in an SMS

Step 4
SAVE these settings (NB: This step is critical.)

ALTERNATIVELY: CALL 140 for assistance

Use Quick-Links

Step 1
Go to the internet browser on your cellphone found under your main menu.

Step 2
Type in www.cellc.mobi and press go

Step 3
Once the Quick-Links page has loaded, you can save it as a bookmark by clicking on the Options menu.

Next time just open your browser, view your bookmark list, and choose Cell C Quick-Links to link to the page.
As soon as the page has loaded, scroll down to choose the item that you want to access.
For 'one-click' access, refer to your handset user manual to learn how to make Quick-Links your default homepage.

It will then load automatically every time you go to your browser.

Here are a few of the sites that Cell C puts at your fingertips:

Facebook is the place to be whether you're looking for lost acquaintances, want to share your life with friends or family, or just want to socialise.

Be seen. Be heard. Get a following. Twitter is a social community that allows you to have your say and air your views.

The biggest surfing attraction on the Net, just about everyone lives by Google. Now you can be a know-it-all 'cos whatever you're looking for is right here.

Use Supersport to get live score updates, support your teams, have your say, check out the games and indulge your passion.

News24 gives you the latest updates, information and news that's available every hour of the day.

Wikipedia. Go there - when you need to know something, want to show off your knowledge or help kids with the homework. It's the fastest growing free online encyclopaedia.(Available in 10 languages.)

Take the stress out of planning holidays and travel by connecting wherever you are. Travel advice, planning your trip, booking airline tickets or cruises is completely accessible.

Connect to your favourite radio stations, find out what's showing at the movies, book tickets and check out what's on TV.

Connect from your cellphone for access to Absa, Standard Bank, Nedbank and FNB. (As safe as normal internet banking on your PC and configured for your cellphone screen.)