Congstar - cheapest data prepaid in Germany? - Page 3

Dm_ · 11-10-2012, 07:09

more updates:

Ja! activaton (to default mobile data plan) - done (24 hours)

top up (via phone only!) - done (approx 5+ hours before you see credit online)

now trying to activate mobile data flat rate plan (15 / month for 3 Gb) online.
Note says that condition to switch is that you have enough credit on your account/card (20 euros now, 5 part of the package, 15 top up). When press OK button - nothing happens.

Initial opinion about Ja! - saying politely ... could be better ...
Not politely <CENSORED>

Dm_ · 11-10-2012, 08:22

just to avoid confusion - Ja! activation and online access uses Congstar web-site, BUT in it's own area. Congstar prepaid user login/activation and Ja! are different

inquisitor · 11-10-2012, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dm_

Q: do i have to top up via phone only (*100*code#), or i'm missing something about top up option online

You can submit those USSD codes from your computer if you run an appropriate dashboard like mwconn or MDMA or if you use a modified version of Mobile Partner with USSD activated (Mobile Partner supports USSD codes but the plugin is hidden by default).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dm_

top up (via phone only!) - done (approx 5+ hours before you see credit online)

The customer portal does not display your balance in realtime. Check credit by *100# for realtime information.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dm_

now trying to activate mobile data flat rate plan (15 / month for 3 Gb) online.
Note says that condition to switch is that you have enough credit on your account/card (20 euros now, 5 part of the package, 15 top up). When press OK button - nothing happens.

Try another browser.

Dm_ · 11-10-2012, 20:04

wow. It's all working

details - good advise about changing browser (didn't work correctly with Chrome)

APN should be set to same value as for any t-mobile internet device internet.t-mobile
login and password fields to be left empty

modem unlocking works for tchibo modem

thank you very much!

Dm_ · 15-10-2012, 08:28

by the way - it looks like T-Mobile(congsar/Ja!) is blocking Skype.

Skype login is OK, chats are OK, but every time i start a conversation ... in 20-30 seconds half of frames are missing and we can not hear each other ...
Tried to take laptop far away from the building, tried some other places, parks, etc - same result. Even skype test doesn't work (same issues).

Playing with incomming port number (80/443) doesn't help...

Ehhhhhhh ....

dg7feq · 15-10-2012, 13:34

In T-Mobile network VoIP usage is prohibited (if you dont buy a special VoIP package). I dont know if they scan the data and actively disturb the connection.

Quote: "VoIP, BlackBerry-Nutzung, Peer-to-Peer, Instant Messaging sind nicht Gegenstand des Vertrages." - Voip, ...., are not part of the contract

inquisitor · 15-10-2012, 16:39

T-Mobile and Vodafone both block Skype and other VoIP services by actively dropping or delaying packets. E-Plus and O2 both allow Skype and VoIP, however given E-Plus' frequent network congestions O2 (including Lidl and Fonic) is the only reliable option for mobile Skype and VoIP in Germany.

dg7feq · 16-10-2012, 08:50

Regarding inquisitors post - you can sign up for a free account at sipgate.de, they deliver a free VPN tunnel app together with their service which will enable you to use VoIP also on T-Mobile/Vodafone. (sipgate team - Hilfe)

Dm_ · 16-10-2012, 09:17

sounds interesting ...
I'll post over here a result of trying it via VPN channel
Just need to go through sipgate.de terms, not sure why do they do it absolutely for free ... ??? what's the trick?

thanks, guys, your assistance is much appreciated!

Dm_ · 16-10-2012, 10:21

just found an article with a similar advise
What to Do if Skype is Blocked Where You Travel (and Why We Should Care) | almost fearlessalmost fearless

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Dm_ (Offline) Junior Member Amateur Member Posts: 24 Join Date: 27 Sep 2012 Country:	11-10-2012, 07:09 more updates: Ja! activaton (to default mobile data plan) - done (24 hours) top up (via phone only!) - done (approx 5+ hours before you see credit online) now trying to activate mobile data flat rate plan (15 / month for 3 Gb) online. Note says that condition to switch is that you have enough credit on your account/card (20 euros now, 5 part of the package, 15 top up). When press OK button - nothing happens. Initial opinion about Ja! - saying politely ... could be better ... Not politely <CENSORED>

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Dm_ (Offline) Junior Member Amateur Member Posts: 24 Join Date: 27 Sep 2012 Country:	11-10-2012, 08:22 just to avoid confusion - Ja! activation and online access uses Congstar web-site, BUT in it's own area. Congstar prepaid user login/activation and Ja! are different

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Dm_ (Offline) Junior Member Amateur Member Posts: 24 Join Date: 27 Sep 2012 Country:	11-10-2012, 20:04 wow. It's all working details - good advise about changing browser (didn't work correctly with Chrome) APN should be set to same value as for any t-mobile internet device internet.t-mobile login and password fields to be left empty modem unlocking works for tchibo modem thank you very much!

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Dm_ (Offline) Junior Member Amateur Member Posts: 24 Join Date: 27 Sep 2012 Country:	15-10-2012, 08:28 by the way - it looks like T-Mobile(congsar/Ja!) is blocking Skype. Skype login is OK, chats are OK, but every time i start a conversation ... in 20-30 seconds half of frames are missing and we can not hear each other ... Tried to take laptop far away from the building, tried some other places, parks, etc - same result. Even skype test doesn't work (same issues). Playing with incomming port number (80/443) doesn't help... Ehhhhhhh ....

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dg7feq (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Guru Posts: 1,164 Join Date: 04 Feb 2006 Location: Germany Country:	15-10-2012, 13:34 In T-Mobile network VoIP usage is prohibited (if you dont buy a special VoIP package). I dont know if they scan the data and actively disturb the connection. Quote: "VoIP, BlackBerry-Nutzung, Peer-to-Peer, Instant Messaging sind nicht Gegenstand des Vertrages." - Voip, ...., are not part of the contract Germany: o2 blue all-in L, simquadrat Thailand: truemove (phone+sms+wifi) International: xxSim+372, toggle +44/+49/+41/+31 Phones: Huawei Mate7, Huawei P9

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inquisitor (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Professionist Posts: 1,399 Join Date: 15 Nov 2006 Country:	15-10-2012, 16:39 T-Mobile and Vodafone both block Skype and other VoIP services by actively dropping or delaying packets. E-Plus and O2 both allow Skype and VoIP, however given E-Plus' frequent network congestions O2 (including Lidl and Fonic) is the only reliable option for mobile Skype and VoIP in Germany. terminals: Samsung: Galaxy S5 DuoS (G900FD); BLU: Win HD LTE; Nokia: 1200; Asus: Fonepad 7 ME372CG; Huawei data: E3372, Vodafone R201, K3765, E1762; postpaid: O2 on Business XL; prepaid: DE: Aldi Talk, Lidl; UK: 3; BG: MTel, vivacom; RU: MTS; RS: MTS; UAE: du Tourist SIM; INT'L: toggle mobile VoIP: sipgate.de (German DID); sipgate.co.uk (British DID); ukddi.com (British DID); sipcall.ch (Swiss DID); megafon.bg (Bulgarian DID); InterVoip.com

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dg7feq (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Guru Posts: 1,164 Join Date: 04 Feb 2006 Location: Germany Country:	16-10-2012, 08:50 Regarding inquisitors post - you can sign up for a free account at sipgate.de, they deliver a free VPN tunnel app together with their service which will enable you to use VoIP also on T-Mobile/Vodafone. (sipgate team - Hilfe) Germany: o2 blue all-in L, simquadrat Thailand: truemove (phone+sms+wifi) International: xxSim+372, toggle +44/+49/+41/+31 Phones: Huawei Mate7, Huawei P9

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Dm_ (Offline) Junior Member Amateur Member Posts: 24 Join Date: 27 Sep 2012 Country:	16-10-2012, 09:17 sounds interesting ... I'll post over here a result of trying it via VPN channel Just need to go through sipgate.de terms, not sure why do they do it absolutely for free ... ??? what's the trick? thanks, guys, your assistance is much appreciated!

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Dm_ (Offline) Junior Member Amateur Member Posts: 24 Join Date: 27 Sep 2012 Country:	16-10-2012, 10:21 just found an article with a similar advise What to Do if Skype is Blocked Where You Travel (and Why We Should Care) \| almost fearlessalmost fearless