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Mobily vs STC for high speed internet?

TheLegendLeads ViP

5763POSTS

13 years ago

#41

I wish you would have seen this post earlier.

Public Service Message (again)

4G LTE is 3.9G forcefully being marketed as 4G. It's an intermediate technology; don't invest in it.
Wait for pure 4G to come to the world in 2012 end (or early 2013).

Dbrain Member

2POSTS

13 years ago

#42

yea I agree with that but till then we cant stop using internet

. So, according to current scenario I think STC is the best option.

saimans Guest

0POSTS

13 years ago

#43

Dbrain wrote:
It has worst fair usage policy of 1gb per day after which the speed gets throttled. Modem disconnects very often.

We are sailing in the same Boat !! So does lots of Mobily 4G Users. !! Believe me it is pathetic, you never know when it will disconnect and would take good 3 minutes around, to get back online !!

TheLegendLeads ViP

5763POSTS

13 years ago

#44

Dbrain wrote:
yea I agree with that but till then we cant stop using internet . So, according to current scenario I think STC is the best option.

There are other options, Atheeb WiMax, ADSL, and 3.5G.
4G is not the only option left

gersam Member

2POSTS

13 years ago

#45

Either Mobily or STC is fine. But whatever you do, DO NOT subscribe to GO Athieb Internet Services. They are by far the worst in Bandwidth and Customer Service. It is extremely difficult to reach their customer service line and all their engineers have neither the experience nor the authority to solve your problems. I had been a loyal subscriber for 2 years, but just switched to STC because their connection is either very slow or non-existent in both Riyadh and Jeddah. I tried to take my modem to several locations to test connectivity (home, office, etc) but it was all the same. They will give you a great offer for 2 Mbps download speed, but after you pay, you only get an average of a 1/2 Mbps. And if you ever have a problem, you can forget about speaking to a supervisor or manager to get a solution.

Zuluvuvuzela New member

7POSTS

13 years ago

#46

mobily

HEBA M Active member

41POSTS

13 years ago

#47

Thumbs down to mobily.....i've had it for a couple of years...gave me a hard time with disconnecting constantly.
i just got an STC broadband modem but i'm not happy with it's speed eventhough it's 16GB:(....i wonder why it's slow like this?

truther007 Member

3POSTS

13 years ago

#48

It depends on your area.聽 STC REALLY sucks in my area and mobilly works really well.聽 Thus, you will need to ask folks in your local area.聽 Good luck!

pkmusd Serial expat

827POSTS

13 years ago

#49

I am usign STC landline Fiber optic connectivity..
Its 315 SAR per month for 20 MB and trust me I get usually 15 MB+.. and at times crossing 20 MB

John-Riyadh Member

1POSTS

13 years ago

#50

For anyone interested in a quick solution, ZAIN (Tahlia near STC shop same side of st) offers a very reasonable 4G package, 140sr for 14gb (30 days).

I get 7.5 to 15 mbps speeds in Al Worood and DQ in the evenings, solid connections and stable speeds although 4g technology is completely different than dsl, they handle broadband data transfer in different ways.

Tried Mobily 3g but as everyone that went through the posts knows already, don't bother.

STC also offers decent 3g for smart phones, 5gb for 100sr. I've used for skype and emails without any problems.

Good luck

danish luv Contributor

130POSTS

13 years ago

#51

Sawa 4MB聽 250 riyals per month

sm9999 Member

1POSTS

13 years ago

#52

I have GO broadband, supposed to be 3M, I get 0.5M on the best day,
crapy service, try to avoid

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Unexpected New member

4POSTS

13 years ago

#53

Hi all,
Last day,i bought Mobily Broadband @ Work 21 Mbps WiFi connection.
It is very disappointing for me...

the speed (Transfer Rate)I'm getting is nearly 80-300 kbps (Download Rate).
Is that they call 21 mbps???
and yes the signal strength in my area is really good (HSPA+)
Before that connection,i was using Mobily 4G router 6 mbps.at that time i was getting speed nearly 600-900 kbps (Download Rate).
Can anyone here tell me is there a problem with my connection/modem or Mobily聽 offers it as it is

Is there anyone using same Mobily Connection???
I'm getting Upload rate more than Download rate

http://www.speedtest.net/result/2487476101.png

saimans Guest

0POSTS

13 years ago

#54

Unexpected, That is Expected !!

Unexpected New member

4POSTS

13 years ago

#55

thanx for the reply.

so that is the maximum speed i can get,right???

anyone here have the same connection?

TheLegendLeads ViP

5763POSTS

13 years ago

#56

Here are mine; I'm on STC. Compare yourself.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/23723725/IMG_1126.PNG

malliadan Member

1POSTS

13 years ago

#57

Hi all,

I will be coming to saudi nxt month and will stay in jubail working at hadeed for 3 months. I need internet on my phone and laptop. Nothing fancy just to check emails, skype and facebook. I ve checked STC website and they have wireless internet throught saudi for 聙20 a month.

Do you think it ok ?

Thanks
Daniel
Malta

shary.khan New member

5POSTS

13 years ago

#58

STC

PROS-
Extremely reliable media, broadband over copper (landlines).
Unmatched feasibility
National operator, hence huge network and multiple International Gateways and offers highest internet speeds.

CONS-
Customer service can be sloppy at times

Mobily

PROS-
Great customer service

CONS-
Mostly wireless media which can be unstable and oversubscribed.
Have Fiber media but still premature and聽 have feasibility issues.
Being a new operator compared to STC have a smaller network and few International Gateways.

Darkt Active member

58POSTS

12 years ago

#59

What do you think about the current offers/quality of STC 4G Vs Mobily 4G for internet at home? I am based in Dammam if someone has a specific opinion for the region.

sh3hryar Serial expat

319POSTS

12 years ago

#60

Darkt wrote:
What do you think about the current offers/quality of STC 4G Vs Mobily 4G for internet at home? I am based in Dammam if someone has a specific opinion for the region.

I hear STC is cheaper compartively.
I havent had good experience with Mobily Wireless Internet at all. I would not recommend you Mobily at all.

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ibrahim1407 Contributor

107POSTS

12 years ago

#61

http://www.speedtest.net/result/3006674412.png

Darkt Active member

58POSTS

12 years ago

#62

Thanks guys

WhiteSabretooth Member

3POSTS

12 years ago

#63

I haven't tried STC and GO but MOBILY seems to disappoint. Used to be satisfied with this new Mobily Connect 4G 6mbps. I subscribed for 1year and seemed to work well in first few months. 4 months onward, it usually connects only in 3G settings. What is this? And the connection fluctuates. I am an online game player and really am unsatisfied. I maybe will try STC next time...

WhiteSabretooth Member

3POSTS

12 years ago

#64

I use MOBILY 4g 6mbps too. Now it is so sloppy. I will try STC next time. DISAPPOINTED with MOBILY.

Darkt Active member

58POSTS

12 years ago

#65

I have opted for STC 4G LTE Router for home. I've been using it for ~3 weeks now! Not excellent but definitely better than the Mobily 4G that I have in my Office.

WhiteSabretooth Member

3POSTS

12 years ago

#66

What speed u opt in? How was the Download and upload speed?

Darkt Active member

58POSTS

12 years ago

#67

WhiteSabretooth wrote:
What speed u opt in? How was the Download and upload speed?

100Mbps, I will post speed tests later.

Ierfaan Active member

65POSTS

12 years ago

#68

I bought me a 1 year Unlimited ZAIN internet package, with wifi router in May. I have always had excellent connections and no hassle, while I was staying in Gulf Pearl 1 Compound in Rakah, Khobar.
I have now moved to Gulf Pearl 2 Compound in Aziziyah, Khobar and the connection over there is terrible.
Can anyone tell me what is the STC and Mobily speed like in the Aziziya area.
Would appreciate feedback

hssntarar Member

2POSTS

12 years ago

#69

For STC Speed Test and file downloading demo visit this youtube link.
youtu.be/C-UlKEr1Of0

werrt007 Member

1POSTS

12 years ago

#70

hello

i have an router internet of mobily which is of 6mb.. the problem is i dont get the exact speed really i have went to the mobily office many times but when the technician checks the download speed its shows 6mb but when i get back to home and start downloading any game or movie or whatever it goes on 50-100 kbps...(which is not fair)......i am currently downloading a game (Batman: Arkham Origins) its very very slow 14kbps is the speed....check the pics below...pls i need an answer...

thanks

saeedmirza Active member

54POSTS

12 years ago

#71

I am suffering from 4G since last 6 months without any attention from Mobily staff
Mobily will not refund your money nor provide service if you mistakenly buy Mobily connection
BECAREFULL

coolbouy Member

1POSTS

12 years ago

#72

I have moved to Yanbu. I need a internet connection here for my online gaming , having good pings. Which 4G is better ? STC , mobily or Zain ?

nauman.zahir Active member

51POSTS

12 years ago

#73

coolbouy wrote:
I have moved to Yanbu. I need a internet connection here for my online gaming , having good pings. Which 4G is better ? STC , mobily or Zain ?

Yes can someone please tell me too if Zain 4G is a good option for Riyadh city ?

saeedmirza Active member

54POSTS

12 years ago

#74

STC landline is best of all聽 ... unless you need a wireless as a case !

saeedmirza Active member

54POSTS

12 years ago

#75

never go for Mobily, even they offer it to you for FREE !

saeedmirza Active member

54POSTS

12 years ago

#76

mobily is worst of all !

TheLegendLeads ViP

5763POSTS

12 years ago

#77

nauman.zahir wrote:
coolbouy wrote:
I have moved to Yanbu. I need a internet connection here for my online gaming , having good pings. Which 4G is better ? STC , mobily or Zain ?

Yes can someone please tell me too if Zain 4G is a good option for Riyadh city ?

Depends on your exact location in Riyadh. It's a HUGE city and signal strength in various area naturally differs as it all depends on how much far you are from their booster, the aggregate breadth of concrete walls (buildings) in-between, other signal disturbing factors...etc etc etc

saeedmirza Active member

54POSTS

12 years ago

#78

I tried Mobily in many different areas with having the same "WORST" SLOW results .....

wiztec New member

4POSTS

12 years ago

#79

mobily is studpid dont use 3g mobily bb specially.

saeedmirza Active member

54POSTS

12 years ago

#80

Today I buy STC 4G Connect "Myfi"聽 ... much better than Mobily
Moreover, It's just a size of a small mobile and rechargeable, you can take it anywhere in your pocket
750 SR for the first 3 months and than 100 SR per month
I strongly recommend STC