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anna
Netherlands
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 Posted - 10 Jan 2007 : 01:07:39
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Yeah well, i am not interested in gender - now i am convincedd that you are a black Gambian Toubabo(1020?)
To get back to the topic: awful, isn't it - not to able to get through to your friends from the Gambia to Europe or the other way around? Who's to blame? And will it help just to change some personnel in the Gamtel offices, or should Africell stop selling all these simcards at these ridiculously low prices and co-invest in a better network first of all?
Aren't phenomenons like email and forums like Bantaba just fantastic - contact straightaway and not these frustrations being on the phone to no avail. But sometimes you would just like to hear someone's voice........
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kondorong
Gambia
4380 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jan 2007 : 01:41:30
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Originally posted by anna
I think Kondorong is overdoing it a bit, just to make his point (and what he says is true, trying to contact someone in the Gambia by telephone is not an easy matter). What about selling too many simcards without adequate network (Africell simcards are indeed available at dump prices, so now everyone has one, but the network is not meeting the demand). To try to get through to someone will take you at least 10 attempts from Europe, the first five times at least you will hear that 'the number you are trying to reach is either switched off or ..'.
Toubab1020, are you a toubab living in the Gambia, or are you a Gambian yourself using this toubab-alias? You made me curious.
mY BROTHER WAS TRYING TO SAY HELLO TO US AFTER THE EID PRAYERS. IT TOOK HIM ONE WEEK TO GO THROUGH THE QUEUE. You must give your self 2 hours of free time when calling Gambia. Come on, this is the 21st century not 2007 B.C.
You have to make ten to 20 attempts before you will be lucky and sometimes it just disconnect. Its like travelling back to the dark ages. Even the Cave man would protest calling Gambia.
May be, we should use the African Drum or sometimes called the Talking Drum to communicate. |
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kondorong
Gambia
4380 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jan 2007 : 01:41:30
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Originally posted by anna
I think Kondorong is overdoing it a bit, just to make his point (and what he says is true, trying to contact someone in the Gambia by telephone is not an easy matter). What about selling too many simcards without adequate network (Africell simcards are indeed available at dump prices, so now everyone has one, but the network is not meeting the demand). To try to get through to someone will take you at least 10 attempts from Europe, the first five times at least you will hear that 'the number you are trying to reach is either switched off or ..'.
Toubab1020, are you a toubab living in the Gambia, or are you a Gambian yourself using this toubab-alias? You made me curious.
mY BROTHER WAS TRYING TO SAY HELLO TO US AFTER THE EID PRAYERS. IT TOOK HIM ONE WEEK TO GO THROUGH THE QUEUE. You must give your self 2 hours of free time when calling Gambia. Come on, this is the 21st century not 2007 B.C.
You have to make ten to 20 attempts before you will be lucky and sometimes it just disconnect. Its like travelling back to the dark ages. Even the Cave man would protest calling Gambia.
May be, we should use the African Drum or sometimes called the Talking Drum to communicate. |
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MADIBA
United Kingdom
1275 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jan 2007 : 02:22:23
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Originally posted by kondorong
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Originally posted by anna
I think Kondorong is overdoing it a bit, just to make his point (and what he says is true, trying to contact someone in the Gambia by telephone is not an easy matter). What about selling too many simcards without adequate network (Africell simcards are indeed available at dump prices, so now everyone has one, but the network is not meeting the demand). To try to get through to someone will take you at least 10 attempts from Europe, the first five times at least you will hear that 'the number you are trying to reach is either switched off or ..'.
Toubab1020, are you a toubab living in the Gambia, or are you a Gambian yourself using this toubab-alias? You made me curious.
mY BROTHER WAS TRYING TO SAY HELLO TO US AFTER THE EID PRAYERS. IT TOOK HIM ONE WEEK TO GO THROUGH THE QUEUE. You must give your self 2 hours of free time when calling Gambia. Come on, this is the 21st century not 2007 B.C.
You have to make ten to 20 attempts before you will be lucky and sometimes it just disconnect. Its like travelling back to the dark ages. Even the Cave man would protest calling Gambia.
May be, we should use the African Drum or sometimes called the Talking Drum to communicate.
Come on Konds that's abit severe! have you tried calling other destinations in East, Central and West Africa? It more difficult to call, Nigeria, Guinea just a few example. I am optimistic with this new team, Gamtel can deliver the goods and take us back to the glorious position we have been occupying in African Telecoms until we hit the doldrums. |
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MADIBA
United Kingdom
1275 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jan 2007 : 02:22:23
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Originally posted by kondorong
quote:
Originally posted by anna
I think Kondorong is overdoing it a bit, just to make his point (and what he says is true, trying to contact someone in the Gambia by telephone is not an easy matter). What about selling too many simcards without adequate network (Africell simcards are indeed available at dump prices, so now everyone has one, but the network is not meeting the demand). To try to get through to someone will take you at least 10 attempts from Europe, the first five times at least you will hear that 'the number you are trying to reach is either switched off or ..'.
Toubab1020, are you a toubab living in the Gambia, or are you a Gambian yourself using this toubab-alias? You made me curious.
mY BROTHER WAS TRYING TO SAY HELLO TO US AFTER THE EID PRAYERS. IT TOOK HIM ONE WEEK TO GO THROUGH THE QUEUE. You must give your self 2 hours of free time when calling Gambia. Come on, this is the 21st century not 2007 B.C.
You have to make ten to 20 attempts before you will be lucky and sometimes it just disconnect. Its like travelling back to the dark ages. Even the Cave man would protest calling Gambia.
May be, we should use the African Drum or sometimes called the Talking Drum to communicate.
Come on Konds that's abit severe! have you tried calling other destinations in East, Central and West Africa? It more difficult to call, Nigeria, Guinea just a few example. I am optimistic with this new team, Gamtel can deliver the goods and take us back to the glorious position we have been occupying in African Telecoms until we hit the doldrums. |
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kondorong
Gambia
4380 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jan 2007 : 18:36:41
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Originally posted by MADIBA
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Originally posted by kondorong
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Originally posted by anna
I think Kondorong is overdoing it a bit, just to make his point (and what he says is true, trying to contact someone in the Gambia by telephone is not an easy matter). What about selling too many simcards without adequate network (Africell simcards are indeed available at dump prices, so now everyone has one, but the network is not meeting the demand). To try to get through to someone will take you at least 10 attempts from Europe, the first five times at least you will hear that 'the number you are trying to reach is either switched off or ..'.
Toubab1020, are you a toubab living in the Gambia, or are you a Gambian yourself using this toubab-alias? You made me curious.
mY BROTHER WAS TRYING TO SAY HELLO TO US AFTER THE EID PRAYERS. IT TOOK HIM ONE WEEK TO GO THROUGH THE QUEUE. You must give your self 2 hours of free time when calling Gambia. Come on, this is the 21st century not 2007 B.C.
You have to make ten to 20 attempts before you will be lucky and sometimes it just disconnect. Its like travelling back to the dark ages. Even the Cave man would protest calling Gambia.
May be, we should use the African Drum or sometimes called the Talking Drum to communicate.
Come on Konds that's abit severe! have you tried calling other destinations in East, Central and West Africa? It more difficult to call, Nigeria, Guinea just a few example. I am optimistic with this new team, Gamtel can deliver the goods and take us back to the glorious position we have been occupying in African Telecoms until we hit the doldrums.
Its not severe. I still cannot get my SALIBO from my brother in the UK because the phone lines are not working properly. I need ATTAYA under the mango tree in Yoro Bawol. The nurses need some gree tea too. |
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kondorong
Gambia
4380 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jan 2007 : 18:36:41
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Originally posted by MADIBA
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Originally posted by kondorong
quote:
Originally posted by anna
I think Kondorong is overdoing it a bit, just to make his point (and what he says is true, trying to contact someone in the Gambia by telephone is not an easy matter). What about selling too many simcards without adequate network (Africell simcards are indeed available at dump prices, so now everyone has one, but the network is not meeting the demand). To try to get through to someone will take you at least 10 attempts from Europe, the first five times at least you will hear that 'the number you are trying to reach is either switched off or ..'.
Toubab1020, are you a toubab living in the Gambia, or are you a Gambian yourself using this toubab-alias? You made me curious.
mY BROTHER WAS TRYING TO SAY HELLO TO US AFTER THE EID PRAYERS. IT TOOK HIM ONE WEEK TO GO THROUGH THE QUEUE. You must give your self 2 hours of free time when calling Gambia. Come on, this is the 21st century not 2007 B.C.
You have to make ten to 20 attempts before you will be lucky and sometimes it just disconnect. Its like travelling back to the dark ages. Even the Cave man would protest calling Gambia.
May be, we should use the African Drum or sometimes called the Talking Drum to communicate.
Come on Konds that's abit severe! have you tried calling other destinations in East, Central and West Africa? It more difficult to call, Nigeria, Guinea just a few example. I am optimistic with this new team, Gamtel can deliver the goods and take us back to the glorious position we have been occupying in African Telecoms until we hit the doldrums.
Its not severe. I still cannot get my SALIBO from my brother in the UK because the phone lines are not working properly. I need ATTAYA under the mango tree in Yoro Bawol. The nurses need some gree tea too. |
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Sister Omega
United Kingdom
2085 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jan 2007 : 23:06:17
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Can GAMTEL's Engineers really undertake the jobs they are paid to do ?
If not why don't management invest in training them to do it and throw in a pay rise for the most efficient amongst them? What's the use of hiring and firing management when their replacements don't make a difference? What assurances can the new team give the public on improving the service and what expertise do they have in the field? What is their track record and can they give a dates when the service will be functioning efficiently. If these questions can't be answered it would be more feasible to privatise GAMTEL and GAMCEL altogether.
Peace
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Peace
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Edited by - Sister Omega on 10 Jan 2007 23:07:45 |
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Sister Omega
United Kingdom
2085 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jan 2007 : 23:06:17
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Can GAMTEL's Engineers really undertake the jobs they are paid to do ?
If not why don't management invest in training them to do it and throw in a pay rise for the most efficient amongst them? What's the use of hiring and firing management when their replacements don't make a difference? What assurances can the new team give the public on improving the service and what expertise do they have in the field? What is their track record and can they give a dates when the service will be functioning efficiently. If these questions can't be answered it would be more feasible to privatise GAMTEL and GAMCEL altogether.
Peace
Sister Omega |
Peace
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Edited by - Sister Omega on 10 Jan 2007 23:07:45 |
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MADIBA
United Kingdom
1275 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jan 2007 : 23:16:04
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Sis, Gamtel/Gamcel used to have the highest number of graduates as per Parastatal. I don't know whether most of them have been affected by attrition. These guys retired are past the retirement age and have been 'miraculously' around. I am reliably informed that those whose services have been terminated were involved in shady deals detrimental not only to the companies but to the nation. Both messrs Suso and Ceesay are high grade engineers but they allowed their wants Supersede the companies interests.
The management is reported to have started incomplete or fruitless projects which cost the companies enormous amounts.
The incoming team could make a difference. Lets hope and pray that they see the consumers interest first. |
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Edited by - MADIBA on 10 Jan 2007 23:17:25 |
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MADIBA
United Kingdom
1275 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jan 2007 : 23:16:04
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Sis, Gamtel/Gamcel used to have the highest number of graduates as per Parastatal. I don't know whether most of them have been affected by attrition. These guys retired are past the retirement age and have been 'miraculously' around. I am reliably informed that those whose services have been terminated were involved in shady deals detrimental not only to the companies but to the nation. Both messrs Suso and Ceesay are high grade engineers but they allowed their wants Supersede the companies interests.
The management is reported to have started incomplete or fruitless projects which cost the companies enormous amounts.
The incoming team could make a difference. Lets hope and pray that they see the consumers interest first. |
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Edited by - MADIBA on 10 Jan 2007 23:17:25 |
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Sister Omega
United Kingdom
2085 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jan 2007 : 00:00:24
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Madia thanks for clarifying the issue for me. I hope the new team turn the company around for its consumers because they do deserve a much better service than they have at present.
Peace
Sister Omega |
Peace
Sister Omega |
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Sister Omega
United Kingdom
2085 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jan 2007 : 00:00:24
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Madia thanks for clarifying the issue for me. I hope the new team turn the company around for its consumers because they do deserve a much better service than they have at present.
Peace
Sister Omega |
Peace
Sister Omega |
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Santanfara
3460 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jan 2007 : 07:59:17
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IT IS a CASE OF ONE MAN MEAT ANOTHER MAN'S POISON. a friend of mine just went back to gambia to work for gamtel ,may be he too will soon be in the tick of the mud. he gain masters in telecom engineering at coventry university. he is highly experience and hard working but hey in gamtel things don't work like that.
i wish him all the best. he went full of ambition ,i hope he stayed that way. the game of if you can't beat them join them stink. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
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Santanfara
3460 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jan 2007 : 07:59:17
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IT IS a CASE OF ONE MAN MEAT ANOTHER MAN'S POISON. a friend of mine just went back to gambia to work for gamtel ,may be he too will soon be in the tick of the mud. he gain masters in telecom engineering at coventry university. he is highly experience and hard working but hey in gamtel things don't work like that.
i wish him all the best. he went full of ambition ,i hope he stayed that way. the game of if you can't beat them join them stink. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
www.suntoumana.blogspot.com |
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