Who has broadband?

[Mr. Peanut]

Read up on internet forums like I did, I cancelled my Slingshot plan just in time and got XTRA when I learnt about some of the shit they do.

If you pay for high speed internet it should be high speed, not just when the ISP thinks its ok.

That would be like buying a Gixxer 1000 which won't wheelie because it doesnt think your behaviour is appropriate.

[mdooher]

I was with WorldNet for a few years but I decided to join the darkside just because it was eaiser. I mean I really detest Telecom but it was just much much easier for me to have all my stuff with the same people. …also work pays my ADSL so I don’t really worry bout the price. Unless you want a static IP or want to chew up some serious bandwidth I don’t think it really matters anyway

[oldguy]

I'm with xtra only because my sister works for Telecom. can't complain about
the broadband services, but the price could be cheeper we live and hope.

[SPman]

I was with slingshot - their 3G monthly, 2mb plan. Used to do about 5-6G, but could buy more cap at $5 for 3G.

[SN4PD]

World-Net is a crackup, last time they had a power outage they rang hirepool and rented a couple of generators, then ran the power cables from the entrance ramp along the main hallway and out the back to the datacentre Was quite a laugh to watch! (Their VOIP phones all went down too, so you coulden't call for complain).

So yea, there are reasons some ISP's are cheaper than others (Have a interesting story about slingshot that I wont repeat here )

[Big Dave]

Im with ihug, $49.95 for 10GB on peak 10GB off peak. Connection has never failed. They even called to let me know serivce was going to be down for an hour. Although the helpdesk they have isnt exactly helpfull so its lucky nothing ever goes wrong

And they even send you a birthday e-card

[mdooher]

World-Net is a crackup, last time they had a power outage they rang hirepool and rented a couple of generators, then ran the power cables from the entrance ramp along the main hallway and out the back to the datacentre Was quite a laugh to watch! (Their VOIP phones all went down too, so you coulden't call for complain).

So yea, there are reasons some ISP's are cheaper than others (Have a interesting story about slingshot that I wont repeat here )

Sounds a bit like their helpdesk, they seemed to be run on a shoestring but they did go out of their way to be helpful… I would have loved to see what you have described

[Smorg]

And they even send you a birthday e-card

haha yeah cheeseball it was the only one i got though. I even found out
when they were founded and sent them one. Now we are friends and im going round to ihugs place for a beer. Its the little things that count

[Titanium]

Telescum here
10g per month
3.2 gb downstream
320 k up stream ....

Got that faster cheaper ADSL ..... yeah right. :eyepoke:

Peter

[MD]

have only been with Xtra and signed up for Broadband last week at their $29.95 p.m. offer. Gets connected on Wednesday and looking forward to not losing use of the ph everytime the Nets on.
No complaints about telecom/Xtra service.

[SN4PD]

Sounds a bit like their helpdesk, they seemed to be run on a shoestring but they did go out of their way to be helpful… I would have loved to see what you have described

Now who took thoes

[Hitcher]

"Broadband": Yes.

Provider: TelstraClear/Paradise.

Speed: About 850 kilobits a second one way and about 150 the other.

ISP satisfaction: If what they provides works, what's to be dissatisfied about? Apart from a lot of fannying around with the install and transferring email domains from our previous ISP, everything now runs like a Swiss watch.

[Colapop]

Yep I'm with Paralice too. They seem ok, at least I haven't any problems with them. I get pay TV, home phone, & broadband (10G) all in one package. Telescum would've got my custom if they'd been more forthcoming about what they offer.

[WINJA]

I use orcon..... but their tech support is...... well....... nonexistant...... Leave a message and they might call you back next week. (might)

In my experience Ihug at least answer their phones.

+1 STAY AWAY FROM ORCON , I GOT DIAL UP FROM THEM AND IT WORKED LESS THAN HALF THE TIME , THEY FINALLY GOT BACK TO ME A WEEK LATER AND SAID TELECOM IS TO BLAME , I CALLED TELECOM WHO SAID THEY DONT CONTROL ORCON DIALUP NONE OF THIS WAS FIXING IT , ORCON WAS MY RETAILER AS FAR AS IM CONCERNED AND THEY NEVER PUT IT RIGHT

[slimjim]

Been thinking about gettin broadband, but most seem like a have, ie the low end accounts have slow speed, small caps etc.

ihug look like the go, full speed on all accounts.

Who is your ISP, and would you recommend them?

The only real reason I want broadband is so I can stream the GP, SBK an stuff like that.

Cheers Paul D.

bro cheek out telecom , ask for all the deals,even put your mobile with them, my cost's per month are total 69.95 plus 5 gs awesome, the more shit you pay the better they give you in discounts