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Topic # 106433 24-Jul-2012 09:39 Send private message

Anyone know when TC are going to get off their butts and offer UFB plans?

Orcon say they can connect me now but, as a TC customer, I would like to be able to compare offerings.

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  Reply # 660868 24-Jul-2012 10:49 Send private message

I wouldn't connect with either if it were me.

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  Reply # 660884 24-Jul-2012 11:14 Send private message

networkn: I wouldn't connect with either if it were me.




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  Reply # 660890 24-Jul-2012 11:24 Send private message

Yes ok fair enough I should have made that clearer.

Both have some of the worst service in the current list of ISPs in NZ in my opinion. There are plenty of complaints and comments to that affect in both forum groups. Billing is a particular issue for TCL.

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  Reply # 660897 24-Jul-2012 11:36 Send private message

I think the OP was refering to Telecom (TC) not TelstraClear (TCL), which will explain why its in the Telecom sub forum.

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  Reply # 660898 24-Jul-2012 11:38 Send private message

oops I really screwed that up :) I'll go sit in the corner. I apologize to the OP for the miscommunication.

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  Reply # 660900 24-Jul-2012 11:40 Send private message

I don't think Telecom will be doing anything UFB wise for probably 6 months+. Plenty of ISPs offering it now.





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  Reply # 660939 24-Jul-2012 12:12 Send private message

I can't officially comment on anything but I am sure once there has been an official announcement that the Geekzone peeps will be one of the first to know and comment extensively on the offering.




I work for Telecom, but as always my views are my own.



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  Reply # 660998 24-Jul-2012 13:42 Send private message

I understand that you can't 'jump the gun', Peter, but Telecom (there, spelt in full!), must realise the conundrum we customers are in who don't really want to change suppliers.

If I wait, and don't like your offering, I am losing $75/mth (Orcon free till Dec). I will probably be breaking my 12mth contract entered into when I added a new phone to my Total Home a/c so the free months I want to pay for that ($199).

And I can't even ask whether going onto a Telecom UFB setup will count as a contract breaker as there is no UFB plan!

From where I sit it is an unsatisfactory mess. Telecom just should have been better prepared.

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  Reply # 661000 24-Jul-2012 13:46 Send private message

Linw: Telecom is NZ's Biggest ISP (I think) and it's not just as simple as rolling out new plans. There are huge infrastructure changes and things which need to be taken into account.

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  Reply # 661019 24-Jul-2012 14:06 Send private message

As well as soft-switch to deliver residential voice services




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  Reply # 661021 24-Jul-2012 14:08 Send private message

Are all RSP's supposed to be offering VOIP?

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  Reply # 661024 24-Jul-2012 14:13 Send private message

maverick: As well as soft-switch to deliver residential voice services


Who says you need a soft switch? Line cards can keep those NEAX's going for another 10+ years! Smile




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  Reply # 661027 24-Jul-2012 14:15 Send private message

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maverick: As well as soft-switch to deliver residential voice services


Who says you need a soft switch? Line cards can keep those NEAX's going for another 10+ years! Smile


Shhh sbiddle... Don't go telling mav there are other options than his purdy soft-switch.




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Reply # 661044 24-Jul-2012 14:39 Send private message

Geez ... I am starting to sound like right pillick now with my broken record opinions Embarassed




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  Reply # 661060 24-Jul-2012 15:07 Send private message

Lol Telecom hasn't even got VDSL2 out yet, can't imagine how long it will take for UFB considering they need a VOIP solution too!





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