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Wannabe Geek
Topic # 114210 12-Feb-2013 11:09 Send private message

Hi I found this Rural Broadband solution and I was wondering if anyone else has heard of it? www.comtecfone.co.nz  It dosent appear to use a normal vodem or t-stick which I have tried and they don't work.


How does this compare to other solutions on the market?

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  Reply # 759974 12-Feb-2013 11:26 Send private message

It's part of the RBI

http://www.comcom.govt.nz/rural-broadband-initiative/

http://www.vodafone.co.nz/about/rural-broadband-initiative/




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  Reply # 759982 12-Feb-2013 11:33 Send private message

OP related to Don by any chance?




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  Reply # 759997 12-Feb-2013 11:47 Send private message

That system shown on their web page is not strictly RBI as it uses your sim .. on whatever data plan .. in a good router. RBI uses supplied sim in supplied router on supplied RBI plan eg Ulimate mobile or Vodafone. But either way though, with a decent Yagi antenae it ought to work well. Not sure what you are asking.. are you asking about is it a good plan .. or is it a good system.?

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  Reply # 760035 12-Feb-2013 13:00 Send private message

Yes it is 's goer'.
I've been using cellular for home broadband (and calling) for nearly 4 years.

Depends upon where you live of course....but it is a viable option.

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