Cant get Broadband in Papamoa??

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CRISNIC19

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Wannabe Geek

#16149 27-Sep-2007 07:35

Hi all,

Can anyone help me? Im not really up to date with computer technology. Cant believe this but we've just moved into a new subdivision in Papamoa and we've been told by telecom that there's no Broadband avaliable to us. I tried Compas for wirelss but we're out of range for them too. I believe EOL can give us wireless broadband but it seems expensive compared to what other companies are offering?

Can anyone suggest anything else I can try or who I can voice my frustations to regarding the fact that we live in one of the fatest growing areas in NZ but no thought hass been given to this technology wise?

A big thanks to anyone who can help!

Mattnzl

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Ultimate Geek

#88241 27-Sep-2007 08:36

I just setup one of our users near the new mall (Fashion Island??) at Papamoa for ordinary dsl - not sure if you are anywhere near there.

CRISNIC19

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Wannabe Geek

#88324 27-Sep-2007 15:43

Thx for help. yes we're only about 2 k's away but on a different server apparently so still no joy. Thx again anyway.

nzbnw

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Spark NZ

#88353 27-Sep-2007 17:17

What about Telecom or Vodafone Mobile Broadband?

nzbnw

CRISNIC19

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Wannabe Geek

#88397 27-Sep-2007 20:36

Thx NZBNW! Umm - dont know much about it and it wasnt suggested to me by xtra! Is it expensive? - Ill have a look around their websites for pricing I suppose and how it works - would you know? Thx!!

nzbnw

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Spark NZ

#88426 27-Sep-2007 22:22

Hi Crisnic19

There are two major Telecom Mobile plans available
200MB Plus
• 200 included MB
• Double your usage automatically for $10 (total of 400MB)
• $29.95 plus GST 24 month Plan, $299 plus GST for the selected mobile broadband card
• $39.95 plus GST Open Term Plan, $429 plus GST for the selected mobile broadband card
1GB Plus
• 1000 included MB
• Double your usage automatically for $10 (total of 2000MB)
• $49.95 plus GST 24 month Plan, $199 plus GST for the selected mobile broadband card
• $59.95 plus GST Open Term Plan, $429 plus GST for the selected mobile broadband card

They are mainly suited to customer's who are low to medium broadband users, and no I don't belevie they are expensive, sure you will pay a premium over fixed line ADSL, but then you can take this connection and use it any where within Telecom Mobile Coverage.

If you would like, you can PM me, and I can check you address to see if you are covered (more than likely) by Telecom's EVDO (3G in simple terms) network. Otherwise just go see the guys @ Telecom in Bayfair, they should be able to help you out.

nzbnw

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Master Geek

#88432 27-Sep-2007 22:34

I'm in Papamoa too, just off Domain Road in Pacific Cove. When we moved here there was no DSL for the same reason. I think it's available now but I haven't bothered to check!

I was put off EOL by their pricing as well, and settled on Netsmart Wireless instead (http://www.netsmart.co.nz). Install is still at bit pricey at $500 + router, but the plans aren't too bad (e.g. 5GB/month fo $50).

Give me a shout if you want any more info :-)

--
Andy

andysh

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Master Geek

#88590 28-Sep-2007 22:09

I also live in Papamoa (During uni holidays anyway) and we have got broadband with Ihug, we are in Palm Beach and it is all sweet. I thought in a new sub-division there will be broadband, sorta stupid tbh.

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#88592 28-Sep-2007 22:29

andysh: I also live in Papamoa (During uni holidays anyway) and we have got broadband with Ihug, we are in Palm Beach and it is all sweet. I thought in a new sub-division there will be broadband, sorta stupid tbh.

you'd think so wouldn't ya - but guess what the last thing a developer thinks off when they're putting in a new subdivision? Phonelines! And it happens every month.....

CRISNIC19

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Wannabe Geek

#88609 29-Sep-2007 07:14

Thx everyone for your help and input - looks like we're going with EOL. Theyve got good wireless coverage in Papamoa - a little expensive to set up (around $500) but thats installation and router. Plan not too bad either. So once again thx evryone, really apprciate it.