ISP provider and best option?

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jumcc87

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#210300 21-Mar-2017 20:36

Hi there

I'm just moved to Arrowtown, Otago. I've got a slow adsl connection and looking at options for my work (work from home).

My provider is Spark right now, on the 'Home Broadband Unlimited Data Plan' ADSL. Current speed is 12mbs (sorry i'm not sure if i have used the write terminology here but hopefully you understand what I'm explaining!).

Spark's only suggestion is to try their wireless broadband instead of the copper line connection.

I'm wondering if anyone can offer advice on this (options on providers and plans) ? I'm pretty limited due to location i think but any advice on my best options to improve speed would be greatly appreciated - don't mind changing set up or providers.

If I have left out any details let me know and I'll try my best to provide them!

Thanks :)

Jase2985

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#1745372 21-Mar-2017 20:40

what does https://www.chorus.co.nz/ say is available at your place?

wireless is good if you dont mind a data cap of about 100GB

DarkShadow

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#1745381 21-Mar-2017 20:53

Also tell us what http://broadbandmap.nz says

What sort of budget does your work provide? Both for install cost and monthly cost.

jumcc87

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Geek

#1745386 21-Mar-2017 21:05

Chorus map shows ADSL as the only option

Broadbandmap shows ADSL and wireless as the two options.

This is consistent with what spark said.

I'm wondering which provider would be the best to go with to get the fastest connection? Stick with spark or for my location can I find a better provider for wireless? Any help would be appreciated, i'm a bit green on this!!

DarkShadow

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#1745389 21-Mar-2017 21:21

jumcc87:

Chorus map shows ADSL as the only option

Broadbandmap shows ADSL and wireless as the two options.

This is consistent with what spark said.

I'm wondering which provider would be the best to go with to get the fastest connection? Stick with spark or for my location can I find a better provider for wireless? Any help would be appreciated, i'm a bit green on this!!

Broadbandmap tells you which wireless provider(s) you can get at your address. Wireless will most likely give you better speeds than ADSL.