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kotuku4

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#281575 26-Feb-2021 14:01

Broadband compare offers Now fibre + $85 per month on 12 month contract. Free set up.

I'm currently on Bigpipe 100/20 for $78. And using Ubiquity Amplifi HD mesh router

Are there any fish hooks with switching to Now?

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#2663142 26-Feb-2021 14:40

Probably CGNAT, whats the price after the 12 months, any termination fees, etc etc...... youre on BP cheaper, so why look at Now ?

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#2663143 26-Feb-2021 14:45

Yeah confused why go to a dearer plan or is it GigE for that price?

Personally I would stay where you are.

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#2663159 26-Feb-2021 15:21

Yes Now offer is fibre + 1000/500?

Yes early termination $199.
Only cost is to send modem $15. I don't intend to use supplied modem.

So considerable speed boost for minimal cost.
After 12 months I would check price and shop around if required.

Bigpipe would be $109 per month. retention offer one month free and a modem.

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#2663198 26-Feb-2021 16:18

I don't get that offer on the site...... you sure about the speed ? :-/

Unless Im just not looking with the right filters :)

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#2663207 26-Feb-2021 17:07

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#2663209 26-Feb-2021 17:22

Now has some of the best customer service, however they lack international transit so speeds outside NZ/Aus can vary

I recommend now to people that need support, for those who need a public facing IP or are self sufficient that they dont need to call the helpdesk then there are better options

However now does have its place in the market

Any views expressed on these forums are my own and don't necessarily reflect those of my employer.

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#2663240 26-Feb-2021 20:01

Nice price - for 12 months anyway. :)

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