Davoid:

 

With Spark having increased the Fibre cost by $5.00 a month, it looks as if it is time to make the move to Quic. I would look at moving a week or two before Spark contract ends.

 

My ONT connection for Spark is through the GE1 connection on the Chorus Model 200 ONT, I believe I can request for Quic to use the GE2 connection so I still have access if needed to use Spark via GE1, is this correct? Does using another connection cause speed or connection issues and can you request to change back to GE1 with Quic after all is working well?

 

Hopefully Quic are not increasing there price in the near future.

 

Thanks for any advice,
David
(I use an Asus RT-AX5400 router)

 

when the fibre conditions were drafted back in the deep dark past of 2009/10, it was baked in that prices could go up annually by mixing cpi+inflation - normally about 3-6% per annum. It took out of discussion the possibility of the big boys getting better prices than the little ones - equality - and removed at a stroke any semblance of negotiation. This provided some planning relief for the LFC’s. but also means that just like council rates annual rises just happen. Maybe in the future this will be removed once fibre is no longer regulated, but that is not today.

all wholesale fibre prices will continue to rise annually. 5% is a lot to absorb when a $100/month connection is costing you $75 to provide and maintain service on.