Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


technico

19 posts

Geek


#295426 28-Mar-2022 13:46
Send private message

Hi,

 

(Hopefully the right Forum; can't see any recent references on here)

 

Does anyone have recent experience with Spark 4G Wireless in St Johns (AK) area?
i.e. Performance of connection, and Spark 'customer service' . . . .

 

The oldies would only need the Basic Wireless option (max 40GB/$45 a month).

 

Q1: Any issues with speed falling below the claimed 27/15 Mbps?

 

Q2: Any issues with phone calls distorted - or dropping out?

 

Q3: Given that a standard desk phone won't work, Spark includes two Panasonic cordless phones.
And given that most DECT phones provide pretty crappy sound quality, how do these compare?

 

Q4: Anyone know how to locate primary coverage of individual towers by street?
There used to be a map with Venn-like circles showing these but is now a 404.

 

TIA


Create new topic

This is a filtered page: currently showing replies marked as answers. Click here to see full discussion.

antonknee
1133 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1145


  #2893164 28-Mar-2022 14:17
Send private message

Can't speak to the specifics of your question as to the St Johns area, although I have used this product before in a different area in Auckland, and I have family who use it in a different city. In general:

 

Q1: Yes it could if the cell site was heavily congested, although 27/15 should be achievable almost all the time expect in periods of extreme congestion. My experience was it performed a bit above this claim, my grandparents likewise.

 

Q2: No issues at all with this based on my grandparents' experience.

 

Q3: Phone is a phone is a phone. If they have a Panasonic cordless now, this will be similar. Again, no issues with my grandparents' experience but they aren't fussy.

 

Q4: Doesn't really work that way, too many factors to look at rather than simple where is the tower vs where is the house. However the gis.geek.nz website (requires a free account) will show you tower location; Spark have a coverage map on their website; and broadbandmap.nz is another helpful resource for broadband availability. 


Create new topic








Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.



Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.