Xtra Broadband in Hastings?

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BigPapaBear

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#11225 10-Jan-2007 14:00

Hi all just like and Idea from xtra broadband customers in Hastings, what kinda speeds are they getting?
I'm on the explorer plan and lucky to get 500kb/s downstream?..I live in the Mahora district.
Why I ask is I'm curious to see if its just me getting the "I live to far from the exchange" bla bla or I need to change ISP?

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#57469 10-Jan-2007 14:49

im on Caroline Road, and just got:

With DSLG604T:

800kbps (on WiFi connection)
740kbps (on WiFi connection)
1075kbps (on CAT5 cable)

With DSL302G:

1600kbps (on CAT5 cable)

Im sure if i logged into a Linux box my results would be higher too.

Hardware and software in the home/office can make a huge difference.

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#57470 10-Jan-2007 14:50

Im on Go Large, and I am quite close to the exchange.

BigPapaBear

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#57487 10-Jan-2007 15:42

Oh ok so where is the exchange here in hastings?..I was given the impression when they meant far away as in another town?