Anyone got any suggestions. VF is probably out, because I do want reasonable support when needed, so don't want to be on hold for hours.
Anyone got any suggestions. VF is probably out, because I do want reasonable support when needed, so don't want to be on hold for hours.
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DarkShadow: Spark unlimited isn't that expensive now
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kobiak: bigpipe.. is spark's low-cost solution for geeks :) unlimited plans from $69 and no contracts.
mattwnz:kobiak: bigpipe.. is spark's low-cost solution for geeks :) unlimited plans from $69 and no contracts.
I don't think sparks support is that great these days, as they subcontract out support offshore, so it is difficult to understand the people on the other end of the phone.
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Freeview itself is free.
Jaxson: What data are you getting though that it's worth changing providers for?
The EPG data is minimal, so it's only an issue if you're using one of the addon features, now provided by I don't know who.
Freeview itself is free.
Changing because of TIVO just doesn't make a lot of sense to me?
Anyone got any opinions on Now Internet? They look like a small regional ISP, and I have heard they were previously Airnet? which I have in the past heard good things about. However their broadband checker on their website is broken, which isn't the best sign.
Wheelbarrow01:mattwnz:kobiak: bigpipe.. is spark's low-cost solution for geeks :) unlimited plans from $69 and no contracts.
I don't think sparks support is that great these days, as they subcontract out support offshore, so it is difficult to understand the people on the other end of the phone.
That's not entirely accurate - While some of our phone support staff are located overseas, there are still quite a number located in Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch, and it is luck of the draw (as well as the time of day) that determines where your call gets connected to.
mattwnz: Just had a look at snaps pricing as per someone's recommendation above, and their prices look quite high, and their early termination rates for the 1st 12 months, of a 24 month contract are nearly $500, which is off putting to see.
I must admit that comparing ISPps is a pretty complex task, and no ISP seems to have all the information available such as wiring fees, price for caller display etc. I am preparing a table to compare the prices, because one ISP that I thought was cheap charge an extra $5 to rent the modem which you never end up buying, so there are lots of little hidden fees. It is far more complex than when I last looked for an ISP.
Still trying to decide whether I should go UFB, as I will likely be moving to a non UFB address in the next 6 months, and don't want to get stung with an early termination fee.
I thought vodafones pricing looked pretty good, but due to my address being in a cable areas, as well as a UFB area, they won't give me the ADSL option which is annoying.
At this stage, Myrepublic looks to be the best option as a UFB connection, solely based on bang for buck. Bigpipe would be the better option, but it doesn't do my UFB area, as it says it only does 30% of Auckland at the moment.
mattwnz: Just had a look at snaps pricing as per someone's recommendation above, and their prices look quite high, and their early termination rates for the 1st 12 months, of a 24 month contract are nearly $500, which is off putting to see.
I must admit that comparing ISPps is a pretty complex task, and no ISP seems to have all the information available such as wiring fees, price for caller display etc. I am preparing a table to compare the prices, because one ISP that I thought was cheap charge an extra $5 to rent the modem which you never end up buying, so there are lots of little hidden fees. It is far more complex than when I last looked for an ISP.
Still trying to decide whether I should go UFB, as I will likely be moving to a non UFB address in the next 6 months, and don't want to get stung with an early termination fee.
I thought vodafones pricing looked pretty good, but due to my address being in a cable areas, as well as a UFB area, they won't give me the ADSL option which is annoying.
At this stage, Myrepublic looks to be the best option as a UFB connection, solely based on bang for buck. Bigpipe would be the better option, but it doesn't do my UFB area, as it says it only does 30% of Auckland at the moment.
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