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.


matisyahu

1640 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 355

Trusted

#196587 5-Jun-2016 18:12
Send private message

Just threw in my address into the package configurator and I had the option of 30, 100 or 200Mbps - has the cable network been upgraded or are Vodafone offering UFB to those in cable areas?





"When the people are being beaten with a stick, they are not much happier if it is called 'the People's Stick'"


Create new topic
Brumfondl
1198 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 524

Trusted
Subscriber

  #1566135 5-Jun-2016 18:26
Send private message

Just checked my address and the best it will offer is Cable at 50 mbit or 100mbit and it won't offer UFB. The speeds you are seeing are not cable speeds so maybe you aren't actually in a cable area?








DjShadow
4222 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1322

ID Verified
Trusted
Subscriber

  #1566136 5-Jun-2016 18:26
Send private message

I got the same, options of 50 or 100mb


hio77
'That VDSL Cat'
13036 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 3896

ID Verified
Trusted
Lizard Networks
Subscriber

  #1566137 5-Jun-2016 18:32
Send private message

maybe vodafones system has missed picking up your in a cable area and offered UFB? i thought vodafone dropped the 200mbit UFB plans all together though..





#include <std_disclaimer>

 

Any comments made are personal opinion and do not reflect directly on the position my current or past employers may have. 




freitasm
BDFL - Memuneh
80656 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 41060

Administrator
ID Verified
Trusted
Geekzone
Lifetime subscriber

  #1566138 5-Jun-2016 18:34
Send private message

I've heard Vodafone will do this week a lot of work on their cable network, which could possibly include new speed options available.

 

Obviousy if it works or not is another story.

 

 





Referral links: Quic Broadband (free setup code: R587125ERQ6VE) | Samsung | AliExpress | Wise | Sharesies 

 

Support Geekzone by subscribing (browse ads-free), or making a one-off or recurring donation through PressPatron.

 


matisyahu

1640 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 355

Trusted

  #1566139 5-Jun-2016 18:34
Send private message

Brumfondl:

 

Just checked my address and the best it will offer is Cable at 50 mbit or 100mbit and it won't offer UFB. The speeds you are seeing are not cable speeds so maybe you aren't actually in a cable area?

 

Yes, I'm in a cable area, this is what came up:

 





"When the people are being beaten with a stick, they are not much happier if it is called 'the People's Stick'"


sbiddle
30853 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 9996

Retired Mod
Trusted
Biddle Corp
Lifetime subscriber

  #1566158 5-Jun-2016 19:14
Send private message

matisyahu:

 

Brumfondl:

 

Just checked my address and the best it will offer is Cable at 50 mbit or 100mbit and it won't offer UFB. The speeds you are seeing are not cable speeds so maybe you aren't actually in a cable area?

 

Yes, I'm in a cable area, this is what came up:

 

 

That's determined your address is NOT in a cable area and is presenting you with copper and UFB options and Sky as an option for TV.

 

A cable zone address has the copper options ghosted out and max speed is 100Mbps.

 

 


 
 
 
 

Shop now for Lego sets and other gifts (affiliate link).
Jase2985
13734 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 6208

ID Verified
Lifetime subscriber

  #1566159 5-Jun-2016 19:15
Send private message

it says fibre OR cable

 

as you are seeing 200mbps i would think your not in a cable area and  thats fibre your being offered as 200, 100, and 30 are all fibre speeds


michaelmurfy
meow
13581 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 10914

Moderator
ID Verified
Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #1566161 5-Jun-2016 19:42
Send private message

hio77:

maybe vodafones system has missed picking up your in a cable area and offered UFB? i thought vodafone dropped the 200mbit UFB plans all together though..



Without reading the letter I got from them they can offer me 3x faster broadband. So, I am assuming they can offer me 600Mbit ;)




Michael Murphy | https://murfy.nz
Referral Links: Quic Broadband (use R122101E7CV7Q for free setup)

Are you happy with what you get from Geekzone? Please consider supporting us by subscribing.
Opinions are my own and not the views of my employer.


hio77
'That VDSL Cat'
13036 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 3896

ID Verified
Trusted
Lizard Networks
Subscriber

  #1566165 5-Jun-2016 20:11
Send private message

michaelmurfy:
hio77:

 

maybe vodafones system has missed picking up your in a cable area and offered UFB? i thought vodafone dropped the 200mbit UFB plans all together though..

 



Without reading the letter I got from them they can offer me 3x faster broadband. So, I am assuming they can offer me 600Mbit ;)

 

 

 

if only it wasnt routed through straws ;)





#include <std_disclaimer>

 

Any comments made are personal opinion and do not reflect directly on the position my current or past employers may have. 


matisyahu

1640 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 355

Trusted

  #1566166 5-Jun-2016 20:12
Send private message

sbiddle:

 

matisyahu:

 

Brumfondl:

 

Just checked my address and the best it will offer is Cable at 50 mbit or 100mbit and it won't offer UFB. The speeds you are seeing are not cable speeds so maybe you aren't actually in a cable area?

 

Yes, I'm in a cable area, this is what came up:

 

That's determined your address is NOT in a cable area and is presenting you with copper and UFB options and Sky as an option for TV.

 

A cable zone address has the copper options ghosted out and max speed is 100Mbps.

 

Actually I am in a cable area....because there is a Saturn box and cable coming into the house from the previous owner not to mention the cable going from power pole to power pole.





"When the people are being beaten with a stick, they are not much happier if it is called 'the People's Stick'"


sbiddle
30853 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 9996

Retired Mod
Trusted
Biddle Corp
Lifetime subscriber

  #1566167 5-Jun-2016 20:13
Send private message

matisyahu:

 

sbiddle:

 

matisyahu:

 

Brumfondl:

 

Just checked my address and the best it will offer is Cable at 50 mbit or 100mbit and it won't offer UFB. The speeds you are seeing are not cable speeds so maybe you aren't actually in a cable area?

 

Yes, I'm in a cable area, this is what came up:

 

That's determined your address is NOT in a cable area and is presenting you with copper and UFB options and Sky as an option for TV.

 

A cable zone address has the copper options ghosted out and max speed is 100Mbps.

 

Actually I am in a cable area....because there is a Saturn box and cable coming into the house from the previous owner not to mention the cable going from power pole to power pole.

 

 

You might be in a cable area but the results presented to you above are for a non cable area.

 

 

 

 


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.