Shall I consider the 5G Wireless plan or continue to stick with Fibre ONT

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jackyleunght2002

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#307161 24-Sep-2023 20:40

Hi there

Should I keep on sticking with the ONT Fibre plan or have a change on the 5G Wireless plan?

Jacky

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#3131494 24-Sep-2023 20:46

No fixed wireless plan, even 5G, will ever beat Fibre for reliability and consistency. There is simply no contest. If you have Fibre you would be crazy to consider 5G wireless.

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#3131509 24-Sep-2023 20:50

Why are you looking at changing?

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#3131510 24-Sep-2023 20:52

I can’t think of any good reason to do this, especially given you already have fibre. But if you are looking you may have good reason to, interested to see why?

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#3131511 24-Sep-2023 20:55

No if you have access to Fibre stick with it @PJ48 is 110% correct

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#3131515 24-Sep-2023 21:02

Personal opinion.

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#3131516 24-Sep-2023 21:02

quickymart:

Why are you looking at changing?

@quickymart: Cause I suspect a sales person told him 5G is better than fibre LOL

jackyleunght2002

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#3131529 24-Sep-2023 21:55

Hello All

Well, I am seeing places promoting wireless. eg. skinny is one of them.
When I was on Airbnb house previously, saw their modem was like a wireless modem and the signal on the speed test was very good.
also the fibre price is going up in October, maybe give 5G wireless a go because it is on the One NZ network itself, so I am expecting it is going to be a high-quality product.

well if it is not, I am guessing will just stick with the Fibre then.

Jacky

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#3131538 24-Sep-2023 22:09

Have you considered downgrading to fibre starter? IMO if your use case is super low then this is a good alternative.

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#3131573 25-Sep-2023 00:13

@jackyleunght2002:

Hello All

Well, I am seeing places promoting wireless. eg. skinny is one of them.
When I was on Airbnb house previously, saw their modem was like a wireless modem and the signal on the speed test was very good.
also the fibre price is going up in October, maybe give 5G wireless a go because it is on the One NZ network itself, so I am expecting it is going to be a high-quality product.

well if it is not, I am guessing will just stick with the Fibre then.

Jacky

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