Hi there. Just wondering how those of you with TelstraClear in Auckland are finding speed and consistency of ADSL2+ service here, specifically where LLU has happened and you are linking to TCL's own equipment at the exchange? A TCL salesman going door-to-door offered me such a connection, with home phone plus max speed broadband plan for $75/month with up to 10GB usage, plus free surfing on 2 internet TV channels.  

I'm trying to compare if it really would be that different from my current naked broadband experience with Xnet fusion (including voice). The deal offered is just slightly dearer than what I'd currently spend as a light user, and you have to sign up to TCL for 24 months... so your experiences welcome!

I mostly use the net for regular browsing of local sites. Downloads of occasional albums seem fine but would be interested in quicker, crisper browsing - seems 'average' for home broadband (faster at work).

OOLKA speed tests last night showed Xnet (apparently with wild inconsistency!) giving me:
tests from 6pm - 11.15pm: 1.5 to 2.8Mbps down (I forget the up)
tests from 7.15am - 8.30am: 7.6 to 7.8Mbps down, 0.80 up 
Might have to do more tests tonight.

Hardware (can give more detail later from home):
- Belkin ADSL2+ router, connected at central ADSL filter/splitter
- attenuation 33
- noise (down) was 15db

I also wondered if that attenuation figure would reduce the benefits of a bigger/better ISP? Anything else I should consider?  

Cheers