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meanmoko

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#261980 27-Dec-2019 15:36
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Hi all,

 

 

 

My partner and I are moving from Palmy to a property in Auckland, Clevedon and I've been investigating internet options, which so far are pretty dismal. We don't have access to wired broadband, so I've been investigating wireless options, however there seems to be massive variety in availability, cost and data caps. Where we are we seem to unfortunately be in the sweet spot of poor reception from anyone other than Spark really.

 

We have good connectivity to Spark, however their plans are really noncompetitive and their subsidiary Skinny (that has much better deals) stated their allocation is at capacity in the region. Otherwise it seems we can go with Vodafone and their related partners, or possibly 3rd party providers, however looking at coverage maps, we're only just falling in (or just out) the cusp of their tower range and I'm unsure how quality the services provided would be. We're moderate to medium users with streaming/gaming as priority, and I'm trying to find 200gb+ data cap with at least 5mbps down speeds, for a reasonable price.

 

If anyone could offer advice or a local contact who could help put us right it would be very much appreciated. Our property is at roughly 600 North Road, Clevedon (see pic).

 

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Thanks for your time and merry Christmas!

 

 

 

 


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  #2381802 27-Dec-2019 15:43
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you have said your at about 600, but if that's on the other side of the Cabinet there, VDSL is a great option.

 

 

 

Otherwise i'd probably see if a PTP link to a local business might be a better option, Kitenga luxury accommodation is near perfect.

 

Alternatively, if your willing to spend it, POA might not be the worst...





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  #2381852 27-Dec-2019 16:11
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Looks like you might be in coverage for StrataNet: https://www.stratanet.co.nz/our-services/rural-internet/rural-coverage-map/


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  #2381861 27-Dec-2019 16:22
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You might like to try http://www.fulltilt.net.nz/#1545813107298-374433ac-299d

 

or https://www.gulfinternet.nz/

 

Fulltilt looks like good pricing and plans to me.

 

 

 

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  #2381989 27-Dec-2019 20:58
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Thanks for you message @meanmoko I've had a look at you address and will get a reply to you soon. Holiday season at the moment, so a bit limited at what I can find out for you.

 

 





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  #2381996 27-Dec-2019 21:31
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Welcome to Franklin :-)

I am on Spark 240GB rural wireless $155.99.

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  #2382290 28-Dec-2019 20:47
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if your getting good coverage with spark then i would think you would get ruffly the same with vf as the towers are located about 500meters apart on the same hill. 


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  #2383259 31-Dec-2019 12:20
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Thanks everyone for the responses. I've given fulltilt and stratanet a message and awaiting response.

I don't know if Spark is still offering 240gb plan but I'll phone them again and try and get more info on what they offer out here.

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