adsl 2 + landline NZ

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levi

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#19679 26-Feb-2008 14:13

I am relocating to NZ and looking for a reputable isp ie good customer service, to provide adsl 2 with around 4-6G download and possibly a landline included in the deal. I am willing to pay around $70 total ($40 adsl 2 + $30 landline). Any suggestions?

johnr

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#113152 26-Feb-2008 14:16

The biggest landline provider is Telecom NZ (your telstra)

But there are other options ADSL 2+ is limited to where you are going to live!

Telstraclear cable is great but limited to areas in New Zealand

www.telecom.co.nz
www.ihug.co.nz
www.orcon.co.nz
www.orcon.co.nz

Ihug is now owned by Vodafone NZ and the Brand is going on 1/4/2008

hellonearthisman

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#113200 26-Feb-2008 19:15

Most FS/FS connections can manage 4-6Gb/s

http://www.nzconnection.net/Internet_Plans-Pricing_Comparisons#ADSL

I'm with Slingshot and like that with them you can buy as mush data as you need.

johnr

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#113204 26-Feb-2008 19:33

hellonearthisman: Most FS/FS connections can manage 4-6Gb/s

http://www.nzconnection.net/Internet_Plans-Pricing_Comparisons#ADSL

I'm with Slingshot and like that with them you can buy as mush data as you need.

Mush!!

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#113214 26-Feb-2008 19:53

johnr:
hellonearthisman: Most FS/FS connections can manage 4-6Gb/s

http://www.nzconnection.net/Internet_Plans-Pricing_Comparisons#ADSL

I'm with Slingshot and like that with them you can buy as mush data as you need.

Mush!!

Forget that, I want the FS/FS connection which does 4-6Gb/s

hellonearthisman

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#113228 26-Feb-2008 21:26

Mush - mush1

[muhsh or, esp. for 2–5, moo

sh] Pronunciation Key –noun

1.	meal, esp. cornmeal, boiled in water or milk until it forms a thick, soft mass, or until it is stiff enough to mold into a loaf for slicing and frying.

2.	any thick, soft mass.

3.	mawkish sentimentality or amorousness.

4.	anything unpleasantly or contemptibly lacking in coherence, force, dignity,

I guess you are refuring to #4, it which case, your #2 and ya links don't work.

Here are some speedtest.net results from slingshot users. Some are FS/FS other are FS/128Kbps

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#113232 26-Feb-2008 21:42

Now now children... lets not get into a pissing match.

Those speedtest are nothing special.

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levi

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#113328 27-Feb-2008 11:22

johnr:
hellonearthisman: Most FS/FS connections can manage 4-6Gb/s

http://www.nzconnection.net/Internet_Plans-Pricing_Comparisons#ADSL

I'm with Slingshot and like that with them you can buy as mush data as you need.

Mush!!

Just to clarify - I meant I want 4-6g *download* NOT speed. I want adsl 2+ speeds. Sorry for the miscommunication!

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#118969 27-Mar-2008 05:47

As everybody knows, speeds are never guaranteed on a best-efforts service. Telecom does not use contention ratios as you might be used to overseas so download speeds are a bit of a lottery. Unless you can confirm you are connecting to an unbundled line there is no way you will be able to find out anything about expected throughput before you actually have a chance to use it on your actual line. Some of the loops here can be pretty long too, so perhaps its worth checking speeds of the neighbours before you move into a place.

You will not get landline for $30 in NZ, and you will need to check the amount of usage offered for broadband plans that fit your budget.

Time to find a new industry!