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Ultimate Geek

#2577978 2-Oct-2020 13:08

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01EG:

some ISP offer?

That makes no sesne!

Sorry my bad, offering a plan with no 12/24 months contract, the installation fee is ~$200 or something. I probably made the wrong conclusion.

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#2577984 2-Oct-2020 13:13

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Then request a fibre connection thru a another ISP as already advised, We are just going around in circles now!

Yes, none ISP can beat my current price unfortunately, thats my topic about. :D I knew that 2 options, move to other ISP or move with the current ISP and loose my current situation.

Thought may be someone knows a secret/tip how to get it for free without moving :))) I know may be I'm asking too much.

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#2577987 2-Oct-2020 13:19

01EG:
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Then request a fibre connection thru a another ISP as already advised, We are just going around in circles now!

Yes, none ISP can beat my current price unfortunately, thats my topic about. :D I knew that 2 options, move to other ISP or move with the current ISP and loose my current situation.

Thought may be someone knows a secret/tip how to get it for free without moving :))) I know may be I'm asking too much.

This is because Vodafone own the HFC Cable network and don’t have to pay chorus for a Fibre Tail

Fibre is just better than any other technology is inferior so if I was you I would pay maybe $5-$10 more p/m for fibre

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#2577989 2-Oct-2020 13:22

nztim:

This is because Vodafone own the HFC Cable network and don’t have to pay chorus for a Fibre Tail

Yes I know about it :)

nztim:

Fibre is just better though any other technology is inferior so if I was you I would pay maybe $5-$10 more p/m for fibre

Plan for next year :)

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#2577998 2-Oct-2020 13:33

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#2578022 2-Oct-2020 14:03

Why would you stay on cable when fibre is available? I'd pay a bit extra and get a better connection - moreso if it means moving provider.

The mere fact they wouldn't let you move says a lot (bad).

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#2578086 2-Oct-2020 14:33

cyril7:

If you have fibre available, why oh why would you want to remain on faux fibre, very odd.

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Ultimate Geek

#2578153 2-Oct-2020 15:12

Jase2985:

Sign up to a fibre provider who offers no contract, pay the generally $49 setup fee and 1 months service then cancel.

fiber installed for a small one off charge

Might wait for a year and doing it for free :)

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#2578154 2-Oct-2020 15:13

quickymart:

Why would you stay on cable when fibre is available? I'd pay a bit extra and get a better connection - moreso if it means moving provider.

The mere fact they wouldn't let you move says a lot (bad).

as I say

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#2578162 2-Oct-2020 15:23

01EG:

quickymart:

Why would you stay on cable when fibre is available? I'd pay a bit extra and get a better connection - moreso if it means moving provider.

The mere fact they wouldn't let you move says a lot (bad).

as I say

do you actually get anywhere near 900M down? helped someone sort out LAN wiring a couple of months ago, who was on a similar hfc plan, but they were really only getting 250M. yes, it depends on location, so you might be better off.

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#2578164 2-Oct-2020 15:29

nitro:

do you actually get anywhere near 900M down? helped someone sort out LAN wiring a couple of months ago, who was on a similar hfc plan, but they were really only getting 250M. yes, it depends on location, so you might be better off.

Never, I have 45+ devices, the max I got I remember was something like 450-500M

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#2578168 2-Oct-2020 15:35

Well there we go, you pay peanuts you get ............................... peanuts

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#2578169 2-Oct-2020 15:36

cyril7:

Well there we go, you pay peanuts you get ............................... peanuts

Cyril

@Cyril So what was the reason for this thread then?

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#2578170 2-Oct-2020 15:38

HFC =/= Fibre

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#2578172 2-Oct-2020 15:44

As I understand it, and I’m going from memory, Fibre rollout will be complete by the end of 2022, after which you’ll need to pay to be connected; ie won’t be covered under the UFB initiative.

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