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#416335 13-Dec-2010 06:21

valtam: What justifies the internals of a vdsl modem being worth $200 more than an adsl2 modem? Good ole supply and demand?

The reality that there are very few VDSL2 modems around. $330 isn't "expensive" for a modem, infact it's cheaper than many ADSL2+ models that I'd recommend.

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#416336 13-Dec-2010 06:22

mikenzb: and too me when i look at the sign up there is a wiring charge of $185.00

Installation of a VDSL2+ master splitter is mandatory.

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#416357 13-Dec-2010 08:13

Also all the modems on offer in particular the Thompson are quite well equip'd units and better described as RGW's, which include N wireless, VOIP ATA's media sharing (ie SAMBA/CIF/FTP of USB drive) and in some cases builtin DECT basestation or DECT dongle support to provide both wired and DECT Wireless access to the ATA.

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#418315 17-Dec-2010 00:21

Hang on, so Tcom is beta testing VDSL atm?

I looked at the broadband map the other day and I'm in a VDSL zone (round Ponsonby area), so technically I can the full vdsl speeds?

That would be sweet if I could get mega fast bb :D

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#418321 17-Dec-2010 01:32

Yes, should start seeing ISP's offer VDSL plans sometime in the new year.

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#418336 17-Dec-2010 07:29

sbiddle:
valtam: What justifies the internals of a vdsl modem being worth $200 more than an adsl2 modem? Good ole supply and demand?

The reality that there are very few VDSL2 modems around. $330 isn't "expensive" for a modem, infact it's cheaper than many ADSL2+ models that I'd recommend.

You wouldn't recommend the Draytek Vigor 120 ADSL modem? http://www.ascent.co.nz/productspecification.aspx?ItemID=376438

That is a lot cheaper than $330 and the best modem I have ever seen.

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