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MikeAqua

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#204853 20-Oct-2016 12:16
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I'm looking at an internet connection for a second property (an apartment).  One of the options is a plan with unlimited national traffic.

 

Seems great but I'm wondering how this works in practicality.

 

I'm guessing I can't do something simple like just use the .nz domain as an indicator.

 

How do I tell if the services I use most often are located nationally?





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  #1655429 20-Oct-2016 23:05
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The provider that offer unlimited national is NZ Wireless (actually a fixed line offer) they are the 'default' provider in the apartment building.  I have no idea what that means.  Their offering isn't that cheap - 500GB (50Mbps/50Mbps) for $85/month.   Spark unlimited (20/2) is $85/month for the same price.

 

I would suggest that the 50/50 product from NZ Wireless is FAR superior to a DSL solution from Spark (which you would be lucky to get 20/2 unless it was VDSL. I'm assuming at those speeds NZ Wireless would be getting ethernet directly to the apartment which is going to be super stable and awesome.

 

Personally, I love going to a hotel and finding it has a wifi solution from NZ Wireless. They peer everywhere important and the experience is awesome.

 

If streaming is what you want perhaps the Skinny fixed wireless product will work. 100GB from $50-odd/month. Probably enough if you aren't there much.


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