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#14573 10-Jul-2007 11:08

Okk this has been going on for far far far to long now. Look at my speed on GoLarge

I downloading at like 2-10kbs and it is pissing me off. It changes when it go's past midnight for about a hour and i download around like 95-150kbs but i see guys out there downloading at like 512kbs ARGGGHHHH stupid xtra. Also taht speed test is from the Auckland server and i am from Auckland and it is going sooooooooooo slow

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#77570 10-Jul-2007 11:32
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Did you not start another thread like this the other day!!

Its so simple change your plan off go Large



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  #77619 10-Jul-2007 15:15

NO i did not start another thread the other day. I cant go off go large as i need no cap. I download about 60gbs a mouth + and i have not seen a plan that others more than that.

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  #77620 10-Jul-2007 15:22
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Clearly go large is not meeting your speed requirements

Stay there for uncapped usage but capped speed its that simple




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  #77622 10-Jul-2007 15:33

well the thing is that if i change plan i have a cap and my speed will be the same.... If you recommend a ISP  to me i will have a good look at it. But it will need to be like 30gb + i know there are some plans out there that do it. But also i am not made out of money -.-"

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  #77638 10-Jul-2007 16:51
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Yup, it gets slower and slower, I'm planning to wait till everyone except me left Go Large

It's just inconvinient that changes plan might causes internet outage, my wife virtually live in trademe

BTW I was the guy who start Go Large thread days ago.


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#77643 10-Jul-2007 17:47
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Why not go for the free lunch while you're at it?

> well the thing is that if i change plan i have a cap and my speed will be the same

My understanding is that Go Large is heavily speed managed so if you move off it your speed should improve subject to your line conditions

> I download about 60gbs a mouth

I presume the reason Go Large is speed managed is to protect other broadband users plugged into the same DSLAM as you from having the backhaul pretty much soaked by 60 gigs going to one user.

Perhaps Telecom, or Vector, or Telstra, or Voda (after unbundling) should spend a few mil running additional backhaul to the node so you can pay them sixty bucks a month for unlimited high speed internet? What was the figure going around - $200 a metre to lay fibre? and that's with no operating costs. I'll be investing in that deal. No, not really.

>But it will need to be like 30gb +

for what it's worth xnet.co.nz offer full speed down/128K up 30 gigs for about $65, which is about what you're paying




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  #77645 10-Jul-2007 18:10
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I wouldnt be so hasty as to blame Go Large specifically... Im on it, and just did these tests at 6pm Tuesday....

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#77648 10-Jul-2007 18:22
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Export: Okk this has been going on for far far far to long now. Look at my speed on GoLarge

I downloading at like 2-10kbs and it is pissing me off. It changes when it go's past midnight for about a hour and i download around like 95-150kbs but i see guys out there downloading at like 512kbs ARGGGHHHH stupid xtra. Also taht speed test is from the Auckland server and i am from Auckland and it is going sooooooooooo slow


Yes and Telecom / Xtra refunded Go-Large customer because they where not happy with the service, and gave you the option to migrate to another plan.

Your choice, but seeing the amount of data you use I don’t think your getting such a raw deal.

If you want to use 60GB per month, then you should pay for it accordingly.

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  #77652 10-Jul-2007 19:07
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I think you were moved to the "fair use" server along with alot of other high users.

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  #77662 10-Jul-2007 20:41
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nzbnw:

Yes and Telecom / Xtra refunded Go-Large customer because they where not happy with the service, and gave you the option to migrate to another plan.

Your choice, but seeing the amount of data you use I don’t think your getting such a raw deal.

If you want to use 60GB per month, then you should pay for it accordingly.

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Exactly, if I remember correctly - there was a maximum of 3 months credit given out for users given on Go Large and they also gave the option of leaving the 12 month contract as well.

There are options that allow you to use 60GB or more, however be prepared to pay for it.




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  #77670 10-Jul-2007 21:15
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Didn't the refund happen because the commerse comission found that they were advertising it by saying it was uncapped yet it was?

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#77671 10-Jul-2007 21:20
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Evinta: Didn't the refund happen because the commerse comission found that they were advertising it by saying it was uncapped yet it was?


ROTFL

The ComCom had nothing todo with this!

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  #77672 10-Jul-2007 21:22
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It didn't get that far by memory, however it was for applying the filtering to all traffic, not just peer to peer (24/7) traffic.




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  #77679 10-Jul-2007 22:16
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After all, don't make user as bad guy, it was Telecom who offered unlimited service and same company ask customers to leave and kicking staying customers worse and worse every day with slower speed.

It is ISP who actually blocks development of this country internet industry for their immediate profit.

No objection to company must make a profit, however is it too much for NZ/AUS companies to have long term vision?




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  #77682 10-Jul-2007 22:26
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As previously discussed, the said internet provider offered a credit and also offered to waive the disconnection fees incurred for breaking the 12 month contract. That plan does not exist for new users/users not on the plan already.

Users certainly have the option of changing and should consider it, if they are experiencing slow performance.




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