Testing for connectivity

Forums › New Zealand Broadband › Testing for connectivity

shawnw

7 posts

Wannabe Geek

#151402 24-Aug-2014 14:22

Hey,
Does anybody know if I need to have an active broadband plan in order to test whether or not a property can receive ADSL connectivity by plugging In a modem. I understand that I wouldn't be able to browse the web, but would I be able to establish a connection at least? It's just I don't want to start paying for something which I can't even connect to.
Any help would be appreciated

Cbfd

307 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 63

#1114562 24-Aug-2014 14:25

Plug a modem in and see what happens - if the peolle before you had a broadband connect then possiblities are you can stillsync with yhe exchange

RunningMan

9184 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 4834

#1114588 24-Aug-2014 15:18

Plug your address in to the Chorus address checker and it will tell you what xDSL services are available.

EDIT: autocorrect

hio77

'That VDSL Cat'
13036 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 3896

ID Verified

Trusted

Lizard Networks

Subscriber

#1114611 24-Aug-2014 15:33

as others have said. put your address into chorus's maps here

Otherwise, Call An isp, and ask them for a "prequal" on the address. this will give you an idea on services available, and estimated speeds.

#include <std_disclaimer>

Any comments made are personal opinion and do not reflect directly on the position my current or past employers may have.