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richsadams:
Apple Airport Extreme and Time Capsule routers so shouldn't be any issues, but would need a modem. If ADSL were the only option where we're looking, we'd keep looking.
will be an issue if you are getting fibre broadband as most ISP's require a decive that does VLAN tagging and apples routers do no do this. you will either need an ISP that doesnt require VLAN tagging, or you will need a different router between the Optical Network Terminal and your apple devices.
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Apple Airport Extreme and Time Capsule routers so shouldn't be any issues, but would need a modem. If ADSL were the only option where we're looking, we'd keep looking.
Don't know what Verizon uses, but if you go UFB (fibre), you don't need a modem. You will end up with an ONT (supplied and installed) that just provides an ethernet connection for your router. Most (not all, Bigpipe is one exception) providers do need a VLAN tag set on the WAN port of the router, which none of the Apple routers can do.
You do not need a modem for UFB, but would need one for ADSL / VDSL. The other issue with bringing in routers is they will be using US WiFi channels, which differ to the channels and EIRP permitted in NZ.
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Jase2985:
richsadams:
Apple Airport Extreme and Time Capsule routers so shouldn't be any issues, but would need a modem. If ADSL were the only option where we're looking, we'd keep looking.
will be an issue if you are getting fibre broadband as most ISP's require a decive that does VLAN tagging and apples routers do no do this. you will either need an ISP that doesnt require VLAN tagging, or you will need a different router between the Optical Network Terminal and your apple devices.
Thanks for that. I was a network admin in a past life, so I'm comfortable with all of the details. Understood about VLAN tagging on Fiber networks. When we had Verizon FiOS we used their modem (shut of the WiFi) and put our routers into bridge mode and the associated modem handled the connection and DHCP.
Cheers!
quickymart:
You'd be far better just to get a router here - no chance of it melting due to the different voltages too plus they would be covered by an NZ warranty; imagine what a pain it would be if you had to send your router overseas just to get fixed.
Thanks much! All apple products, and in fact all computer products that I've ever dealt with, run on 120v 60Hz or 220v 50Hz, so no worries about a melt down. Apple warrants their products anywhere in the world, although it's subject to local rules and regs. Some of our kit is past the one-year warranty anyway. In the end, if I can't fix it myself, it's time for the dust bin. 
Cheers!
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richsadams:[snip]
Apple Airport Extreme and Time Capsule routers so shouldn't be any issues, but would need a modem. If ADSL were the only option where we're looking, we'd keep looking.
Don't know what Verizon uses, but if you go UFB (fibre), you don't need a modem. You will end up with an ONT (supplied and installed) that just provides an ethernet connection for your router. Most (not all, Bigpipe is one exception) providers do need a VLAN tag set on the WAN port of the router, which none of the Apple routers can do.
You do not need a modem for UFB, but would need one for ADSL / VDSL. The other issue with bringing in routers is they will be using US WiFi channels, which differ to the channels and EIRP permitted in NZ.
Thanks! That last part is interesting. The U.S. WiFi routers (IIRC they were D-Link) we used in NZ years ago worked normally...never had anyone show up at our door to complain. I'd have to check to see if they'd interfere with emergency services or something, so good to know.
Cheers!
richsadams:
RunningMan:
richsadams:[snip]
Apple Airport Extreme and Time Capsule routers so shouldn't be any issues, but would need a modem. If ADSL were the only option where we're looking, we'd keep looking.
Don't know what Verizon uses, but if you go UFB (fibre), you don't need a modem. You will end up with an ONT (supplied and installed) that just provides an ethernet connection for your router. Most (not all, Bigpipe is one exception) providers do need a VLAN tag set on the WAN port of the router, which none of the Apple routers can do.
You do not need a modem for UFB, but would need one for ADSL / VDSL. The other issue with bringing in routers is they will be using US WiFi channels, which differ to the channels and EIRP permitted in NZ.
Thanks! That last part is interesting. The U.S. WiFi routers (IIRC they were D-Link) we used in NZ years ago worked normally...never had anyone show up at our door to complain. I'd have to check to see if they'd interfere with emergency services or something, so good to know.
Cheers!
Quick follow-up. I located the channel frequencies for the U.S. and NZ here. I'll have to study them, but on first look there doesn't appear to be any conflicts, however if there is I'd certainly avoid using our routers and get something there. Let me know if you see the same though.
TIA!
Having actual choices in provider and choosing is hard work 
If you enjoy dealing with cable company customer service and having to bundle high speed internet, TV and mobile services together on a single bill then Vodafone is as close as you're going to get. Personally I don't find the need to have everything on a single bill.
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yitz:Boy you said it! I love choices, but too many makes it tough to decide. You and everyone here have been terrific with helping me narrow it down though.
Having actual choices in provider and choosing is hard work
Our experience with "bundled" services in the U.S. has run from great (Verizon) to horrific (Comcast, Century Link or insert most any cable company name here).
Bundle services certainly have their plusses and minuses. One major downside is when they go out, often everything goes out. So having individual services can be a lifesaver sometimes.
I have Vodafone on the list...we used them for Mobile when we lived in NZ. Decent as I recall, but expensive.
No rest for the wicked. 
Cheers!
jarledb:Thanks for that. We do have a Skype account and used to use Vonage. But we'd have to invest in some equipment. Haven't looked into Google Voice. So that's next on my list. Woo hoo.
Regarding VOIP: From what I understand you are moving to NZ from the US? I would consider getting a US VOIP service if I were you then.
I have moved to NZ from Norway (been here 4 years now), and I run a company in Norway. The VOIP service has its servers in Norway, but it works really well from here.
If you are not using any VOIP service in the US at the moment, I would think Google Voice might be worth looking at?
Cheers!
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