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Theclaytons

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#239449 18-Jul-2018 10:39
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I'm in the market for unlimited fast speed internet in rural Waikato. The address is on Tirau Road in Karapiro.

 

According to Chorus the only service available is ADSL (6mbps) and I've requested my RSP to complete an NGA on application. I'm not confident this will be affordable though. Are there any service providers in the region who offer fast (100mb up/down) internet plans with no data cap?

 

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  #2058258 18-Jul-2018 10:42
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I've removed your address from your post. 

 

The answer to your post is simply no. All wireless options come with a data cap.





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  #2058261 18-Jul-2018 10:47
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There are unlimited options available from plenty of wireless providers.

 

You're living in a dream world though if you think you'll get 100Mbps/100Mbps wireless for anything under probably under 4 figures per month, and I doubt you'll find anybody willing to offer unlimited on a 100Mbps wireless connection unless you're willing to pay appropriately for this - ie well into the 4 figures per month.

 

 

 

 


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  #2058272 18-Jul-2018 11:13
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@Theclaytons What is your budget per month for the internet connection? 

 

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  #2058429 18-Jul-2018 18:36
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There will be money to pay for this within reason. Several hundred dollars per month will be fine.

Max usage would be 2TB per month but like everyone's usage this would increase over time.




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  #2058430 18-Jul-2018 18:41
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Lightwire's best plan is 750gb for $179, could have a talk to them about your high bandwidth needs and see if they will do double that amount. It will be dependent on how much capacity their Wireless site has but I can't see them (or any wisp) giving you 100 megabit.


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  #2058432 18-Jul-2018 18:49
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I've spoken to them. Someone was going to call me back as we are a corporate.




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  #2058435 18-Jul-2018 18:59
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Why is your usage so high? That pretty much puts you in the top 1% of internet users in NZ.

I can tell you right now no WISP would want to touch you for an unlimited plan with 100Mbps unless you were probably prepared to pay a few thousand dollars per month!

 
 
 

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  #2058436 18-Jul-2018 19:01
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Hospitality industry. Imagine many rooms full of guests. We use almost 100TB per month across the group.




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  #2058439 18-Jul-2018 19:06
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Depending how much you want to spend, could be worth talking to your telco to see if Fibre is available


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  #2058456 18-Jul-2018 20:06
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I've asked 2 degrees for NGA on application for address. They not most responsive though.





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  #2058458 18-Jul-2018 20:11
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Theclaytons: I've asked 2 degrees for NGA on application for address. They not most responsive though.



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  #2058460 18-Jul-2018 20:14
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I'd be happy to pay one off to get UFB prices like I've done in other locations around NZ




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  #2058461 18-Jul-2018 20:15
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Line of site to anyone with VDSL / Fibre??

 

Feel free to PM me your address, I know the area well.

 

 





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  #2058462 18-Jul-2018 20:17
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If you can see Te Aroha ( most places in that area cant ) try Kordia.

 

If you can see Ruru which is pretty close try JDA

 

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  #2058465 18-Jul-2018 20:32
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Theclaytons: I've asked 2 degrees for NGA on application for address. They not most responsive though.

 

It's a very manual process that can often take several months depending on the scope of work required and distance.

 

 

 

 


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