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D33ZZ

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#27877 10-Nov-2008 08:42
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Hi Im on a port waiting list with TCL  tried the unbundle isp like orcon and vodafone but had issues with cabnets with telecom ,trying to find a cheap wireless provider while I wait for that call :D im in the newish subdivision in favona mangere , woosh is unavaliable , gonna try compass communication.
The radio mast is located somewhere at otahuhu powerstation so Im not that far. I have to to be line of sight , standing point where I live I cant see the radio mast , but could be a good chance on the roof may view it so question is if cant not be viewed in anyway most likely It wont work?

Any other options?

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skyplonk
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  #177032 10-Nov-2008 09:53
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Has to be Line of Sight.  

We have 3 customers in Mangere alone all using Compass Wireless and all have good line of sight from on their roofs. 

Easiest way to know is put a connection request in, and if they can see the tower, and get a good signal to noise ratio etc.  they will connect it there and then.  If on the other hand they can not supply the service they will not charge you. 

I find that Compass Wireless is a very very good service.  The uptime is great, and the latency is awesome.  We have a 3M/1M connection here and seem to get that 24hrs a day.




D33ZZ

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  #177052 10-Nov-2008 11:07
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skyplonk:

Has to be Line of Sight.  

We have 3 customers in Mangere alone all using Compass Wireless and all have good line of sight from on their roofs. 

Easiest way to know is put a connection request in, and if they can see the tower, and get a good signal to noise ratio etc.  they will connect it there and then.  If on the other hand they can not supply the service they will not charge you. 

I find that Compass Wireless is a very very good service.  The uptime is great, and the latency is awesome.  We have a 3M/1M connection here and seem to get that 24hrs a day.



Great stuff I have emailed you

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