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#289001 5-Aug-2021 21:19
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We are rural. No fibre, but copper at the gate.
We don't need landline phone. Is starlink an option ?

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  #2755880 5-Aug-2021 21:29
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Starlink is now always an option, 

 

But do you have RBI or wireless coverage?




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  #2755891 5-Aug-2021 22:12
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Yes i have wireless coverage, aerial required.
But i do have copper phone line past the gate. Would that not be my first option ?


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  #2755894 5-Aug-2021 22:16
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could you get vdsl? or what would your speed be on adsl?

 

 




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  #2755897 5-Aug-2021 22:20
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not sure. How can i find out.

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  #2755904 5-Aug-2021 22:32
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If you want send me a DM I can run a prequalification check on your address via Chorus





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  #2755910 5-Aug-2021 22:50
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ermat: not sure. How can i find out.

 

Try: https://broadbandmap.nz/home

 

 


 
 
 

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  #2755912 5-Aug-2021 23:00
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Cheers,
VDSL
Fixed and variable speeds
15-60 Mbps
Download speed
5-18 Mbps
upload.


How does that stack up ?

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  #2755913 5-Aug-2021 23:10
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The prequal came back with a big "Inconclusive!" for copper services, so there is no guarantee the broadband map result is correct. A manual prequal would be required to confirm copper service availability





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  #2755919 6-Aug-2021 00:49
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Is there perhaps a WISP that covers this area? That'll be your better option if a decent one exists.





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  #2755922 6-Aug-2021 05:52
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michaelmurfy:

Is there perhaps a WISP that covers this area? That'll be your better option if a decent one exists.



I will check with my neighbours.
Can i assume that if they are on copper and get an acceptable service from it, that I will get the same ?

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  #2755928 6-Aug-2021 07:24
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go there: https://www.chorus.co.nz/tools-support/broadband-tools/broadband-checker

 

type in neighbours addresses and it should show you the speed they are getting if they are connected to chorus' network


 
 
 

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  #2755931 6-Aug-2021 07:56
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Thanks for info.
What are the advantages if we went starlink.
I'm not sure what it delivers.

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  #2755935 6-Aug-2021 08:08
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ermat: Thanks for info.
What are the advantages if we went starlink.
I'm not sure what it delivers.

 

Lots of Youtube videos showing people using Starlink


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  #2755946 6-Aug-2021 08:48
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What is the distance from the Gate to the House?





Hmmmm


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  #2755958 6-Aug-2021 09:01
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95 meters

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