200/100 Plans in Christchurch?

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ashtonaut

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#290319 3-Nov-2021 08:07

I’m currently on the 100/100 Bigpipe UFB Expert plan for $89. It looks like this is no longer particularly good value given Enable are doing 200/100 in my area. I’d also like the download boost.

Can anyone recommend a retailer in Christchurch that does a 200/100 plan, with a genuine public IP (ie no CG-NAT)?

I have my own router, don’t need a static IP, and would prefer to be on an open term plan. I don’t need gigabit and would like to pay no more than I do at the moment.

Any thoughts welcome, the broadband comparison sites I’ve tried don’t let me filter by upload speed.

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#2806543 3-Nov-2021 08:53

I think Spark have abandoned the Bigpipe brand, its pricing model has not kept up with the times I now have 1GB Sky Broadband for $79 p/m with $10 for a static IP which includes free Disney plus for a year

That pricing is obviously because I am a Sky TV customer

I just plugged a random Christchurch address into several RSPs websites and the only one that came back offering 200/100 was slingshot with $84.95 for 200/100 - I am pretty sure they don't use CG-Nat but they do block a range of ports inbound for stuff you should never port forward anyway (Netbios SSH etc)

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esawers

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#2806576 3-Nov-2021 09:45

Skinny has 200/20 with 6 months free (12 month contract) at the moment

ashtonaut

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#2806598 3-Nov-2021 10:12

Thanks, Skinny don't offer 200/100, they are still only offering 200/20 in Canterbury.

It looks like 2degrees does 200/100 for $89 and Slingshot does it for $85, I'll have to check out CG-NAT and other stuff.

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#2806611 3-Nov-2021 10:37

Why not just go for Skinny 1000/500 with the 6 months free? It will work out cheaper than $89/$85 per month over 12 months.

ashtonaut

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#2806613 3-Nov-2021 10:41

lxsw20:

Why not just go for Skinny 1000/500 with the 6 months free? It will work out cheaper than $89/$85 per month over 12 months.

Fair point! Assuming they still don't do CG-NAT then that might be the option. Cheers

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#2806636 3-Nov-2021 11:08

I wonder if Enable will be matching Chorus' 300/100 speed increase? Might just be worth waiting for that (going on a 100/20 till it gets bumped to 300/100in December-ish).

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#2806645 3-Nov-2021 11:26

Can confirm 2 Degrees offers 200/100 in Christchurch with the advertised 100/20 plan.

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#2806648 3-Nov-2021 11:48

ashtonaut:

lxsw20:

Why not just go for Skinny 1000/500 with the 6 months free? It will work out cheaper than $89/$85 per month over 12 months.

Fair point! Assuming they still don't do CG-NAT then that might be the option. Cheers

Skinny gives you a public facing IP. Am on Skinny 1 gig for 6 months deal. Couldn't resist and Stuff wouldn't match.

Haven't had any issues honestly.

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ashtonaut

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#2806764 3-Nov-2021 15:53

Skinny gives you a public facing IP. Am on Skinny 1 gig for 6 months deal. Couldn't resist and Stuff wouldn't match.

Haven't had any issues honestly.

Awesome, thanks for confirming. I suspect I won't be able to resist either...

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#2806851 3-Nov-2021 18:10

Skinny would be a great option - especially with their current offer.

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ashtonaut

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#2806872 3-Nov-2021 18:55

I realise they don’t support anything other than their modem, but I assume it’s possible to use something else (USG)? I know it’s at my own risk, but expect it’s a standard spark style pppoe connection?

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#2806940 3-Nov-2021 19:26

ashtonaut:
I realise they don’t support anything other than their modem, but I assume it’s possible to use something else (USG)? I know it’s at my own risk, but expect it’s a standard spark style pppoe connection?

Skinny PPPoE with no VLAN10 Tagging on any router that supports that

BEWARE PPPoE stack on unifi is buggy and dreadful performance wise

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#2806993 3-Nov-2021 19:36

@nztim The USG it is fine (reliable EdgeOS w/ hardware offloaded PPPoE). You're thinking Dream Machine which is horrible.

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Pjamtin

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#2808286 6-Nov-2021 03:16

trig42:

I wonder if Enable will be matching Chorus' 300/100 speed increase? Might just be worth waiting for that (going on a 100/20 till it gets bumped to 300/100in December-ish).

Enable only did the 200/100 because of the new docis 3.1 modems on xtsl (cable). Not sure if theyu=y will go up to 300/100/

In soime parts we still haven'ty got hyperfibre. they have started rolling it out tho here.

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#2814114 16-Nov-2021 23:25

Pjamtin:

trig42:

I wonder if Enable will be matching Chorus' 300/100 speed increase? Might just be worth waiting for that (going on a 100/20 till it gets bumped to 300/100in December-ish).

Enable only did the 200/100 because of the new docis 3.1 modems on xtsl (cable). Not sure if theyu=y will go up to 300/100/

In soime parts we still haven'ty got hyperfibre. they have started rolling it out tho here.

See https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=49&topicid=290520

Not sure if Bigpipe will pass it through - hoping so!

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