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#302688 12-Dec-2022 09:19
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I recently called Spark, when our voice line was bad to get repaired.. our ADSL Was ok, only gets 10mb down

 

The have said they can now supply unlimited wireless broadband, last time we were classes as rural, it was expensive and limited with data. so good news

 

I still want to add a external aerial, and I am wondering if I would get stock modem from Spark? or get something better?

 

So who knows of a better compatible modem, with voice, and able to add a good external antenna?

 

Thanks


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  #3008822 12-Dec-2022 09:48
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Spark can only provision voice on their own hardware.





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  #3008825 12-Dec-2022 09:56
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I could consider 2degrees?

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  #3008827 12-Dec-2022 10:11
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One would also think that 2Degrees only provision voice on their own hardware.





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  #3008876 12-Dec-2022 10:34
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Ok so what is some good antennas to put on 2degrees modem

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  #3017373 5-Jan-2023 15:02
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When you find the correct antenna, you will need two of them, and they need to be mounted on the poles at 45 degrees facing the tower. 

 

That is they are not aligned vertically or horizontally like TV antennas 
But on the pole


https://cdn.geekzone.co.nz/imagessubs/blog17c84a00c51c854dd9666520462d1c56.jpg

 

Ultimate Mobile in Christchurch i think sells antennas. 





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  #3017432 5-Jan-2023 15:35
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do you need an external antenna? what is your spark cell phone coverage like?

 

 





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