Best isp if I don't move my phones

Forums › New Zealand Broadband › Best isp if I don't move my phones

sourceit

63 posts

Master Geek

Trusted

#37395 13-Jul-2009 11:20

Unfortunately http://www.nzconnection.net/ is down so I can't research there :(

I am on the Xtra Pro plan (40GB) atm. We use between 30-50 gb per month so if we go over, I get stung badly.

I want to move to a provider with a less painful overage charge. However I want to keep my phone calling with Telecom. Orcon and Snap seem to have accommodating plans. Is there anyone else I should look at?

Sean

Sean

Pics Print - The photo printing solution for Windows.
http://www.picsprint.com

Rental Property Manager - Rental management made easy
http://www.sourceitsoftware.com

NonprayingMantis

6434 posts

Uber Geek

#234643 13-Jul-2009 12:05

have you considered Telecom's new Big Time plan?

$20 cheaper thant Pro, but unlimited downloading.

P2P is shaped though (heavily it seems!), which may or may not bother you.

sourceit

63 posts

Master Geek

Trusted

#234706 13-Jul-2009 13:59

I don't mind p2p being shaped, but i am concerned that the daytime download speeds will be too low. Comments on the forums suggest that daytime speeds are pretty bad.

Sean

Pics Print - The photo printing solution for Windows.
http://www.picsprint.com

Rental Property Manager - Rental management made easy
http://www.sourceitsoftware.com

Ragnor

8219 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#234723 13-Jul-2009 14:34

What's the reason you want to keep your phone calling with Telecom? You know you can keep your number if you change to another provider right...

Almost every ISP charges $10 more for ADSL when your phone is not with them.

Another alternative if you want to stick with Telecom is their "business" broadband which I know several people are using at home for the lower overage charges.

https://www.telecombusinesshub.co.nz/Internet/Broadband/Pages/Pricing.aspx

sourceit

63 posts

Master Geek

Trusted

#234751 13-Jul-2009 15:18

THe main problem with the Telecom business plans is the 2 year contract. Otherwise it looks ok. Needing to stay with Telecom for phones is due to instructions from the wife. Given that she thinks I spend too much time on the internet already, it's not something I want to raise with her :).

Sean

Pics Print - The photo printing solution for Windows.
http://www.picsprint.com

Rental Property Manager - Rental management made easy
http://www.sourceitsoftware.com

vexxxboy

4243 posts

Uber Geek

#234766 13-Jul-2009 15:39

im with snap with everything and slow down for anything in Peak time is a rare occurrence, happiest i have been with a isp in years

Common sense is not as common as you think.