Which ISPs offer decent data allowances?

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beforenightfalls

185 posts

Master Geek

#75689 21-Jan-2011 17:22

Hi,

Which isp's can anyone recommend who give a decent data allowance for a good price?

We need at least 15GB, around $45pm, or could include the phone line. The Vodafone ultimate pack looks good value.

Cheers.

richms

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Uber Geek

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#429600 21-Jan-2011 17:53

As low as 15 GB then they are all suitable.

Richard rich.ms

beforenightfalls

185 posts

Master Geek

#429661 21-Jan-2011 20:50

I've found they can cost more than $50 for 15-20gbs. We'd like a bit more than 15gb as we've gone over our 15gb allowance a few times.

kyhwana2

2566 posts

Uber Geek

#429667 21-Jan-2011 21:18

There's snap, 20gigs for $50/month
http://www.snap.net.nz/home/broadband/

mikenzb

371 posts

Ultimate Geek

#429743 22-Jan-2011 06:52

kyhwana2: There's snap, 20gigs for $50/month
http://www.snap.net.nz/home/broadband/

beforenightfalls

185 posts

Master Geek

#429770 22-Jan-2011 09:59

I haven't heard of snap before, thanks for that. The vodafone deal still seems to be good value at $100 for 30gb & phoneline. A friend of my is on vodafone and they lost all services for 3 weeks, vodafone weren't very helpful. Is anyone else with them that could rate them or otherwise?

mikenzb

371 posts

Ultimate Geek

#429780 22-Jan-2011 10:52

beforenightfalls: I haven't heard of snap before, thanks for that. The vodafone deal still seems to be good value at $100 for 30gb & phoneline. A friend of my is on vodafone and they lost all services for 3 weeks, vodafone weren't very helpful. Is anyone else with them that could rate them or otherwise?

If your also after a landline
You could try Orcon@home Silver network.
25GB + homeline for 95$
Or for 2$ more you can try the Orcon@home Bronze network with 30Gb Of Data.
(Orcon Has No term contracts)

kyhwana2

2566 posts

Uber Geek

#429782 22-Jan-2011 10:57

mikenzb:
beforenightfalls: I haven't heard of snap before, thanks for that. The vodafone deal still seems to be good value at $100 for 30gb & phoneline. A friend of my is on vodafone and they lost all services for 3 weeks, vodafone weren't very helpful. Is anyone else with them that could rate them or otherwise?

If your also after a landline
You could try Orcon@home Silver network.
25GB + homeline for 95$
Or for 2$ more you can try the Orcon@home Bronze network with 30Gb Of Data.
(Orcon Has No term contracts)

Note those prices are only if you're on Orcons ULL gear.

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beforenightfalls

185 posts

Master Geek

#429792 22-Jan-2011 11:52

I did check out Orcon but the prices on their site and through their email support were a fair bit higher. It would actually cost a little bit more than what we pay now with telecom/slingshot. What is Orcon's ULL gear to get the lower prices?

mikenzb

371 posts

Ultimate Geek

#429794 22-Jan-2011 11:55

kyhwana2:
mikenzb:
beforenightfalls: I haven't heard of snap before, thanks for that. The vodafone deal still seems to be good value at $100 for 30gb & phoneline. A friend of my is on vodafone and they lost all services for 3 weeks, vodafone weren't very helpful. Is anyone else with them that could rate them or otherwise?

If your also after a landline
You could try Orcon@home Silver network.
25GB + homeline for 95$
Or for 2$ more you can try the Orcon@home Bronze network with 30Gb Of Data.
(Orcon Has No term contracts)

Note those prices are only if you're on Orcons ULL gear.

Oh ya i forgot to say that.

mikenzb

371 posts

Ultimate Geek

#429799 22-Jan-2011 12:01

What About Worldnet.
http://www.worldnet.co.nz/personal/landlinepack/

91$ With 30Gb Of Data And Landline on a 2 year team or 95$ for a 1 year team. ( Auckland,Wellington,Christchurch Only)
Its a bit more for other areas of Nz

beforenightfalls

185 posts

Master Geek

#429807 22-Jan-2011 12:16

we're in dunedin so it would cost $101 as we wouldn't commit to 2 years. vodafone still works out better as you get the $15 mysky hdi credit as well as 30gb. it seems that if you live in auckland, wellington or chch you get better deals, not fair!

kyhwana2

2566 posts

Uber Geek

#429835 22-Jan-2011 12:51

beforenightfalls: I did check out Orcon but the prices on their site and through their email support were a fair bit higher. It would actually cost a little bit more than what we pay now with telecom/slingshot. What is Orcon's ULL gear to get the lower prices?

It's their own DSLAM/backhaul/etc that goes into the unbundled exchanges. Only avaliable in parts of auckland/wellington and chch I think.

About worldnet, all we're allowed to say these days is "don't go with worldnet" or they'll sue us/GZ for libel/slander/defemation.

beforenightfalls

185 posts

Master Geek

#429950 22-Jan-2011 17:54

a shame they don't have that for the whole of nz.

so no worldnet discussions allowed?! i best say nothing more!

kyhwana2

2566 posts

Uber Geek

#429955 22-Jan-2011 18:08

beforenightfalls: a shame they don't have that for the whole of nz.

so no worldnet discussions allowed?! i best say nothing more!

They don't have it for the whole of NZ because it's not worth their while to put their own equipment in every single exchange/cabinet.