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1gkar

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#33499 6-May-2009 21:18
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I am looking at moving up from the dark ages (dial-up) & the naked DSL plans look tempting. I notice on one of the threads it stated VOIP wasn't included in the plan. What else is required to setup working VOIP, using phone adaptor, on a naked DSL? Also, are there any extra costs incurred? Thanks.

Also, are there any issues with nightly video streaming now the unis are back at work Foot in mouth




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  #212958 6-May-2009 21:56
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Hello again John,

I see you have read my post in the other thread. It seems like you are very keen to go down the Naked DSL route...

Fair enough, it's my preference, but it does make life more complicated, so don't say I didn't warn you!

Here is what you need to do:

- Buy an ATA (Analogue Telephone Adaptor).

- The cheapest and simplest to setup is a Linksys PAP2T, but keep in mind that it doesn't support fax.

Oh, wait: I just realised you don't have any broadband modem at present, so your best option may be to buy a "Combo" device which will give you the ATA, Modem and Router all in the one box.

Check out the WAG-310G on this page.  It will be the simplest for you to setup I think.

Keep in mind that if you go with Naked DSL, you will also need to UNPLUG all PHONES/FAXES from your line.  Monitored Alarms or St. John Lifelink devices are also not supported.

There are 2 VoIP providers I would recommend:

- WorldxChange's VFX @ $11.25 per month.

- 2Talk @ $0 to $40 per month.

Have a look at the various pricing options and see which you like best.

VFX is more of a "turn key" solution in that WxC will download a setup profile to your device which pretty much takes care of everything.

2Talk is better if you like to tinker and see what is going on under the hood.

Streaming YouTube video at nights is not a problem on SNAP, and never has been in my experience, except for a very brief period late last year.



1gkar

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  #213065 7-May-2009 09:42
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Hello Grant,

Thanks for your thorough replies.

Actually, I wrote this before I read your other post. Looks like, given the total costing, I would be better off with my present system of a phone & internet package, as you said on the other. Don't understand why less costs effectively more (rhetorical). They (the costing system: not the individual company) definitley are looking to turn people with exisitng landlines from going across to VOIP.

I'm not referring to YouTube for my video streaming requirements. Sites like www.atdhe.net, for sports viewing, which have a larger resolution, as I understand it from my reading.




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  #214747 14-May-2009 00:48
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I'm using Snap Naked DSL A ($69.95) 10gb & 2Talk ($15) 500 minutes (excl cell) = $84.95



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  #214932 14-May-2009 23:09
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Naked DSL is still not very attractive in NZ imo, almost always works out better to get POTS phone line + regular ADSL.

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  #218150 26-May-2009 21:36
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Ragnor: Naked DSL is still not very attractive in NZ imo, almost always works out better to get POTS phone line + regular ADSL.


Depends really, if you don't use your landline, you can save ~$20/month..

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  #219319 29-May-2009 14:41
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Slightly off topic, but I've always wondered about Snap's Naked DSL 'B'/20GB plan..

What is the point, other than convenience, when you could just get the 'A'/10GB plan and buy extra data blocks @$2/GB as needed?

Monthly cost of more than 19GB on Plan A is the same as on Plan B
Monthly cost of 19GB or less on Plan A is less than Plan B

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  #219355 29-May-2009 15:41
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sjadd: Slightly off topic, but I've always wondered about Snap's Naked DSL 'B'/20GB plan..

What is the point, other than convenience, when you could just get the 'A'/10GB plan and buy extra data blocks @$2/GB as needed?

Exactly, which is the reason I stuck with the "A" plan and just buy extra data blocks occasionally.

 
 
 
 

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  #219366 29-May-2009 15:56
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The Naked DSL A and B plans were released when our extra data blocks were still $3/gb. Snap Naked DSL B will hang around for a few more months until our new pricing structure is released.




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  #219403 29-May-2009 17:19
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uh oh i get nervous when isp's mention new pricing structures, been burned a few times when the plan im on dissapears




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  #222498 7-Jun-2009 17:59
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RalphFromSnap: The Naked DSL A and B plans were released when our extra data blocks were still $3/gb. Snap Naked DSL B will hang around for a few more months until our new pricing structure is released.



Is there going to be any price change soon?

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  #222500 7-Jun-2009 18:22
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andrewcnz:
RalphFromSnap: The Naked DSL A and B plans were released when our extra data blocks were still $3/gb. Snap Naked DSL B will hang around for a few more months until our new pricing structure is released.


Is there going to be any price change soon?


Price change or pricing structure change?

If they changed from "per GB" pricing to something else i'd be interested, although I'm not entirely sure how hard it would be swapping from xnet naked DSL to snap naked DSL?

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  #222516 7-Jun-2009 19:45
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It'd be cool if they adopted a similar pricing structure to xnet.

I'm on Naked DSL A, so say include 10gb as part of the plan, but then let you set your own cap above that and only pay for what you use..

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