I currently use Telecom as my internet and landline provider, but I was cold-called by Orcon yesterday. The call was because they said they now have new ASDL2 equipment in our area and they'd be able to migrate me to use this, as well as offer me a saving on what we currently pay (less $ for more GB). I work from home, so having a reliable internet service often takes precedence over speed or cost (although an improvement in both of those is always welcome). After being with Telecom since 2004, and not having any real reliability issues with their service, I'm always hesitant to make the leap into the unknown. I'm hoping fellow Geekzoners can help me out here, and detail their experiences (both negative and positive). I'd be especially interested in those who have experience with both Telecom and Orcon.

As for the new ADSL2 capable equipment (and excuse my ignorance here); does Orcon have its own equipment for this, or does the fact that ADSL2 can now be offered by them also indicate that Telecom may be in a position to do the same? The last I checked (last week), our area wasn't scheduled to be ADSL2 capable with Telecom until Sept 2011.