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| 234376 | 2004-05-04 09:44:00 | I'm looking at jetstream again. Xtra tells me that where I live the probable upper limit I woulg get would be 1.4 mbs. I'm thinking of signing up for the 128 mbs plan. Is there any point goinf for 256 when I probably won't even get 128. What I'm getting at is if I pay for the higher plan do they push it through any faster or am I still stuck at 1.4 max. If you think this question sounds stupid, well I don't know the first thing about it. Jack |
JJJJJ (528) | ||
| 234377 | 2004-05-04 09:54:00 | Sorry jack, the speed is determined by (among other things) line quality and distance from the exchange. If you are too far away, that's it. If you want a second opinion though, go to Telelcom's website, (via the Xtra jetstream pages I think) and do the free line check. I don't know if it is a real check or just a database look-up but it might confirm/deny what you've been told. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 234378 | 2004-05-04 09:55:00 | The "128 kb" plan is Jetstream Starter with a 5 GB cap, which is $15 dearer than the 3 GB capped 256 kb plan. You say that the upper limit is likely to be 1.4 Mb, so 256 kb is about one fifth of that speed. Why do you think 1,400,000 bits per second is going to be a limit for 256,000 bits per second speed? Or 128,000 bits per second speed? I think the problem is the misunderstanding that the connect speed is 256 kb/s not 256 Mb/s, so your location should be just fine for Jetstream Surf 1 GB, 3 GB or 10 GB plans. Just dont use an internal or USB router. |
godfather (25) | ||
| 234379 | 2004-05-04 10:13:00 | >Just dont use an internal or USB router. why ? what is wrong with an internal adsl modem ? |
tweak'e (174) | ||
| 234380 | 2004-05-04 11:22:00 | Everything. Stop making GF repeat himself. He claims this every time the subject comes up, quite rightly too. | PoWa (203) | ||
| 234381 | 2004-05-04 11:41:00 | Where the signal is marginal, internal ADSL modems are not advised. JJJJ suggests his signal (if even available) is marginal, therefore I make the suggestion that an external router would be better. This has been covered here several times, usually by Peter Coleman as the "Telecom expert". I trust his experience here, more than mine. Also recommended would be a full install, and not filters. |
godfather (25) | ||
| 234382 | 2004-05-04 12:19:00 | > Just dont use an internal or USB router. Just to muddy the waters, I called on a friend today just after the Telecom folk finished installing his HiSpeed pipe to Xtra - with a USB modem ..... |
TonyF (246) | ||
| 234383 | 2004-05-04 18:55:00 | Thanks for the replies. Actualy my original post was a bit confusing. Reading it again even confuses me. I would be joining up via Ihug. The plan I am looking at is their "Surf 3 Gb" @ $49.95 per month. This is 256. (somethings) I used Xtras line check and their estimate (probably from data base) is: Lower probable level is 0.7 Mbits. Upper probable level 1.4 Mbits. How do these figures stack up against my current dial up plan? At the moment I am connected at 50.6 Kbps. All these figures leave me confused. Ihug have a deal with DSL for a start up kit with usb modem at $143 or with an an ADSL router at $178 WHICH??? Both prices include a $35 credit with Ihug. Then there is the telecom connection of $99 or the Wiring and Install at $248 I assume that if I chose the $99 price I would have to do my own wiring. So I guess its $248 I'm not complaing about the prices I want the thing done properly, but again I don't want to spend more than I have to. I have no knowledge of this business. Also I'm 75 years old, half blind, and very stiff in the joints. Jack |
JJJJJ (528) | ||
| 234384 | 2004-05-04 20:59:00 | Hi J > I used Xtras line check and their estimate (probably > from data base) is: > Lower probable level is 0.7 Mbits. Upper probable > level 1.4 Mbits. If you were choosing the Full Speed then these figures would be *poor* however the Surf Plans would be ok as the connect speed is 256k (.7Mb would be roughly 700k) > How do these figures stack up against my current dial > up plan? > At the moment I am connected at 50.6 Kbps. Still better than dial up and of course you will no longer be tying up the phone line. Your d/load speed on dial up may get up to 4-5KB/s, on your chosen Surf plan then you should expect to get d/load speeds of about 30KB/s. > All these figures leave me confused. > Ihug have a deal with DSL for a start up kit with usb > modem at $143 > or with an an ADSL router at $178 WHICH??? Both > prices include a $35 credit with Ihug. Router, no question. Router prices have tumbled since I got one. My first one was about $400 so $178 sounds sweet. Beware that you will need to have a Network Card installed in your computer if you were to choose the router but they are fairly inexpensive, I think about $20. > Then there is the telecom connection of $99 or the > Wiring and Install at $248 I assume that if I chose > the $99 price I would have to do my own wiring. So I > guess its $248 Because the line test has come out at the bottom end of the scale (.7Mb to 1.4Mb) then to lessen instal problems I would recommend the full Connection and Wiring at $248. |
sam m (517) | ||
| 234385 | 2004-05-06 09:34:00 | Definitely go for the router,they cause far fewer problems,as no software to screw up,and are far better on marginal lines than internal and usb jobs.Also,there is the "free" install at the moment,I think it goes on till the end of the month,but you can check that out on the Telecom web site.With that, they take the $99 off the full install price as well.However I would go the full install,as you are in a marginal area by the look of it,and you will probably get a better connection than diong a self install. Peter |
Peter Coleman (597) | ||
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