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| Thread ID: 86252 | 2008-01-10 01:06:00 | Suggestions For Phone and Internet ISPs? | Winston001 (3612) | PC World Chat |
| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 628951 | 2008-01-10 01:06:00 | I'm about to move to another house . I've always been with Telecom for business reasons but should consider the alternatives . I'm not looking for the cheapest but rather the best combination . I notice Pctek used World Exchange but changed to Orcon, in Gore . What do you suggest? Generally I just use forums and browse in the evenings but there have been times I'd like to download a game or video file but didn't because it would blow my current monthly limit of 5GB . I notice Telecom don't say much about download speed on their site! |
Winston001 (3612) | ||
| 628952 | 2008-01-10 01:11:00 | Stay away from Telecom and Slingsh(i)t.Telstra and Orcon are the ones to go for with phone/ADSL combos. | wratterus (105) | ||
| 628953 | 2008-01-10 01:15:00 | And Xnet/Worldxchange. | Erayd (23) | ||
| 628954 | 2008-01-10 01:42:00 | I'm about to move to another house . I've always been with Telecom for business reasons but should consider the alternatives . I'm not looking for the cheapest but rather the best combination . I notice Pctek used World Exchange but changed to Orcon, in Gore . No, no, no . My broadband is still with Xnet in Gore . My tolls are with Xnet in Gore . My landline is with Orcon in Gore because Xnet doesn't have one . Only VOIP, which wouldn't work here . And remember its Business, not residential, its tricky finding one that allows flat rate calling - or allows you to shift it to someone else and keep the landline . Thats why . Did you sell your gorgeous house Winston??!!! Orcon is a good residential combo if you want net, landline and tolls in one . And they have good service . Otherwise Xnet . |
pctek (84) | ||
| 628955 | 2008-01-10 01:52:00 | I notice Telecom don't say much about download speed on their site! They do, but you have to do a bit of digging ;), plus they only say: The day to day speed of your broadband will vary depending on a number of factors That’s what said here: www.telecom.co.nz When you do a compare of plans. But if you do a bit of digging the speeds are still listed here: jetstream.xtra.co.nz (although I think that page is for business) Xnet (www.xnet.co.nz/) Seems to be a poplar ISP at the moment. |
stu161204 (123) | ||
| 628956 | 2008-01-10 02:27:00 | Woosh also have phone line + internet plans. | jason_f90 (3544) | ||
| 628957 | 2008-01-10 02:59:00 | Woosh also have phone line + internet plans. Woosh is another ISP to say away from. |
stu161204 (123) | ||
| 628958 | 2008-01-10 03:28:00 | Woosh is another ISP to say away from. To be fair, other than their slow speeds, Woosh offers pretty good service all around. The slow speeds are a big downer though so if you want to download large files, stay away. |
beeswax34 (63) | ||
| 628959 | 2008-01-10 06:18:00 | Woosh also have phone line + internet plans. Thanks but if I went to Woosh, Pctek would come and hex my system and I'd never hear the end of it!! :groan: |
Winston001 (3612) | ||
| 628960 | 2008-01-10 07:40:00 | To be fair, other than their slow speeds, Woosh offers pretty good service all around. The slow speeds are a big downer though so if you want to download large files, stay away. Their VOIP wasn't very good either last time I tested it, and although I haven't had to call their helpdesk for a long time, I regularly hear stories from others as to how bad they are. |
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