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| Thread ID: 75177 | 2006-12-19 04:54:00 | Telstra phoneline? | Nomad (952) | PC World Chat |
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| 507905 | 2006-12-19 04:54:00 | Is it the same or different number to a Telecom line? What I thought is that this BB thing, why don't I just jump into the wagon like everyone else. I actually prefer not to pay more than $35 but hey .. I thought Vodem is $$, Woosh is not avail at my area. Telstra Cable with phoneline is $82.90 which is lesser than a $37 Telecom line + $50 for ADSL. With that I get cable connection, 4Mbit, 10GB. How good is that compared to 7Mbit of ADSL if it wasn't a unlimited package? Telstra's 10MBit is a bit pricey. On the other hand I guess if its ADSL its prob a $50 plan or such. Thanks. |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 507906 | 2006-12-19 05:11:00 | Edit I may give them a call for availability. $49.95 for Telstra cable alone 4Mbit, 10GB. No phoneline required, we need one but hey for those who don't no better way. Better than ADSL with phone or no deal or has that been overruled yet? You still need phoneline payment for ADSL? Anyway how good is the 4Mbit cable way compared to say a non unlimited ADSL plan say by Xnet or say Orcon? If I get Telstra phone I save $5 over Telecom. That is if their line for Telecom is $37 but that's how much we are. |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 507907 | 2006-12-19 07:47:00 | With cable you will most likely get the full speed offered to you (eg 4Mbit or 10Mbit) but with telcon adsl you will likely not get anywhere near the speed offered(eg 7Mbit) Also cable has less lag which is very good for gaming |
sambaird (47) | ||
| 507908 | 2006-12-19 08:35:00 | Edit I may give them a call for availability. $49.95 for Telstra cable alone 4Mbit, 10GB. No phoneline required, we need one but hey for those who don't no better way. Better than ADSL with phone or no deal or has that been overruled yet? You still need phoneline payment for ADSL? Anyway how good is the 4Mbit cable way compared to say a non unlimited ADSL plan say by Xnet or say Orcon? If I get Telstra phone I save $5 over Telecom. That is if their line for Telecom is $37 but that's how much we are. The majority of the time I get the full 4Mbit down, and the full 2Mbit upload, especially when sending files to the bro that lives around the corner using a drop box |
plod (107) | ||
| 507909 | 2006-12-19 09:07:00 | I am gonna give them a call tomorrow. See if my place is available for Saturn Cable. A person said that I can get to Telstra phone as well and I will have a Telecom ph # and a Saturn ph # and when April 2007 kicks in I can choose which I want b/c the legislation of portable ph # comes in, ie., you can switch Teleco's and still retain your old number. The Telstra ph is $5 less and even if 10GB is 5GB less than what Orcon/Xnet provides for the $50 internet, I like it since I will be free of Telecom and all the problem on its network. Oh hey, I understand cable is a Motorola modem. How is it? Is it possible to obtain your own (better) one? Heard things that Dlink and Dynalink are not fantastic on ADSL .... :p |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 507910 | 2006-12-19 09:15:00 | Oh hey, I understand cable is a Motorola modem. How is it? Is it possible to obtain your own (better) one? Heard things that Dlink and Dynalink are not fantastic on ADSL .... :p Yes it is a motorola, telstra supply it, when I first got it you had to hire it at$15 a month, but since have dropped the rental. The reason they say you can't supply your own is so they have control on whats on the network, this won't stop you from adding your own router |
plod (107) | ||
| 507911 | 2006-12-19 09:39:00 | Yes it is a motorola, telstra supply it, when I first got it you had to hire it at$15 a month, but since have dropped the rental. The reason they say you can't supply your own is so they have control on whats on the network, this won't stop you from adding your own router Thanks. Just one more question. Just been looking at (Linksys) routers. Very new at this, never had one. Since the cable modem is not built into the router does both computers need to be on before the other can go online? I take the cable modem connects to a computer via Ethernet or USB (for the 4Mbit version), and the router again goes via what? I don't have 2 Ethernet ports, or do both computers connect wireless to the router? |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 507912 | 2006-12-19 10:33:00 | With the Motorola you will need a separate router if you wish to use more than one PC with it - it's just a modem. | Erayd (23) | ||
| 507913 | 2006-12-19 17:45:00 | Take a look at the Linksys wrtp54g AU , it is a wireless route with 2 built in VOIP ports , then you wont need a Telecom Line at all...XNet VFX runs a VOIP service that works well across this, the Phone service is free until April | Maverick (11634) | ||
| 507914 | 2006-12-19 19:34:00 | Thanks, I just rang Telstra and we are not in coverage :( We do need the phoneline and one that does not change our phone number .. |
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