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| Thread ID: 71312 | 2006-08-02 02:20:00 | News from Xtra | stu161204 (123) | PC World Chat |
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| 475399 | 2006-08-02 02:20:00 | This morning we got this in our inbox from Xtra: Xtra Broadband News We're eager to keep you informed of what new developments you can expect in broadband services in the near future . Right around the world broadband services are constantly developing, and New Zealand is no exception . Back in April, new Xtra plans were introduced delivering maximum download speeds of up to 3 . 5 megabits per second on supported lines . We also announced that we will be introducing new technology in the future that will enable even faster broadband speeds for customers, depending on their location . Hot off the press is the news that Xtra will be providing new unconstrained speed options later this year . These new plans will include options which will deliver unconstrained speeds for both downloading and uploading . So instead of being provided with individual maximum line speeds, these options will deliver the maximum the network is capable of delivering at any particular location and time . With these plans customers may find it easier to do things online that are "bandwidth-intensive" - eg . downloading / uploading music and files, watching video, sending and receiving large email attachments such as photos, and playing online games . For more basic online activities like web surfing and email, an increase in line speeds isn't actually so noticeable . So if your Internet usage leans towards a lot of downloading or file sharing look out for new unconstrained plan options later in the year . Next Generation Broadband At Xtra we think the next generation of broadband will be pretty exciting . But it will also introduce more variability to the range of speeds that customers experience . To help work through this we're investing in new line testing tools so we can give you good advice about the plan that's best for you in the future . For more information on the factors that influence broadband speeds you can visit www . xtra . co . nz/speed You don't need to do anything, and we'll be in touch with you soon to keep you up to date . Kind regards The Team @ Xtra :waughh: |
stu161204 (123) | ||
| 475400 | 2006-08-02 02:34:00 | Upstream to be unconstrained as well. Now that must be good. | KiwiTT_NZ (233) | ||
| 475401 | 2006-08-02 02:55:00 | Isn't "unconstrained" just a weasel word by telescum to avoid being held to a bandwidth limit in the future, so they can pack more users on to the smae line, like dialup in the worst of times? At the moment it looks great, higher bandwidth faster etc, but when broadband becomes more popular it can also be a cop out, "Sorry broadband is unconstrained, so if you are running slow that because of all the people on at present, try later." |
netchicken (4843) | ||
| 475402 | 2006-08-02 02:58:00 | Blah blah blah... Screw the speeds, just ditch the caps. I would rather have 2Mbps unlimited than unlimited 10Gig |
Myth (110) | ||
| 475403 | 2006-08-02 03:16:00 | "just ditch the caps."@$1-$2 per Gb for international bandwidth (wholesale) someone has to pay. Let's simply have unconstrained bandwidth and you pay per GB downloaded @ $2-3. |
KiwiTT_NZ (233) | ||
| 475404 | 2006-08-02 03:25:00 | Let's simply have unconstrained bandwidth and you pay per GB downloaded @ $2-3. And free National traffic |
stu161204 (123) | ||
| 475405 | 2006-08-02 03:29:00 | And free National trafficA bit difficult to do these days as a lot of NZ sites visited have portions hosted overseas. | KiwiTT_NZ (233) | ||
| 475406 | 2006-08-02 04:06:00 | @$1-$2 per Gb for international bandwidth (wholesale) someone has to payXtra charge ~$50 for 5 gig which equates to $10/gig.. my my my, someone is getting rather rich rather fast. And that includes national traffic as well | Myth (110) | ||
| 475407 | 2006-08-02 04:12:00 | Have you read this: Almost one quarter of Telecom customers don't get the speed they pay for (computerworld.co.nz) - Computerworld quote: "The report says that unconstrained line rates will hit service quality hard. An estimated 170,000 customers will not get the 2Mbit/s and 3.5Mbit/s download speeds." |
Biggles (121) | ||
| 475408 | 2006-08-02 04:27:00 | Xtra charge ~$50 for 5 gig which equates to $10/gig.. my my my, someone is getting rather rich rather fast. And that includes national traffic as wellIf we assume that it costs $30 for basic broadband provision 256kbps (basic infrastructure cabinets, wiring, power etc), $10 for higher speeds 2-3 m/bits (better backhaul speeds, national network capacity), that leaves $10 to pay for data usage @ $2 per Gb. Seems about right to me | KiwiTT_NZ (233) | ||
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