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| Thread ID: 70005 | 2006-06-19 05:21:00 | Broadband - what do I need? | Beemer (6956) | Press F1 |
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| 464435 | 2006-06-19 07:05:00 | Why the heck(love to post stronger word) are you going Xtra!!!! Xtra 1gig $39 Singshot 5 gig $39 Ok just to recap and say this slowly, Slingshot................ has 5times (thats 5 times) the amount of data allowance for the same money. 1 Gig a is pathetic cap even for what you to do, go Slingshot for the same price, this is a no BRAINER! www.slingshot.co.nz |
Battleneter (60) | ||
| 464436 | 2006-06-20 05:11:00 | Why the heck(love to post stronger word) are you going Xtra!!!! Xtra 1gig $39 Singshot 5 gig $39 Ok just to recap and say this slowly, Slingshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . has 5times (thats 5 times) the amount of data allowance for the same money . 1 Gig a is pathetic cap even for what you to do, go Slingshot for the same price, this is a no BRAINER! . slingshot . co . nz/DesktopDefault . aspx?tabindex=999&tabid=11&subnav=14" target="_blank">www . slingshot . co . nz *note - the price is for people who have direct dial tolls with Slingshot . I don't and can't be faffed changing as we make beggar all toll calls in the first place! Secondly - Xtra is offering a free modem and free connection . That is a big factor in my decision as I don't have a lot of spare cash right now! (I see that Slingshot were also offering the same deal, but it was only until May 31 . ) Also, we live in the country and our line is very old so we can't get high speed broadband . Until they upgrade the line (until the 12th of never . . . ) we can't get much better than the lowest broadband plans . |
Beemer (6956) | ||
| 464437 | 2006-06-20 05:34:00 | *note - the price is for people who have direct dial tolls with Slingshot. I don't and can't be faffed changing as we make beggar all toll calls in the first place! Secondly - Xtra is offering a free modem and free connection. That is a big factor in my decision as I don't have a lot of spare cash right now! (I see that Slingshot were also offering the same deal, but it was only until May 31.) Also, we live in the country and our line is very old so we can't get high speed broadband. Until they upgrade the line (until the 12th of never...) we can't get much better than the lowest broadband plans. All people I know have regretted going on 1 gig or less plans, and you will be tied in to a 12 month contract with Xtra for that "free" modem. I would suggest you are being a little short sighted, saving a few dollars now at the expense of a decent Internet. You are going to curse your decision in a few months when you realise how crappy 1 gig is and you could of had 5 gig for the same cost with a one off modem expense ($70 ish), especially when the tolls issue is a mute point. |
Master_Frost (9951) | ||
| 464438 | 2006-06-20 06:21:00 | 1gig is 'not a lot' for broadband as you tend to download more... just because you can :D I do vaguely remember having a 200MB plan and managed to live within it. It's all relevant to what you use the net for, I would think the 'average Joe' would get by happily on 1 gig. I would suggest start with the 1 gig plan and keep a check on how much you use for a few months, then if you need to you can always go to a 2gig plan or more without penalty. I think Xtra can change over your plans in a couple of days and you can do it via the web so don't have to wait for a human. As you say, you're not likely to get any better speeds if you go to a more expensive/faster plan anyway, so it's wasted money. |
Shortcircuit (1666) | ||
| 464439 | 2006-06-20 06:34:00 | 1gig is 'not a lot' for broadband as you tend to download more... just because you can :D That is the most common reason for going over any limit. If it weren't for that it would normally be plenty. ;) As Shortcircuit says, you can upgrade to a larger limit if you find it too restrictive but do be sure to read all the terms and conditions before you sign up. |
FoxyMX (5) | ||
| 464440 | 2006-06-20 06:41:00 | Thanks everyone, there's been some good advice handed out. My main problem (in case you hadn't already guessed...) is I know very little about computers and broadband so I really want the easiest option! I don't want to muck around too much trying to get the best deal - if I didn't have to change my toll subscriber I would probably stick with Paradise. I'm not a huge user of the net, I just want what I do use to be faster and easier to access. I'm a journalist, so I'm not playing games or downloading music or videos, so it's highly likely 1GB will be adequate - at least until I know what I'm doing and perhaps start to use it more. Xtra does have a 5GB plan for an extra $10 so it's not going to break the bank if I do have to upgrade. You can all say you told me so if I come back and complain! |
Beemer (6956) | ||
| 464441 | 2006-06-20 06:49:00 | Well you don't have to worry, you definitely don't have the best plan, however you do have a point if its only another $10 to go to the 5 gig Xtra plan. | Battleneter (60) | ||
| 464442 | 2006-06-20 06:55:00 | Ihug does offer a free modem + free connection. Dont join xtra |
Ninjabear (2948) | ||
| 464443 | 2006-06-20 06:57:00 | www.ihug.co.nz | Ninjabear (2948) | ||
| 464444 | 2006-06-20 08:21:00 | If you want the simplest solution, go with Xtra. Their prices are fine and service is great. | Greg (193) | ||
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