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macleod
1st June 2004, 02:06 PM
im checking out the best provider for some sweet adsl action, but whilst browsing ebay to get a modem i noticed the plethora of wirelss numbers on offer.

does anyone here have advice on a best provider for adsl and any dirt on wireless adsl modems?

netspace is my leading provider so far due to setup cost and monthly allowances, $49 for a 512 service and 6gb a month.

Jarro
1st June 2004, 02:13 PM
i was all set to go with Netspace for my ADSL too mac 8)

.. until i found out that the signal from my nearest exchange couldn't reach my house :evil:

Fishman Dan
1st June 2004, 02:14 PM
Mac, that Netspace deal sounds good. I'm on Telstra, it's $89 for 512k, unlimited. A bit steep but i can't fault the service, it's always online.

As for Wireless, we're setting up users for work with a Netgear solution. Just make sure you are familiar with how to secure your wireless network so your neighbours can't cash in on all of your lovely, beautiful bandwidth... =P~

macleod
1st June 2004, 02:45 PM
thanks fishman, something to consider but can't imagine any within 30m will be onto my network like a dog onto a ham ;)

just need to sell some more clubs, $150 or thereabouts for a Billion 4 port wireless.

netspace's setup costs seem to have gone up a bit for the bring your own modem option.

might have to check around some more.

i was originally keen on bundling everything, ie with iprimus, but there's not enough incentive across providers.

990B Luva
1st June 2004, 02:47 PM
[quote="ozmacleod"]
just need to sell some more clubs, $150 [quote]
thats what 2 good condition wedges?

macleod
1st June 2004, 02:57 PM
nah, im keeping the 56* rac tour fe2o3 and the 60* clevie TSC, and the 52* oilcan.

i may be poor and unemployed but they are a nice bunch of wedges...

990B Luva
1st June 2004, 03:00 PM
nah, im keeping the 56* rac tour fe2o3 and the 60* clevie TSC, and the 52* oilcan.

i may be poor and unemployed but they are a nice bunch of wedges...
Fine, your DB with RIFLE and YS6 then

drunken
1st June 2004, 03:46 PM
mac check out http://whirlpool.net.au should help you out with whats available.

I'm currently with Internode, 512k, $60 a month for 12gb at full speed and unlimited after that at 64k.

Absolute top notch service and reliability.

trust me unless you're going crazy there is no way you'll use 12gb 8)

macleod
1st June 2004, 05:17 PM
thanks drunken, id been checking that site for good comparisons.

internode is on my list as well, looks good for the prices.

im down to comparing them on setup costs based on what i can get an adsl wireless on ebay for ;)

jaster
1st June 2004, 05:22 PM
ozemail - $29.95 300mb download but no extra charges they just limit your connection speed...I am over the limit at the moment they have not even limited my speed!!! You have your phone lines and no local call costs!! Online all day 8)

AndyP
1st June 2004, 05:32 PM
ozemail - $29.95 300mb download but no extra charges they rust limit your connection speed...I am on it and at the moment they have not even limited by speed!!! You have your phone lines and no local call costs!! Online all day 8)
Sounds to good to be true. At that sort of price, it's hardly more than the dial-up I have. :? Set-up costs?

goughy
1st June 2004, 05:33 PM
ozemail $65mnth 20gb download (no upload limit) then 56k after that.

jaster
1st June 2004, 05:54 PM
ozemail - $29.95 300mb download but no extra charges they rust limit your connection speed...I am on it and at the moment they have not even limited by speed!!! You have your phone lines and no local call costs!! Online all day 8)
Sounds to good to be true. At that sort of price, it's hardly more than the dial-up I have. :? Set-up costs?

18 month contract = Free and they give you a Dlink modem worth $150 for free!!!

BrisVegas
1st June 2004, 08:07 PM
Hi Mac,

I went with Bizmail 512k which was also $49. They're a small fish, but have been fine to deal with these past couple of months. I think I got 4Gig included, and the extra Gigs were really cheap (something to watch out for on other cheap plans).

Contract was 6 months, and came with Billion 5100 4 port modem. Prices are changing so rapidly, it's worht checking whirlpool every day!

markTHEblake
1st June 2004, 08:35 PM
Mac

You simply cannot go past the Billion modem range. Simply the most features for the least price. Rave reviews all over the web for this mob.

http://www.pcrange.com.au/

Check out the BIPAC-5100W Adsl modem, router, hub, and wireless point for $199.

might be able to get them cheaper from local brisbane guy, www.ozcableguy.com

As for provider, I like the looks of Ozemails pricing model. Your pretty much assured of great service from any of them.

However i would be inclined to use one with a Static IP.


If anything I would avoid any providers that;
- has a download surcharge becuase of the risk
- offers total unlimited downloads becuase they will attract all the heaviest users.

Check out www.broadbandchoice.com.au and look up the search thingy. Or if you want to wait a month i will be an Agent for a new exciting ISP :-)

AndyP
2nd June 2004, 06:10 AM
Sounds to good to be true. At that sort of price, it's hardly more than the dial-up I have. :? Set-up costs?

18 month contract = Free and they give you a Dlink modem worth $150 for free!!!
Think I'll have to look up how much I download, and look into this some more. :-k

macleod
2nd June 2004, 08:39 AM
thanks everyone!

yup, the billion models were the ones i was after originally so it's nice to see there's even more ones out now ;) ozcableguy's website i read most of yesterday as his opinion and testing are the best id seen.

the short list is internode, netspace, pacific, bizmail...and female technologies just for the name :lol:

ones with game servers were of interest, static ip, all good. too many choices in the end it coming down to setup cost and if i can go cheaper buying my own modem.

one month till a new ISP eh blakey? any inside details? special pre-existence joining offers? :D

markTHEblake
2nd June 2004, 10:31 AM
yup, the billion models were the ones i was after originally so it's nice to see there's even more ones out now ;)

I actually have the original Billion modem here (modem /router only)
thats never been used. I think its worth about $80-90 new right now (paid $190 for it :( ) and i did buy it from Ozcableguy. Good service from him too.


one month till a new ISP eh blakey? any inside details? special pre-existence joining offers? :D

No, owner restricted by exit clause from previous company he was part owner of. 1st July all hell breaks loose. www.bit.net.au has limited info in their forum. All i know is that there will be no unlimited downloads, the boss says that is not sustainable. But one thing he wants to do is provide something that nobody else provides. buggarred if i know what that will be (the prevvious business was best value for money, plus features).

Fishman Dan
2nd June 2004, 10:58 AM
But one thing he wants to do is provide something that nobody else provides. buggarred if i know what that will be (the prevvious business was best value for money, plus features).

Locally hosted porn? Therefore you don't need to blow your cap to download it from elsewhere on the internet! \:D/

PS - I mean download cap, you sick people.. [-X

macleod
6th June 2004, 08:36 PM
hmmm, a model that differs from those out there now.

free odsolete netcomm modem? :D ooh, a free 14.4 k modem in a glass frame!!!!

no setup fee at all plus free modem...not sure that's econpomically viable.

maybe they get u to come out and install in person for free :lol:

meet Mr. Blake for freeeee!

markTHEblake
6th June 2004, 11:41 PM
I dunno, you just have to wait I suppose. i got no idea.

Jarro
14th October 2004, 05:06 AM
so Macca, what did you end up doing about this :?:

I'm keen to know as i'm about to jump into the ADSL whirlpool again to see if i can get it .... (and piss this damn dialup off for good) :evil:

anyone else know of any new, great deals going :?:

.. failing that, i'll check out that Whirlpool site again (i know Blakey,... i know) :roll:

AndyP
14th October 2004, 07:44 AM
anyone else know of any new, great deals going :?:

I signed up with Optus for 12 months.

Probably not suitable for you though, as I would assume that you would do quite a bit of downloading.

drunken
14th October 2004, 07:45 AM
I'll put up Internode again.....Haven't had a single problem with their service in over a year. Great plans etc.

Fishman Dan
14th October 2004, 07:54 AM
Yep, Internode seem to be very popular, i'm with Pacific Internet, no real complaints there either. Apparently TPG have some blockbuster deal.

Just an FYI on the state of the nation - a company called Comindico are going belly-up (administrators appointed) - they were leading the 'fight' against Telstra through the ACCC to make sure that Telstra didn't squeeze the smaller ISP's out of the price war for entry-level broadband. Now that they are gone, some of the smaller ISP's might struggle to stay afloat or maintain their low-cost plans.

The TPG's, iPrimus etc (larger ISP's) have their own backbone onto the internet, and therefore shouldn't be affected.

But don't quote me on any of this ;) 8)

AndyP
14th October 2004, 07:54 AM
I'll put up Internode again.....Haven't had a single problem with their service in over a year. Great plans etc.
drunken, I didn't ignore your advice. They came under very heavy consideration. May very well go with them next year, if I decide I need more download.

Jarro
14th October 2004, 07:57 AM
IF i can get ADSL, i'll more than likely go with Netspace.

They have a plan for 3Gb per month at $49.95. My dad is on this and hasn't had any dramas .. and he does heaps of downloading (music)

What plan you on with Optus AndyP :?:

Fishman Dan
14th October 2004, 08:00 AM
IF i can get ADSL, i'll more than likely go with Netspace.

They have a plan for 3Gb per month at $49.95. My dad is on this and hasn't had any dramas .. and he does heaps of downloading (music)

What plan you on with Optus AndyP :?:

Jarro, for the same price you can get onto Pacific, Dodo or others and get unlimited downloads.

What speed is that? 256/64 is good, but i'm on 512/128 - and wouldn't go less than that (personal thing). If you're a dialup junky, then 256 is a wet dream anyway ;)

AndyP
14th October 2004, 08:02 AM
What plan you on with Optus AndyP :?:
200MB per month, before it drops to dialup speed for $29.95 with $0 for modem/installation. Not much, but it should be OK, I don't use the net that much at home.

It's packaged with my phone bill. So I get 50 free local calls a month (don't use all of these anyway) and they took $4 off my monthly line rental charge.

Modem arrives next Monday. 8)

Jarro
14th October 2004, 08:04 AM
it's 512/128.

Just checked and it's actually 6Gb per month. 3Gb peak/3Gb off-peak.

that's still a helluva lot of downloading :shock: doubt i'd ever get close to that.

Fishman Dan
14th October 2004, 08:07 AM
that's still a helluva lot of downloading :shock: doubt i'd ever get close to that.

You'd be surprised ;)
Besides, once you discover you can also download movies (allegedly) :roll:

Jarro
14th October 2004, 08:16 AM
that's still a helluva lot of downloading :shock: doubt i'd ever get close to that.

You'd be surprised ;)
Besides, once you discover you can also download movies (allegedly) :roll:

mate, all we ever do here (contrary to popular belief) is download a few songs.. and browse... nothing outrageous there :smt102

i'll still have to check whether we can get ADSL yet.. i've tried twice before and was told we are still over the magic 4Kms mark :x

drunken
14th October 2004, 08:44 AM
I used 6GB last month just from browsing & email. Another 5-6 GB on movies, mp3's etc. I'm on the Internode 512k plan, 16GB (at ANY time of day). Internode also has free downloading of content from any ABC site. Like Fishy mentioned they also have their own backbone so no worries re. commindico.

Ohh BTW I pay $59.95 a month for the 16GB :wink:

Jarro
14th October 2004, 09:35 AM
I used 6GB last month just from browsing & email.

:shock: :o

OK, i better rethink this then :?

AndyP
14th October 2004, 10:05 AM
I used 6GB last month just from browsing & email.
:shock: :o

OK, i better rethink this then :?
Keep in mind, that drunken is probably at home a little more than what you are. :idea:
That seems like a hell of a lot of downloading though. :shock:

drunken
14th October 2004, 10:16 AM
yes that was a bit more than usual :?

I would think you'd use at least 2GB a month just browsing regularly

Jarro
14th October 2004, 11:21 AM
.. so if i got onto a plan that had 6Gb download per month, i should be pretty right :?

drunken
14th October 2004, 11:30 AM
Should be fine as long as you don't download too many movies or mp3's etc.

BrisVegas
14th October 2004, 11:33 AM
I used 6GB last month just from browsing & email. Another 5-6 GB on movies, mp3's etc.

Wow! We're on a 6 Gig plan and have never come close to using it. My wife downloads all of her uni lectures and we are both on the net a heap. I also work from home via a VPN connection.

By all means go for plenty of download capacity, but maybe consider taking a lower prepaid amount with a reasonable rate per extra Gig. For eg. Bizmail is only $4 per extra Gig.

We're paying $49 per month for 512/128 with 6 Gig. Couldn't be happier. :)

Jarro - have you seen the article about the trial for longer runs on ADSL??
http://whirlpool.net.au/article.cfm/1259

BrisVegas
14th October 2004, 11:39 AM
We're paying $49 per month for 512/128 with 6 Gig. Couldn't be happier. :)


Couldn't be happier until..... I just saw the new 1500/256 plans under $50 from TPG. :shock: :shock: :shock:

Damn that's cheap!! 20 Gig included, no extra charges as it is "shaped". $130 setup and $60 for 4 port router/modem. They support rapid transfer too. Nice. I feel like a change now!! :wink: :lol:

drunken
14th October 2004, 11:43 AM
BV where did you see those TPG plans??? I haven't seen them anywhere as yet :?

BrisVegas
14th October 2004, 11:44 AM
BV where did you see those TPG plans??? I haven't seen them anywhere as yet :?

http://bc.whirlpool.net.au/bc-isp.cfm?id=18&s=1&p=4124

Come to think of it, I saw a big ad in the Weekend Shopper for this deal as well. Sounds too good to be true.

drunken
14th October 2004, 11:44 AM
And you might as well wait to change speed/provider until you move into the new digs. Coz you'll get charged a relocation fee :wink:

drunken
14th October 2004, 11:46 AM
That's crazy...they can't actually be making money off it :?

Maybe they're thinking that ALOt of people will pay the $50 a month & only use a couple of gigs a month????

Jarro
14th October 2004, 11:56 AM
Jarro - have you seen the article about the trial for longer runs on ADSL??
http://whirlpool.net.au/article.cfm/1259

yeah thanks Dion 8)

.. i saw that one this morning.

Fishman Dan
14th October 2004, 12:14 PM
Apparently TPG have some blockbuster deal

:roll: :lol: