Anyone using Swiftel ADSL
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Anyone using Swiftel ADSL
Is anyone out there using Swiftel ADSL http://www.swiftel.com.au/. I had a look on the whirlpool forums (www.whirlpool.net.au) and the consensus is clear as mud on all the ISPs. The only thing I could tell is my current ISP (TPG) is not one of the better providers.
The reason I am looking at swiftel is they offer a fixed IP (something us techies like) and 10 gigs a month for $60 on 256/64 kbs service.
And for those in the UK the broadband service here is still in the dark ages.
http://bc.whirlpool.net.au/bc-isp.cfm?id=129
The reason I am looking at swiftel is they offer a fixed IP (something us techies like) and 10 gigs a month for $60 on 256/64 kbs service.
And for those in the UK the broadband service here is still in the dark ages.
http://bc.whirlpool.net.au/bc-isp.cfm?id=129
Last edited by bondipom; Nov 24th 2003 at 8:17 am.
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Can't help you I'm afraid Bondipom, but it gives me a chance to say - never mind broadband, even the dial-up service is in the dark ages compared to the same in the UK! Come back BT, all is forgiven (and I never ever expected to hear myself say that!)
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Originally posted by Pollyana
Can't help you I'm afraid Bondipom, but it gives me a chance to say - never mind broadband, even the dial-up service is in the dark ages compared to the same in the UK! Come back BT, all is forgiven (and I never ever expected to hear myself say that!)
Can't help you I'm afraid Bondipom, but it gives me a chance to say - never mind broadband, even the dial-up service is in the dark ages compared to the same in the UK! Come back BT, all is forgiven (and I never ever expected to hear myself say that!)
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Re: Anyone using Swiftel ADSL
I see they don't even provide a service to SA. Shame as they (Swiftel) looked cheaper than Bigpond at the moment
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Re: Anyone using Swiftel ADSL
Originally posted by bondipom
Is anyone out there using Swiftel ADSL http://www.swiftel.com.au/. I had a look on the whirlpool forums (www.whirlpool.net.au) and the consensus is clear as mud on all the ISPs. The only thing I could tell is my current ISP (TPG) is not one of the better providers.
The reason I am looking at swiftel is they offer a fixed IP (something us techies like) and 10 gigs a month for $60 on 256/64 kbs service.
And for those in the UK the broadband service here is still in the dark ages.
http://bc.whirlpool.net.au/bc-isp.cfm?id=129
Is anyone out there using Swiftel ADSL http://www.swiftel.com.au/. I had a look on the whirlpool forums (www.whirlpool.net.au) and the consensus is clear as mud on all the ISPs. The only thing I could tell is my current ISP (TPG) is not one of the better providers.
The reason I am looking at swiftel is they offer a fixed IP (something us techies like) and 10 gigs a month for $60 on 256/64 kbs service.
And for those in the UK the broadband service here is still in the dark ages.
http://bc.whirlpool.net.au/bc-isp.cfm?id=129
Swiftel have been really good. The service was connected in less than 5 days and has so far been really reliable. I went for the 1500/256 and it's tops!
Static IP is a big draw, only thing is they don't have a dialup so if the ADSL is down then you may be stuck.
If you fancy a change then give them a go.
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What seems to be the attraction with a static IP? I'd have thought that a dynamic one would be better in so much as hackers find it more difficult to locate you.
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Originally posted by migrantoz
What seems to be the attraction with a static IP? I'd have thought that a dynamic one would be better in so much as hackers find it more difficult to locate you.
What seems to be the attraction with a static IP? I'd have thought that a dynamic one would be better in so much as hackers find it more difficult to locate you.
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Originally posted by migrantoz
What seems to be the attraction with a static IP? I'd have thought that a dynamic one would be better in so much as hackers find it more difficult to locate you.
What seems to be the attraction with a static IP? I'd have thought that a dynamic one would be better in so much as hackers find it more difficult to locate you.
But Dynamic are better for security. however if you have your own static ones, you more than likely have some kind of firewall on a seperate pc which will lok aftero your private network.
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Re: Anyone using Swiftel ADSL
Originally posted by evorobin
I see they don't even provide a service to SA. Shame as they (Swiftel) looked cheaper than Bigpond at the moment
I see they don't even provide a service to SA. Shame as they (Swiftel) looked cheaper than Bigpond at the moment
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Re: Anyone using Swiftel ADSL
Originally posted by bondipom
They are a new company so in time SA will make it on their list.
They are a new company so in time SA will make it on their list.
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Swiftel ADSL ordered and in theory I should have a 256/64 with 5 gigs for $50 a month in a weeks time. Connection fee is $140 and a friend who is with them is getting a $15 credit for recommending me.
I will keep you informed on how it goes.
I will keep you informed on how it goes.
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I though Sydney had wireless as well ?
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Originally posted by rapitts
I though Sydney had wireless as well ?
I though Sydney had wireless as well ?
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I notice some of the services provide x number of gigs of download per month, then charge a higher rate thereafter.
I've got no idea how many megs or even gigs I download per month.
Do these services allow you to monitor how much you're downloading in a month - or do they happily let you rack up the charges if you exceed their nominated limit?
I've got no idea how many megs or even gigs I download per month.
Do these services allow you to monitor how much you're downloading in a month - or do they happily let you rack up the charges if you exceed their nominated limit?
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Originally posted by young_lad
I notice some of the services provide x number of gigs of download per month, then charge a higher rate thereafter.
I've got no idea how many megs or even gigs I download per month.
Do these services allow you to monitor how much you're downloading in a month - or do they happily let you rack up the charges if you exceed their nominated limit?
I notice some of the services provide x number of gigs of download per month, then charge a higher rate thereafter.
I've got no idea how many megs or even gigs I download per month.
Do these services allow you to monitor how much you're downloading in a month - or do they happily let you rack up the charges if you exceed their nominated limit?
Most ISPs have a web page that will show your usage. On hitting the max they can cut you off, charge per extra meg or shape your connection. Shaping means slowing the speed to that of dial up.