Internet Broadband connection
Feb 12th 2007, 10:24 am
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Internet Broadband connection
Hi Guys,
Posting here from the Uk. Just had a mate who has emigrated to Perth (Wembley) area, and he has asked me to ask about broadband connection speed. He has been telling me that it is appalling, and cant believe he cant get the same sort of speed,while he was living here in the Uk. Like myself we both had 8mb connections, and unlimited downloads. He was telling me he is joining Optus ( currently supply the phone service he has), but i cannot believe what he is telling me what his capped downloads are, & download speed. Is this Common problem in Australia, or has he choosen the wrong supplier.
If my info is incorrect, could someone please supply some advice on what companies offer the best Broadband in Perth Australia area.
Cheers Everbody
Tom
Posting here from the Uk. Just had a mate who has emigrated to Perth (Wembley) area, and he has asked me to ask about broadband connection speed. He has been telling me that it is appalling, and cant believe he cant get the same sort of speed,while he was living here in the Uk. Like myself we both had 8mb connections, and unlimited downloads. He was telling me he is joining Optus ( currently supply the phone service he has), but i cannot believe what he is telling me what his capped downloads are, & download speed. Is this Common problem in Australia, or has he choosen the wrong supplier.
If my info is incorrect, could someone please supply some advice on what companies offer the best Broadband in Perth Australia area.
Cheers Everbody
Tom
Feb 12th 2007, 10:34 am
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Re: Internet Broadband connection
Hi Guys,
Posting here from the Uk. Just had a mate who has emigrated to Perth (Wembley) area, and he has asked me to ask about broadband connection speed. He has been telling me that it is appalling, and cant believe he cant get the same sort of speed,while he was living here in the Uk. Like myself we both had 8mb connections, and unlimited downloads. He was telling me he is joining Optus ( currently supply the phone service he has), but i cannot believe what he is telling me what his capped downloads are, & download speed. Is this Common problem in Australia, or has he choosen the wrong supplier.
If my info is incorrect, could someone please supply some advice on what companies offer the best Broadband in Perth Australia area.
Cheers Everbody
Tom
Posting here from the Uk. Just had a mate who has emigrated to Perth (Wembley) area, and he has asked me to ask about broadband connection speed. He has been telling me that it is appalling, and cant believe he cant get the same sort of speed,while he was living here in the Uk. Like myself we both had 8mb connections, and unlimited downloads. He was telling me he is joining Optus ( currently supply the phone service he has), but i cannot believe what he is telling me what his capped downloads are, & download speed. Is this Common problem in Australia, or has he choosen the wrong supplier.
If my info is incorrect, could someone please supply some advice on what companies offer the best Broadband in Perth Australia area.
Cheers Everbody
Tom
they have forums discussing the ins and outs of all the ISPs and a great tool for finding a BB package to suit your needs
Feb 12th 2007, 11:11 am
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Re: Internet Broadband connection
8mb IS available in WA
http://www.westnet.com.au/internet/broadband/adsl/
they have various plans depending on what downloads you want...
http://www.westnet.com.au/internet/broadband/adsl/
they have various plans depending on what downloads you want...
Feb 12th 2007, 2:17 pm
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Re: Internet Broadband connection
8mb IS available in WA
http://www.westnet.com.au/internet/broadband/adsl/
they have various plans depending on what downloads you want...
http://www.westnet.com.au/internet/broadband/adsl/
they have various plans depending on what downloads you want...
Feb 12th 2007, 2:26 pm
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Re: Internet Broadband connection
Hi Guys,
Posting here from the Uk. Just had a mate who has emigrated to Perth (Wembley) area, and he has asked me to ask about broadband connection speed. He has been telling me that it is appalling, and cant believe he cant get the same sort of speed,while he was living here in the Uk. Like myself we both had 8mb connections, and unlimited downloads. He was telling me he is joining Optus ( currently supply the phone service he has), but i cannot believe what he is telling me what his capped downloads are, & download speed. Is this Common problem in Australia, or has he choosen the wrong supplier.
If my info is incorrect, could someone please supply some advice on what companies offer the best Broadband in Perth Australia area.
Cheers Everbody
Tom
Posting here from the Uk. Just had a mate who has emigrated to Perth (Wembley) area, and he has asked me to ask about broadband connection speed. He has been telling me that it is appalling, and cant believe he cant get the same sort of speed,while he was living here in the Uk. Like myself we both had 8mb connections, and unlimited downloads. He was telling me he is joining Optus ( currently supply the phone service he has), but i cannot believe what he is telling me what his capped downloads are, & download speed. Is this Common problem in Australia, or has he choosen the wrong supplier.
If my info is incorrect, could someone please supply some advice on what companies offer the best Broadband in Perth Australia area.
Cheers Everbody
Tom
I think most Aussie ISPs "shape" your transfer rate down to dialup speeds (~60kB/s) when you exceed your contracted transfer limit. This is unlike my experience in the UK where I was able to buy extra GBs if I exceeded my limit. I preferred that arrangement but it wasn't available when we first arrived in Oz.
The Whirlpool website mentioned earlier is good source of info.
Feb 12th 2007, 2:36 pm
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Re: Internet Broadband connection
I use iinet and I can apparently get 24mB/s from the exchange I am connected to where they have installed their own DSLAM hardware. The actual speeds are conditional on the distance from the exchange and quality of line signal. I get about 12mB/s although friends of mine have told me they can get higher transfer rates. You will also need an ADSL2+ modem.
I think most Aussie ISPs "shape" your transfer rate down to dialup speeds (~60kB/s) when you exceed your contracted transfer limit. This is unlike my experience in the UK where I was able to buy extra GBs if I exceeded my limit. I preferred that arrangement but it wasn't available when we first arrived in Oz.
The Whirlpool website mentioned earlier is good source of info.
I think most Aussie ISPs "shape" your transfer rate down to dialup speeds (~60kB/s) when you exceed your contracted transfer limit. This is unlike my experience in the UK where I was able to buy extra GBs if I exceeded my limit. I preferred that arrangement but it wasn't available when we first arrived in Oz.
The Whirlpool website mentioned earlier is good source of info.
some ISPs do charge for excess usage, have you looked for a different provider?
Feb 12th 2007, 2:41 pm
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Re: Internet Broadband connection
Hi Guys,
Posting here from the Uk. Just had a mate who has emigrated to Perth (Wembley) area, and he has asked me to ask about broadband connection speed. He has been telling me that it is appalling, and cant believe he cant get the same sort of speed,while he was living here in the Uk. Like myself we both had 8mb connections, and unlimited downloads. He was telling me he is joining Optus ( currently supply the phone service he has), but i cannot believe what he is telling me what his capped downloads are, & download speed. Is this Common problem in Australia, or has he choosen the wrong supplier.
Posting here from the Uk. Just had a mate who has emigrated to Perth (Wembley) area, and he has asked me to ask about broadband connection speed. He has been telling me that it is appalling, and cant believe he cant get the same sort of speed,while he was living here in the Uk. Like myself we both had 8mb connections, and unlimited downloads. He was telling me he is joining Optus ( currently supply the phone service he has), but i cannot believe what he is telling me what his capped downloads are, & download speed. Is this Common problem in Australia, or has he choosen the wrong supplier.
Anyway - you'd have to be bonkers to join Optus when there are myriad superb ISPs out there. For starters try Internode and iiNet.
Feb 12th 2007, 2:42 pm
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Re: Internet Broadband connection
I just preferred the option for excess usage rather than getting my bandwidth "shaped" without warning. Do you know of any ISPs who offer decent transfer rates and an option to purchase additional data transfer.
Cheers
Feb 12th 2007, 2:59 pm
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Re: Internet Broadband connection
I did (Internode) and faultless. 8mb line with 40GB p/m usage which was just enough for $89 p/m.
Something to think about tho is my current prob. I've moved house a week ago and Internode cannot connect me at new exchange ...
I have roughly 48hrs and both Internode will get back with their 3rd and final attempt, and Bigpond (BT equiv) who I swore I'd never use again!! ... get back to say if THEY can connect me!End of the day the cables are owned by Telstra (Bigpond) so I'm hoping they'll be able to do something.
No joy from both, and we move AGAIN! ... 4 net hungry PC's in this house and I cannot stand any more arguing over MY PC with it's pathetic 56k connection!
Crazy really that in 2007 I cannot get ADSL! ... crazy crazy stuff
Rant over, but prob worth looking into if and when ANYONE is looking at an area / house. There was time when 'pool', 'air con' etc were at the top of the list when looking at a new rental. ADSL was surely just a matter of switching over, but if we don't get it then ADSL availability will be the ONLY pre requisite for the new rental!! ...
Feb 12th 2007, 3:25 pm
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Re: Internet Broadband connection
Hi Guys,
Posting here from the Uk. Just had a mate who has emigrated to Perth (Wembley) area, and he has asked me to ask about broadband connection speed. He has been telling me that it is appalling, and cant believe he cant get the same sort of speed,while he was living here in the Uk. Like myself we both had 8mb connections, and unlimited downloads. He was telling me he is joining Optus ( currently supply the phone service he has), but i cannot believe what he is telling me what his capped downloads are, & download speed. Is this Common problem in Australia, or has he choosen the wrong supplier.
If my info is incorrect, could someone please supply some advice on what companies offer the best Broadband in Perth Australia area.
Cheers Everbody
Tom
Posting here from the Uk. Just had a mate who has emigrated to Perth (Wembley) area, and he has asked me to ask about broadband connection speed. He has been telling me that it is appalling, and cant believe he cant get the same sort of speed,while he was living here in the Uk. Like myself we both had 8mb connections, and unlimited downloads. He was telling me he is joining Optus ( currently supply the phone service he has), but i cannot believe what he is telling me what his capped downloads are, & download speed. Is this Common problem in Australia, or has he choosen the wrong supplier.
If my info is incorrect, could someone please supply some advice on what companies offer the best Broadband in Perth Australia area.
Cheers Everbody
Tom
Feb 12th 2007, 4:53 pm
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Re: Internet Broadband connection
I did (Internode) and faultless. 8mb line with 40GB p/m usage which was just enough for $89 p/m.
Something to think about tho is my current prob. I've moved house a week ago and Internode cannot connect me at new exchange ... I have roughly 48hrs and both Internode will get back with their 3rd and final attempt, and Bigpond (BT equiv) who I swore I'd never use again!! ... get back to say if THEY can connect me!
End of the day the cables are owned by Telstra (Bigpond) so I'm hoping they'll be able to do something.
No joy from both, and we move AGAIN! ... 4 net hungry PC's in this house and I cannot stand any more arguing over MY PC with it's pathetic 56k connection!
Crazy really that in 2007 I cannot get ADSL! ... crazy crazy stuff
Rant over, but prob worth looking into if and when ANYONE is looking at an area / house. There was time when 'pool', 'air con' etc were at the top of the list when looking at a new rental. ADSL was surely just a matter of switching over, but if we don't get it then ADSL availability will be the ONLY pre requisite for the new rental!! ...
Feb 12th 2007, 5:09 pm
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Re: Internet Broadband connection
I did (Internode) and faultless. 8mb line with 40GB p/m usage which was just enough for $89 p/m.
Something to think about tho is my current prob. I've moved house a week ago and Internode cannot connect me at new exchange ... I have roughly 48hrs and both Internode will get back with their 3rd and final attempt, and Bigpond (BT equiv) who I swore I'd never use again!! ... get back to say if THEY can connect me!
End of the day the cables are owned by Telstra (Bigpond) so I'm hoping they'll be able to do something.
No joy from both, and we move AGAIN! ... 4 net hungry PC's in this house and I cannot stand any more arguing over MY PC with it's pathetic 56k connection!
Crazy really that in 2007 I cannot get ADSL! ... crazy crazy stuff
Rant over, but prob worth looking into if and when ANYONE is looking at an area / house. There was time when 'pool', 'air con' etc were at the top of the list when looking at a new rental. ADSL was surely just a matter of switching over, but if we don't get it then ADSL availability will be the ONLY pre requisite for the new rental!! ...
Welcome to my world
It's just stupid isn't it. I hate having to use just dialup, it's driving me mental!!
Feb 12th 2007, 6:17 pm
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Re: Internet Broadband connection
Sorry to hear that mate. Our entire exchange went 'down' the other day and we were on the dialup for 10 days - pain in the arse for most people, but when you earn your living online ... ! Fact is, we simply wouldn't have moved here if ADSL hadn't been available, though there is a local Wireless ISP here called Snoopa who offer a 512/512 service for $80pm. Anyway - fingers crossed for a result on Internode.
Apparently I can rent 2 lines, ISDN with unlimited usage for $99 p/m but altho we don't run any business like yourself, we STILL need a fair amount of bandwidth!
Both Bigpond and Internode will try for a port over next day or so, gotta go with Bigpoo for the best chance, and then equivalent package will cost $149 p/m but it's almost got to the stage that cost really isn't an issue ...
Crazy!
