aniken I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it Donating Members 4,316 Member For: 22y 4m 19d Gender: Male Location: Sydney, south west Posted 15/08/08 10:29 AM Share Posted 15/08/08 10:29 AM Seriously considering disconnecting my home phone, due to unresolved technical problems with the line (all within spec according to Helstra - yeah right). Anyway, that would require a change in internet plan. I'm with iinet now, on ADSL2, getting average speeds of 100-150 kbps. It also drops out from time to time, due to noise on the phone line (my theory anyway). I thought about Naked DSL, but looking around, it seems I could save even more money by going for a wireless option (eg, 3, who offer 6GB per month for only $40).So, does anyone currently have wireless internet? I'm especially thinking about the 3 service, especially if you live on the lower north shore of Sydney, but any other advice will be listened too (unless your name is tab). Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48691-experiences-with-wireless-internet/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 22y 3m 8d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 15/08/08 10:32 AM Share Posted 15/08/08 10:32 AM I just bought a 3 package today, I got the $34 3 gb plan, so far im very impressed!Speeds vary greatly where abouts you are, im currently getting 616 kilobits per second where I am at work in the ACT.Ive still got my home net package for all my torrenting. All of my forum whoring so far tonight has gobbled 33 megs. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48691-experiences-with-wireless-internet/#findComment-718915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRSCAR Member 414 Member For: 17y 3m Gender: Male Location: FTG, Victoria Posted 15/08/08 10:44 AM Share Posted 15/08/08 10:44 AM We'll since for work im all over Australia, I recently decided to get wireless broadband as well (while also keeping ADSL2+ @ home) I got the Virgin 5gb plan and so far im pretty happy with the service. Customer service however is shocking so dont expect much when trying to get a hold of technical support. I've been using it in Ocean Grove atm with a 55% 3G signal average speed up there between 50-150kb/sec. Im assuming it gets better the closer you are to the city (melbourne) Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48691-experiences-with-wireless-internet/#findComment-718926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 3m 2d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 15/08/08 11:04 AM Share Posted 15/08/08 11:04 AM I have Optus wireless and its ok, the thing I love is the mobility (obviously) but I think because I'm about 50-odd k's south west of sydney the connection can drop out and be a bit sporadic. I'm sure if you are closer to the city it woud be fine Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48691-experiences-with-wireless-internet/#findComment-718942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 21y 2m 25d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 15/08/08 11:26 AM Share Posted 15/08/08 11:26 AM I sell the Telstra NextG and it is the best by a long way in comparison to the others.It also costs a lot more, but you pay for what you get. We get 1Mbps download and 300+k upload speeds as well a coverage everywhere.I have not heard many good stories about Optus and Virgin. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48691-experiences-with-wireless-internet/#findComment-718957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aniken I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it Donating Members 4,316 Member For: 22y 4m 19d Gender: Male Location: Sydney, south west Posted 15/08/08 11:40 AM Author Share Posted 15/08/08 11:40 AM I've also got Foxtel, so I guess Bigpond Cable is also an option - although the plan options are a bit limited (400MB and then 12GB, with nothing in between!). Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48691-experiences-with-wireless-internet/#findComment-718963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 22y 3m 8d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 15/08/08 11:42 AM Share Posted 15/08/08 11:42 AM lolSo you'll get pratically nothing, or too much! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48691-experiences-with-wireless-internet/#findComment-718964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercuryturbo Oh look.... a real car, with no hair dryer Donating Members 1,724 Member For: 18y 8m 29d Gender: Male Location: Fear and Loathing in Callala Bay Posted 15/08/08 11:42 AM Share Posted 15/08/08 11:42 AM Im on 3 wireless & it seems pretty good.I havent had a land line for over 2 years. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48691-experiences-with-wireless-internet/#findComment-718965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFHOON Donating Members 1,932 Member For: 19y 1m 15d Gender: Male Location: nsw Posted 15/08/08 09:51 PM Share Posted 15/08/08 09:51 PM unwired sux ass.really slow even at the most expensive plan. poor reception everywhere. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48691-experiences-with-wireless-internet/#findComment-719028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanra Into the laaaake Member 1,532 Member For: 17y 10m 25d Gender: Male Location: Nrth Qld Posted 15/08/08 10:39 PM Share Posted 15/08/08 10:39 PM Yeah up this way I think its quicker to send a telegram then use wireless.... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48691-experiences-with-wireless-internet/#findComment-719038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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