aniken I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it Donating Members 4,316 Member For: 22y 1m 6d 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 21y 11m 26d 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRSCAR Member 414 Member For: 16y 11m 17d 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 17y 11m 19d 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 20y 11m 12d 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 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 1m 6d 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 21y 11m 26d 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercuryturbo Oh look.... a real car, with no hair dryer Donating Members 1,724 Member For: 18y 5m 16d 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFHOON Donating Members 1,932 Member For: 18y 10m 2d 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanra Into the laaaake Member 1,532 Member For: 17y 7m 12d 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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