On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 16:19:19 +1200, you wrote:

>
>On 13/09/2004, at 10:49 AM, Dave - Dave.net.nz wrote:
>> Does anyone other than Telecom really consider 256/128 broadband?
>
>The new UBS specification that is being held up as the "answer" to
>Local Loop Unbundling, especially by some ISPs like orcon.net.nz who
>are calling it broadband.
>It is 7x faster than dialup
>
>hey... if I can get 256k unlimited 24/7 and a fixed IP for $49.95 p/m
>residential who am I to argue?
>OK it's still far too complicated to understand the subtleties of the
>various offerings etc. but for now it seems like the best option.
>
>As for the proposed "Churn" charge which Telecom wants to charge people
>to stop them changing providers on a whim, I say get F*** If I see a
>cheaper-Better plan I'll do not want to be penalised for changing from
>an existing one.
>As it is I am giving up Telstra Cable which runs outside my door as
>Telstra do not offer flat rate nor 256k nor fixed IP so I'm off back to
>a Telecom line thanks very much!

Well I am on Telstra Cable, it is true that it's not flat rate, but I
am getting 256kbps, and have a fixed ip address. I also have other
options up to 2mbps (possibly more), for what would be if I could
aford it an attractive rate both in terms of monthly cost and data
charges.
>
>
>Bart Hanson
>barthanson@paradise.net.nz
>
>(sorry Dave, replied directly to you instead of list 1st try.)

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Cheers for now
Ross Dawson.
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