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Re: Ultra Service

From: Pete <speed_at_advcomm.co.nz>
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2000 11:24:24 +1300 (NZDT)
Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.05.10011231121250.746-100000@wilma.advcomm>

> I'm wondering if there are many Ultra users (Satellite rather than Sky
> Tower) out there who want to share their impressions with me (and the list).

Hi Brendon

I have tested Ultra at work using a linux box as the host.

I was very impressed with the speed. The fastest single-session download I have
seen was at 47Kbytes/second, but most only come through at 19-26K/sec.

However you can easily have 6 or 7 20-25K/second downloads running at the same
time which is great when you're using Napster :)

I use a normal 33k6 modem uplink to Ihugs NZWIDE access gear.

After using it in a test situation at work for one week I decided to sign up at
home for it. I am waiting on the install now (3 weeks so far), and I gather that
due to lack of hardware the install can take a while.

But all in all I'm vrey impressed. Now I just need a fast uplink (and I'm
working on that with 802.11b and a local ISP :)

Ciao!
Pete

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