John wrote:
> On Wed, 29 Mar 2006 13:17:48 +1200, thingy wrote:
>
>
>>John wrote:
>>
>>>At the moment I'm on TelstraClear HighSpeed Starter 256kbps/10GB and
>>>looking at Paradise usage table it shows my usage for the last few
>>>years as under the 2GB mark. I spend a reasonable amount of time on
>>>the internet reading and listening to overseas radio. I also download
>>>a number of software programmes, but don't play games or share files.
>>>
>>>Checking the TelstraClear web site for the new highspeed plans it
>>>shows a HighSpeed 10GB 2Mbps plan for less than I'm paying at present
>>>but with this proviso; "For use around 4 hours a day for moderate
>>>internet browsing/surfing and downloading files and services.
>>>Excellent audio services. Users should monitor their usage carefully".
>>>
>>>At the moment I spend more than 4 hours daily on the internet and as
>>>previously stated my usage rate is under 2GB a month, why the
>>>difference? I can understand that with the faster speed there would be
>>>a tendency to download additional software for awhile until the
>>>novelty wore off, but I still can't see me downloading 10GB a month.
>>>
>>>Little advice needed please. Would this 10GB plan be suitable for my
>>>needs? Is there a reason, other than stated, why I would need more
>>>than the 10Gb plan?
>>>
>>>If I change plans now It's impossible to go back to the old highspeed
>>>starter 256kbps plan according to TelstraClear.
>>>
>>>Opinions and advice would be much appreciated.
>>>
>>>Regards,
>>>John.
>>
>>
>>I am still on the 256k one as well.
>>
>>My download pattern looks similar to yours about 1gig min to 5 gig max,
>>av about 2~2.5.....a month.
>>
>>The "extra" speed maybe a loss (ie marketing blurb), it really depends
>>on the bandwidth available, if its over-subscribed say a busy web site,
>>all you get is 30Kbyte/sec either way....
>>
>>The big advantage of the old 256k plan is the National/International
>>split, new plans only have Internatioanl rate, so if a lot of your
>>browsing is within NZ, your total could take a jump....mine is 15%~20%
>>ntaional the rest international so it woul have no big imapct for me.
>>
>>It might actually be worth doing to save money as long as you are still
>>under 10gig.
>
>
> According to TelstraClear, the National/International split on the old
> 256kpbs is about to change to bring it into line with the new plans.
>
> Regards,
> John.
K.
Looked at the "new" plan, same cost, no savings on what I pay now. So I
have a worse service for the same money......
Guess they will be contacting me and offering me the option of
"upgrading" or terminating the contract then.
Seriously considering dumping my landline for a vodafone......roughly
same cost for far more usability.....at which time I assume Clear wont
want me as they loose tolls, not that I make them anyway......
regards
Thing
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