OHbaby! Forums : Help- internet options? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:03:48 +0000 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:12:07 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=34041 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Help- internet options? : Cool thank you minik8e, that narrows...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1063592&title=help-internet-options#1063592 Author: tictacjunkie
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Posted: 14 June 2010 at 10:12pm

Cool thank you minik8e, that narrows it down a bit! And to everyone else as well. DH very interested in Xnet! Will go up to mum's (in NP, we're in Stratford) & have a look on her computer. Might get DH to phone Farmside too- he's way more technical than I am- I'd just get confused! Thanks again, =)]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:12:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1063592&title=help-internet-options#1063592 <![CDATA[Help- internet options? : I did a check on the Woosh site,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1063558&title=help-internet-options#1063558 Author: minik8e
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Posted: 14 June 2010 at 9:57pm

I did a check on the Woosh site, and they aren't available where we are (in New Plymouth), only the fixed homeline and broadband.]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:57:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1063558&title=help-internet-options#1063558 <![CDATA[Help- internet options? : we use Xnet. we pay 67 a month...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1063327&title=help-internet-options#1063327 Author: Mucky_Tiger
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Posted: 14 June 2010 at 7:07pm

we use Xnet.

we pay 67 a month for line and internet and $1 per GB of internet we use.
on average we pay 90 a month for 3 peoples internet use (not limited at all either) and calls.

calls are cheap though. 27c a min to either vodafone or telecom.
]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:07:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1063327&title=help-internet-options#1063327 <![CDATA[Help- internet options? : Haven&#039;t usedthis companypersonally,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1063257&title=help-internet-options#1063257 Author: kakapo
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Posted: 14 June 2010 at 6:20pm

Haven't used this company personally, but know of people who have and they seem pretty happy with their satelite connection. Copied from their website:

"At Farmside we passionately believe that living rurally shouldn’t mean that you, your family or you business can’t use the latest and greatest in communications services available. We’ve invested millions of dollars on clever technology to be able to bring to all New Zealand WebConnect – high-speed internet services with affordable plans. We're happy to help you select the best Webconnect solution for your needs, so what are you waiting for?  Give us a call now and see what you've been missing out on. 0800 FARMSIDE."

]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:20:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1063257&title=help-internet-options#1063257 <![CDATA[Help- internet options? : Our connection is a bit random...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1063111&title=help-internet-options#1063111 Author: Raspberryjam
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Posted: 14 June 2010 at 4:40pm

Our connection is a bit random at times, but DH says thats because it has lots of other apps on it and the vodafone one is a bit sensitive (he is in IT - TBH - I dont know hat he is talking about half the time)
Dosent seem to affected specifically by weather - and wireless conenction comes with all the bits you need, free, on a plan - have you a friend who is connected -the info is on the site - phoning vodafone is like pulling teeth - there customer service is painful - but you might be lucky and get someone who speaks good enough english and knows the products
Woosh didnt like the weather much but we were in a gully so maybe it was just that ]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:40:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1063111&title=help-internet-options#1063111 <![CDATA[Help- internet options? : Thanks everyone so far! It seems...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1062861&title=help-internet-options#1062861 Author: tictacjunkie
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Posted: 14 June 2010 at 2:09pm

Thanks everyone so far! It seems all the info is online which is a bit of a pita when you don't have internet to start with! Thank goodness OhBaby is a mobile ph friendly site! I think Woosh runs off XT in Taranaki now, but not 100% on that. A vodem is on our "to consider" list. We want to look at satellite too, seems a bit to set up (abt $300ish) but alright with the monthly costs. Does it fade in & out with the rain or sun the way Sky does? Anyone?    
]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:09:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1062861&title=help-internet-options#1062861 <![CDATA[Help- internet options? : We have a laptop and a desktop...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1062557&title=help-internet-options#1062557 Author: Raspberryjam
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Posted: 14 June 2010 at 10:37am

We have a laptop and a desktop - works fine in both of them]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:37:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1062557&title=help-internet-options#1062557 <![CDATA[Help- internet options? : From what I have seen, Woosh don&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1062440&title=help-internet-options#1062440 Author: minik8e
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Posted: 14 June 2010 at 9:08am

From what I have seen, Woosh don't do wireless in Taranaki. I am looking into wireless phone and broadband through Vodafone though - but I have a laptop. I would think you could use a Vodem with a desktop PC though, because it's a USB connection?]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:08:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1062440&title=help-internet-options#1062440 <![CDATA[Help- internet options? : We are with woosh, have been for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1062434&title=help-internet-options#1062434 Author: MrsH23
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Posted: 14 June 2010 at 9:05am

We are with woosh, have been for 4 years, never had any major problems with their service, most issues we have had have been to do with the telecom lines.

We pay $70 a month for 5gb and phone line]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:05:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1062434&title=help-internet-options#1062434 <![CDATA[Help- internet options? : That was nice of them Tictacjunkie-...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1062416&title=help-internet-options#1062416 Author: Raspberryjam
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Posted: 14 June 2010 at 8:46am

That was nice of them Tictacjunkie- hope their internet is crap

We used woosh - was fine - but they are very sensitive to where you are placed - so if you havent already call and check if they can even service you - and its not a bad price $40 a month or so from memory
We are out in the wops now - have wireless broadband - its ok - through vodafone - $80 or so a month for 3 gig and phone line with unlimitid national calling which is good if your family lives in NZ (which our dont) but my cell bill has gone down loads!]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:46:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1062416&title=help-internet-options#1062416 <![CDATA[Help- internet options? : Hi, we&#039;re finally going to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34041&PID=1062360&title=help-internet-options#1062360 Author: tictacjunkie
Subject: 34041
Posted: 14 June 2010 at 5:40am

Hi, we're finally going to get "proper" internet, but are having trouble deciding what company to go with, I was wondering does anyone have any experience with "Woosh" or any of the satellite companies? We can't get anything that'd need to be connected to a landline (would cost us Crapload to have a landline put in since neighbours ripped it out when they re-did their driveway- Grr). We're in Taranaki. Thanks in advance!
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