[chbot] Recommendations for fibre in CHCH

[Mark Atherton]

ohhhhh, I like this !!


On 5/03/2021 11:52 AM, David Closey wrote:
> Mark
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> I ran conduit so installer had no choice but to run the fibre where I wanted and to a hidden junction box in a cupboard
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> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On 4/03/2021, at 21:45, Mark Atherton <markaren1 at xtra.co.nz> wrote:
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>> Hi All,
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>> Probably time to drop copper :) We are very close to out local kerb-side box, and even ADSL2+ has served us very well so far.
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>> Any reconsiderations for a low-cost, high performance Internet-fibre supplier ?
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>> Expect descent customer support, unlimited high rate (I have seen 800Mb+ offered), probably bundled with existing landline). 30Mb fibre is no better than we currently have, and isn't worth the trouble.
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>> Spark have been pestering me to move to wireless, that got me very excited (in a bad way).
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>> Two issues:
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>> - We need a specific fibre run. I have heard horror stories where contractors come out to do a survey, then the installer does the job the way he feels fit, rather than the way the survey-guy agreed to.
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>> - Maintain dial-tone in event of power loss. Assume a small UPS is available; but it does obviously required the kerb-side box remains powered (assuming it does an active remux from the Central Office).
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>> Good experiences, and bad experiences please.
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>> Thanks,
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>> Mark
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