RE: High Speed Internet in....

[Chris Bayley]

Title: Message

IHug Ultra Satellite should be available pretty much anywhere, if you're game to play with Ihug, (worth it if it's the only option)

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: Adam Martin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Adam Martin
Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2002 23:44
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: High Speed Internet in....

...."remote locations", isn't funny what some people class as remote locations, looking at getting high speed internet access (of any description) in Hanmer Springs, I was surprised to find that there are no options at all.

ADSL?   --- Not supported

Frame Relay, which is advertised as available in most areas  -- Not available

 

Does anybody have any ideas of what I can do, I find it amazing that a town like Hanmer has not had their  exchange upgraded at all. A township that has over 30 motels/hotels alone... must be a candidate for a tech boost. the best connection I have got while up there is 33k    --- luckily I live in chch, parents in Hanmer.

 

Anyhow, I welcome any suggestions... apparently there is a wireless option, Telecom are getting back to me, but I suspect that that will be utilising the 027 (CDMA) network, which as well as being ultra expensive, considering I want 24hr connections - I don't trust either being a current 027 customer who has had not too much joy with the system.

 

Strangely enough, Ihug claims that I can get Frame Relay with them (is this an indication about the knowledge of their 'Tech Support'), the cost for Ihug 128k Frame Relay   --- only $1100 per month, $500 setup fee, and router $1600.

 

As a side point, what do Cash machines run on? ATM? I guess that may be another solution, I am sure that will come at a cost as well.

 

.... enough said

Adam