Just wait, see:- http://www.beehive.govt.nz/ViewDocument.cfm?DocumentID=14030
Chris Bayley wrote: > 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 >
