> Orcon 2Mbit, 11GB: $50, plus Telecom line rental $35 = $85.
> Currently you get some sort of modem free, dunno whether it's a good one
> for Linux. You lose out on 2 hour capped calling rates, both national
> and international. 128kbit upload (no comment). Chances of static IP?
static ip - yes
free modem - does work with linux
ping times - not great, but low enough latency to nz servers.
>
> Telstra 2Mbit down/2Mbit up, 10GB, incl line rental $102. Good chance of
> static IP (though I haven't checked). Latency close to the floorboards,
> and a modem which is only restricted in capability by the features of
> your Linux kernel. Extra traffic 10 times the price of Orcon's.
> $17 more though, less if you can make do with less traffic.
Very low ping times, wonderful for games
static ip - yes

Choose based on what u need to do. Telstra cable is expensive but very
fast, the orcon plan is $1/GB leaching freedom.

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