bill parker wrote:
Dear wamuggers,
I use internet connections in two locations. I have a westnet BB
connection in one location and in the second I can only use dial-up at
present. Westnet have started to charge by the minute for that -
unacceptable!
The second location is is "regional 1", being outside the metro area
towards Northam. The telephone is OK for ADSL.
Download speed not crtitical and 500MB download limit a month is heaps.
What's the best way to go get round Westnet impost for dail-up at
location 2?
Do I qualify for any rebate?
Seems from looking at Whirlpool that the choice is massive and the
prices are all very similar.
Internode seems to be in favour. Any experiences?
Bill
Hi Bill
Westnet recently informed us of the changes they are about to make to
their BB accounts.
We aren't happy.
Sure they have great service, but that merely means to me they are
pleasant and genuinely helpful when I need it.
I don't need it that much.
To cut a long story short I've been scouring all the ADSL 2+ providers
around, as that now appears to be cheaper than ADSL.
I've chosen Amcom, formerly Amnet which was formerly Arachnet I believe.
Fingers crossed ;-)
I got lucky and found a modem on eBay for $50, although it hasn't shown
up yet...
Internode did look slightly better but they said they couldn't supply me
here in Beaconsfield coming through the Fremantle exchange whereas Amcom
said they can. Does that mean Internode have no equipment in my
exchange? Not sure.
I hope I no longer need the levels of service that Westnet supplies, I
just cant justify the cost difference now.
I'll miss them.
I choose to blame Telstra for these prices ;-)
Cheers and a Merry Christmas to all Wamuggers!
Paul
