RE: Opinions on "fiber optic" internet?
February 16, 2019 at 5:54 pm
(This post was last modified: February 16, 2019 at 6:03 pm by fredd bear.)
(February 16, 2019 at 1:46 am)bennyboy Wrote: data?
what data?
Wait. . . you have a limit on data?
Yes, appalling isn't it.
Some providers offer unlimited data either at a premium, or their service is poor, especially if something goes wrong.
Mine is a bit more expensive than some, but with our broadband ,as with most other things, you get what you pay for. I was getting buffering on Netflix with a previous, cheaper, unlimited data plan with another isp
It's only in the last year the isp's have been required by law to accurately state the REAL speeds on offer. Mine advises at peak time speed of 50/20Mbps, and that's what I get. More than enough for HD streaming.
Plans very enormously, but few offer over 50Mbps.. Some will go as low as 5Mbps with a low data limit. Fine for most people my age who really only want Email.
My plan is plenty for my use, especially Netflix and Youtube. I am also aware that Aussies are getting ripped off rotten. We are one of the most urbanised nations on earth, so there is is no excuse for crappy broadband .
I read years ago that Singapore offers download speeds of 1Gb/second.
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A bit off topic: Cable TV; I was using Foxtel, and paying $65 a month for a monumentally crappy product. Netflix is $14, HD and 2 devices.--and I think it's terrific. I will never be able to watch all the things which interest me.
I'd be very interested in the cost and quality of cable tv in other countries. Of course I will start another thread is it is deemed necessary .
