Anyone in New Zealand ?

**SPeedY_B** · July 30th, 2005

I'm going to be moving to New Zealand in the coming months, and whilst most of my queries have been settled, some of the geekier aspects are yet to be quashed, therefore I was hoping there may be some NZ residents here who may be able to help me ?

1. Internet connectivity. It seems that there are few ISP's to chose from out there, and most feature a monthly cap (averaging around 30GB for 2mb pipes) however I actually transfer around 10GB every day at the moment, and therefore need something either uncapped or with a very large cap (100GB would be feasible) Are there any ISP's which offer this ?

2. Cell phone providers. Who would be the best (From my understanding, there's not much choice?) keeping in mind that I usually utilise text messages more than calls, and currently have a contract which offers 1000 free per month, plus 50 minutes of talk.

3. TV. Some one who I shall be going over with wants to know if it is at all possible to receive UK TV signals... not sure if anyone would know this one, worth asking though

I'm sure there are more questions, however those are the ones which spring to mind at the moment, I'll post some more when I'm not so tired

**Steevo** · July 30th, 2005

Why the move?

Other than that I don't know anything. Really.

**vern** · July 30th, 2005

In any case, you are one lucky bastard. I'd love to be moving to New Zealand. As for TV, perhaps you could look for satellite providers? In the US, I checked out for my mom that she can receive Philippine channels through a specialized satellite service (not DirectTV or DISH). The rates are similar to cable or regular satellite service.

**Jewelzz** · July 30th, 2005

Why ya moving SPeedY_B? If it's personal or you'd rather not say, just tell me to shut up

**Electronic Punk** · July 30th, 2005

Lots of sheep, apparently.

**falconguard** · July 31st, 2005

ooooh a subtle dig

**LeeJend** · July 31st, 2005

Hey, it's not nice to ask someone why they are skipping the country.

I can't believe he found a job there. The guys from New Zealand I used to work with here in the USA with would kill to be able to find work back there.

Sigh, Ecotopia. Jealousy rears it's ugly head...

**Geffy** · July 31st, 2005

you people should read his blog more often then you would know

**Henyman** · July 31st, 2005

my brother is in new zealand, been there 4 years.

1) will depend where you are, brother is in middle of nowhere so gets a 22kbps dial up connection

2) vodafone have very good coverage http://www.vodafone.co.nz/coverage/maps.jsp

3) thought you should be able to get something like sky that gets uk signal?

**SPeedY_B** · July 31st, 2005

1. Going to be residing in Wanganui.
2. Vodefone seem to be the only provider o_0
3. Looks like I'll need to look into that when I get there.

**Henyman** · July 31st, 2005

found a few sites, none exactly amazing i'm afraid. all seem to have horible 10Gb caps.
http://www.orcon.co.nz/products/bitstream/residential
http://www.slingshot.co.nz/DesktopDe...id=11&subnav=3
http://www.maxnet.co.nz/content/2/225/0.htm

**Jewelzz** · July 31st, 2005

Originally Posted by Geffy

you people should read his blog more often then you would know

*goes to ready SPeedY_B's blog*

**SPeedY_B** · July 31st, 2005

Originally Posted by Henyman

found a few sites, none exactly amazing i'm afraid. all seem to have horible 10Gb caps.
http://www.orcon.co.nz/products/bitstream/residential
http://www.slingshot.co.nz/DesktopDe...id=11&subnav=3
http://www.maxnet.co.nz/content/2/225/0.htm

Yup, that seems to be the problem :/

**Henyman** · July 31st, 2005

unless you really want a 256/256 line

**SPeedY_B** · July 31st, 2005

Originally Posted by Henyman

unless you really want a 256/256 line

At least it's symmetrical...

If you were to search for an ISP in the UK though, all the capped ones would show up first. So I'm hoping there are some un-capped providers over there, and that they're just not as well known

**sean.ferguson** · July 31st, 2005

i would have thought in this day and age that the ones with no cap would be the more popular

**SPeedY_B** · August 1st, 2005

People are asked to pay more for no caps, people go for the cheaper option putting the more expensive ISPs out of business, or force them to move to capped plans.

"People" are to blame for **** internet connectivity. I think caps are a stupid idea, but the majority of internet users (mail checkers/surfers outweigh people who actually use their line.) aren't affected by capping.

**Geffy** · August 1st, 2005

might be a bit sool on the broadband
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,4889979

**SPeedY_B** · August 1st, 2005

That thread is ~3 years old though, seems the situation (although still capped) has improved since then.

**Khayman** · August 2nd, 2005

I spoke to someone from NZ, who were not very helpful but they did say you can get BBC on Sky, in answer tot he TV question

check http://www.telecom.co.nz for phones and BB (capped)

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SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 307	Anyone in New Zealand ? I'm going to be moving to New Zealand in the coming months, and whilst most of my queries have been settled, some of the geekier aspects are yet to be quashed, therefore I was hoping there may be some NZ residents here who may be able to help me ? 1. Internet connectivity. It seems that there are few ISP's to chose from out there, and most feature a monthly cap (averaging around 30GB for 2mb pipes) however I actually transfer around 10GB every day at the moment, and therefore need something either uncapped or with a very large cap (100GB would be feasible) Are there any ISP's which offer this ? 2. Cell phone providers. Who would be the best (From my understanding, there's not much choice?) keeping in mind that I usually utilise text messages more than calls, and currently have a contract which offers 1000 free per month, plus 50 minutes of talk. 3. TV. Some one who I shall be going over with wants to know if it is at all possible to receive UK TV signals... not sure if anyone would know this one, worth asking though I'm sure there are more questions, however those are the ones which spring to mind at the moment, I'll post some more when I'm not so tired 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk

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vern Dominus Joined: March 2002 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 1,570 Reputation: 660 Power: 143	Re: Anyone in New Zealand ? In any case, you are one lucky bastard. I'd love to be moving to New Zealand. As for TV, perhaps you could look for satellite providers? In the US, I checked out for my mom that she can receive Philippine channels through a specialized satellite service (not DirectTV or DISH). The rates are similar to cable or regular satellite service. free illegal pr0n @ ribbed.us

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Henyman Secret Goat Fetish Joined: June 2002 Location: Dorset, England Posts: More Than You Posts: 9,601 Reputation: 3548 Power: 249	Re: Anyone in New Zealand ? my brother is in new zealand, been there 4 years. 1) will depend where you are, brother is in middle of nowhere so gets a 22kbps dial up connection 2) vodafone have very good coverage http://www.vodafone.co.nz/coverage/maps.jsp 3) thought you should be able to get something like sky that gets uk signal? http://Henyman.com

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SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 307	Re: Anyone in New Zealand ? 1. Going to be residing in Wanganui. 2. Vodefone seem to be the only provider o_0 3. Looks like I'll need to look into that when I get there. 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk

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Henyman Secret Goat Fetish Joined: June 2002 Location: Dorset, England Posts: More Than You Posts: 9,601 Reputation: 3548 Power: 249	Re: Anyone in New Zealand ? found a few sites, none exactly amazing i'm afraid. all seem to have horible 10Gb caps. http://www.orcon.co.nz/products/bitstream/residential http://www.slingshot.co.nz/DesktopDe...id=11&subnav=3 http://www.maxnet.co.nz/content/2/225/0.htm http://Henyman.com

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Jewelzz Queen of Farts Joined: March 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 10,944 Blog Entries: 7 Reputation: 1843 Power: 249	Re: Anyone in New Zealand ? Originally Posted by Geffy you people should read his blog more often then you would know goes to ready SPeedY_B's blog

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SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 307	Re: Anyone in New Zealand ? Originally Posted by Henyman found a few sites, none exactly amazing i'm afraid. all seem to have horible 10Gb caps. http://www.orcon.co.nz/products/bitstream/residential http://www.slingshot.co.nz/DesktopDe...id=11&subnav=3 http://www.maxnet.co.nz/content/2/225/0.htm Yup, that seems to be the problem :/ 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk

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Henyman Secret Goat Fetish Joined: June 2002 Location: Dorset, England Posts: More Than You Posts: 9,601 Reputation: 3548 Power: 249	Re: Anyone in New Zealand ? unless you really want a 256/256 line http://Henyman.com

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SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 307	Re: Anyone in New Zealand ? Originally Posted by Henyman unless you really want a 256/256 line At least it's symmetrical... If you were to search for an ISP in the UK though, all the capped ones would show up first. So I'm hoping there are some un-capped providers over there, and that they're just not as well known 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk

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SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 307	Re: Anyone in New Zealand ? People are asked to pay more for no caps, people go for the cheaper option putting the more expensive ISPs out of business, or force them to move to capped plans. "People" are to blame for **** internet connectivity. I think caps are a stupid idea, but the majority of internet users (mail checkers/surfers outweigh people who actually use their line.) aren't affected by capping. 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk

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SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 307	Re: Anyone in New Zealand ? That thread is ~3 years old though, seems the situation (although still capped) has improved since then. 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk

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Khayman I'm sorry Hal... Joined: January 2002 Location: England Posts: 5,514 Reputation: 1210 Power: 191	Re: Anyone in New Zealand ? I spoke to someone from NZ, who were not very helpful but they did say you can get BBC on Sky, in answer tot he TV question check http://www.telecom.co.nz for phones and BB (capped) "I'm on the server side. I don't know what side you're on"