Your ISP of choice?

[cutz]

Doesn't sound that attractive. This is a review on Optus's usb modem. How do traders find usb modems in the real world?

Hi,

I use a 3, 3G card plugged into a 3G router for backup, haven't measured the speed but it works well, can always rely on it when the cable packs up.

Cos i also have trading nightmares i keep a telstra prepaid USB stick in the bottom draw, haven't used it yet so i can't really comment on it.

 

[gav]

Let me provide a counterpoint - I have used TPG and was very impressed with their support.

X 2

 

[acedrum]

x3

Have used TPG for years, very reliable, great value for money and freedom of configuration compared to the big 2 rip off merchants.

Also have my mobile with TPG (through SOUL/Optus), recently used it with roaming in China, no problems at all.

 

[AzzaB80]

x3

Have used TPG for years, very reliable, great value for money and freedom of configuration compared to the big 2 rip off merchants.

Also have my mobile with TPG (through SOUL/Optus), recently used it with roaming in China, no problems at all.

You guys obviously never had the wait on hold for 30 minutes before being disconnected so you have to ring back and join the end of queue again problem. Or refusing to look at your problem until you had an electrican come and check the house wiring at your expense when it cleary is not the issue.

Good and bad stories from every company though. As someone else posted, best to check the Whirlpool survey to get the best idea.

 

[The Owls]

I currently use bigpond cable but recently changed the modem (supplied by bigpond)but the speed appears to be much slower. Have spoken to bigpond and they say everything is ok at their end so it must be my problem. I am not happy. Also please explain what "Naked DSL2"

Are the speeds above average or poor

 

[warezwana]

Results for my Dodo going from Gold Coast - Sydney

Been with Dodo for 5-6 years, never have problems with outage, speeds fairly good.
My plan! = $29.95 ADSL 2+ Silver (1.5Mbps)(with home phone)
5Gb Peak 1pm-1am
100Gb off peak 1am-1pm

Back -up
Dodo Pre Payed Wireless
15Gb over 1 Year $139



Some of you guys are getting VERY poor results but like was mentioned thats probably because your running a 256K ADSL (yesterdays broadband)

I WAS with Telstra 3G wireless @ $115.95/mth for 3Gb of Data and great coverage if your in the Outback... speeds ok (nothing too exciting) but definately waaaaay over priced like ALL THINGS TELSTRA.

 

[MACCA350]

Optus Cable, ethernet through router and switch to laptop. Engin VOIP

Optus Cable, through router wireless to laptop. Engin VOIP

Had Optus cable for years using a Motorola SB4101 modem(can't remember my current plan, but I get 20GB peak + 40GB offpeak)........we'll be moving next year to a non optus cable area so I'll have to find an alternative.

Anyone know what's the best we can achieve in the Burnside Heights VIC area?
We use Engin VOIP so I've only had the cable into the house, no phone line. Guess I'll be looking at naked ASDL+2 or something like that........would like to have a faster connection rather than a slower one.


cheers

 

[gav]

Also please explain what "Naked DSL2"

Naked DSL is an internet connection that doesn’t require a traditional phone (landline) service. This means you no longer have to pay a monthly landline rental fee to get broadband. A broadband phone service called VOIP can be included with your Naked DSL service allowing you to make cheap calls over your broadband connection.

You don’t actually need a phone line for broadband. What you need is the copper wire that runs from your local telephone exchange to your home.

 

[ThingyMajiggy]

hey,

Is anyone here on regular ADSL 1500k, that day trades? Is this speed sufficient? I have satellite internet now, the speed test says I can get 1.4mb/s but its lying, NEVER get such speeds, its up and down all the time, and its only 6GB a month, 3 peak & 3 off peak....for $89.95. I figure I could go with 1500k with internode, it will be more consistent and with far more downloads, but wondered if this speed will be good enough for quick trades? We live out of town, so ADSL2+ isn't an option yet, best we can go is the 1500k plans, would it be worth it?

 

[DB008]

Why is Telstra so expensive? Seriously, don't they know that there IS competition out there? Everything Telstra is just way OVER PRICED.
All the wireless broadband providers nowdays have plans for a 3-5gb download for around $50, Telstra on the other hand is around $79.95 for the same 5gb. I don't know why...

 

[kiddz7]

I use internode

 

[Timmy]

hey,

Is anyone here on regular ADSL 1500k, that day trades? Is this speed sufficient? I have satellite internet now, the speed test says I can get 1.4mb/s but its lying, NEVER get such speeds, its up and down all the time, and its only 6GB a month, 3 peak & 3 off peak....for $89.95. I figure I could go with 1500k with internode, it will be more consistent and with far more downloads, but wondered if this speed will be good enough for quick trades? We live out of town, so ADSL2+ isn't an option yet, best we can go is the 1500k plans, would it be worth it?

Sam, sorry no ideas on your question, but for high-speed trading/scalping your latency time is more important. TH has written on this somewhere, will try to dig up the link. (EDIT: Here it is, Derivatives traders in Tasmania?)

Also, check out ADSL (not ADSL2+) with TPG (if available to you). SPeeds up to 8Mb / 25 or 50 GB download limit. Link here. It is expensive, but if you can't get ADSL2+ it is a viable alternative.

 

[ThingyMajiggy]

Sam, sorry no ideas on your question, but for high-speed trading/scalping your latency time is more important. TH has written on this somewhere, will try to dig up the link. (EDIT: Here it is, Derivatives traders in Tasmania?)

Also, check out ADSL (not ADSL2+) with TPG (if available to you). SPeeds up to 8Mb / 25 or 50 GB download limit. Link here. It is expensive, but if you can't get ADSL2+ it is a viable alternative.

Yeah good point Timmy, see I'm getting about 500-1000ms+ on that same test TH did in that thread, way too slow. Nearest exchange is only a few K's away for ADSL, so it should be alot better I would have thought, thanks for the help timmy and the heads up on TPG, will check it out, still if there is anyone else out there currently on 1500k, please let me know if its reasonable for high speed trading.

 

[Dowdy]

Optus Cable, ethernet through router and switch to laptop. Engin VOIP

Optus Cable, through router wireless to laptop. Engin VOIP

Had Optus cable for years using a Motorola SB4101 modem(can't remember my current plan, but I get 20GB peak + 40GB offpeak)........we'll be moving next year to a non optus cable area so I'll have to find an alternative.

Anyone know what's the best we can achieve in the Burnside Heights VIC area?
We use Engin VOIP so I've only had the cable into the house, no phone line. Guess I'll be looking at naked ASDL+2 or something like that........would like to have a faster connection rather than a slower one.


cheers

You live in Burnside, that's cool. I live in Cairnlea but i can't get ADSL2 in my area since it's a new area.

I'm with Internode but they've been slow lately. I would change but internode provide free subscription to download newsgroups NZB files

 

[So_Cynical]

hey,

Is anyone here on regular ADSL 1500k, that day trades? Is this speed sufficient? I have satellite internet now, the speed test says I can get 1.4mb/s but its lying, NEVER get such speeds, its up and down all the time, and its only 6GB a month, 3 peak & 3 off peak....for $89.95. I figure I could go with 1500k with internode, it will be more consistent and with far more downloads, but wondered if this speed will be good enough for quick trades? We live out of town, so ADSL2+ isn't an option yet, best we can go is the 1500k plans, would it be worth it?

Type your phone number into broadbandchoice http://bc.whirlpool.net.au/ to see whats available at your exchange...internode have a new "easy" plan for $50 a month, ADSL1/2 - 30 gigs up and down counted.

Most satellite services are dial up speed upload/outbound, and satellite speed download/inbound...i doubt that's the ideal set up for trading.

 

[ThingyMajiggy]

Type your phone number into broadbandchoice http://bc.whirlpool.net.au/ to see whats available at your exchange...internode have a new "easy" plan for $50 a month, ADSL1/2 - 30 gigs up and down counted.

Most satellite services are dial up speed upload/outbound, and satellite speed download/inbound...i doubt that's the ideal set up for trading.

Yeah I have just gone for Adam internet, 8000k with 20GB downloads, for 69.95, cheapest I could find for the 8000, plus I have gone with Adam before, and they were great, plus they are SA based, which is a big plus, they have a closer exchange than everyone else too, so will see how it goes from here.

The current satellite has been quite fast on occasions, just its too up and down, some days its rubbish, some days its good, some days it drops out all together, can't have that when trading.

 

[Kipp]

That is very poor Prospector! Did you have a heap of internet windows open/loading during the test, or downloading anything at the time of the test? Is there anything else connected to the phone line? Do you have any other phone line points in the house you can test from?

If you cant get it much faster yourself, I'd be ringing up your ISP to find out why its so slow. They'll be able to run you through a list of things that should find the problem, and hopefully fix it.

Don't forget filters. They're pretty important to have on all of your phones.

 

[Timmy]

Yeah I have just gone for Adam internet, 8000k with 20GB downloads, for 69.95,

That sounds like a good solution Sam.

ps. Great blog.

 

[MACCA350]

You live in Burnside, that's cool. I live in Cairnlea but i can't get ADSL2 in my area since it's a new area.

I'm with Internode but they've been slow lately. I would change but internode provide free subscription to download newsgroups NZB files

Thanks for the reply, we have land in Burnside Heights and will be building so we don't live out that way as yet and won't for about another year or so.

What's the fastest ISP options out that way? bearing in mind I'm use to Optus Cable speeds

cheers

 

[ThingyMajiggy]

That sounds like a good solution Sam.

ps. Great blog.

Thanks mate, glad someone is reading it