Doesn't sound that attractive. This is a review on Optus's usb modem. How do traders find usb modems in the real world?
Let me provide a counterpoint - I have used TPG and was very impressed with their support.
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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.
Also please explain what "Naked DSL2"
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.
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
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.
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.
Yeah I have just gone for Adam internet, 8000k with 20GB downloads, for 69.95,
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.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
That sounds like a good solution Sam.
ps. Great blog.
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