internet/streaming
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@NTA said in internet/streaming:
@Nepia to be honest, it's mostly vanity
I thought so too, until I had to download some large files for work. 500MB just appears; interacting with high data models it really makes a difference. Still a 'nice to have' but it's well down from 'vanity'
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Finally an indication from NBN that my internet will be upgraded to FTTP from Dec this year.
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@Stockcar86 said in internet/streaming:
@NTA That's the NSA connecting
They already know I like Thicc Chicks.
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@Nepia said in internet/streaming:
@Kruse said in internet/streaming:
and a big patch 500m north... in the middle of the ocean
You'll need your 5G while you're relaxing on your luxury yacht.
and Tim has just the music for you...
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After a few months of having a fibre connection, and getting a little giddy on the plans available, I settled on 100/40 - peasant quality compared to other nations, but offers the best balance of price, download, and most importantly for work: upload. Shifting shit around on the cloud needs a bit of work both directions and short of buying what would be considered Business Grade in these parts - and the associated cost - I am left with this.
The plan has "boost" to 250/25 for 24 hour periods in case the boy needs to update some shit on his PS5, but mostly, that'll do, pig.
The other tiers were 500/50 which was great, but pricey at $130, and 250/25 which seemed a little weird in terms of upload. Really they should have offered both with 50MBps upload.
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I remark on internet things as I was on YouTube the other day and noted the presence of Star Link Roam - a version of the service designed for travellers in remote areas. Looks good despite the monthly $170ish cost. Chuck one of those in the back of the Xtrail and hit the road. While claimed speeds are lower than "fixed" Star Link, getting anywhere above 20mbps in the middle of nowhere would be worth it.
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Business grade here would depend on your location - I'd be able to get 1000/1000 I believe, and need upgraded hardware of course (stock home install modems tend to max out at ~1000Mbps).
The main difference is in SLA - uptime being the key thing. You can get a "business" plan for $75 with some providers but obviously that is not very fast.
