I have 2mbit cable with TelstraClear and a 5gig monthly limit. A big part of why this works for me is nz traffic is divided by 10 before being added to the monthly limit. So a gig of nz traffic only counts as 100mb towards the monthly limit. This is how all TelstraClear's plans work.
I'll probably get a 256kbit/5gig connection but keep the 2mbit with 1gig monthly plan as well. About $50NZ cheaper but a total of 6gig to use, an extra gig for $50 less. If I went to a 128kbit connection it'd cost me $60 less to get an extra cable modem and get another 6gig to make a 11gig monthly limit! I agree with a previous post this is crazy and results from pricing speed as far more valuable than traffic.
Of the 1.5million homes in nz, about 150,000 have access to TelstraClear and this is growing fast. About 25-30% who have the choice sign up with TelstraClear for phone line and other options.
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I have 2mbit cable with TelstraClear and a 5gig monthly limit. A big part of why this works for me is nz traffic is divided by 10 before being added to the monthly limit. So a gig of nz traffic only counts as 100mb towards the monthly limit. This is how all TelstraClear's plans work. I'll probably get a 256kbit/5gig connection but keep the 2mbit with 1gig monthly plan as well. About $50NZ cheaper but a total of 6gig to use, an extra gig for $50 less. If I went to a 128kbit connection it'd cost me $60 less to get an extra cable modem and get another 6gig to make a 11gig monthly limit! I agree with a previous post this is crazy and results from pricing speed as far more valuable than traffic. Of the 1.5million homes in nz, about 150,000 have access to TelstraClear and this is growing fast. About 25-30% who have the choice sign up with TelstraClear for phone line and other options.
Welly has a lanning venue with a Gigabit internet connection via citylink. http://www.lanplace.co.nz/