Thinking of Switching Fibre Broadband - Recommendations Please

Martz5 on 22/06/2023 - 14:00
Last edited 22/06/2023 - 15:11 by 1 other user

With the increases in fibre broadband pricing, i'm keen to explore some alternatives.
I'm currently with Spark and will end up paying $97 per month for 300/100 and Netflix.

I've found a few cheaper options but have read mixed reviews and feedback.
Cheapest was 2degrees ($62) with their broadbandcompare deal, but alot of the comments mention their customer service is seriously lacking. Not sure how their actual performance is?
Then there's Skinny ($75) - haven't heard much about them. I know they use the Spark network, so does this mean in terms of performance, switching from Spark to Skinny would be identical? or are there some differences between the two?
I can also bundle broadband with Contact energy ($70), but haven't heard anything positive about them either…

So curious as to who your provider is, how much you currently pay and whether you'd recommend them or not?
Bonus if you can help identify whether or not they're increasing their prices too like Spark…

Thanks in advance

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                    • Alan6984 on 02/07/2023 - 23:55

                      @NovaAlpha: You need a fully (publicly) routeable IP - not the same thing as a static IP (they are two different, effectively unrelated, things).

                      Easy mistake to make if you aren't up to speed with basic networking.

                      • NovaAlpha on 03/07/2023 - 10:38

                        @Alan6984: it IS routable. I'm not behind CGNAT. If I do a tracert to my static public IP, it's a single hop.

                        I've got servers and IP security cams running at home and I'm able to connect to them and port forward without any issues whatsoever.

                        • Alan6984 on 03/07/2023 - 11:14

                          @NovaAlpha: A static IP and a fully routeable IP are two different things.

                          If what you have said is true, then you have a static, fully routeable IP.

                          It is the latter, and not the former, that makes you reachable from the public internet.

                          If you aren't sure, do some reading around the subject - there is no need to be struggling with this stuff.

                          • NovaAlpha on 03/07/2023 - 11:17

                            @Alan6984: Nobody is struggling with anything. Not sure if you're trolling.

                            ISPs don't sell you a static non-routable IP. What would be the point of that? When people say they've got a static IP, of course it's going to be routable on the internet.

                            Like I told you, my public IP is fully routable. I've got a single hop to my public IP, I'm not hoping across a double NAT. My WAN IP IS my public IP.

                            • Alan6984 on 03/07/2023 - 11:19

                              @NovaAlpha: Cool - just trying to help you understand better the tech that is in place for you as you are conflating two separate things.

                              Glad they got it working for you.

                              • NovaAlpha on 03/07/2023 - 11:21

                                @Alan6984: Sure. Get off your high horse mate. I never asked for your condescending opinion. I work in IT and earn a very high 6 digit salary, so I don't need a lecture from you.

                                Again, ISPs don't sell you a static private non-routable IP because that does not make sense. You'd be paying for $5~$10 a month over something that is completely useless. When someone says they have a static IP, it's routable on the internet. You don't seem to have a clue about this at all.

  • mycomputer on 03/07/2023 - 16:22

    Throwing a curve ball - anyone know of good deals open term? Or ones with low / no cancellation fee?

    Needing a plan in August but not sure how much longer will be in NZ for (Oz here I come)

  • Wakrak on 31/07/2023 - 14:38
    +2

    2degrees is now 4 months free + 6 months of Prime video
    https://www.2degrees.nz/broadband/plans?cid=a&discount=yes

  • RotoruaCheap on 31/07/2023 - 15:00

    Do you live in a major city as there are some deals for Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland

  • dealfinder on 31/07/2023 - 22:04
    +1

    Has anyone got an idea if I can use skinny modem with 2degree fibre broadband.
    I have one from last skinny connection which they never asked me to return. Basically want to save $15 by reusing skinny modem for 2degree connection now that they are offering 4 months free.

  • Gamzallup on 01/08/2023 - 12:45

    Has anyone got Deco X20 Router working with 2Degrees by directly plug into fibre box without needing another modem?

    • jackvdbuk on 08/08/2023 - 18:55

      What is going wrong? Have you changed the deco to switch mode only? Connected to correct ethernet port both sides?

      • Gamzallup on 09/08/2023 - 09:04

        I am wondering if anyone has got Deco X20 working as a standalone Fibre modem without needing to rent 2degrees modem? I understand this method doesn't work with skinny, but work with slingshot.

        • ace310 on 09/08/2023 - 09:15
          +1

          Try this pbtech guide or the below one
          This is for contact, but should work fine with 2degrees as well.

          I am not on 2degrees, but I assume it's same as slingshot. You will need to set internet type as dynamic IP and set vlan id=10. check details on pbtech guide above.

  • Wakrak on 08/08/2023 - 18:52
    +4

    12 month contract via Broadband Compare

    300/100 $47
    950/500 $54
    2000/2000 $119
    + $100 joining credit & 6 months Prime video

    when you bundle power and broadband at 2degrees.

    Bundling is usually advised against, however.

  • Sean on 12/07/2024 - 23:49

    I just signed up to 360net 109$ a month for 2000/2000 includes wifi 7 router rental.

    • 19th on 14/07/2024 - 12:55

      Any idea if they use CGNAT on their Hyper Fibre? Thinking of going with the same plan myself - my 12months with Slingshot ends next week.

      • Alan6984 on 14/07/2024 - 16:02

        Any idea if they use CGNAT on their Hyper Fibre? Thinking of going with the same plan myself - my 12months with Slingshot ends next week.

        Even if they do (by default) you can often get a publicly route-able IP (which is likely also fixed for some definition of fixed) if you ask, albeit perhaps with an additional monthly payment of $5 / $10.

  • Sachi on 16/09/2024 - 10:22

    Are there usually good broadband deals during Black Friday? My contract ends at the end of Oct and I'm thinking of holding out a month for Black Friday deals. Current offers seems a bit slim :/

  • doubledippps on 16/09/2024 - 10:44

    Anyone have experience with the Netcomm NF18 MESH modem? Was offer this when I request to connect to a 2.4ghz WIFI to connect to IoT devices, free swap with current Netgear Orbi 6 RBR350

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