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Wicklow Broadband

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  • 27-05-2010 10:02pm
    #1
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭


    hi,

    just want to know if anyone has any info or reviews on 'wicklow broadband'? they came out today and said they have a very good signal at my house and the fee's don't seem too bad. i have no landline and the 3g dongle works well but can be intermittent.

    thanks


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  • Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭DriversEd


    hi guys and gals,

    no replies? does this mean no-one has heard of them?
    regards,

    duffsaw


  • Registered Users Posts: 816 ✭✭✭Cryos


    Seen the signs but the aul website doesnt give great info to be honest

    Regional broadband may be better?

    http://www.regionalbroadband.ie/


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 11 Nikkit2010


    Hi there,
    The website is pretty bad and is being updated, the broadband however is first class and leaves the other competitors standing. 20MS stable ping times to google.ie and no slow down in the evening. They have completely rebuilt the backhaul and now have Gigabit fiber with licensed Radio links from Wicklow Town.:D


  • Registered Users Posts: 816 ✭✭✭Cryos


    Nikkit2010 wrote: »
    Hi there,
    The website is pretty bad and is being updated, the broadband however is first class and leaves the other competitors standing. 20MS stable ping times to google.ie and no slow down in the evening. They have completely rebuilt the backhaul and now have Gigabit fiber with licensed Radio links from Wicklow Town.:D

    Are you a representitive ?

    If you have the service please post some test results from:

    http://www.speedtest.net
    http://www.pingtest.net

    To ensure your fellow Wickla people have an informed opinion on these people.

    Ta


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 11 Nikkit2010


    Hi CP,
    I work for WBB.
    I'll post some results later today.
    We have most of wicklow covered except for Blessington.
    Best regards,
    Nikki
    Cryos wrote: »
    Are you a representitive ?

    If you have the service please post some test results from:

    http://www.speedtest.net
    http://www.pingtest.net

    To ensure your fellow Wickla people have an informed opinion on these people.

    Ta


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 11 Nikkit2010


    Cryos wrote: »
    Are you a representitive ?

    If you have the service please post some test results from:

    http://www.speedtest.net
    http://www.pingtest.net

    To ensure your fellow Wickla people have an informed opinion on these people.
    Hi CP,
    Here you are, this is to my home and capped.

    Nikki:D
    Ta
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  • Registered Users Posts: 816 ✭✭✭Cryos


    Interesting, is that test from an endpoint or directly from the Backhaul ?

    Do you have a list of the packages, the website needs a bit of updating ? Can you post Download / Upload Speed, Contention and Cap ?

    Have to admit, you have me interested now!


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,078 ✭✭✭bigpaddy2004


    Thats Sad....posting results from the NOC!


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 11 Nikkit2010


    It Was tested from my House in Delgany!:p
    Thats Sad....posting results from the NOC!


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,078 ✭✭✭bigpaddy2004


    Nikkit2010 wrote: »
    It Was tested from my House in Delgany!:p
    ...I dont think so, unless you have fibre coming into it.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 816 ✭✭✭Cryos


    Nikkit2010 wrote: »
    It Was tested from my House in Delgany!:p

    any information on packages ?


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 11 Nikkit2010


    Hi Cryos,

    Give us a call on 01 488 0800 and we will go through the options with you.

    Nikki
    Cryos wrote: »
    any information on packages ?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭BigMoose


    There are probably a good few of us interested in your products, so when will the website be updated to be accurate/useful? I shouldn't have to spend time on a phone call to find out this info from an ISP.... Also posting daft results from speed tests that are in no way possible over a usual domestic setup don't give any credibility. If you are offering a fiber to the home product that would give 50Mb/s+ then you'll be the most popular ISP in Wiclow!! But alas, I fear it's not even remotely true...


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,255 ✭✭✭.243


    Nikkit2010 wrote: »

    Give us a call on 01 488 0800 and we will go through the options with you.

    Nikki
    rang today and yesterday no response


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 249 ✭✭DA365


    This showed up on my available wireless connections earlier with five full bars. I'm in the Cherrywood/Tullyvale area and had never seen it before.

    Connected and was asked to fill out a form for a free trial, did so and I was online within 5 minutes.

    No idea how long the trial's going to last but it seems alright so far.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 11 Nikkit2010


    Hi there,

    we are starting to trial in this area from our 3 Rock and Kiliney Hill sectors.

    Speeds will be 5MB ->24MB.

    Pricing is to be announced later and is expected to begin at €25pm.

    Nikki


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,275 ✭✭✭Chaz


    Nikkit2010 wrote: »
    Hi there,

    we are starting to trial in this area from our 3 Rock and Kiliney Hill sectors.

    Speeds will be 5MB ->24MB.

    Pricing is to be announced later and is expected to begin at €25pm.

    Nikki

    What frequency are you operating in from 3 Rock?


  • Registered Users Posts: 816 ✭✭✭Cryos


    DA365 wrote: »
    This showed up on my available wireless connections earlier with five full bars. I'm in the Cherrywood/Tullyvale area and had never seen it before.

    Connected and was asked to fill out a form for a free trial, did so and I was online within 5 minutes.

    No idea how long the trial's going to last but it seems alright so far.

    Can you post some tests from:

    http://www.speedtest.net
    http://www.pingtest.net


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 249 ✭✭DA365


    Cryos wrote: »

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  • Registered Users Posts: 816 ✭✭✭Cryos


    wow decent stats...


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 249 ✭✭DA365


    Just did it again, think they changed config file to 5mbit


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,675 ✭✭✭exaisle


    When they say "Wicklow", I suspect they mean "East Wicklow". As per usual, Blessington - Baltinglass gets ignored.

    Forking typical.....


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,313 ✭✭✭blackbox


    Ashford/Ballyduff
    4.59 Download
    1.73 Upload
    (long time customer)


  • Registered Users Posts: 816 ✭✭✭Cryos


    blackbox wrote: »
    Ashford/Ballyduff
    4.59 Download
    1.73 Upload
    (long time customer)

    Hey Blackbox,

    Could you run http://www.speedtest.net ; im intersted to see what the ping is. Im looking at replacing our 3meg eircom connection.


  • Registered Users Posts: 331 ✭✭darkestlord


    Is there any one from Tinahely area using this crowd. If so, how are you finding it. How does it compare to eircom. Was thinking about switching. Any one know what the download limit is on the 3mg package


  • Registered Users Posts: 111 ✭✭Kilo


    Had a look at their website and have to admit it's very poor on facts. No coverage map, no idea what areas are covered, no way to check if you are and a phone number that doesn't appear to be answered that often :(

    If they really want customers, I'd suggest that they put a lot more info on their website. There's certainly a demand in Wicklow but unless the info is there, people are just going to move on to the providers that actually give information.

    Digiweb are as bad tbh, they give little or no info other than prices and their faq is the greatest collection of stupid questions I've ever seen. These providers need to stop treating their potential customers as idiots, the sad fact is that most of them seem to be staffed by idiots :(


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 11 Nikkit2010


    Hi Kilo,
    You are right about the website, it's embarrassing to say the least. However We hope to have a new one online within two weeks.
    Nikki:D


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 11 Nikkit2010


    Is there any one from Tinahely area using this crowd. If so, how are you finding it. How does it compare to eircom. Was thinking about switching. Any one know what the download limit is on the 3mg package

    Hi there,

    There are no download limits on our network, and the 3MB package has been upgraded to 4 Down 1 Up. Let us know if you want us to drop out and do a survey.

    Nikki


  • Registered Users Posts: 317 ✭✭darth_maul


    do you cover the avoca or Conary area, if so where is the nearest site to see if I would have LOS, is there any other providers covering this area.


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 11 Nikkit2010


    Hi We do have some customers in the Avoca and Connary area.

    Wmail us at info@wicklowbroadband.com and someone will give you a shout.

    Cheers.


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