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Recommended Broadband in Galway City

  • 29-12-2010 11:59pm
    #1
    StonedRaider
    Registered Users Posts: 450 ✭✭


    Hi there, I've been with Smart tel since they started. Honestly,never had any problems with them,but looking to change to something cheaper.

    Currently on €42/month 10mbs unlimited download
    it's actually a waste because my line can only take up to 5mbs,and I don't download much.

    Eircom are out as they are just as expensive.
    Upc not getting much good feedback.

    Thinking of going mobile broadband with 3/O2/Meteor. Bill pay only.

    Meteor seem to have a good deal. Anyone have problems so far?Especially with their hotspot device.

    Any others to consider?

    Many thanks in advance


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  • #2
    dilallio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,728 ✭✭✭dilallio


    If you will be using Skype, stay away from Vodafone Mobile Broadband.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056117632


  • #3
    muppetkiller
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,199 ✭✭✭muppetkiller


    I've UPC and never had an issue with them. I think they've come on leaps and bounds in the past two years.
    15Mb line here and only lost connect once in the past two years ..


  • #4
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    I've eircom since 6 years and UPC since 2 weeks and and have not had many issues with either.


  • #5
    StonedRaider
    Registered Users Posts: 450 ✭✭StonedRaider


    Thanks guys..I'll try get more info re UPC


  • #6
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Check this thread out about their speed
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056125699
    The wireless modem is pretty crap.


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  • #7
    ben.schlomo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,226 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    Ive had upc in the city centre since august and had no problems, great speed and download capacity. I would never consider those mobile broadband packages, useless from the experiences of friends.


  • #8
    bealtine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,051 ✭✭✭bealtine


    StonedRaider wrote: »

    Thinking of going mobile broadband with 3/O2/Meteor. Bill pay only.

    Meteor seem to have a good deal. Anyone have problems so far?Especially with their hotspot device.

    Avoid mobile "midband". that's all mobile providers, like the plague.


  • #9
    StonedRaider
    Registered Users Posts: 450 ✭✭StonedRaider


    bealtine wrote: »
    Avoid mobile "midband". that's all mobile providers, like the plague.

    Possible to get a bit more info bealtine?
    Never been on mobile broadband before


  • #10
    Chris_5339762
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,930 ✭✭✭Chris_5339762


    Dont. Go UPC in Galway if you can get it. Sometimes they can be a hassle but the benefits outweigh the problems. Use an ethernet cable, dont bother with the wireless though.


  • #11
    roast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,320 ✭✭✭roast


    UPC all the way. the 15mb package is the sweet spot.
    The 10mb package has a horrible cap. The 15 and 30mbps connections have the same cap, with 10€ in the difference. Hence, why the 15mbps has the best price/performance ratio. If you choose to get UPC without cable TV, theres a 7.50 surcharge. In total, you'll be getting a 15mbps connection for 39.50 as opposed to **** ADSL 5mbps for 42.


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  • #12
    joeKel73
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,689 ✭✭✭joeKel73


    If you've a decent phone and on Meteor might be worth checking out their €15 unlimited (10gb) broadband add-on.

    I had it added to my €10/mth contract and tethered the phone (used Nokia e52) to my computer... can do it over wifi too but runs down the battery. Was getting very good connection on the 3/3.5g network in the city. If you've a laptop you can take your connection with you too.


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