Metro is Coming!

Sponge Bob

Their website has just been updated but the full pricing/packages/details are still not there .

It appears to be FROM €35 ex vat ( €43 a month incl vat) and FROM 3Mbit but we must wait for the fine detail .

http://www.digiweb.ie/inbusiness_broadband.asp

Nuphor

This will hopefully mean I'll finally be able to get broadband

Zapho

Damn, you mean its possible that it'll be running in the next few weeks? I just put in my order for wireless BB thinking that Metro wouldn't be live for at least a year. I really have to ring Digiweb about it

Found this on google about Metro:
http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2005/Jun/1158413.htm

Jorinn

Zapho wrote:

Damn, you mean its possible that it'll be running in the next few weeks? I just put in my order for wireless BB thinking that Metro wouldn't be live for at least a year. I really have to ring Digiweb about it

Found this on google about Metro:
http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2005/Jun/1158413.htm

Yup, and if you go here http://airspan.com/products_group.aspx?ProductGroupID=2&ProductID=10, it says it only does up to 3.2Mb realistically after overheads and then go to the brochure and that 3.2 is only the burstable speed.

So can someone please explain the supposed 6Mb? Bonding of some sort?

jubbly

can someone clarify if its line of sight or not ?

Zapho

Jorinn wrote:

So can someone please explain the supposed 6Mb? Bonding of some sort?

I think it might have something to do with the ability to connect to a few towers at one time but I could be wrong.

crawler

Jorinn wrote:

Yup, and if you go here http://airspan.com/products_group.aspx?ProductGroupID=2&ProductID=10, it says it only does up to 3.2Mb realistically after overheads and then go to the brochure and that 3.2 is only the burstable speed.

So can someone please explain the supposed 6Mb? Bonding of some sort?

To ease your pain - it's not Airspan and it is line of sight to one of multiple base statons.

No more answers until Thursday.

Let the speculation run riot.

Jorinn

crawler wrote:

To ease your pain - it's not Airspan and it is line of sight to one of multiple base statons.

No more answers until Thursday.

Let the speculation run riot.

Actually that just raises the question of what this was all about then http://airspan.com/PR_Downloads/Digiweb%20Ireland%20%20announcement%20-June-27,%202005.pdf


Also question like....

Or did that not go ahead then and was cancelled?

Airspan still having supply problems? etc.

Chaz

The Airspan equipment is currently in use and will continue to be in most areas. In the Metro areas, as defined by the webpage, there will be new services available, not powered by Airspan, and capable of significantly higher speeds. Refer to Crawler's post. As indicated in other threads weeks ago, this is a new build, new equipment, new speeds. It is wireless and it does require Line of Site.

Jorinn

Ok, that clears it up a bit better. Thanks.

PowerHouseDan

Just got off the Phone to them, They are taking orders and they will be up and running in 3 weeks, Its 35Euro for a 3mb Connection with 512kb Up and 30Gb a Month Download, also provides free line rentals.

ricey

Screw that there is a download limit on all the packages.
30gb id never keep below that over 4 weeks.
what is there next package like?

zuma

powerhousedan wrote:

Just got off the Phone to them, They are taking orders and they will be up and running in 3 weeks, Its 35Euro for a 3mb Connection with 512kb Up and 30Gb a Month Download, also provides free line rentals.

3m/0.5m for €43 a month is EXCELLENT value in the Irish market.

I wonder how much they will charge for their 6m/2m service....€100???

PowerHouseDan

43Euro? No its 35Euro

zuma wrote:

3m/0.5m for €43 a month is EXCELLENT value in the Irish market.

I wonder how much they will charge for their 6m/2m service....€100???

Sponge Bob

€43 including VAT dude (and line rental is effectively included too)

ricey

I was just on the phone to them.

The next package is 4mb down 1mb up - 60GB CAP = €90 ex.vat
Then 6mb down 2mb up - 90 GB CAP = €249 ex.vat :-(

Im getting the 4mb package and the person 4rm Digiweb has said
that no1 will be charged 4 going over there CAP :-)

zuma

ricey wrote:

I was just on the phone to them.

The next package is 4mb down 1mb up - 60GB CAP = €90 ex.vat
Then 6mb down 2mb up - 90 GB CAP = €249 ex.vat :-(

Im getting the 4mb package and the person 4rm Digiweb has said
that no1 will be charged 4 going over there CAP :-)

The 6m/2m is a complete waste of money!!!

4m/1m is the sweet spot for sure...as long as they are CONSISTENT in their service and not another IBB!!!

But €43 for 3m/0.5m is excellent value.

What type of Aerial/Dish is required for Metro(WiMax?) anyway???

ricey

If it is another IBB i wil go off my game, no bull$hit.

Im on the phone to IBB now (well waiting as usual) to cancel that $hit
lucky i kept my DSL for a few weeks to fall back on.

PowerHouseDan

You will have a longggg wait, They want a report of speeds etc off me before they consider the cancell.... grrrrrrrr and waitin for a phone call for them to do it, I had 6% Packet loss and 2 % to my Mast!!!!!!!! SPeeds are about 20k

ricey wrote:

If it is another IBB i wil go off my game, no bull$hit.

Im on the phone to IBB now (well waiting as usual) to cancel that $hit
lucky i kept my DSL for a few weeks to fall back on.

spartacus93

Just rang Digiweb, they were most helpful, I didn't find out much more than what is here already, but that the orders are flying in. If ye are interested i'd give them a buzz as soon as ye can. I intend signin up tomorrow once all the info is revealed.

PowerHouseDan

I am going to sign up once i no i am going to get out of my IBB contract i hope its a good service now.....Whats the story with the phone line, My Phone line is currently with Smart what will happen with that? and when they say HD Tv and video on demand soon, What exactly does that mean?

crawler

Digiweb will post a full FAQ on boards tomorrow evening to answer the most common questions after the official launch.

Mods - can you confirm if this is OK please, it will simply be a list of FAQs and answers not a troll/Pimp etc...

ricey

powerhousedan wrote:

You will have a longggg wait, They want a report of speeds etc off me before they consider the cancell.... grrrrrrrr and waitin for a phone call for them to do it, I had 6% Packet loss and 2 % to my Mast!!!!!!!! SPeeds are about 20k

Its simple i told the bank not to make any payments to IBB so $crew em`

PowerHouseDan

I am trying to get a refund first!

ricey wrote:

Its simple i told the bank not to make any payments to IBB so $crew em`

Blaster99

Will the FAQ include more details on the coverage?

davedm

I just got off the phone with NTL and Digiweb and both confirm service will be starting in Blanchardstown in the next 2 months.(metro in the next few weeks)

Death to IBB.

spartacus93

crawler wrote:

Digiweb will post a full FAQ on boards tomorrow evening to answer the most common questions after the official launch.

Mods - can you confirm if this is OK please, it will simply be a list of FAQs and answers not a troll/Pimp etc...

Can you include what's involved in porting your number, and also what the story is if you cancel your phone line and have a monitored alarm.

davedm

If you have an eircom phone watch alarm you cannot use smart or any other company that envolves changing your service.

jesus_thats_gre

At least IBB will loose the majority of their customer base. Should actually make their service usable now..


To the person from IBB reading this.. Yes, it is quite sad that your customers openly make sarcastic comments about how poor your service is...

SkepticOne

davedm wrote:

If you have an eircom phone watch alarm you cannot use smart or any other company that envolves changing your service.

I think there are GSM based alarms. Assuming this digiweb thing actually works, it would be a shame to have to keep paying Eircom line rental.