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Lightnet High Speed Wireless Broadband

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    #32
    MichealKenny
    Registered Users Posts: 237 ✭✭MichealKenny


    Marlow wrote: »
    Show me one person (residential), that'll fork out the money to get a connection like that. What exists and what is feasable are 2 different things. The 17 and 24 GHz unlicensed bands aren't scalable for mass deployment. And for Dublin, Comreg allready has made restrictions of their usage.

    By just linking to stuff like that out of context without explaining what it is, you'll give people a false sense of what's realistically feasable.

    Again, I was just pointing out the fact that they exist, and it seems like you're looking for a debate, which I am not up for. I am just pointing out the fact that they exist.

    I wouldn't rate them. But that's personal preference. There's a lot of better and more flexible gear out there.

    /M
    I use them for point to point links, find them very reliable. I have nothing to compare them to, but they're fast, they're reliable, and they just work, so I am happy.


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    #33
    gctest50
    Registered Users Posts: 9,605 ✭✭✭gctest50


    Marlow wrote: »
    ...........................................

    So now calculate the cost for installing it .. I'd reckon retail around 7000 EUR.......................................

    /M



    In case someone wants a speedy link to the calving shed :


    http://bit.ly/1kyatLr Price: 2.181,20€

    1.4+ Gbps, aggregate throughput and 13+ km in range

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    #34
    MichealKenny
    Registered Users Posts: 237 ✭✭MichealKenny


    gctest50 wrote: »
    http://bit.ly/1kyatLr Price: 2.181,20€

    1.4+ Gbps, aggregate throughput and 13+ km in range

    I was talking about their cpe solutions:

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    8xBDS.png


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    #35
    brady12
    Registered Users Posts: 1,117 ✭✭✭brady12


    Having trouble with ripple com and need leave. In lisdoonvarna area of north clare. Salesman trying convince me it good for online gaming.surely not being satellite broadband?


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    #36
    hallo dare
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,787 ✭✭✭hallo dare


    brady12 wrote: »
    Having trouble with ripple com and need leave. In lisdoonvarna area of north clare. Salesman trying convince me it good for online gaming.surely not being satellite broadband?

    Gaming over Satellite BB is just a non runner, espically if you are talking FPS games.

    If you are looking to get out of contract you have to contact them first and if they don't resolve the issue then you can contact Comreg and state that the service is not fit for purpose even though Ripplecom told you it was. Comreg will then take your case onboard and more than likely have your contract terminated with no cost to you for such.


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    #37
    same ol sh1te
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,837 ✭✭✭same ol sh1te


    brady12 wrote: »
    Having trouble with ripple com and need leave. In lisdoonvarna area of north clare. Salesman trying convince me it good for online gaming.surely not being satellite broadband?

    You'd be as well start your own thread, this one is about lighthouse networks, not ripplecom

    Satellite is completely useless for gaming (other than online chess)


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    #38
    brady12
    Registered Users Posts: 1,117 ✭✭✭brady12


    Sorry forgot include fact lightnet I'm talking about,are they not satellite broadband? Sales rep on phone telling me the service good for it, surely not? Thought be high pings. He claims himself he has no issues playing online


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    #39
    brady12
    Registered Users Posts: 1,117 ✭✭✭brady12


    Also I'm only around half a mile from mast,that a benefit with speeds?


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    #40
    Mr Velo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,806 ✭✭✭Mr Velo


    brady12 wrote: »
    Sorry forgot include fact lightnet I'm talking about,are they not satellite broadband? Sales rep on phone telling me the service good for it, surely not? Thought be high pings. He claims himself he has no issues playing online

    Lightnet are not Satellite Broadband. They have fibre and line of sight (wimax) broadband.


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    #41
    brady12
    Registered Users Posts: 1,117 ✭✭✭brady12


    Mr Velo wrote: »
    Lightnet are not Satellite Broadband. They have fibre and line of sight (wimax) broadband.

    Ok so last question.would you recommend them?


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    #42
    Mr Velo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,806 ✭✭✭Mr Velo


    brady12 wrote: »
    Ok so last question.would you recommend them?

    Personally, no i would not.
    I was a customer for a year approx. Constantly had issues with the connection going to sh1t in the evening - regardless of weather conditions, and with perfect line of sight to the mast.

    Support was truly awful, never called me back whenever i left a voicemails.
    Email responses were rare, but when they did respond via email it was the same old guff... we're looking into it blah blah.

    They appear to cap your download speed also - i know they have fair usage policy, but if you download a file from the internet it seems to be capped at approx 140kbps - regardless of what package you're on.
    I tested this on both the 4MB and 6MB pack and same download speed when downloading files from the net.

    Things may have improved in the past year - but i wouldn't be going back to them any time soon.


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    #43
    brady12
    Registered Users Posts: 1,117 ✭✭✭brady12


    Mr Velo wrote: »
    Personally, no i would not.
    I was a customer for a year approx. Constantly had issues with the connection going to sh1t in the evening - regardless of weather conditions, and with perfect line of sight to the mast.

    Support was truly awful, never called me back whenever i left a voicemails.
    Email responses were rare, but when they did respond via email it was the same old guff... we're looking into it blah blah.

    They appear to cap your download speed also - i know they have fair usage policy, but if you download a file from the internet it seems to be capped at approx 140kbps - regardless of what package you're on.
    I tested this on both the 4MB and 6MB pack and same download speed when downloading files from the net.
    Things may have improved in the past year - but i wouldn't be going back to them any time soon.

    Can't be much worse then cowboys I with now. Any alternatives in your opinion? Told me my access point is new and fact that it only half a mile from house aswel makes me willing chance them. 3other access points around hopefully contention won't be a problem.liked fact lad on phone gave me his own mobile number aswel if iv any issues


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    #44
    DaDerv
    Registered Users Posts: 253 ✭✭DaDerv


    Bumping this thread.

    I've been looking into getting LightNet and have an engineer coming in the next few days to test connection. Primarily I will be using for gaming. Is this still impossible?

    Currently with Vodafone on a 4mb package which is very inconsistent and I get ping of around 100, can be as low as 80. Congestion is a huge problem with ping spikes as soon as someone opens an application on their phone for example. They frustrated me too by taking 2 months to replace a faulty router that they insisted wasn't their fault until on 5th attempt I got a replacement.

    Is LightNet worth the switch? I'd like to know ASAP, I'd cancel before the test which is €35 without the installation.


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    #45
    hallo dare
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,787 ✭✭✭hallo dare


    If it's going to be a satellite BB system then it'll be of no use for gaming as you need good latency.

    FWA BB is great for gaming, provided the isp is of good quality. My isp uses a FWA system and it's perfect. Latency of 15ms and a constant 8MB, which is the max speed. No lag during gaming


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    #46
    DaDerv
    Registered Users Posts: 253 ✭✭DaDerv


    What ISP are you using? I'd like to find an alternative but high latency with LightNet rules it out.


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    #47
    hallo dare
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,787 ✭✭✭hallo dare


    Eurona.

    Have a look at irelandoffline.org and see what's available in your area


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    #48
    DaDerv
    Registered Users Posts: 253 ✭✭DaDerv


    Ah ok. LightNet doesn't even show up on that map. Airwire does but I've not heard good stories from there either. Perhaps staying with Vodafone is the best/only option. I gave Eurona a call but they are nowhere near us, I think the 100% coverage in Ireland they advertise is a bit of an exaggeration as they only seem to be in Roscommon and Mayo?! Maybe some day they will make it to Galway.


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    #49
    hallo dare
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,787 ✭✭✭hallo dare


    They do 100 % of Ireland, but only through satellite.


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    #50
    ryehilllad
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭ryehilllad


    Any one still with Lightnet thinking about going with them would appreciate an update on what they are like?


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    #51
    GerardKeating
    Registered Users Posts: 7,527 ✭✭✭GerardKeating


    ryehilllad wrote: »
    Any one still with Lightnet thinking about going with them would appreciate an update on what they are like?

    Am in the process of moving from lightnet to. Vodafone dsl.

    New pricing plans not attractive.


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    #52
    mailburner
    Registered Users Posts: 23,814 ✭✭✭✭mailburner


    ryehilllad wrote: »
    Any one still with Lightnet thinking about going with them would appreciate an update on what they are like?

    with them nearly 3 years, miles better than my previous isp but im restricted to only two where I live which is about 3 miles from you


    I think they are pretty good and when there are problems they are always quick to return your calls and let you know when things are good again
    pricing is a bit steep and you wouldnt want to be downloading boxsets or the likes
    i have 3mb/1mb up and it tends to me 2-2.5mb most of the time sadly and in the past couple of months it hasnt been great overall

    am thinking of upgrading to 5mb for 45pm and this is the max I can get where I live but that also means an 18 month contract which is plain ridiculous but at the rate broadband rollout is progressing it'll probably be 10 years before I see decent speeds


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    #53
    funnyname
    Registered Users Posts: 1,744 ✭✭✭funnyname


    I recently upgraded but they only tied me in for another 3 months, might be a deal for existing customers.

    mailburner wrote: »
    with them nearly 3 years, miles better than my previous isp but im restricted to only two where I live which is about 3 miles from you


    I think they are pretty good and when there are problems they are always quick to return your calls and let you know when things are good again
    pricing is a bit steep and you wouldnt want to be downloading boxsets or the likes
    i have 3mb/1mb up and it tends to me 2-2.5mb most of the time sadly and in the past couple of months it hasnt been great overall

    am thinking of upgrading to 5mb for 45pm and this is the max I can get where I live but that also means an 18 month contract which is plain ridiculous but at the rate broadband rollout is progressing it'll probably be 10 years before I see decent speeds


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    #54
    mailburner
    Registered Users Posts: 23,814 ✭✭✭✭mailburner


    funnyname wrote: »
    I recently upgraded but they only tied me in for another 3 months, might be a deal for existing customers.

    you really cant win living in a rural area

    am on 3mb which is unlimited
    was about to move to 5mb today but didnt realise there was an 80gb cap on it
    went through my data month by month and most was 102gb in march and generally its between 80-90gb
    they want an extra fiver for and extra 50gb
    whilst I probably need the extra speed it I really feel like they are screwing folks which is easy when there aren't any other viable options i suppose

    worth keeping in mind for anyone thinking of joining up


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    #55
    Scruff
    Registered Users Posts: 4,222 ✭✭✭Scruff


    mailburner wrote:
    whilst I probably need the extra speed it I really feel like they are screwing folks which is easy when there aren't any other viable options i suppose
    aye, have expressed a similar opinion in this other thread

    They really are taking the p1ss with this new 80GB cap. Dont forget they can also subject your cap to their "fair" use policy.


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