Ripwave - Irish Broadband in Charlesland?

stevestevenson

Hi all,

Is anyone using the "Broadband in a box" in Charlesland grove? If so what's the signal/service like?

I don't use a phoneline, so this seems like the most (financially) efficient option.


Any assistance appreciated!

mikedragon32

I don't think you can use Ripwave, unless the coverage has changed recently, but you can certainly bet Irish Broadband's service with an aerial.

stevestevenson

Hmmm... an ariel you say? Who prey tell would supply such a thing? And how much €€ are we talking?

Eoin

mikedragon32 wrote: »

I don't think you can use Ripwave, unless the coverage has changed recently, but you can certainly bet Irish Broadband's service with an aerial.

Coverage map seems to indicate that Charlesland is actually covered now.

http://www.ripwave.ie/coveragecheck.php

burgess1

I'm in Blacklion and it works perfectly for me.

stevestevenson

yep, I had a look at their map yesterday and we look to be covered. But you know yourself - "technically covered" and "good quality of coverage" are two very different things

I plan on doing a lot of online gaming when Santy brings the Xbox, so I'll be needing a strong signal

The Real B-man

stevestevenson wrote: »

yep, I had a look at their map yesterday and we look to be covered. But you know yourself - "technically covered" and "good quality of coverage" are two very different things

I plan on doing a lot of online gaming when Santy brings the Xbox, so I'll be needing a strong signal

Ripwave is not Suitable for gaming your pings will be sky high!

Pablo Sanchez

Just got this a few days ago and its working fine in Seabourne, its grand for Boards and the like but forget about downloading vids unless your unemployed and very very patient!:D

Would have waited for NTL's upcoming offereing but line rental is something im allergic to!

glenjamin

I had it for 6 months and it worked well - most of the time. I still wouldn't recommend it though, spend your money on TalkTalk or Eircom instead.