I'm just about to get broadband with the NBS ...

ToadVine

OK, so I'm moving to Narraghmore in Co. Kildare in the next few weeks. It looks like my only option for broadband is the National Broadband Scheme.

I was just wondering if anyone has any experiences / opinions of the NBS? Roughly what speeds, pings etc can I expect? The lady in the 3 store yesterday was very positive, and told me a few people in my area had NBS BB and "they have not complained".

I was also hoping to go with the Mi-Fi option. I'd also appreciate advice and opinions about that.

Thanks in advance :-)

drunkmonkey

MiFi is a good option if you need to connect multiple devices, like 2 laptops and a phone.
Some of the NBS areas are under utilised so you could get a pretty fast connection straight out of the box.

If you are going to buy it, go to your nearest 3 store or 3 agent as they'll have the local knowledge and be able to give you fair idea of what to expect and also help if you've any problems that need to be escalated.

ToadVine

Thanks for that.

The lady in the 3 store was talking about the possibility of "congestion" at the busier times ... is that what you mean? She said it would no longer be an issue by Sept 2010 (not sure why???).

So overall you'd recommend the NBS then?

rebel.ranter

ToadVine wrote: »

She said it would no longer be an issue by Sept 2010 (not sure why???).

There is either a new site or a capacity upgrade to the existing site planned for September.

drunkmonkey

September 09 is a date i've heard before, the rumour is that 14mb midband will be launched natiowide and 3's network should be running at full steam with 99% 3G coverage and they'll also be launching the iphone around then:rolleyes:
I'll believe it all when I see it!!
Their network is getting better ever day but it seems like a lot to do before September.

smellslikeshoes

rebel.ranter wrote: »

There is either a new site or a capacity upgrade to the existing site planned for September.

Or the salesperson is pulling dates out of their backside like the 3 helpline has been doing for many years now.:D

carverwood10

ToadVine wrote: »

OK, so I'm moving to Narraghmore in Co. Kildare in the next few weeks. It looks like my only option for broadband is the National Broadband Scheme.

I was just wondering if anyone has any experiences / opinions of the NBS? Roughly what speeds, pings etc can I expect? The lady in the 3 store yesterday was very positive, and told me a few people in my area had NBS BB and "they have not complained".

I was also hoping to go with the Mi-Fi option. I'd also appreciate advice and opinions about that.

Thanks in advance :-)

NBS is providing the best Broadband service in whole Ireland. I am always satisfied with the Broadband support and service provided by them. The speed of the Broadband is fast and I have not faced any problem yet.

jor el

ToadVine wrote: »

The lady in the 3 store was talking about the possibility of "congestion" at the busier times ... is that what you mean? She said it would no longer be an issue by Sept 2010 (not sure why???).

Congestion is one of the many problems a 3G network will suffer from. They can never say it will be gone though, because it never will. Even if they upgrade the speeds, the congestion will remain, unless you're the only one in that particular cell, and only then if you're close enough to the mast.

carverwood10 wrote: »

NBS is providing the best Broadband service in whole Ireland. I am always satisfied with the Broadband support and service provided by them. The speed of the Broadband is fast and I have not faced any problem yet.

One swallow doesn't make a Summer. One user's experience is not indicative of the whole system. NBS is far from the best broadband service in Ireland (it's not even broadband). It may or may not work, the only way to know would be to try it.

ToadVine

Thanks for the replies everyone.

I'll be ordering this within the next few weeks.

I'll let you know how I get on (keep all fingers and toes crossed for me please ... I need BB for work ... will make my life very difficult if this does not work ...)

missyfirefly

ToadVine wrote: »

Thanks for the replies everyone.

I'll be ordering this within the next few weeks.

I'll let you know how I get on (keep all fingers and toes crossed for me please ... I need BB for work ... will make my life very difficult if this does not work ...)

If possible don't buy it just yet and commit yourself to a contract before you are satisfied that you will get a service that suits you.

See if you can get it on trial. Don't know if 3 do a trial (someone here surely knows) it would be worth checking out nonetheless.

jay93

drunkmonkey wrote: »

September 09 is a date i've heard before, the rumour is that 14mb midband will be launched natiowide and 3's network should be running at full steam with 99% 3G coverage and they'll also be launching the iphone around then:rolleyes:
I'll believe it all when I see it!!
Their network is getting better ever day but it seems like a lot to do before September.

wow is it really gonna be upgraded to them speeds ?? im thinking of getting the 3 wifi modem 7.2 mb/s do you know if the network can support this yet or is it still stuck at 3.6mb??at least they are waiting til they have more 3G coverage b4 the launch of the iphone o2 rushed it and weirdly on the day of the iphone launch their whole 3G network went down over the country read it somewhere ages ago cant remember tough:P

kyote00

I'm in the NBS with 3 in co meath. Its fairly crap to be honest...

jor el

jay93 wrote: »

wow is it really gonna be upgraded to them speeds ??

Three are making all sorts of claims that they simply cannot stand over. It's all lies basically.

kyote00 wrote: »

I'm in the NBS with 3 in co meath. Its fairly crap to be honest...

That is bad. You should ask them (or better yet, ask Eamon Ryan) what happened to the guaranteed 1.2Mbps minimum that the NBS ensures?

Dr. Nick

I'm beside an NBS enabled parish, we seem to be getting 'leakage' from them as the speeds have improved enormously (neighbour has 3, I'm just finished an 02 contract).
I get totally random speeds but the average is around 0.6 mbps, 3 on test in my house is 3meg-ish.
Getting 3 mobile b/band tomorrow , even with more pick-up, has to be better than 02.

jay93

jor el wrote: »

Three are making all sorts of claims that they simply cannot stand over. It's all lies basically.



That is bad. You should ask them (or better yet, ask Eamon Ryan) what happened to the guaranteed 1.2Mbps minimum that the NBS ensures?

oh rite so its lies then ill believe it when i see it all networks seem to cliam upgrade speeds but never see them !!

as for eamon ryan he's a liar with 3G midband they cannot guarentee speeds
so he basically is a total toss pot it shows how much they really know about broadband/midband !:rolleyes::rolleyes: