Need help with broadband choice

radeon747 · Mar 8, 2011, 03:02 AM

Ok let me put it this way i have a xbox 360 and i want to be able to play on the net. I need help on chioses because i have no clue wats adsl adsl2 is it wireless, is cable better for my needs and speed etc. If u can help and explain for me ill be happy, Also can u help me with a plan and usage because ill be playing at least 4 hrs a day if thats possible just say. And i am willing to pay $100 a month for a plan or cheaper excuse my english if any mistakes. Thank u radeon747

Batou1986 · Mar 8, 2011, 03:12 AM

If you can spare the cash cable is a much better choice in general, higher more consistent speeds with better pings at least here in the US.

Any internet can be wireless as long as you have a wireless router or gateway

radeon747 · Mar 8, 2011, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batou1986

If you can spare the cash cable is a much better choice in general, higher more consistent speeds with better pings at least here in the US.

Any internet can be wireless as long as you have a wireless router or gateway

Thnks how much usage would i need because i found a plan fom iinet adsl2+ for 500gb on peak and 500g off peak for $100 that would be plenty right.

radeon747 · Mar 8, 2011, 03:16 AM

I am planing to get a plan in the next few days if not tomorrow so explain to me wat the cache is with adsl2 bla bla bla.

Also iam using a sh!ty optus wireless broadband prepaid just for forums and surfing and its costing me $100 exacly a month.

radeon747 · Mar 8, 2011, 05:39 AM

Thanks for all the help TPU'ers (sarcastic) ! I just wish someone could help maybe better off some where else. FU

stevednmc · Mar 8, 2011, 06:03 AM

Wow! Sometimes you have to be patient...Not everyone who has the info you seek sees the thread right away....Besides doing your own research can be its own reward..

Nailezs · Mar 8, 2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by radeon747

Thanks for all the help TPU'ers (sarcastic) ! I just wish someone could help maybe better off some where else. FU

wow, GREAT way to get some help.

to answer your question:
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=australian+broadband+providers

also, elaborate on this for me:
"500gb on peak and 500g off peak"

Mar 8, 2011, 03:02 AM	#1
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Mar 8, 2011, 03:16 AM	#4
radeon747 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia/Victoria/Melbourne Posts: 107 (0.08/day) Thanks: 20 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts System Specs	I am planing to get a plan in the next few days if not tomorrow so explain to me wat the cache is with adsl2 bla bla bla. Also iam using a sh!ty optus wireless broadband prepaid just for forums and surfing and its costing me $100 exacly a month. Last edited by radeon747; Mar 8, 2011 at 03:22 AM.

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