Intending to relocate to Kinloch near Taupo, a Spark technician recommended we try wireless broadband with 120G limit instead of unlimited data on ADSL system. At our previous address, we had Sky so 120G was adequate in his opinion. However, having cancelled Sky at the new home and using Netflix and/or internet instead,we are finding that we now require unlimited data. When we requested a switch back to ADSL, the Spark technician offered to send a Chorus rep to check that we
had the copper wiring. Although the appropriate wiring is available at our new home, she contacted me to say we couldn't be connected to ASDL although she gave no reason. Subsequent calls to Spark show that the cabinet supplying this new subdivision MAY be filled to capacity and we can't be included until another resident leaves or Chorus increases the capacity. Interestingly, there are SEVEN other new homes under construction in our subdivision and they will all be needing unlimited data as several have relocated to work from home via computer. These new prospective customers will be as bemused as are we to be limited to 120G on the wireless system: their only broadband option if Chorus isn't prepared to increase the cabinet capacity. ...read more
