How many of you want a Neotel Ethernet device?

[The_Librarian]

Mods, please make a poll out of this.

As the title said - how many of you would like to use an Ethernet device instead of the USB device?

regards

Libs

[Nod]

*puts up hand*

[Tux]

*raises front paw*

[pkid]

*puts both hands up*

Just let me pay the cash upfront for the device too. No contract. Or open up the network and charge guys R100 or whatever to lock the device to my account or whatever CDMA needs. Then I could buy any device I wanted, probably import it for the cheap and I would be happy...

[rph72]

*raises front paw*

+1

[lcbxx]

Why would anyone want a USB device??

[Newb-lite]

i just want coverage

[AntiThesis]

Yes please... I want the device up front. If not then I want a contract that states they'll upgrade it :)

[JohanG]

Yea me too, I like collecting ethernet devices as I change ISP's (WISP -> ADSL -> CDMA) :o
One of these days I'll have every possible device required to connect to any technology available :D

[Scooby_Doo]

i wouldn't get neotel without one.

[BBSA]

Why would anyone want a USB device??

To put in a USB port:)

[The_Librarian]

And the poll have been added, thanks!

Casted my vote as well :D

I want to see what it looks like after a month or so... it should be really interesting.

[PeterCH]

I use a USB iBurst modem atm. I'll change over to Neotel Uncapped either way,
I download my Apple updates on my PCs and transfer across ethernet cable to
my Mac. Still Ethernet and USB together would be cool.

[andres101]

What I want in order of importance:
1. Coverage
2. Calls without internet being paused
3. Ethernet (with support for PPPoE)
4. RJ11 (Fax / External Telephone support)

[quovadis]

I won't even consider Neotel as an option unless they have an ethernet based modem/router.

[mh348]

What I want in order of importance:
1. Coverage
2. Calls without internet being paused
3. Ethernet (with support for PPPoE)
4. RJ11 (Fax / External Telephone support)

+1

[bdt]

There's no point without it ..nor with all their other verkakte nonsense, as has been expounded upon already.

[ronan73]

What I want in order of importance:
1. Coverage
2. Calls without internet being paused
3. Ethernet (with support for PPPoE)
4. RJ11 (Fax / External Telephone support)

5. Number portability

[Alchemist]

But guys, this device has been so well researched and Neotel are really adamant they know what we want. :rolleyes:

Vote cast

[PeterCH]

we need to boost those numbers people, come on get your family, next door neighbour and his dog to sign on to myadsl and show neotel what the customer wants....

[stoke]

I like USB, it means that it's difficult to share my connection with my GF, and that adds to the harmony of the house. :rolleyes:
Voted.

[The Deude]

Would not consider Neotel without ethernet option.

Sorry Neotel.

[wcoetzee]

JA! FFS:)

[wcoetzee]

What I want in order of importance:
1. Coverage
2. Calls without internet being paused
3. Ethernet (with support for PPPoE)
4. RJ11 (Fax / External Telephone support)

in other words ADSL;)

[LabAnimal]

Well, they have my details, they know i want to join their network ASAP - but when they call, i'll tell them, you'll have one more customer if you give me a device with Ethernet

[Shake&Bake]

But guys, this device has been so well researched and Neotel are really adamant they know what we want. :rolleyes:

Vote cast

+1
This is the only place that I vote!
Ethernet device please!

[Toby]

As much as I hate saying this, an application for ADSL has been submitted.

Will not move until

Uncapped, Unshaped, Red UTP CrossOver from Neotel to IPCOP working, uninterupted by telephone call, affordable and available in my area.

[alchamy]

I won't even consider Neotel as an option unless they have an ethernet based modem/router.

Agreed, want to see some usable routers before considering neotel

[dablakmark8]

yes please*clawing*

[The_Librarian]

Now if only we can make Neotel aware of this poll... ;)

[Garyvdh]

I can see a lot of guys still holding onto their ADSL for a while, so having a USB device to use as a backup, or on a standalone computer makes sense. The portability of the phone is the key.

[The_Librarian]

I can see a lot of guys still holding onto their ADSL for a while, so having a USB device to use as a backup, or on a standalone computer makes sense. The portability of the phone is the key.

Agreed with that, BUT this is also keeping potential clients away who does not want an USB device.

[BigBear]

If it's 1000 ethernet = Yes
100 ethernet = USB faster

Would depen for me in what kind of speed they would be able to offer.
Need for more speed!

[Moederloos]

i wouldn't get neotel without one.


I won't even consider Neotel as an option unless they have an ethernet based modem/router.


There's no point without it ..nor with all their other verkakte nonsense, as has been expounded upon already.


Would not consider Neotel without ethernet option.

Sorry Neotel.

Yup - without an ethernet option I will stick with Telskum.

[Moederloos]

who on earth voted:
"No - USB is fine with me. " ?

Own up so we can all laugh at you.

[The_Librarian]

who on earth voted:
"No - USB is fine with me. " ?

Own up so we can all laugh at you.

At the time of counting, 7 forumites did... but the overwhelming majority wants an Ethernet connection.

Wonder who it was who voted for USB... :D

[Moederloos]

At the time of counting, 7 forumites did... but the overwhelming majority wants an Ethernet connection.

Wonder who it was who voted for USB... :D

Probably someone who's PC often suffers from "faulty RAM".

/me hides

[The_Librarian]

Probably someone who's PC often suffers from "faulty RAM".

/me hides

:D:D:D:D:D

[Garyvdh]

Agreed with that, BUT this is also keeping potential clients away who does not want an USB device.

That's why I voted for BOTH USB and Ethernet! :D

[Chevron]

100 ethernet = USB faster


Makes no difference if the internet connection is only 2.4Mbps.

Sigh.

[chubster]

Makes no difference if the internet connection is only 2.4Mbps.

Sigh.

exactly :D

[BigBear]

Makes no difference if the internet connection is only 2.4Mbps.

Sigh.

That's why i said, "depending on connection speed".
Then 10/100Mbps will be fast enough, but usb would be nice added convenience. It doesn't cost that much just to add a USB port also?

How would the Bandwidth,throughput,..etc compare(USB VS 10/100/1000)?
Would it actually make a difference?

[marine1]

i just want coverage

+1

[rvanwyk]

i want to be able to choose between ISP's (eg. webafrica, axxess, openweb).

PS: does the neotel option give me a public IP?

[Zenbaas]

Eeeethernet! :P

[Moederloos]

I sincerely doubt people in places like Japan use only USB devices and not routers - despite their internet exceeding average LAN speeds in places.

[Chevron]

i want to be able to choose between ISP's (eg. webafrica, axxess, openweb).

PS: does the neotel option give me a public IP?

Why? Neotel is cheaper per gig anyway?

R59.90 a gig on their 10gig package, with their 15gig package making it R46.60 a gig.

Also do you really think Neotel would spend all the money deploying towers and then let you buy bandwidth from other isps?

[rvanwyk]

Why? Neotel is cheaper per gig anyway?

R59.90 a gig on their 10gig package, with their 15gig package making it R46.60 a gig.

Also do you really think Neotel would spend all the money deploying towers and then let you buy bandwidth from other isps?

its easy actually. What if I only need local access for, lets say, vpn's? or if I want a group account... or uncapped... etc etc, the list goes on.

There are many reasons to have more isp's involved in reselling neotel's bandwidth when all the undersea cables have been implemented.

i never mentioned that these isp's should only use neotel's infrastructure, they must resell neotel bandwidth in different forms like what we are getting today from the many isp's out there.

[Moederloos]

Reselling and different ISPs should be a given.
Or will everyone be happy if you can only buy DSL from Telskum?