Alternate to ADSL

[pp123]

Hi

We moved premises and TELKOM promised us ADSL in 6 weeks, but I need
internet access for my business.

IS there a 6-8 weeks temporary alternative that somone can offer me,

I am in the 011-474 area please

Thanks
Pravs

 

[Snekko]

Wireless

You could go wireless....................

 

[pp123]

Yeah any companies here that can help me....please.

Pravs

 

[nic777]

3g?

 

[pp123]

so will 3 G be a better alternative to IBurst...and can anyone offer me a
8 weeks option please


Pravs

 

[Gatecrasher]

Assuming you have covereage,

3G is better if you are have low bandwidth requirements (ie mail and a bit of browsing).

Iburst is a lot faster, and cheaper per Gb. But the initial outlay is higher (R2500-R2800 for a desktop unit).

If you buy a datacard or Iburst Modem I guess you could sell it again after your ADSL is installed. Theres some risk that you will lose a bit on that, but I know I couldn't live for 8 weeks without internet!

 

[xssnet]

Wireless

PP123, I agree with GateCrasher, 3G is better, but judging from your prefix 474, you are in Industria/Bosmont/Riverlea area. Vodoacom signal is not to gr8t in those areas, so intermittent 3G connections, MTN is a bit better as you would get Edge speeds. I would steer away from Iburst, look at Sentech as well, I tried it in that area and gets OK signal.

PM me and I can point you in the right direction.

 

[doobiwan]

speak to a reseller and see if you can "rent" a modem for a few months.