Just a few basics...

[Mask]

Hi all ADSL experts!

I am looking into getting ADSL set up for my home computer. Having read some of the posts here, and due to $$ constraints right now, I will probably start off with the Home DSL192.

What I would like to know is this – what is the best modem for home use (only 1 PC) and what are some of my ISP options (my current one doesn’t offer a ADSL service). I will not be doing huge downloads, so won’t require a huge cap – just need something that is quicker than my slow dial-up and need to have constant access.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[rburley]

yeah home dsl is more than adequite for the simple surfer...
You will get download speeds of 20KB/s consistantly, not bad.
I definately recommend axxess for your ISP,
heres there prices:

3 GB = R249
5 GB = R279
10GB = R379
20GB = R479
30GB = R570

The 5GB cap will be more than enough if you are not a power downloader.
Billion and Netgear routers seem to be the best, not to sure on the specs though but im sure sum1 will enlighten you. I got the telkom marconi one and it also works well.

Gud Luk
Robin

 

[playkiller no.2]

Check www.Hellkom.co.za for prices.
I see that http://www.imaginet.co.za has a 3 gb for R=219

 

[doekvoet]

Probably the best value for money for you would be the axxess 5Gig account in terms of the ISP portion of your adsl.

 

[Mask]

Thanks

Thanks for the advice. So the starting price per month for any sort of ADSL is around R500 – right? Hellkom indeed!!

Cheers.

 

[rburley]

for 192 and 3GB cap
R329+R250= R579!!!

the line rental is going dont next month though, i think it will be R279 instead of R329

 

[playkiller no.2]

You forgot the R80 phone line rental and that's not going anywhere.