markslingsby
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If you log on to the aussie iburst sites, their modem cost is AU$199 x 4.5 = R900 - thats without a contract!
Now WBS say "we can't do anything about the modem cost, we don't make a cent on it' - RUBBISH I SAY. The same unit here is R2800.
WBS - make iburst affordable, people want to use the service, but how can they with ridiculous startup costs!
The 2 year contracts are also an issue. When you buy a cellphone contract, you get the phone free (and its worth well over R3k), this is also for 2 years. If i was WBS, i am guaranteeing my income for 2 years, i would want to incentivise it!
WBS, come on the modem cost is ridiculous. I also thought WBS's license said they have to rollout to underserviced areas. If the intention is to reach the previously disadvantaged, how can they realistically pay these setup costs?
I buy good quality ADSL modems for about R500. ADSL gives better coverage and is more stable than iburst. Come on, please compete properly as the service *****COULD***** be AWESOME.
Now WBS say "we can't do anything about the modem cost, we don't make a cent on it' - RUBBISH I SAY. The same unit here is R2800.
WBS - make iburst affordable, people want to use the service, but how can they with ridiculous startup costs!
The 2 year contracts are also an issue. When you buy a cellphone contract, you get the phone free (and its worth well over R3k), this is also for 2 years. If i was WBS, i am guaranteeing my income for 2 years, i would want to incentivise it!
WBS, come on the modem cost is ridiculous. I also thought WBS's license said they have to rollout to underserviced areas. If the intention is to reach the previously disadvantaged, how can they realistically pay these setup costs?
I buy good quality ADSL modems for about R500. ADSL gives better coverage and is more stable than iburst. Come on, please compete properly as the service *****COULD***** be AWESOME.
