static IP by default?
just curious, do slingshot hand out static IP addresses by default, i dont think ours has changed since we got broadband connected in june 2008. just thinking about it since i've memorised it and all...
View ArticleLosing wireless router signal every hour or so.
I'm getting this really weird issue with my WIFI ever since the bad weather started. I lose the router signal sometimes every few hours or every half an houri know there is disruption of service...
View ArticleStatic IP costs on CallPlus ?
Anyone know the charge for a static IP on a Call Plus DSL connection ?Tried ringing but just get put into a queue, and their website has no info.
View Articleslingshot completely down?
Is it just me? I'm in Shirley, Christchurch and I seem to be able to ping and the DNS seems to resolve ip addresses but I can't browse to websites and it won't let me sign into PSN or play GTA online...
View ArticleDOS attacks on Slingshot
I have broadband via Slingshot (ADSL2) and since the last couple of weeks I noticed that my Broadband was getting slow for a while and then it picked up again. I had a look and noticed that I got lots...
View ArticleAmazon Plus on Global Mode
Has anyone Amazon Plus working using Global Mode...I was able to sign up and log in but it's saying it geo blocked. Also I can't even log in on my ipad...Thanks Guys...
View ArticleManage italk availability from non slingshot connections?
It doesn't seem to work. Just loads a blank page.Worse than not working, it seems my sip password and phone number is passed in the URL to the blank page, so now google or firefox or microsoft might...
View ArticleSlingshot global mode down?
Unable to connect to bbc.co.uk, netflix through Slingshots DNS servers with global mode enabled, working fine with googles DNS or after disabling global mode.
View Article"Better Network" upgrade
Hi,I just got an email from Slingshot saying i'll be upgrading to the "better network"; is thus just LLU?My current sync stats are Downstream Rate: 15045 kbps Upstream Rate: 1015 kbps Will the download...
View ArticleErratic latency readings on Slingshot
Over the last few weeks I have noticed my web browsing speeds seemed to up and down. I started to do some speed tests using Slingshots Internet speed checker.Here is one of the average readings I have...
View ArticleSlingshot and MEGA partner on BIG plans
Just received:Slingshot and MEGA partner on BIG plansSlingshot has formed a partnership with cloud storage website MEGA.co.nz, aiming to provide New Zealand consumers with unprecedented value for...
View ArticleADSL Connection stats, are they ok?
From my modem, just moved from telecom to slingshot. Cause the mode is ADSL2+ should i be getting hight down and upstream?Statistics -- ADSLMode:ADSL2+ Line Coding:Trellis On Status:No Defect Link...
View ArticleHas Slingshot improved recently? (considering getting it)
I'm debating getting the $69 40GB + phoneline plan. The thing that gives me pause is that I've read some very poor reviews of Slingshot. However, most of those reviews were >1 year old. Some...
View ArticleSlingshot slowing down for anyone else?
Hi All, Just wanting to see if anyone is experiencing drastic changes in slingshots internet speeds in the last 1-2 months.Personally, I and a few others that I work with have had internet speeds...
View ArticleSlingshot overcharging for international roaming texts
FYI (and a vent).After travelling overseas with work I returned to an inflated mobile bill from slingshot. I followed all the SOP's for using cell phone overseas; turned off roaming data and checked...
View ArticleNetflix on Roku 3 issue
My global mode has been working perfectly for the last couple of months, however it appears since the last Roku (or Netflix app) upgrade that I cannot connect to the Netflix servers anymore. (error...
View ArticleLots of drop outs lately.... weird sync stats...
Hi all,Over the last few days out internet has been dropping out fairly often. The only thing I can relate this to is that we got upgraded to the "better network" (LLU i'm guessing) about 10 days ago....
View ArticleNew Slingshot UFB plans
Just received:Slingshot's Ultra-Fast Broadband set to beat the market!Slingshot, the world's largest kiwi owned and operated broadband provider, will launch its new Ultra-Fast Broadband plans on the...
View Article"Manage Italk Features" just open blank page
Hope there is Slingshot guy here reading this post.After several months waiting I can finally log into My account page, however whenever I try to access "Manage Italk Feature" link all i got is just a...
View ArticleGLOBAL MODE - Not working
Okay so the very first time i used GLOBAL MODE it worked like a charm. (This was awhile ago). I contacted Slingshot I tried resetting the modem, deleting history and cookies and setting the DNS to how...
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