Congestion getting worse for you?
Something is seriously wrong here, congestion is pretty bad here but today it's been worse than ever, we've gone from an average 500kB/s down to an average of 140kB/s during the evening peak since July...
View ArticleLow ADSL/VDSL sync speeds in Wellington
Currently have Slingshot Unlimited Plus VDSL at my new flat in Hataitai, though speeds are a lot lower than what I would have expected. Previously was on ADSL2 at the same premises syncing at about...
View ArticlePPPoE from windows server 2012 R2 to slingshot's vdsl router
so we've been learning how to use windows server a a router as part of my course at CPIT.I've been trying to do a pppoe connection from my server to the modem wich is in bridge mode, but i keep getting...
View ArticleSlingshot VDSL - No Latency Change?
Hi, so I got Slingshot VDSL installed 7 days ago. Instantly the speeds were great. According to Speedtest.net I get 43Mbps down, 8.5Mbps up, with a ping of 11 for the Auckland Orcon server. For me that...
View ArticleJoining Slingshot won't process my application
Hi SlinghotI just received a text message from your team and my application is currently on hold because they can't find BigPipe on your list to take over my current internet connection.I have queried...
View ArticlePoor Microsoft Services on Slingshot?
Hi,Anyone else having issues with Microsoft Services on Slingshot? Were seeing patchy performance, loss of connectivity to Live, Outlook and Office 365 services.Seems to be related to traffic that head...
View ArticleRecommendations on Slingshot VDSL
Hi everyone!A few years ago we signed up to Slingshot and had nothing but problems. We can't get ADSL here. Only dial-up. Well we signed up and that was good, but there was constant interruptions in...
View ArticleWas supposed to have Slingshot VDSL installed today...
...but supposedly the signals weren't good enough for it! As far as I know, we're within one kilometre of the exchange and it would be reasonable to expect excellent signal strength. I'm in absolute...
View ArticleExpected VDSL Speeds
Hi all,I have looked thru a million pages here and cannot easily find anything on this, so forgive me if this has been asked already.I am with Slingshot and I will be upgrading to VDSL on Friday (I...
View ArticleVPN and Slingshot
HelloI am unable to log on to my work VPN at home but can from other locations. Slingshot have been unable to provide any help or insights. Has anyone had a similiar problem or have any insights. Many...
View Article(Two) Zyxel p870h modems cannot establish VDSL line sync, Energy Imports...
Hi everyone, for years I've looked to the geekzone community for tips and help so thanks to all who contribute here. I'm still a noob at posting on here so forgive me if it's too long or not up to...
View ArticleInternet not working EXCEPT when on VPN??? (slingshot)
HiNot sure if this is the right place to post - for a while now pages will not load unless I am connected to Astrill. I have a macbook air and a dlink dsl2740B router/modem. When using my mac normally...
View ArticleTransparent Proxy on Slingshot?
Hi guys,This question has likely been asked by someone but I can't find it, and besides, my brain is fried from trying to sort this issue out.Does SS use a transparent proxy at all on their VDSL...
View Articlehulu global mode not working
Just tried it on the firetv and got a message about using an anonymizing proxy and to disable it, gave it a shot on my smart tv and my note3 and both are complaining about not being able to play the...
View Articlemoving conectiom to a new house
Hi people I have been a slingshot customer for a few years now and so far have had great service and pricing. I recently moved to a new house and phoned slingshot to have the internet and phone moved...
View ArticleSo now that the big 2 are offering naked(ish) unlimited VDSL...
Im really reconsidering the slingshot unlimited ADSL connection I have.Anything to compete coming? Cant ignore the painful upload of ADSL when I can switch for not much more to another ISP and get a...
View ArticleSlingshot drop prices in unlimited plans
Just received:Unlimited Broadband price war heats upSlingshot has dropped the price of its unlimited broadband plans by $10 to $89 a month for ADSL and Ultra-Fast Broadband plans.The move undercuts new...
View ArticleInternet drops when phone is uploading in background on WiFi
Hey folks, whenever something is uploading from my HTC One (Camera Uploads on Dropbox, or HTC backups) the internet for the whole house stops working. Lights on the modem/router (Netgear DGND3700v2)...
View ArticleCallPlus Pro Unlimited
Hi Guys,I'm planning to moved to CallPlus Pro Unlimited broadband. Does anyone on this unlimited package? Could someone please share some experiences on their CallPlus' services (btw, it will be my...
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