Phone keeps disconnecting not even aware it has - UFB-slingshot customer
Wasn't even aware my phone was disconnected until I got a visitor saying my phone line is disconnected. This has been happeining way to many times for my liking since I changed my plan from adsl to UFB...
View ArticlePrice increases on contracted plans?
So much for contracts, slingshot have sent me a message informing me of an increase though the twelve month plan we agreed to was $94 and has not run its course. This increase though small is to cover...
View ArticleSlow Netflix performance on Slingshot ADSL
I've been living in a semi rural area for about 18 months, and while suffering from general slow ADSL speeds, am having issues with Netflix performance since moving to Slingshot in the past couple of...
View ArticleSo my unsolvable problem with slingshot
Alright. So I have been having trouble with the fiber ONT showing a red light (under optical label), which apparently signals a disconnection. This is completely unpredictable. It happens multiple...
View ArticleWarning: if you move from SS to new ISP you cannot actually "keep"...
... what they actually do is cancel your email addresses with your broadband a/c and reopen them a few days later (leaving a few days when your email bounces as the address doesn't exist). After...
View ArticleSlingshot vs Spark vs..
Currently on Vodafone and shopping around for a good fibre connection with mobile package. Looking at Slingshot but had a comment from past customer speeds were slow. Leaning toward Spark. Any experience?
View ArticleSetting up Netcomm NF4V
Hi allI am sure many of you guys on Fibre have got this modem (Netcomm NF4V). What I am trying to do: I am trying to set up the modem so that I can use a different router (DLINK DIR269 AC1750) for the...
View ArticleETF fees and extension when moving?
Hi,I am currently with an unlimited VDSL contract with Slingshot, the term of my contract is in a couple of month and I am not really willing to continue with them (as I had some issues recently and...
View ArticleSlingshot Price increase
WE have naked VDSL with slingshot and when this months bill arrived it had gone up by $8.95 (now $93.95/month)I have tried to ring them twice but couldn't spare enough time to get through!!I had a look...
View ArticleUpgrading to unlimited naked VDSL - is 998 enabled?
Hey guys, I'm upgrading to naked VDSL this week, and I'm wondering if it will be 998 enabled on the unlimited / naked plan? The Slingshot site says that VDSL speeds are "15Mbps to 50Mbp", whereas on...
View ArticleUnusably slow internet, ignore it and hope it goes away?
Nothing changed on my end.Phone calls to support a waste of time (yes my router is working & no I don't need to take it to a mates house to prove it).Has a nearby cabinet melted?
View ArticleWiring maintenance charges - worth it?
Just wondering if this is worth paying every month, because it adds up over time. What exactly is it for, and how likely is it to come in handy? We own our house, which is a new build, so the internal...
View ArticleFrequent disconnections all the time
Have been with slingshot for a long while nowWe have vdsl and get around 50 down 10 up so speeds arnt bad We have the slingshot supplied modem which is the vb104w modem router and the Internet just...
View ArticleJust had 100/20 Fibre installed - inconsistent speeds (Slingshot)
Had Fibre installed yesterday. The Chorus guys have been great. From the guys that did the wiring from the road, to the technician that spent 4.5 hrs with us yesterday, our experience has been an...
View Article[HELP] Setting up Huawei H659 (b) for Slingshot UFB 100/20
Hi all, I have an existing Slingshot UFB 100/20 connection setup at home. From my previous address, I have inherited a Vodafone provided Huawei H659(b) modem. I am thinking of using this Huawei H659(b)...
View ArticleBlocking Google dns in a TriplePlay 150
Hi,Sorry if this has already been asked.How do I block Google DNS on a TriplePlay 150 so the PS3/Roku can use Netflix.Any and all help is greatfulThanks
View ArticleTriplePlay 150
Having trouble figuring out what is the maximum 802.11N throughput of the TriplePlay 150 (Slingshots UFB router) I can only get 72Mbps next to the router with my new Intel 7260AC WWAN card (on a brand...
View ArticleSlingshot and the Undead Bill
This afternoon I had a call from Sharon @ ICMS (apparently a debt-collecting agency) about an unpaid bill from Slingshot for $46. Since I haven't used Slingshot for about 20 years, I found this rather...
View ArticleClear email on Slingshot
Does anyone know if its possible to send email from a Clear email address using Slingshot as your internet supplier.My mother in law uses a Clear one currently on Spark/Xtra which has been OK until...
View ArticleSlingshot unstable connection
Hi all, greeting from newcomer here.I have been having connection issue with Slingshot UFB.When first I moved to Slingshot UFB (30 MBps) it was all good, no issue and happy with it. December last year...
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