On Sun, Sep 24, 2023 at 6:30 AM <dvalin@???> wrote:
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> On 24.09.23 19:25, wirelessduck--- via Dng wrote:
> > Let me know if you plan on using AussieBB and I can send you my referral code off-list for a discount.
>
> With two Devuan users finding them good to deal with, and a
> cheaper rate than Telstra, they seem my best bet by a mile.
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> On 24.09.23 19:19, onefang wrote:
> > So far they have only screwed up two things,
> > neither of them technical. One was they forgot to bill me once.
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> That sounds forgivable - even if they afterwards remember.
>
> I like the sound of the 4 LAN ports. Sounds pretty much like a plain
> NBN modem/router. As was pointed out upthread, I may not have to
> do anything fancy at all, just because it's mobile broadband.
>
> Yes, moving is not just relocation, it's a mighty big dislocation. Best
> done rarely. I've moved a lot of gubbins in the ute, but there'll still be
> a truckload of furniture 'n stuff.
>
> Thanks for the heads up about TPG. Out in the sticks, decent internet
> is even more an essential service - usually the solar power inverters,
> and even commercial battery stacks need to phone home regularly, or
> the warranty voids very quickly.
>


Hmmmmmm - - - - and why would the solar power inverters
and the commercial battery stacks need to phone home regularly?

AFAIK either they work or they don't - - - yes?
Likely I'm just confused - - - - and this is another example of the new
form of customer service to justify ongoing billings.

Regards