Pricewar on broadband in Sweden. - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Nad Adam · 06-04-2003, 12:46 AM

A couple of weeks ago an ISP called Bredbandsbolaget offerd a 10Mbit ADSL sevice for 399sek(=50$)/month, today a competiting ISP BoStream offers a 26MBit ADSL service at 395sek, I didn't even know that ADSL went that high. This should be compared to the ADSL which I'm writing this from which is 0,5Mbit at 375SEK.

Should I stay with my current connection or pay the extra 20SEK(=2,5$) and get the new connection?

Reese · 06-04-2003, 03:12 AM

I can't really answer the question but you should really ask people you know who are using these other services. If you think they are too good to be true then they probally are. Make sure you know what your getting into, Don't get into any long term contracts, and if you do make sure you know someone using the service will recommend it. If you can switch and switch back in 1-2 months then I say try it, if not stay where you're at.

darkure · 06-04-2003, 06:52 AM

I would make sure that those are not the rate for a limited time. One company in my area is running a deal where you pay the same rate as dial-up ($20/month) for 3 months for DSL but then it goes up to about $50/month after those initial 3 months.

Give the companies a call and find out if they are pulling something like this.

The_Dude · 06-04-2003, 06:54 AM

if u think they're reliable, go for it

Nad Adam · 06-04-2003, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by darkure
I would make sure that those are not the rate for a limited time. One company in my area is running a deal where you pay the same rate as dial-up ($20/month) for 3 months for DSL but then it goes up to about $50/month after those initial 3 months.

Give the companies a call and find out if they are pulling something like this.

Nope, I'm pretty sure this is the real thing. Anyway they are starting up the 26Mb sevice where I live in two months and in two other cities are already connected so if there are problems I'll hear about it before I can order mine. That will be a great autumn.

juanvaldes · 06-04-2003, 11:31 AM

Can I move to sweden?

Nad Adam · 06-04-2003, 11:38 AM

juanvaldes:
I got a spare room as long as you don't try to steal my bandwidth, I need every bit of it for downloading por... er I mean I need it for my work

eribrav · 06-04-2003, 05:11 PM

I'm thinking of moving anywhere I can find that even offers broadband........

juanvaldes · 06-04-2003, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nad Adam
juanvaldes:
I got a spare room as long as you don't try to steal my bandwidth, I need every bit of it for downloading por... er I mean I need it for my work

sweet.....we can take turns 12 hours at the helm downloading por...err...working.

06-04-2003, 12:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nad Adam Psycho Location: Sweden	Pricewar on broadband in Sweden. A couple of weeks ago an ISP called Bredbandsbolaget offerd a 10Mbit ADSL sevice for 399sek(=50$)/month, today a competiting ISP BoStream offers a 26MBit ADSL service at 395sek, I didn't even know that ADSL went that high. This should be compared to the ADSL which I'm writing this from which is 0,5Mbit at 375SEK. Should I stay with my current connection or pay the extra 20SEK(=2,5$) and get the new connection? __________________ Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones. - Psalms 137:9 Last edited by Nad Adam; 06-04-2003 at 03:31 AM..

06-04-2003, 03:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Reese Delicious	I can't really answer the question but you should really ask people you know who are using these other services. If you think they are too good to be true then they probally are. Make sure you know what your getting into, Don't get into any long term contracts, and if you do make sure you know someone using the service will recommend it. If you can switch and switch back in 1-2 months then I say try it, if not stay where you're at. __________________ “It is better to be rich and healthy than poor and sick” - Dave Barry

06-04-2003, 06:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
darkure Addict Location: Dodging the ice pick	I would make sure that those are not the rate for a limited time. One company in my area is running a deal where you pay the same rate as dial-up ($20/month) for 3 months for DSL but then it goes up to about $50/month after those initial 3 months. Give the companies a call and find out if they are pulling something like this. __________________ COYW

06-04-2003, 06:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	if u think they're reliable, go for it __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

06-04-2003, 11:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
Nad Adam Psycho Location: Sweden	juanvaldes: I got a spare room as long as you don't try to steal my bandwidth, I need every bit of it for downloading por... er I mean I need it for my work __________________ Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones. - Psalms 137:9 Last edited by Nad Adam; 06-04-2003 at 11:42 AM..

06-04-2003, 11:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
juanvaldes Banned Location: shittown, CA	Can I move to sweden?

06-04-2003, 05:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
eribrav Junkie Location: upstate NY	I'm thinking of moving anywhere I can find that even offers broadband........