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mickomania · #1 (**permalink**) 11th November 2005, 09:00 PM

If your using Clearwire let me know what you think of it.
How are your numbers lookin?
Where abouts in the country are you getting it?
And of course whats the damage in the pocket?
Id like to compare with my own. It will give us a good
indication whether were gettin the best deal or not.

Cheers

#2 (**permalink**) 14th November 2005, 04:09 AM

To whom it may concern,

I just signed up to Clearwire two days ago and so-far-so-good. I'm told the speed will improve within a week. Currently at half of what I was expecting.

As for set up and installation. Just two days from the time I called them first to getting online. Brilliant compared to the other providers I spoke to. Hassle free but time will tell about realiabilityand speed.

The cost, reasonable.

mickomania · #3 (**permalink**) 14th November 2005, 09:04 PM

Thats good. Its similar to my own story. Ive had the odd dip
in bandwidth but nothing too alarming. Id like to see the cost
come down a tad when the customer base increases. Cant see
it happening.Where abouts in the country are you getting it?

#4 (**permalink**) 17th November 2005, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gentledan

Just two days from the time I called them first to getting online. Brilliant compared to the other providers I spoke to. Hassle free but time will tell about realiabilityand speed.

The cost, reasonable.

I agree.I phoned them up in the afternoon ,next day guy came instaled the modem and that was it,everything happened in less then 24 hours.
I live in Rathmines,south Dublin,on the ground floor.Speed has been constant ,just above 1MB.Very happy customer :lol:

mickomania · #5 (**permalink**) 17th November 2005, 07:30 PM

Good stuff. No complaints for Clearwire so far. Theyre doing
a nice job so far. keep it up.

Im on the Naas line by the way.

#6 (**permalink**) 26th November 2005, 04:50 AM

in dunlaoghaire clear wire signal not very clear,not recommended in this area

#7 (**permalink**) 26th November 2005, 03:36 PM

just online with it now in rathfarnham area.
signed up to 2mb deal.

irishisptest speeds varying hugely from .5 - 1.9 downloads and as low as 72k uploads.

have a constant ping running to google and am getting about 5% packet loss.

mickomania · #8 (**permalink**) 26th November 2005, 06:46 PM

Check out this link to see Clearwire Broadbands coverage
throughout Ireland. http://www.clearwire.ie/iopen24/defa...lePath=117_173

Pinto · #9 (**permalink**) 13th December 2005, 02:34 AM

I've just signed up to clearwire in Waterford, I had a mail drop rang them up and was connected the next day. their speed has been constant on the speed test on this at 2.22 Mb which is the speed they offer for the first 6 months. Its quite expensive and the only reason i signed up was i can't get eircom or ntl for at least 6 month (excuse, its a new apartment complex).

blacknight · #10 (**permalink**) 13th December 2005, 10:19 AM

Pinto - how much is it per month?
Was there a setup fee?
What are the caps if any?

Pinto · #11 (**permalink**) 13th December 2005, 11:46 AM

Cost - E29.95 for the first 6 months then rising to E39.95 for 1Mg (The 1st 6 months comes with 2Mb trial then the option to downgrade) with10Gb cap and E49.95 for 2Mb with 20Gb cap. There is also a 12 month contract and activation fee of E39. If you sign up for 24 months the activation fee is wavered.

blacknight · #12 (**permalink**) 13th December 2005, 01:13 PM

What speed to you get on the 29.95 plan? Is that price including VAT?

Pinto · #13 (**permalink**) 17th December 2005, 08:17 PM

ClearWire Prices
Offer for new Customers, E29.95/month for 6 months at 2Mb then either
E39.95/month at 1Mb with Download cap of 10Mb and Activation fee of E39 or
E49.95/month at 2Mb with Download cap of 20Mb and no activation fee

blacknight · #14 (**permalink**) 18th December 2005, 04:49 PM

Although the 12 month contract makes business sense it might be a bit awkward if the service isn't up to scratch ...

dmurphydrtc · #15 (**permalink**) 9th January 2006, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blacknight

Although the 12 month contract makes business sense it might be a bit awkward if the service isn't up to scratch ...

For anyone thinking of joining clearwire - don't. They started blocking P2P and Skypeout in November 2005 and its still blocked in Jan 2006.

I'm in clonskeagh and can get 2.4mb download but with games / P2P and particularly Skype its not worth a toss.

There support people are in denial about the blocking of p2p etc.

stay clear of clearwire..

blacknight · #16 (**permalink**) 9th January 2006, 09:58 PM

Do they even admit or tell people that they are blocking those services?

mickomania · #17 (**permalink**) 10th January 2006, 02:24 PM

Ive been on to the boys at clearwire for the past two weeks because
some of my games dont work. They say they are working on it and
that its got something to do with games bringing out new patches.
I bought this for the first while but now Im not so sure. Im ringing again
tonight. Ill post what they say on the site here.
Im with them almost a year and up to now the customer support has been
pretty decent. I hope this isnt the end of it.

sounder · #18 (**permalink**) 11th January 2006, 07:17 AM

Yes I was wondering about P2P,but somehow one works one does not with me.I only download few songs here and there.
I have tried bittorent as well,downloaded the whole film,was just intrested if I could do that.
Service so far so good,live in Rathmines ,always above 1mb for 2 months now

mickomania · #19 (**permalink**) 11th January 2006, 09:48 PM

Still no movement on the gaming issue I referred to in my last post.
Clearwire better get a move on or itll be the last theyll see of me.
I say that, but I did sign up to a 1 year contract. Ill think a bit harder
before I sign another one of those !

dmurphydrtc · #20 (**permalink**) 15th January 2006, 12:31 PM

Found their speed and reliability great but they block games, p2p and Skypeout.

Stay away.