Well got my 3 broadband connected today, The system consists of a Signal unit on the upstairs window. A coverage unit in the sitting room near the computer and a usb dongle connected to the computer.
Unfortunately I was not there when the technician came to set it up so I don't know much about much I am afraid.
I currently still have my eircom flat rate anytime connection and have sent an email to eircom letting them know I want to cancel this subscription (€30 per month for 150 hours dial up)
I checked the connection on the 3G and I get the following information.
...........................Upload............... ..............Download.................. Total
Current Speed ........0 kbps ............................0 kbps
Average .................9 kbps ............................80 kbps
Volume ..................159 KB ............................1.3 MB .................1.56 MB
My eircom dial up gives me speeds of up to 32 kbps and if I am reading this 3g connection box correctly I assume i am only getting a speed of 80 kbps. Have to say that although its quicker and €10 a month cheaper than eircom, it is not what i was expecting, I thought it would be much quicker than this.
Should I be expecting more, (should I be entitled to more) does anyone think. Should I get on to them and look for the satelite connection because 1Mbps download speed looks very inviting