Static IP from Netvigator?

[PDLM]

Has anyone managed to negotiate a static IP on a residential service from Netvigator?

I ask because I have need of a connection which has at least one (and preferably two) static IPs and a reasonably solid bothway speed of 8MBit/s (and preferably somewhat more) to the HKColo. But I'm happy to take residential service levels rather than business, so I want to pay hundreds rather than thousands of HK$ per month.

If not PCCW then any recommendations?

[justsomebody2]

I called them about 6 months ago regarding this and was told the only way to get a static IP is to go their business broadband package.

I'm not sure how they will give you 2 static IP's using just 1 connection unless they give you a router that will support multiple IP's, they was offering me a linksys router, pppoe connection, 1 static IP, 8mb/down, 600Kb/up, (they probably have 30up/down packages now), they was asking $384 month if I remember right and required a business registration.

Here's a link PCCW

The other option I guess maybe HKBB? but base on my previous thread and that experience with them, they seem VERY VERY disorganized.

[PDLM]

Thanks - but 600kbit/s up doesn't work for me.

I can live with one static IP if it comes down a completely separate connection from my existing Netvigator/NOW wires. I have a business registration so that isn't a problem. I'm also happy to do all my own routing etc.

Two static IPs would be a 255.255.255.254 subnet wouldn't it?

(Sorry if I'm being naive - my compsci training is very dated.)

[justsomebody2]

Thanks - but 600kbit/s up doesn't work for me.

I can live with one static IP if it comes down a completely separate connection from my existing Netvigator/NOW wires. I have a business registration so that isn't a problem.

Check that site, give em a call, I'm sure they have something and will be happy to take your money and give you what you want

[kenbo23]

you're going to need an SDSL line to get 8meg up and 8meg down.

I cant imagine they're going to be cheap, but I should think they'd do one..

Might be worth calling round a few companies just to check if they actually do SDSL in the area you live.

Just make sure you ask for an SDSL (Synchronus Digital Subscriber Line)

Not really told you much, just thought id share what knowledge I have

[shri]

As far as I know, netfront is the only provider that offers a static IP in the consumer ($100s) price range

[PDLM]

Thanks - but the 30MB line seems to promise 10MB up and they offer that currently for $38 on top of whatever you are currently paying. That would be fine for me if I could have a static IP.

[PDLM]

As far as I know, netfront is the only provider that offers a static IP in the consumer ($100s) price range

According to their website the best they have on offer is a 6MBit/s down, 640Kbit/s up with static IP. That doesn't work for me. I need 8MBit/s up and 8 or more MBit/s down with a static IP.

[shri]

The symetrical connections with a tier two (for the lack of a better term) QoS would set you back about $3K for a 10/10 symetrical. Figure about 2.4K for a 8/8. Also, don't be surprised if some of the PPPoE type connections come with some ports blocked if you're trying to run some services... better check.

If you need any reasonable bandwidth, I'd not trust the 30M to deliver.

Might want to consider fiber to the premises type solutions.

By the way, why do you need a static IP? You could do a DynDNS type solution ... works well for me.. can access my server @ home.

[PDLM]

By the way, why do you need a static IP?

A VoIP solution - telcos will only deliver to static IPs...

I could live with $2.4K/month for 8/8... who is that?