National Broadband Network
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Is this a ploy by our government so that they can police internet user in Singapore?
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Even if it is so, there are ways to defeat it, though if they want to track you, nothing is impossible.Originally posted by Gazelle:Is this a ploy by our government so that they can police internet user in Singapore? -
our current ISPs oredi can do that now
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wat is dis nation bb netwrk abt?
can anyone tell me more? -
If it is awarded to private operators like Singtel or Starhub, it'll only cost more than what you can get similarly in countries like South Korea, HK or Japan.
When that happens, what's the use of high -speed internet when it's costly to end-users, businesses and content developers?
May as well just watch TV for free! -
Read Saturday newspapers.Originally posted by alwaysdisturbed:wat is dis nation bb netwrk abt?
can anyone tell me more? -
Singapore internet long long time ago already get policed. If not we have satelite internet liao.
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Originally posted by Gazelle:
Another way to squeeze the hard earned money from the torn pockets of every Singaporean household.
Is this a ploy by our government so that they can police internet user in Singapore?
The Koreans are reported to be enjoying a lower rate of charges for using their very high speed broad band system; while the Singapore system is only 30 percent the speed of the Korean network, yet Singaporeans are forced to pay at a rate that is more then 25 Percent higher than the Koreans.
Should we be surprised that all the broad band services are provided by the POWER OF ONE - SingTel and StarHubs - one chaired by the Son, the other chaired by the Daughter-in-Law ? -
Is this a ploy by our government so that they can police internet user in Singapore?
Give me a break! This National Broadband Network thingy is cool! Can't wait to use it now. Imaging you can surf the web anywhere!!!
mmm...beach, pool side, hiking, dating, toilet, carpark, garden....etc. Wah liao, can't wait man!
PS: For those using email to work, sorry contactable 24 hrs
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so eventually the money will flow back to the, u noe who...
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the fast broadband speed is applicable only withinsingapore. And i believe the cost will be carried forward to us consumers in some way or another...Originally posted by exkiwi:Give me a break! This National Broadband Network thingy is cool! Can't wait to use it now. Imaging you can surf the web anywhere!!!
mmm...beach, pool side, hiking, dating, toilet, carpark, garden....etc. Wah liao, can't wait man!
PS: For those using email to work, sorry contactable 24 hrs -
it's useless if it is not free
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u seem to b rich...dats y unconcern wif the charges....Originally posted by exkiwi:Give me a break! This National Broadband Network thingy is cool! Can't wait to use it now. Imaging you can surf the web anywhere!!!
mmm...beach, pool side, hiking, dating, toilet, carpark, garden....etc. Wah liao, can't wait man!
PS: For those using email to work, sorry contactable 24 hrs
n wats the diff since there r already PDAs arnd which can access email n probably do the same as a com? -
The different will be the speed and network coverage. I think this is going to kill the 3G phone technology in singapore.Originally posted by alwaysdisturbed:u seem to b rich...dats y unconcern wif the charges....
n wats the diff since there r already PDAs arnd which can access email n probably do the same as a com? -
so eventually the money will flow back to the, u noe who...
er...do you know there is a "First World" country having broadband speed 3 years behind us? The reason is the network is monopolised by one private entity and they are not willing to pump in money for new technology without getting ROI. The poor people there paying sinful price for snail speed broadband. We must be thankful for having this broadband initiative. Trust me, bo sa lah ae!
PS: Those guess correct about the country got no prize ha. -
u seem to b rich...dats y unconcern wif the charges....
Sorry, I am not rich. Hope I strike 4D this weekend so can buy new car. -
but i'm nt in dat country nw...y shld i b concern abt there?Originally posted by exkiwi:er...do you know there is a "First World" country having broadband speed 3 years behind us? The reason is the network is monopolised by one private entity and they are not willing to pump in money for new technology without getting ROI. The poor people there paying sinful price for snail speed broadband. We must be thankful for having this broadband initiative. Trust me, bo sa lah ae!
PS: Those guess correct about the country got no prize ha. -
but i'm nt in dat country nw...y shld i b concern abt there?
Bo bian, if I don't compare then we don't know we are better. But I don't want to compare Singapore with "3rd World" because Singapore sure win. So compare with "First World" lor, and still win! -
Will it become something like those lift upgrading schemes you cannot say no to?
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The simple truth is the current incumbent profit-oriented ISPs are monopolising and making tonnes of profits at everyone's expense delivering pathetic broadband speeds compared with those in HK, South Korea.
If the new national broadband network follows the same path of being monopolised by a few ISPs, can't imagine how much more it'll cost everyone!
Oh btw, just heard the latest. 2Gbps broadband is being rolled out to subscribers in another country today. So our 100Mbps or even 1 Gbps national broadband network ready by 2009 sure looks "slow".
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this is not about who offer the fastest broadband speed, but rather making wireless broadband available island wide. To me that is more meaningful that having 2Gbps when you can only use it office or home.Originally posted by macjoe:The simple truth is the current incumbent profit-oriented ISPs are monopolising and making tonnes of profits at everyone's expense delivering pathetic broadband speeds compared with those in HK, South Korea.
If the new national broadband network follows the same path of being monopolised by a few ISPs, can't imagine how much more it'll cost everyone!
Oh btw, just heard the latest. 2Gbps broadband is being rolled out to subscribers in another country today. So our 100Mbps or even 1 Gbps national broadband network ready by 2009 sure looks "slow". -
hmm...wonder if the usage will it be similar to libraries, where you need a existing Singnet/Starhub/PacNet account to be able to make use of it? And you pay more than a lan-shop charges if you use the Singnet Wireless...
They should also inform us about how they charges -
We can expect greater bandwidth at lower prices in Singapore with this network.
If we have wireless nation wide, its gonna cost. Are we ready to pay for it? -
Hallo - they announced there will be both - fiber optic and wireless. No?Originally posted by Gazelle:this is not about who offer the fastest broadband speed, but rather making wireless broadband available island wide. To me that is more meaningful that having 2Gbps when you can only use it office or home. -
Yes they did, but broadband speed is nothing if you dont use it.Originally posted by macjoe:Hallo - they announced there will be both - fiber optic and wireless. No?
Anyway, once the hardward is there, it will be very easy for gov to increase the bandwidth if there is a demand for it.
Why do you need 2G for? games?