Genius without VOIP line ?
Anyone know if Orcon plan to offer the Genius plan (unlimited data) without the VOIP line. I have used Genius for nearly a year now and love the data service. I also use the VOIP via Asterisk which...
View ArticleDrop the contracts Orcon
I've been a customer for a number of years and each time tied into a new 12 month contract when I've changed from ADSL to VDSL, VDSL to fibre etc. Frankly I'm tired of all the contracts and being tied...
View ArticleOrcon Genius plan won't work without Genius router?
Morning All,I purchase a new TPlink Archer D7 AC1750 router as the flats Orcon Genius router is constantly disconnecting an having problems, but I've ran into a problem. When I remove the Genius router...
View ArticleDoes Orcon fibre now seem a little pricey?
With Myrepublic launching unlimited 100/50 fibre plans with free unblocker service and voice calls for $109? That's like $16 a month cheaper than Orcon. Maybe there are some hooks i'm not noticing.
View ArticleOrcon Server rejecting inwards email?
We use a Gmail iMap server for our name@company.co.nz emails. I have noticed a few times now when sending to an Orcon customer/Domain that delivery fails with following details. Any ideas? "Delivery to...
View ArticleVDSL go live date not met
First of all, hello everyone!So I ordered the unlimited VDSL package with Orcon recently and received the mode in the mail just fine. The date to go live was set for today (24/10/14) and a technician...
View ArticleGlobal mode and netflix playback problems
Has anyone else had problems using Netflix with Orcon global mode?I have been using it with no issues for several weeks but as of yesterday Netflix doesn't work. The other global mode site like BBC etc...
View ArticleNetwork issues overnight?
My connection died not long after midnight last night. Resetting everything at 8am this morning didn't help. Not getting dhcp.Nothing on the network status page
View Article.nz names not working with diverts
HiIs anyone having problems setting up new .nz names on Iserve? I suspect it's the symbolic link that they have in there (that can't be deleted) but this has supposedly been with the system engineers...
View ArticleIntermittent inbound/ outbound calling problem
Hi Guys,Slight problem this morning, where users are unable to dial out, we are investigating with urgent priority. Status updates are on the website hereIf you want to help us out. You can PM some...
View ArticleGlobal mode and Consoles
Im looking at moving from my current provider + UnoTelly to Orcon + Global Mode my main concern is the majority of my use is Netflix Via my PS4.Using UnoTelly this required an extra setting to be set...
View ArticleAre there recommended ADSL2+ wireless broadband routers for Orcon's service?
My current router - a Linksys WAG120N is starting to play up and I have trouble configuring it, though (so far), it hasn't stopped my use of the Internet. I'm looking at purchasing a replacement and...
View ArticleUFB Upgrade after moving house
We recently moved house- virtually 330 metres down the rd. We were renting before and we could not get UFB.Anyway we bought the unit down the rd and yessss we can get UFB installed.The timing was quite...
View ArticleSporadic random DNS lookup failures on Orcon UFB
Some reason I've been experiencing sporadic random DNS lookup failures on Orcon the last few weeks - anyone else hit this?At one point, I couldn't get to geekzone - got a DNS lookup failure...
View ArticleiServe core maintenance
Hi all, This is a notification to let our hosting customers who are on Geekzone, that we have some planned work scheduled to take place, on the iServe core, at 2014-11-13 00:00:00 to 2014-11-13...
View ArticleNew email from Orcon about bank details
Just wanting to know is this real or is it a have here's the body of the email OUR NEW BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS Hi there=2C We've changed our banking details=2C which means it's time for you to do t= he...
View ArticleOrcon VDSL profile and speeds
Hi all,I am just wanting to know if someone could shed some light on my recent VDSL upgrade from ADSL in regards to the speed and Dynamic Line Management (DLM).It's been around 11 days since the...
View ArticleBlack Genius Lite firmware version
Just noticed mine is now ver 1424 (was 1423). Has this just been released or have I just not noticed the change earlier?What is different from 1423?
View ArticleThinking of changing to Orcon
Hi,I've been a little unhappy with the performance of my current ISP for a while now, and were thinking of changing to Orcon. My address wont be able to get Fibre until next year so I'll be stuck on...
View ArticleOrcon Ultrafast UFB and Fortigate Firewall
Hi All - We are using a Fortigate 80C as our router/firewall on our UFB connection in TGA (Ultrafast) and have been doing for approx 2 years without fault. About a month ago, we started seeing random...
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