Orcon: complete failure to connect at any level
So, I decided I'd switch from phone+broadband with Spark to a naked broadband connection with Orcon. Along the way, I also ported my home phone number to 2talk for VoIP.The first cockup, to be fair,...
View ArticleSteam cache upgrades
Hey everyone,We've recently made upgrades to our Steam caches, so Orcon customers should notice a big improvement in their Steam download speeds. Technically speaking, our Steam caches are now capable...
View ArticleAdvice on steps for getting rid of LandLine
Hi experts,I'm considering changing my Orcon plan (currently UFB100+Homeline) to just UFB100, i.e. dropping the Homeline. We rarely use it, and almost all incoming calls seem to be "Microsoft Support"...
View ArticleOrcon VDSL unable to connect when Master Filter is installed
Hi, Just got fully switched over from ADSL to VDSL today and installed an xDSL Master Filter, though after I completed the install, the modem was unable to synchronize. My phones however, all worked...
View ArticleRequest for assistance from Orcon.
Hi Everyone,I've had issues with Orcon not working since it was installed on the 11th August.First it didn't work, got billed for a month on troubleshooting and replacing the modem/router.After a...
View ArticleSwitched Spark ADSL to Orcon VDSL: keep old modem?
Hi,I've just switched to Orcon on VDSL. Previously I was with Spark on ADSL. My old Spark-supplied HG659b is a significantly better modem in that (a) it supports 5GHz Wifi and (b) it's user interface...
View ArticleSlingshot ADSL to Orcon VDSL - Upload speed plummeted
Just got set up with Orcon VDSL today because the 1.7 Mbps upload I was getting from Slingshot wasn't enough for my needs.I now have 1Mbps upload speed.Strangely, the testing site thinks I'm in...
View ArticleOrcon charging their clients for 0800 calls
In my last Orcon bill they charged me for a couple of 0800 131415 calls I made on September 29. That 0800 number is actually Orcon's own call centre where I called to report issues with their internet...
View ArticleOrcon fibre 500+mbps downloads disables all American routed hosts for 30 minutes
Run down on issue, whenever I download a large file that has sustained internet speed over 500mbps after about 3+ minutes the download drops connection and then half (estimate) the internet is...
View ArticleOrcon ADSL2+ Settings
Hi there, I just wanted to confirm that the Orcon ADSL2+ settings areVPI: 0VCI: 100Type: PPPoAAnnex A/B/L/M
View ArticleOrcon VDSL Attainable rate plummeted
Hi,I'm with orcon and just noticed much lower speeds recently checked my NF4V and my attainable rate has gone down for Downstream for sure, and probably Upstream too.Previously had 25Mbps downstream,...
View ArticleWhat modem/router does Orcon give out these days?
I'm looking at getting an orcon VDSL connection when we move to a new address with no fibre until 2020. At least the exchange is literally over the road, so hopefully that means a short copper run.I...
View ArticleOrcon call centre back in New Zealand
Orcon has announced today that it is closing its Manilla call centre and re-establishing it in Auckland, creating 60 new jobs.I will post the release once back home.
View ArticleNew Kiwi call centre
Hi all,We've announced some really exciting changes this morning, have a gander at the full press release:Orcon has announced it's bringing its customer service function home to New Zealand in...
View ArticleOrcon Fibre Modem
I have had problems with whenever Orcon take the system down it does not come back up until I reset the Netcomm modem.I can get around this by having a mini PC constantly ping an external site and if...
View ArticleExtremely irritated with Orcon
I'm moving into a new rental, I signed up on Orcon's website on the 19th Nov for internet after they told me Fiber is available. So after checking the website yesterday the 20th it says that the...
View ArticleNew Giga fibre connection won't go above 130Mbps download
So we got our fibre changed over to gigabyte yesterday/today, after hooking up the new fritzbox they sent out, speedtests and real world downloads will not go above 130Mbps download and 190upload. I...
View ArticleOrcon Fibre down???
I'm based in Wanganui - Earlier I unplugged my fritzbox for a minute to change a couple power plugs in that corner of the room.That was about 5PM, since then it just won't connect.I have factory reset...
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