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Thankyou CA3LE for that reply,
 
I appreciate the time you have given to this thread.
 
here is the latest response from the ISP
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Please see below for answers to your queries highlighted in yellow:
 
Q:Are the two connections load balanced or do they aggregate into a single connection? 
 
A:This is one single Internet Service.
 
Q:Can I make a single 2000 Mbps connection to a capable host on the internet like I can with my current 1000 Mbps connection or will I be limited to the speed of one of the two connections?"
 
A: As this is one single Internet Service, yes you can.
Q:Could we discuss and data cap as I'm a household/office and I'm not reselling bandwidth or using excessive amount of data.
 
A: Sorry this isn’t possible as we do not have capped data plans, we only provide an Unlimited Data Internet Service.
 
Q:Could i get a charge that's in line with the $2,275 for 1Gb to say $4550 for a 2Gb and cap my data usage?
 
or $5050 for 2Gb with $500 going towards the upgrades. over 3yrs
 
 As above, we cannot offer a data capped plan. However please find some options below where ......has had some sharper pricing approved for you. The pricing is more inline with the figures you have quoted in the above question and if you are open to extending to a 60 month term the price per month is actually below those figures.
 
 
2Gbs
Internet
3 years                    
 $4,784
 
  2Gbs Internet
5yrs  
$3,912
 
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I'm very happy with this result, thankyou again for your insight, it helped me a lot.
I think I'll take the 5 yrs.

Living in a rural area is always a challenge when seeking bandwidth, fast pings, minimal packet loss. The return on investment is my happiness
 
guess.  Yes i agree, but its not really reading that way, could you tell me what to ask them regarding this matter. Is it simply " hey, is this going to be a single connection"
 
Do you mean between BULLCS and WEBUCS , yes i think so.  To  my knowledge the distance between the 2 points is no more than 20meters
 
I gave the quote to Bard(google AI) and asked to explain in detail each listed item 
 
The first step is to upgrade the radio hardware at Promiseland (PROMCS) and Bullyard SS (BULLCS). This will involve replacing the existing radio equipment with newer, more powerful models.
Next, a new aggregation switch will be installed at BULLCS. This switch will help to distribute the increased bandwidth from the upgraded radio equipment to the rest of your network. 
Finally, a single-fiber cable will be installed between BULLCS and WEBUCS. This cable will provide the physical connection for the increased bandwidth from the upgraded radio equipment. 
In addition to the hardware upgrades, there will also be some additional costs associated with the upgrade. These costs include:
Backhaul charges: These charges cover the cost of transporting the increased bandwidth from your location to the internet.
Internet charges: These charges cover the cost of your internet service.
Design and PM: These charges cover the cost of designing and planning the upgrade, as well as providing ongoing maintenance and support.
Utilise QCN network to NEXTDC: This charge covers the cost of using the QCN network to connect your internet service to NEXTDC.
Migrate the customer internet service from CITEC to NEXTDC: This charge covers the cost of migrating your internet service from CITEC to NEXTDC.
 
 
additional details about the specific items listed in the quote:
Radio Hardware upgrade: This includes replacing the existing radio equipment at PROMCS and BULLCS with newer, more powerful models. The new radio equipment will be able to support the increased bandwidth of a 2Gbps connection.
New Agg switch should be installed ad BULLCS (YT separation): This refers to the installation of a new aggregation switch at BULLCS. The new switch will help to distribute the increased bandwidth from the upgraded radio equipment to the rest of your network.
Allocate 1 x single fibre cable between BULLCS and WEBUCS: This refers to the installation of a single-fiber cable between BULLCS and WEBUCS. The cable will provide the physical connection for the increased bandwidth from the upgraded radio equipment.
Backhaul Component: This refers to the cost of transporting the increased bandwidth from your location to the internet.
Internet charges: These charges cover the cost of your internet service.
Design and PM: These charges cover the cost of designing and planning the upgrade, as well as providing ongoing maintenance and support.
Utilise QCN network to NEXTDC: This charge covers the cost of using the QCN network to connect your internet service to NEXTDC.
Migrate the customer internet service from CITEC to NEXTDC: This charge covers the cost of migrating your internet service from CITEC to NEXTDC.
 
FYI from Bard also....
 
Utilize QCN network to NEXTDC:
The QCN network is a high-speed fiber optic network that connects various data centers and other telecommunications facilities in Australia. NEXTDC is a data center company that operates a number of data centers across Australia.
When you upgrade your internet service to 2Gbps, you will need to connect your internet service to a data center that can support that level of bandwidth. The QCN network is a good option for this because it is a high-speed network that can support large amounts of bandwidth.
The cost of using the QCN network to connect your internet service to NEXTDC will vary depending on the specific location of your internet service and the data center that you choose.
Migrate the customer internet service from CITEC to NEXTDC:
When you upgrade your internet service to 2Gbps, you will need to migrate your internet service from CITEC to NEXTDC. CITEC is a telecommunications company that provides internet service to businesses and consumers in Australia. NEXTDC is a data center company that operates a number of data centers across Australia.
The cost of migrating your internet service from CITEC to NEXTDC will vary depending on the specific services that you are using and the data center that you choose.
Here are some of the benefits of migrating your internet service from CITEC to NEXTDC:
Increased bandwidth: NEXTDC offers a wider range of bandwidth options than CITEC. This means that you can choose a bandwidth option that meets your specific needs. Better performance: NEXTDC's data centers are located in more strategic locations than CITEC's data centers. This means that you will likely experience better performance when using your internet service. More reliable service: NEXTDC has a better track record of reliability than CITEC. This means that you are less likely to experience outages or disruptions when using your internet service.  
I searched 2Gb microware  services and I couldn't find a ISP offering 2Gb.
The max speed on offer was 1Gb @ $2000 a month. (I'm charged  $2275 )
so I'm thinking ok, $4500 a month for 2GB is reasonable, but they want to charge me $8357 per month.
If i subtract $4500 from $8357 it leaves $3857 x 36 months(contract) is $153,643.
Is there $153,643 worth of upgrades in this quote, that is my issue, and is it a single connection.
I hope this makes more sense.
I appreciate your time responding.

@CA3LE
 
 reuse existing radio service and add an additional 1Gbps radio service.
 internet service upgrade from 1G to 2Gb including customer radio link upgrade.
 
Hi CA3LE,
I wanted to show you a quote I received to upgrade my service from 1Gb to 2Gb.
From my understanding they are adding a separate 1Gb service to run beside my existing 1Gb service and mesh them together.(???)
 
I will list the work they say is involved in this upgrade , i was hoping you could explain more about the proposed upgrade
and the nature of the connection once complete.
 
Radio Hardware upgrade.
 
Promiseland (PROMCS) and Bullyard SS (BULLCS) - Quotes are ready from
 
New Agg switch should be installed ad BULLCS (YT separation)
 
Allocate 1 x single fibre cable between BULLCS and WEBUCS:
 
1- Splicing is required at P2033059
 
2- Patching at BUNDCS
 
3- Allocate 1 x Single core fibre to BUDECS
 
4- Patching is required at BUDECS
 
5- Allocate 1 x Single core fibre between BUDECS and WEBUCS
 
6- Patching is required at WEBUCS.
 
 
Backhaul Component, Internet charges ,Design and PM, Utilise QCN network to NEXTDC B1 ,Migrate the customer internet service from CITEC to NEXTDC
 
Question, if this is correct, will the new 1Gb only come into play when my existing 1Gb is at capacity?
 
Will it be 2 independent lines with one supporting the other when needed or will it be 2 lines meshed together acting as one
Any feedback is much appreciated
 
This work to be covered by me ,the offer is a 3 year contract at $8375 per month 
This includes unlimited data, for a 2Gb Business grade connection , which comes to $300,852
FYI , I've just finished paying them just over $200,000 for the hardware and setup costs for my 1Gb service
Surely this new upgrade wouldn't warrant those prices?  
The tower(separate cost) and hardware are mine,  I've not inquired about a different ISP being able to accommodate me , but I will.
 
Here are some prices for a 2Gb connection is the city
 
TPG
Business Fibre 2000: $1,499 per month
Business Fibre 2000 with Static IP: $1,799 per month
iiNet
Business Ultrafast Fibre 2000: $1,499 per month
Business Ultrafast Fibre 2000 with Static IP: $1,799 per month
Aussie Broadband
Business Fibre 2000: $1,499 per month
Business Fibre 2000 with Static IP: $1,799 per month
Telstra
Business Fibre 2000: $1,699 per month
Business Fibre 2000 with Static IP: $1,999 per month
Optus
Business Fibre 2000: $1,599 per month
Business Fibre 2000 with Static IP: $1,899 per month
 
I'm hoping you can shine some light on the situation.
 

Thank you for sharing this information. It is very helpful to understand the challenges of measuring upload speeds and the limitations of current speed test tools. It is also encouraging to know your working on a new version of TestMy.net that will address these challenges. I am looking forward to testing the new version and seeing how it performs.
 

sounds great, i'd love to see the symmetrical numbers working better. My up is normally always faster than my down

sign me up please, im very interested.

Hi all, just thought id post about my internet, I've had this for 3 years now
I had to pay for the tower to be built
Its a 40 meter Tower with a microwave dish on it.
It has line of sight to a base station owned by the ISP
 https://www.yurika.com.au/capabilities/telecoms/
the base station is 19km away.
i have a 1Gbps/1Gbps connection.
it is uncontested and has dedicated access to Tier 1 National Internet backbone .
also unlimited data.
Business connection
I live in a rural area hence the setup.
On other speedtest apps i normally score over 900/900, but here im scoring only 300's on my upload.