BliGundul
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Remembering back to the days of my Speedy internet connection in Bali,
at a time when just being able to access the Internet from home was great.
I have been using Biznet HOME for years, and at times it has been less than stellar.
I recently had to renew my contract and I was surprised to realize,
that the service which I had been using for a couple years showed a Maximum Speed of 150Mbps.
I routinely check my internet speed when I go online, and my speed typically ranged from
about 40Mbps late afternoon to about 90Mbps. Which, compared to the old days of less than 3 Mbps on
my Speedy connection, seemed pretty robust.
At renewal time when I asked about the fact that I had NEVER had a speed test result higher than 100.
some light was shed by customer service.
I always connect by WiFi, never by LAN connection.
Live & Learn, had I been connecting by LAN to my router I should have
been able to get speeds appreciably higher, as advertised Maxing at 150Mbps.
THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT?
The Router supplied by Biznet during installation Maxes out at 100Mbps,
which struck me as a rather substandard choice,
for their higher levels of service.
My new contract is about 15% less expensive than my old one, and with a higher Max Speed of 200Mbps.
I now happily pay 575,000 +tax, and typically when I test it, my speed is slightly North of 200, and up to 215Mbps, which is great. That is the Biznet Home Internet 2C package. They have slower and faster packages available, for competitive Gamers and such.
I just checked, and they also offer this Package at a yearly price, with a 32% discount, which works out to about 11,500 rupiah per day, which is pretty sweet for that fast.
The same issue with the supplied router still exists, so without a fix, WiFi speed Maxes at 100Mbps.
With muliple Smart TVs, Laptops and HPs in the family, spread out around the property,
I purchased a TP-Link Deco M4 system, with 3 units included, which is described as being appropriate for 3 to 5 bedroom homes. One of the identical units is plugged directly into the underclocked standard issue Biznet supplied router, and we have placed the other two strategically to maximize the coverage throughout our home and yard.
The system is great, and highly configurable. It can be driven from the Deco App on your phone, downloaded from Google Play. The Smart TV in our living room which used to receive a speed of about 3Mbps now shows about 200Mbps.
With speeds as high as that, streaming on multiple devices at the same time is no problem, no buffering issues.
For those living in a small space, a single Deco might be enough to cover.
If it is not, a second, or more Decos can be added, and they automatically link together, creating what they call a Home Mesh system. Unlike WiFi range extenders, each of which has a different name and login, as you move around the Deco Home Mesh System, your connection is constantly monitored, to connect to the nearest Deco unit, without connection loss, nor input by the user.
You will receive a monthly report on the App, and should you need to know who is using your network, possibly poaching your signal, and block them, if need be, easily done. You can also check Deco system Optimization on the App.
They are offered for sale by Biznet (sometimes they run out) at a reasonable price, or can be ordered from Tokopedia. They cost about 700,000 per unit. That link will take you to a very highly rated seller in Jakarta, with whom I have no affiliation. They have been in business since 2016, and have lots of other great Tech & IT stuff available in their online store.
Another potentially less expensive solution, is to just buy a higher speed router to ensure your WiFi delivers what you are paying for. Unlike the router supplied by Biznet with your subscription.
All that said and done, Biznet does occasionally go offline, but MUCH less frequently than when I started using them.
I do also have an Indi Home account from Telkomsel, as a backup, which very rarely gets used, is much slower and a LOT more expensive.
Remember that Biznet might have some Deco M4s here, and if they do, they usually have a promo price on them, so due diligence is suggested. If they do, an installer will bring them out, it is drop dead simple, should you want to order or buy them elsewhere and self install. 5 to 10 minutes and you're done.
Biznet, being used by lots of big businesses is uneffected by things like Nyepi shutdowns, which is a plus.
at a time when just being able to access the Internet from home was great.
I have been using Biznet HOME for years, and at times it has been less than stellar.
I recently had to renew my contract and I was surprised to realize,
that the service which I had been using for a couple years showed a Maximum Speed of 150Mbps.
I routinely check my internet speed when I go online, and my speed typically ranged from
about 40Mbps late afternoon to about 90Mbps. Which, compared to the old days of less than 3 Mbps on
my Speedy connection, seemed pretty robust.
At renewal time when I asked about the fact that I had NEVER had a speed test result higher than 100.
some light was shed by customer service.
I always connect by WiFi, never by LAN connection.
Live & Learn, had I been connecting by LAN to my router I should have
been able to get speeds appreciably higher, as advertised Maxing at 150Mbps.
THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT?
The Router supplied by Biznet during installation Maxes out at 100Mbps,
which struck me as a rather substandard choice,
for their higher levels of service.
My new contract is about 15% less expensive than my old one, and with a higher Max Speed of 200Mbps.
I now happily pay 575,000 +tax, and typically when I test it, my speed is slightly North of 200, and up to 215Mbps, which is great. That is the Biznet Home Internet 2C package. They have slower and faster packages available, for competitive Gamers and such.
I just checked, and they also offer this Package at a yearly price, with a 32% discount, which works out to about 11,500 rupiah per day, which is pretty sweet for that fast.
The same issue with the supplied router still exists, so without a fix, WiFi speed Maxes at 100Mbps.
With muliple Smart TVs, Laptops and HPs in the family, spread out around the property,
I purchased a TP-Link Deco M4 system, with 3 units included, which is described as being appropriate for 3 to 5 bedroom homes. One of the identical units is plugged directly into the underclocked standard issue Biznet supplied router, and we have placed the other two strategically to maximize the coverage throughout our home and yard.
The system is great, and highly configurable. It can be driven from the Deco App on your phone, downloaded from Google Play. The Smart TV in our living room which used to receive a speed of about 3Mbps now shows about 200Mbps.
With speeds as high as that, streaming on multiple devices at the same time is no problem, no buffering issues.
For those living in a small space, a single Deco might be enough to cover.
If it is not, a second, or more Decos can be added, and they automatically link together, creating what they call a Home Mesh system. Unlike WiFi range extenders, each of which has a different name and login, as you move around the Deco Home Mesh System, your connection is constantly monitored, to connect to the nearest Deco unit, without connection loss, nor input by the user.
You will receive a monthly report on the App, and should you need to know who is using your network, possibly poaching your signal, and block them, if need be, easily done. You can also check Deco system Optimization on the App.
They are offered for sale by Biznet (sometimes they run out) at a reasonable price, or can be ordered from Tokopedia. They cost about 700,000 per unit. That link will take you to a very highly rated seller in Jakarta, with whom I have no affiliation. They have been in business since 2016, and have lots of other great Tech & IT stuff available in their online store.
Another potentially less expensive solution, is to just buy a higher speed router to ensure your WiFi delivers what you are paying for. Unlike the router supplied by Biznet with your subscription.
All that said and done, Biznet does occasionally go offline, but MUCH less frequently than when I started using them.
I do also have an Indi Home account from Telkomsel, as a backup, which very rarely gets used, is much slower and a LOT more expensive.
Remember that Biznet might have some Deco M4s here, and if they do, they usually have a promo price on them, so due diligence is suggested. If they do, an installer will bring them out, it is drop dead simple, should you want to order or buy them elsewhere and self install. 5 to 10 minutes and you're done.
Biznet, being used by lots of big businesses is uneffected by things like Nyepi shutdowns, which is a plus.
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