telus vs shaw

KK1

for internet user in downtown condo, comparatively between Optik High Speed Turbo from telus and Broadband 50 from shaw, which one has a faster speed in web browsing. thanks for any recommandation and suggestions.

pkphilip

I would use Novus if available. Shaw is fastest if you are comparing raw speed.

Philip

librazhy

I'm using shaw broadband 50Mpbs:
Speedtest.net downloaded@ 28Mpbs (3.5MB/s) iPad Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
14Mbps (1.75MB/s) iTouch 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only)

librazhy

I would use Novus if available. Shaw is fastest if you are comparing raw speed.

Philip
pkphilip 發表於 2012-6-22 14:41

    3 questions for using novus:

1) Is novus using cable/adsl/satellite based?
2) When we ordered the novus internet, do they need to send a technician to dig some holes in the wall to make couple RJ-45 jacks?
3) With the RJ-45 directly plugged to the desktops/wifi routers, so, no need for modem?

Quest

Novus in downtown uses fibre optic.

some downtown bldgs, apartments, etc. already have cabling set up in their telco basement rooms and such, all they need (depending on which bldg you live in), is to activate the ports or run a simple patch panel wiring set up and then activate your account, and that's it.

For more info, call Novus and discuss.

Q.

pkphilip

I think Novus used to be on Shaw's backbone years ago, but since they offer TV, they must have had their equipments upgraded and in house.

Novus does not require a modem, just a router.

Doing a speed test through WIFI does not show actual speed as WIFI is not reliable.

Philip

satil

my friend is Novus installer. he said if ur building has prepared. then u can have the service. if not, then no.

the best for Novus is ... ul & dl same high speed!

lots ppl use it to run a server.

KK1

thank you very much for your answers!
it is very strange. novus provides service only limited up to the east of burrard street. unfortunately, the condo in which i live is located on the west side. as a result, novus is not available in my area at this moment.

KK1

the price for using tv & internet with telus is about $40 cheaper than shaw. plus now telus provides a free samsung galaxy tablet

pkphilip

Yes, that's why I am saying if Novus is available (mostly in downtown), then it is the best deal.

Otherwise Teksavvy also offers VDSL and Cable internet as well at a decent price. Teksavvy cable internet is faster as it is on Shaw's backbone without the Shaw's usage cap. If you have a Surfboard SB5xxx modem, it should be able to work with it.

Philip