Flow Internet Review
May 25th, 2007 by E
I sit here, multiple tabs open in Firefox, browsing and doing all that I'm accustomed to. I was doing the same yesterday, the day before and last week. The only difference between now and last week is that I'm doing this on a high speed connection. Before you ask, I didn't go for TSTT's DSL, instead I opted for Cable, courtesy Flow.
I decided not to go with TSTT's service because of numerous complaints of people getting the run around after the connection would drop and go down for hours or even days at a time. Boy, am I glad I waited! (Yes I'm aware that sounds like something said by someone years down the road after taking an abstinence pledge.) Perhaps I should go into why I like it? Okay, but only because you asked so nicely.
Speed - Flow offers 5 different packages, 2 plans with limited hours which defeats the purpose of high speed if you ask me and 3 unlimited plans that go up to 2MB down. I opted for the first unlimited plan with was 512Kbps down and 128 Kbps up. I am able to download over 500 MB in a decent amount of time. I can't be specific because I am way too impatient to close everything and time the downloads at full potential. Regardless, it's fast and I can download more in a day than I could in a week with Dial-up.
Price - The plan I took is not much more than the unlimited plan with Dial-up and the speed alone is well worth it. I believe the plan I took is actually faster than TSTT's business DSL.
Reliability - Okay, this one is too soon to call but so far so good. When I first got the service it was not as fast as it should have been but it was still fast and not fully down. This is good, very good. I think it's safe to say that Flow has pretty much broken the monopoly of TSTT in the HSI market. Yes, I'm aware of services such as Green Dot exist but it's satellite, therefore lame, therefore I don't care much for it.
At the very least we should see TSTT dropping prices or improving speeds for people because if word gets out that Flow is offering decent service for a decent prices there's an off chance people just might be receptive to it. But that's just me. If you're considering getting Flow Cable internet, please do. Did I mention there was no contract? Much unlike TSTT, this service is free of any schemes to continually take your money so cancel anytime you want. I’m sure after some time has passed I’ll have some more comments to make. Doing speed tests brings up speeds fluctating all the time, at best over 400Kbps, dwindling to under 100 at times. It’s my understanding that Flow is getting their bandwidth from TSTT but will be getting this on their own in the future meaning an even better service but as it is I’m very satisfied with the service.
Side Note: Yeah, I’m a new guy on Allyuh, in case you were wondering. Don’t worry, I come with gifts! Yeah!
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Trinidad now get 512 kbps? I been using 10 Mbps for over 2 years, and 24 Mbps is readily available. I understand the government had mandated the telecom companies in the UK to upgrade to 100 Mbps within 2 years, making it a rush at the moment for new fibre optic cables being laid.
China has 1 Gbps available.
So when you really look at it, is only TSTT keeping you back. Too bad we not allowed to planass them monkeys in the company for sitting and scratching all day.
Yeah but where are you located? Sadly we’re being kept back in terms of high speed. Yes, I know what’s available in China, Korea, USA, how they have the option to think about DSL, Cable, Fios, T1, etc. Sadly, I am more concerned with what we have here =-s
Am located in the UK… Google ‘Jumbie’s Watch’ to know more.
actually, the US doesn’t really enjoy the same high speed bandwidth as other countries (Japan, China, UK, etc.). mostly, this has been due to FCC regulations, but we JUST entered the FIOS at your door era. This isn’t available everywhere yet either. The premier service provider is verizon, and their deployment of infrastructure follows a plan that takes several years to complete. The basic package will allow for 3MBps downloads @ $34/month. Our best alternative is basic DSL or cable, unless people want to pay $80/month on internet.
i waiting impatiently for that to reach us
can’t take this greendot too much.
upload is only 64kpbs if i get that much
*sigh*
Yeah, you really need it hahah.
where is flow available currently? they have a phased roll out supposedly right…
the FLOW cable service is available in all the areas that have been upgraded to the digital service… I have upgraded my dload speed to 512 from the TSTT DSL 256 but downgraded the upload speed to 128… its the only drawback… costs a couple dollars less that the TSTT DSL too
and the TSTT EV-DO wireless isnt reliable in all areas of T&T
Upload is still pretty fast, though I would need more for in the future - as for EVDO, they are discontinuing that, that’s what I’ve heard.
Yeah, more Arima Trincity and recently to valpark/Westmoorings I believe.
[...] Would you purchase a dot TT if the price were more in line with other country specific TLD? Would you purchase a dot TT if the government were your GoDaddy? How does this affect the rate of our small businesses competing online and the country’s overall online competitiveness now that we are seeing connectivity improvements. [...]
Sigh… I’m waiting for the service to reach my area as well. I am hoping that it will be better than Fiberline (CCTT’s cable internet service) which I used to have… yes it was faster than dialup, but the speeds would drop off too much at the most inconvenient times…
I heard about that - I always wondered about CCTT’s high speed, guess it’s not worth it!
[...] reading the post and comments on a review of the new Flow service introductions I wondered about the quality of the high speed internet access offerings in [...]
Can someone PLEASE tell me what the monthly packages are for FLOW net service and how much they cost? I’m in the US and don’t feel like calling Trinidad to find out. I thought this information would be readily available on the web, but apparently it’s not (I’ve googled myself silly trying to figure this one out). If it’s on their website and I’m oblivious to a clearly demarcated link, please point this idiot in the right direction. Thanks
i googled and found this –searched harder
Package Speed Download/Upload Monthly Access Charge Hours Allocated
Click 20 512 / 128 Kbps TT$91.99(US$14.72) 10Hrs
Click 50 512 / 128 Kbps TT$164.44(US$26.31) 30Hrs
Click UL1 512 / 128 Kbps TT$390.99(US$62.55) Unlimited
Click UL2 1,024 / 256 Kbps TT$689.99(US$110.39) Unlimited
Click UL3 2,048 / 512 Kbps TT$1,149.99(US$183.98) Unlimited
I’m in the Cascade area waiting for them to activate my account 2 weeks now and up to now they can’t do it. Everyday is the same ole excuse from Flow. They are working on it and don’t know when it will be up. Ridiculous if you ask me. I have a cable modem 2 weeks now doing nothing at home.
can someone tell me what are the advantages and disadvantages with using Greendot.
Flow real sticking with providing me with a connection. Since I have paid my installation fee and one month’s service charge they have been giving me a run around and it seems as if they dont care and it real pissing me off!!!!!!!!