comparing vianet with worldlink nepal
For the last seven years, I had been using worldlink as my main internet connection at my home and office. No complaints. Very less disconnections, if any. Maybe 6-7 times in 7 years. But maybe my home location being inside ring road, I had access to better infrastructure. Anyways, first it was basic internet through ethernet cable, then they changed to fiber, and the bandwidth kept on increasing too. Started at around 2mbps I think, 7 years ago, to 60mbps today. I was extremely satisfied with worldlink until I set up a plex media server for my home media collection and found out that they used CGNAT for their connection, which made it impossible to set up port forwarding. I kept on calling and messaging their support to give me a dynamic IP for extra charge but they didn't. I was told I had to get a SME package for that. Okay, sure, I was willing get the SME package for twice as much money, but their SME package has a maximum bandwidth of 20mbps. So I decided to look into other ISPs.
I called up most of the ISPs in Kathmandu and was quoted different prices for different bandwidth and connection types. They all had the same problems. No dynamic IP for home users, only for business users.
In the end I decided to go with vianet. They give a SOHO business package at reasonable prices. Dynamic IP and no FUP. their 40mbps plan was two times more expensive as 30mbps, though I do not understand why. Anyways, I placed an order for 30mbps package, and the next day, they came and installed the fiber router. So far, everything looks good. I get a steady 30mbps connection at all times, and am able to set up my media server for port forwarding.
So, having used both, here is my opinion about both ISPs:
Worldlink: Pros: Good for home users. Good speed (if you use your own router), and minimum disconnections. Support on phone and home visits are reliable and punctual.
Cons: Huawei router supplied by the company is really bad. Carrier grade NAT. SME package is expensive and has insufficient bandwidth. FUP is applied on per day usage, not per month.
Vianet: Pros: Good for both home and business users. Router is better than worldlink. Minimum disconnections. FUP is applied on monthly usage.
Cons: Carrier grade NAT for home users. Home visit not punctual. SOHO 40mbps is double the price of 30mbps.
By the way, this is how much I get from worldlink after paying for 60mbps:
I called up most of the ISPs in Kathmandu and was quoted different prices for different bandwidth and connection types. They all had the same problems. No dynamic IP for home users, only for business users.
In the end I decided to go with vianet. They give a SOHO business package at reasonable prices. Dynamic IP and no FUP. their 40mbps plan was two times more expensive as 30mbps, though I do not understand why. Anyways, I placed an order for 30mbps package, and the next day, they came and installed the fiber router. So far, everything looks good. I get a steady 30mbps connection at all times, and am able to set up my media server for port forwarding.
So, having used both, here is my opinion about both ISPs:
Worldlink: Pros: Good for home users. Good speed (if you use your own router), and minimum disconnections. Support on phone and home visits are reliable and punctual.
Cons: Huawei router supplied by the company is really bad. Carrier grade NAT. SME package is expensive and has insufficient bandwidth. FUP is applied on per day usage, not per month.
Vianet: Pros: Good for both home and business users. Router is better than worldlink. Minimum disconnections. FUP is applied on monthly usage.
Cons: Carrier grade NAT for home users. Home visit not punctual. SOHO 40mbps is double the price of 30mbps.
By the way, this is how much I get from worldlink after paying for 60mbps:
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