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Re: BigPond internet usage

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Originally Posted by Ianha77 (Post 5056857)

So why is everyone still with Bigpond? I gave them the elbow 18 months ago. They reduced there prices a month after i signed up, but, because i was on a contract i had to carry on paying the original price! I ended up buying out of the contract. They were happy to let me go because i had to pay the penalty fee, but i got loads of calls from them when i also took my home phone line from them. Give the little guy a go!

I was in contract with a Bigpond wireless connection when I was travelling (they were the only provider that cam close to offering the kind of coverage I needed). So when I 'settled down' and wanted a proper DSL connection, it was either Bigpond or pay about $250 to get out of the wireless contract. As it happens I'm not unhappy with what I get from them on the whole. It's fast and reliable enough for me and I have a package that gives me enough download most of the time.

Re: BigPond internet usage

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Originally Posted by shiels (Post 5055105)

We are staying a relatives place while they are overseas, thus using their facilities.
They have a basic internet package with BigPond and im pretty sure between the four of us we will use it easy plus more :eek:
Any idea how much the extra usage is likely to cost them when they get back so we can budget for it now?????!!!!! :blink:

Thanks................

C x

Forget Bigpond,

For $69.95 with TPG (http://www.tpg.com.au/), you can get ADSL2+ 150Gb/Month - 40GB peak & 110Gb off peak (1am - 7 am). Ideal for bittorrent etc. (Hint - if you use Utorrent, you can set download times etc, probably can with other clients too). Price is capped - if you use your quota you are shaped, not charged extra. Also this is the download quota - no upload quota, Bigpond also include the upload portion in their prices which is a ripoff.

There are other options available obviously, have a look at http://www.whirlpool.net.au/ - best place to look for Aus ISP comparisons.

I'm with Bigpond at the moment but am churning at the end of the month.

Obviously, you need to be on a compatible exchange for your provider.

Re: BigPond internet usage

quote "the worst and most expensive broadband in the developed world"
unquote,the news today with regards to australia's broadband services.
can't say i disagree.