Luma

Hi everyone.

One of the most painful things we had in the past 2 weeks is not having access to broadband.

We've moved into our rental today - but we'll only be there for about 2 months. Does anyone know what we can do with getting a decent broadband package and then being able to transfer it.

Thanks

emu72

If you're willing to pay a connection fee and supply your own modem, you can get a ADSL contract with no minimum contract length.

Luma

Do you know how much the connection fee is?
Would we have to pay a transer fee when we move?
Thanks

emu72

WestNet charge $99 connection if you don't want a 12 month contract. There is probably also a transfer fee when you move - check out the web site:

http://www.westnet.com.au/internet/broadband/adsl/

Siren & Brian

Telstra charge the ISP the $99 set up fee so they pass it onto you so therefore if you get ADSL now and move in 2 months time you are going to be hit for $200.

Looks like 2 months dial up for you. :scared:

rossifumi

Have you checked if any of the neighbours have an unsecured wireless network running?

Not that I'm into that sort of thing you understand.

don544

hi luma
i am with bigpond, you can move with out any extra connection fee.( they told me!)
dom

iPom

I'm with bigpond too and we can move our broadband for nothing as long as we stay with them for a two year contract. As my other half works from home and needed prompt assistance should the service die, then we signed up. Seems excellent so far.

Lindsay Clan

We're with iinet who I think are based in Perth (I might be wrong ) and they offer fantastic service. We moved recently and they changed it all over for us for a fee but because of their service we didn't mind paying it.

Lorraine

CadburysFingers

For good value for money and a great connection speed, look no further than iinet (http://www.iinet.net.au/products/broadband/plans.html) Indeed they have one of the fastest domestic connections in the world. :scared:

frogboy

Is it just me or does Broadband in Oz seem very expense i.e. High monthly costs, limited downloads, long contract, equipment extra costs, set up costs etc

it_hooker

No, it's not just you ;-( Has anyone tried Dodo.com.au? They seem reasonable and no limit downloads.

emu72

Prompt service is the last thing you'll ever get from Telstra! They know that a good percentage of people won't look any further than their land line supplier so they have no incentive to offer a decent service.

emu72

Then they lied!! It's clearly states on the website that they will charge you $55 for the pleasure of reconnecting you if you move house.

Plus, they have a $360 cancellation fee (reduced pro-rata depending on % of contract completed) if you dare to want to leave.

Telstra (BigPond) should be your last choice.

don544

Bugger