Internet in Australia
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Internet in Australia
Whats the best way to get a broadband internet account once over in Oz? do you have to sign up for a 12 month period, like in the UK. Is it usual to have cable, or ADSL. I have no idea where to start and being online will be one of my main priorities, to keep in touch with family and friends.
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Re: Internet in Australia
depends where you live - some places dont have cable, some places have adsl 2 some dont
I am with internode who I LOVE! No cancellation period, contract. Excellent customer service
Check out whirlpool.net forum theres heaps of discussion on there
Viv
I am with internode who I LOVE! No cancellation period, contract. Excellent customer service
Check out whirlpool.net forum theres heaps of discussion on there
Viv
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Re: Internet in Australia
Oooh, sorry to hijack thread, but I'm keen to know answers as well, especially to whether or not it's of any use for me to bring my wireless adsl router with me from the uk??
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Re: Internet in Australia
If you have a wireless modem/router it will work in Oz. That is, if you have an ADSL modem/router it will work with an ADSL service and if you have an ADSL2 modem/router it will work with both an ADSL2 service. I brought my ADSL2 modem/router with me from the UK and it works with the ADSL2 service from iiNet. The only thing you will need is a different cable to connect from your telephone point to your router as these are different than the UK.
HTH
Darren
HTH
Darren
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Re: Internet in Australia
Aussie internet in general is 3rd world compared with the UK. Overpriced, 2yr contracts, speeds that go up and down like a whores draws and obscene penaltys for going over an allocated download limit -some at 20c per mb = $200 per gig! Do your research on whirlpool as to where you live and if you just need a temp connection use a prepay wireless at around $50 for 4 gig pm.
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Re: Internet in Australia
Aussie internet in general is 3rd world compared with the UK. Overpriced, 2yr contracts, speeds that go up and down like a whores draws and obscene penaltys for going over an allocated download limit -some at 20c per mb = $200 per gig! Do your research on whirlpool as to where you live and if you just need a temp connection use a prepay wireless at around $50 for 4 gig pm.
Granted it's not the UK, but I'm not in the UK, I'm in Oz...
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Re: Internet in Australia
Excess usage charges can be excessive so make sure you get an account that is shaped when your usage has expired, so you don't get smacked between the eyes with large bills. As for contracts, I am currently with AAPT - I think I paid $100 for installation and then just a monthly contract. Which is handy because I'm moving in a few weeks and planning on getting Internode Naked ADSL2+ so I could ring AAPT and cancel with no penalties
Internode BTW win the Whirlpool forum votes year on year. We resell their services through work and I would definitely recommend them any day of the week. You can either get free installation with a 24month contract or pay $129 for a rolling contract (minimum 3 months though I think). You can also get their Naked ADSL service, which doesn't require you to pay telephone line rental, saving about $30/mo.
Internode BTW win the Whirlpool forum votes year on year. We resell their services through work and I would definitely recommend them any day of the week. You can either get free installation with a 24month contract or pay $129 for a rolling contract (minimum 3 months though I think). You can also get their Naked ADSL service, which doesn't require you to pay telephone line rental, saving about $30/mo.
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Re: Internet in Australia
Hi Nick,
Yes, asthe other guys have mentioned go the the whirlpool site , its excellent.
The prices in Oz generally are slightly more expensive compared to the UK, probably due to the competition.
Avoid going with Big Pond ( Telstra ) equivalent to BT in the UK , they are not the best value for money, thats for sure.
I have used Internode and TPG, and are a thumbs up.
Goodluck
Yes, asthe other guys have mentioned go the the whirlpool site , its excellent.
The prices in Oz generally are slightly more expensive compared to the UK, probably due to the competition.
Avoid going with Big Pond ( Telstra ) equivalent to BT in the UK , they are not the best value for money, thats for sure.
I have used Internode and TPG, and are a thumbs up.
Goodluck
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Re: Internet in Australia
Aussie internet in general is 3rd world compared with the UK. Overpriced, 2yr contracts, speeds that go up and down like a whores draws and obscene penaltys for going over an allocated download limit -some at 20c per mb = $200 per gig! Do your research on whirlpool as to where you live and if you just need a temp connection use a prepay wireless at around $50 for 4 gig pm.
It does pay to shop around, wherever you are.
I was looking at a UK one the other day:
Price £17.57 pm no contract.
Data Allowance 1Gb with excess charged at £4.89 per Gb
Webspace extra £1.15 pm for 1Gb
Email extra £1.15 pcm per email
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Re: Internet in Australia
just whatever you do don't go with virgin broadband WIRELESS. The reception is poor, very slow and i think im signed in for 2yr:curse:
#14
Re: Internet in Australia
If broadband is important to you, check availability before you sign any rental agreements.....
#15
Re: Internet in Australia
Yeah, we tried that and it was piss poor. We were supposed to be well within the broadband zone, but couldn't get a signal. Fortunately returned mine within the 30 day trial period....
If broadband is important to you, check availability before you sign any rental agreements.....
If broadband is important to you, check availability before you sign any rental agreements.....