nbn - who did you go with and why?
Dec 21st 2018, 3:10 am
#106
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Re: nbn - who did you go with and why?
NBN really ought to be forced to pay compensation to the users for that type of failure, say $1 per hour. Mind still think that a generalised 4G hotspot is a better backup for the (should be) infrequent times that the service goes down.
Basically the $180 modem has to be taken, and you have to pay it off. So either you pay $5 pm over 36months, or if you want out you have to pay whatever is left over on that cost. Which stinks as a tactic.
Basically the $180 modem has to be taken, and you have to pay it off. So either you pay $5 pm over 36months, or if you want out you have to pay whatever is left over on that cost. Which stinks as a tactic.
Jan 3rd 2019, 11:34 pm
#107
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Re: nbn - who did you go with and why?
Garry
You are a fan of Aussie Broadband but on the surface it looks like TPG is offering a better deal for their NBN 100 version with no lock in contract.
$99 per month on Aussie. https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/nbn-plans/
$89 per month on TPG. NBN Plans - Unlimited NBN Internet Bundles from TPG
I haven't looked to deeply into it but its seems like Aussie are boasting 90mbps typical evening speeds and TPG 78mbps, however this is all variable and only typical as we know.
Obviously Aussie boast Aussie support and with TPG you go through India.
The no lock in on TPG has a $99 fee associated with it, or no fee on an 18 month contract. No lock in is an extra $8.25 per month over a year which kind of makes it attractive rather than being locked in.
Aussie doesn't seem to state the length of its contracts online.
Any other thoughts?
You are a fan of Aussie Broadband but on the surface it looks like TPG is offering a better deal for their NBN 100 version with no lock in contract.
$99 per month on Aussie. https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/nbn-plans/
$89 per month on TPG. NBN Plans - Unlimited NBN Internet Bundles from TPG
I haven't looked to deeply into it but its seems like Aussie are boasting 90mbps typical evening speeds and TPG 78mbps, however this is all variable and only typical as we know.
Obviously Aussie boast Aussie support and with TPG you go through India.
The no lock in on TPG has a $99 fee associated with it, or no fee on an 18 month contract. No lock in is an extra $8.25 per month over a year which kind of makes it attractive rather than being locked in.
Aussie doesn't seem to state the length of its contracts online.
Any other thoughts?
Jan 4th 2019, 8:23 am
#108
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Re: nbn - who did you go with and why?
Garry
You are a fan of Aussie Broadband but on the surface it looks like TPG is offering a better deal for their NBN 100 version with no lock in contract.
$99 per month on Aussie. https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/nbn-plans/
$89 per month on TPG. NBN Plans - Unlimited NBN Internet Bundles from TPG
I haven't looked to deeply into it but its seems like Aussie are boasting 90mbps typical evening speeds and TPG 78mbps, however this is all variable and only typical as we know.
Obviously Aussie boast Aussie support and with TPG you go through India.
The no lock in on TPG has a $99 fee associated with it, or no fee on an 18 month contract. No lock in is an extra $8.25 per month over a year which kind of makes it attractive rather than being locked in.
Aussie doesn't seem to state the length of its contracts online.
Any other thoughts?
You are a fan of Aussie Broadband but on the surface it looks like TPG is offering a better deal for their NBN 100 version with no lock in contract.
$99 per month on Aussie. https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/nbn-plans/
$89 per month on TPG. NBN Plans - Unlimited NBN Internet Bundles from TPG
I haven't looked to deeply into it but its seems like Aussie are boasting 90mbps typical evening speeds and TPG 78mbps, however this is all variable and only typical as we know.
Obviously Aussie boast Aussie support and with TPG you go through India.
The no lock in on TPG has a $99 fee associated with it, or no fee on an 18 month contract. No lock in is an extra $8.25 per month over a year which kind of makes it attractive rather than being locked in.
Aussie doesn't seem to state the length of its contracts online.
Any other thoughts?
My 100/40 speed on ABB rarely goes under 90 - even in peak evening hours
ABB recently removed their $5/month VOIP fee
Singapore-based TPG have a terrible reputation - when Perth-based iinet was bought by TPG, their customer service deteriorated rapidly
Jan 4th 2019, 10:31 am
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Re: nbn - who did you go with and why?
ABB contract is month by month
My 100/40 speed on ABB rarely goes under 90 - even in peak evening hours
ABB recently removed their $5/month VOIP fee
Singapore-based TPG have a terrible reputation - when Perth-based iinet was bought by TPG, their customer service deteriorated rapidly
My 100/40 speed on ABB rarely goes under 90 - even in peak evening hours
ABB recently removed their $5/month VOIP fee
Singapore-based TPG have a terrible reputation - when Perth-based iinet was bought by TPG, their customer service deteriorated rapidly
Jan 4th 2019, 10:42 am
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Jan 5th 2019, 9:44 am
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Re: nbn - who did you go with and why?
Sorry, have been doing stuff. Still am.
ABB make a thing of upping their provision if it gets anywhere near close, and making data available on usage. I trust that over figures which can be fiddled (and those reports of speeds can be fiddled if you are so inclined).
And you can get through to someone who know what they are talking about and can talk in the language of techie. That's worth it's weight in gold.
They are all month to month, unless you get a free modem (IIRC), You can change or cancel by the month. Free VoIP provision should be taken into account.
Liberals should be shot for making a pigs ear of FTTP? It would have been so much simpler to have everyone on a connection that just works.
Garry
You are a fan of Aussie Broadband but on the surface it looks like TPG is offering a better deal for their NBN 100 version with no lock in contract.
$99 per month on Aussie. https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/nbn-plans/
$89 per month on TPG. NBN Plans - Unlimited NBN Internet Bundles from TPG
I haven't looked to deeply into it but its seems like Aussie are boasting 90mbps typical evening speeds and TPG 78mbps, however this is all variable and only typical as we know.
You are a fan of Aussie Broadband but on the surface it looks like TPG is offering a better deal for their NBN 100 version with no lock in contract.
$99 per month on Aussie. https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/nbn-plans/
$89 per month on TPG. NBN Plans - Unlimited NBN Internet Bundles from TPG
I haven't looked to deeply into it but its seems like Aussie are boasting 90mbps typical evening speeds and TPG 78mbps, however this is all variable and only typical as we know.
And you can get through to someone who know what they are talking about and can talk in the language of techie. That's worth it's weight in gold.
Liberals should be shot for making a pigs ear of FTTP? It would have been so much simpler to have everyone on a connection that just works.
Jan 5th 2019, 8:32 pm
#112
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Re: nbn - who did you go with and why?
Sorry, have been doing stuff. Still am.
ABB make a thing of upping their provision if it gets anywhere near close, and making data available on usage. I trust that over figures which can be fiddled (and those reports of speeds can be fiddled if you are so inclined).
And you can get through to someone who know what they are talking about and can talk in the language of techie. That's worth it's weight in gold.
They are all month to month, unless you get a free modem (IIRC), You can change or cancel by the month. Free VoIP provision should be taken into account.
Liberals should be shot for making a pigs ear of FTTP? It would have been so much simpler to have everyone on a connection that just works.
ABB make a thing of upping their provision if it gets anywhere near close, and making data available on usage. I trust that over figures which can be fiddled (and those reports of speeds can be fiddled if you are so inclined).
And you can get through to someone who know what they are talking about and can talk in the language of techie. That's worth it's weight in gold.
They are all month to month, unless you get a free modem (IIRC), You can change or cancel by the month. Free VoIP provision should be taken into account.
Liberals should be shot for making a pigs ear of FTTP? It would have been so much simpler to have everyone on a connection that just works.
FWIW I have TPG for ADSL. On the rare occasions I have had to use their support they have been totally fine and know what they are doing. Sure it's an Indian and you have to get the robotic nature out of them, but they fix the issue.
Jan 5th 2019, 10:06 pm
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Re: nbn - who did you go with and why?
It's kind of a question of degree. Sure there are the front line staff, but if you need to you can get through to someone who understands TTL, audio codecs, handshaking in duplex, etc. and can engage in worthwhile fault finding. Plus if you have an issue that's outside the norm, they actually seem to try to fix it, rather than just dropping it in the 'too hard' bin and 'losing the call'. And yes, they are Australian.
Jan 6th 2019, 1:18 am
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Re: nbn - who did you go with and why?
It's kind of a question of degree. Sure there are the front line staff, but if you need to you can get through to someone who understands TTL, audio codecs, handshaking in duplex, etc. and can engage in worthwhile fault finding. Plus if you have an issue that's outside the norm, they actually seem to try to fix it, rather than just dropping it in the 'too hard' bin and 'losing the call'. And yes, they are Australian.
