There are no real ADSL bargains out there but if you had to choose one, I think this would be the closest in terms of cost, contract and ISP reputation. If you have an active phone line on the Telstra network and need ADSL and phone line rental, don't want to pay any setup fees or be locked into any contracts and are in the metro area, this may interest you.
City Mates ADSL Unlimited Bundle
- $59 / month (first 6 months then it goes up to $69)
- Includes line rental and ADSL all on the Telstra network
- Unlimited local & national calls within Oz
- $0 setup
- Unlimited data
- Free NBN transition (continue month to month contract)
Regional rates are also available at $89/m (+$10 after 6 months) but I believe they are not as competitive as other providers, however no contract and no setup fee may be worth it.
Mate Communicate is a well reviewed provider and is popular on Whirlpool forums.
Download the full adsl CIS here.
Still a sorry sod with no NBN in sight, I recently churned over to Mate after Telstra put my ADSL2+ bundle connection up from $80 to $100 month. For me, the phone and internet service is exactly the same and speeds are on average higher. The churn went through quickly and communication from mate was excellent via SMS and email.
How does this compare with some other ADSL providers offering a similar plan?
Leaptel ADSL Bundle Unlimited Month to Month
- $69.95/m (On-Net) or $89.95 (Off-Net)
- Includes phone line
- Calls charged at standard rates
- $90 setup fee (Same as churn fee?)
- Transition fee over to NBN ??
TPG ADSL Home Bundle (On-Net) Unlimited Month to Month
- $59.99/m (On-Net)
- Includes phone line
- Calls charged at standard rates (or add a $10 VOIP add-on allowing unlimited national calls)
- $0 churn setup fee + $20 Prepayment
- $99.95 fee for transitioning to NBN Bundle (No lock-in contract)
TPG 0ff-net plan exists at maximum 500GB standalone plan starting at $99.99 / month.
Dodo ADSL Bundle Unlimited Month to Month
- $69.90/m ($99.90/m Regional)
- Includes phone line
- Calls charged at standard rates
- $29 setup fee
- Transition fee over to NBN ??
Again, not an overly exciting offer and maybe better suited to the forums but possibly it will help those looking for a reputable ISP with no contract at the lowest cost. Seen a better deal? Post it below!
Cheers.
(profanity)… why is ADSL so expensive?