Cheapest Internet Connection in Sydney?

virhlpool on 22/07/2018 - 12:35
Last edited 22/07/2018 - 14:33 by 1 other user

I am looking for the internet connection in Sydney as I plan to move to a new place. I am currently on TPG ADSL2+ and happy with it so won't mind NBN or ADSL2+ at the new place, depending on the cost. Who is the cheapest provider at the moment for unlimited data and the lowest installation/ connection/ activation fees? I don't need a phone, so it'll be just the internet.

PS: From my last research more than a year back, TPG was the cheapest at $59.99/month for unlimited ADSL2+ and competitive new connection fees, but since there are too many new players now in the market now (particularly in NBN space), I am not sure if there's any other provider cheaper. Thanks!

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  Pikaloo on 22/07/2018 - 13:38

  +1

  Generally NBN has no activation or connection fees with speeds being the determining factor in terms of price. So 50mbps you could probably pay $60 a month or a bit more for unlimited with no contract.

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    Hybroid on 22/07/2018 - 15:06

    Correct but bear in mind you absolutely get what you pay for. All providers will give you a 'up to 50mbps' connection but real speeds are much lower. So far I've found extra $10 a month for Aussie Broadband for example is well worth the truely max speed at all times they provide. Your mileage may vary.

    These speeds at ALL times including evenings and weekends is quite nice to get what you pay for: http://www.speedtest.net/result/7490153714

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  GangGang on 22/07/2018 - 13:38

  +1

  Your ADSL2+ at your current place may not get the same speeds as your new place. Depending on the speed at the new place you may need to upgrade to NBN, some people may argue that i referred to NBN as an upgrade.

  Does the new place have NBN running up to the house or node?

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    virhlpool on 22/07/2018 - 13:48

    Thanks. So, the address check tool on NBN website shows this result: "Your premises has been connected via nbn™ Fibre to the premises (FTTP) technology."

    Sorry, I am new to the internet tech, so not sure if NBN connection has different types and hence compatibility.

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      GangGang on 22/07/2018 - 14:09

      I'm not the greatest also. It is good that it goes to the property. Best thing you can do is try a company with no lock in contract and get the basic speed (12mb).

      what speed are you getting now? you can try here.

      http://www.speedtest.net/

      if your getting around 10-12mbps then that is the standard NBN speed

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        virhlpool on 22/07/2018 - 14:14

        In my current place I am on ADSL2+ (TPG). Download speed is 10Mbps on laptop as per the current test. Do you mean I should go for ADSL2+ or NBN in my new place based on the NBN availability I shared with you above?

        Surprisingly, Google internet speed test and speedtest.net show different results, the later being faster by 4Mbps.

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        GangGang on 22/07/2018 - 14:28

        @virhlpool: It all depends on what you want to do and how many people will be using the internet at once.

        Not sure why the speed is different. seems like you're getting a decent speed. If you connect to NBNat your new place you can increase the speed by paying more.

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        virhlpool on 22/07/2018 - 14:37

        @Ynwa1986: I am happy with this speed so I don't see a need for NBN unless both are at the same price or the ADSL2+ speed is low at the new place.

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        trongy on 22/07/2018 - 21:36

        @virhlpool:

        Once NBN is available in a particular, there's an 18-month phase out period for the old systems in that area. You may not be able to choose ADSL at the new place.

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        SnoozeAndLose on 23/07/2018 - 05:37

        @trongy:

        Once NBN avaliable in my building, there is no phase out period and we must choose NBN.

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  surethang on 22/07/2018 - 14:20

  Who is the cheapest provider at the moment for unlimited data and the lowest installation/ connection/ activation fees?

  You can compare plans on WhistleOut:

  NBN: https://www.whistleout.com.au/Broadband/Unlimited-Data-NBN-P… (also https://www.whistleout.com.au/Broadband/Guides/unlimited-dat…)

  ADSL: https://www.whistleout.com.au/Broadband/ADSL2-Unlimited-Broa…

  For ADSL, Spintel will likely come up as one of the cheapest plans. IMHO you should avoid them. My parents switched to them for ADSL a while back, and not only was their line speed significantly slower on the same line, Spintel's technical and customer support were both woeful. All up I spent hours on calls with Spintel that could have easily been avoided. Thankfully Australia also has the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.

  If you don't need a phone, you'll have to get either Naked ADSL, or rent the telephone line but just never use it for calls (often this is cheaper overall). Otherwise, go with NBN.

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  JimmyF on 22/07/2018 - 14:43

  From my last research more than a year back, TPG was the cheapest

  So can do you're own research, but just being lazy this time? Cool….

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    virhlpool on 22/07/2018 - 16:18

    Not really. I am just confused about NBN offerings and their comparison with ADSL2+.. there are different plans and different providers. Earlier I had to just compare ADSL2+ plans and go with the cheapest. Now there are many factors at play and I am less savvy when it comes to internet options. I am glad you pointed this out - I should have mentioned in my comment as to why I am asking for suggestions instead of searching by myself.

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      JimmyF on 22/07/2018 - 20:50

      Well you're either in a NBN area or not, if you are, then you can only get NBN plans, no ADSL2+ plans for you once NBN is live.

      So start with that and go from there.

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  Poptions on 23/07/2018 - 10:16

  Don't forget that NBN connection is only from your home to the NBN interconnect point. Your ISP carries the data from there to and from the internet backbone. If your ISP has 'cheaped out' and connected too many users on that connection, your quality of service could be very ordinary. Any internt service is only as fast as the slowest part.