Pre-Order nbn for $20 off for the first 6 months on unlimited data nbn 50 or nbn 100 plans. No lock-in contract, no setup fee. For example, nbn50 unlimited data & BYO modem/router $59 per month for 6 months.
Offer only valid to targeted premises for pre-order of nbn. Sign up online or call 1300 180 905.
$50 each for referrer & referee apply afterwards.
Hmm I didn't know exetel had increased prices of their NBN plans. I am on NBN50 paying $59. The support is in Sri Lanka and they are okay but wait times are a pain (had to call them once) . The support can't do much except turning the modem on and off etc and have to escalate the issues to NBN Co which I think will hold true for all other NBN providers.
Bugger. I was planning to move to them once my 6 month ABB for $59 was over.
Anyone recommend any other provider offering 50/20 for $59 a month.
How's ABB compared to Tangerine?
A million times better. I've so far tried ABB, Mate Communicate and Tangerine.
My experience with Tangerine was horrible and I definitely would not recommend them.
can you please elaborate more about your experience pls
Shaping during peak periods was the main one.
I was barely getting over 15MBs on a 50/20 connection between 6-9pm.
I couldn't even stream NBA league pass at 720p.
There were other issues but that was the major one from memory. I was with them over 12 months ago.
I had the same issues with Tangerine, was on the 100/40 plan and during peak times 7-12pm I was getting 30mbps Offpeak it was 90+.
Tangerines response to the speed issues was "it is within usable limits" and there was "nothing we can do"…
I was previously with MyRepublic and had 90+mbps during peak hours. Changed to Tangerine due to price increase. I am now with Exetel and it has been great. No speed issues.
Same experience with others when it comes to Tangerine. Absolutely abysmal peak time performance. Took 10 mins to download a 17mb app. They seem to shape downloads more than streaming. Netflix was usable although at lower quality. Went with Superloop and they are far far better. Getting 90mbps+ during peak. Have previously had AussieBB and can recommend. Rock solid. Speeds as advertised.
When is this? i'm currently now with Tangerine and i have no problems with peak times. I constantly check peak time speeds and it is up to what they've promised. So probably, they have upped their game to compete on what's available on the market these days.
I was with Tangerine up until this week. Maybe its a POI thing. I noticed our POI services a very large area so that might have something to do with it. Also as a side note, the speeds you get on Speedtest.com are not reflective of the real world performance (at least for me). As soon as you try do download a largish file the speed falls through the floor.
@djsweet: im not sure mate, they make all the excuses these days to cover up their arses. Some say your exchange are crowded, some say hardware and etc. Good thing is nbn providers are not forcing us to sign up on any plan which gives us freedom to try what's the most reliable and suitable for our needs.
so whos the cheapest for a 50mbs currently im with southern phone and paying $70 a month im happy to move to anyone as long as its month by month
I live in Docklands where they only have Opticomm Fibre. None of the good ISPs provide their services to Opticomm. I contacted Superloop as it lists them on Opticomm website as a provider, but Superloop said that it's a mistake and they don't provide Opticomm. Currently with Leaptel and not happy with their service for 100 mb :/
I don't have an option to switch to ABB unfortunately
Hi guys super noob here on nbn.
Optus sent me a letter saying my cable will be switched off on 12th so was trying to call them today to see if they’ll continue the current $60/mth cable plan into nbn (hfc). No go. They can do no contract $70/mth with modem and “installation” supplied.
My question - how much is the nbn modem that I have to supply by myself if I go with ABB? I don’t need quality I just need something that will connect to nbn. I presume I can’t use my current Optus cable modem or old billion ADSL modem for nbn connection. And will they charge more to “setup” the initial NBN connection?
If your that lost just buy the aussie modem… Saves you a heap of headache as it comes setup. But the optus offer if you keep for a month gets you a modem free so ymmv. I bought one at officeworks lol
Thought I'd give you a bit more information about what you need to connect to NBN HFC:
NBN supply the NBN access network device (the cable modem), you will need to provide a router that has vlan tagging (can be a router / wireless router / wireless router-modem combo [Aussie Broadband calls it an NBN modem because its a wireless router-modem combo that has a VDSL modem in there to connect people to FTTN/B, so one box fits all]).
Depending on what Billion router you currently have you may not need to buy a new one. (I'm not familiar with Optus cable, but its unlikely the supplied modem/router combo will have user assigned vlan tagging)
I would personally consider these options:
Have no idea what your doing - listen to Seedy and go with the ISP supplied gear.
Can figure out your billion has vlan tagging and how to change it - go with that.
Or if you are looking to upgrade to improve wifi performance go with something like the ASUS RT-AC68U (AC-1900) for around $200 to $220. (Depending on your Billion modem/router it may not be much of an upgrade. If the range is fine and you can get 50mbps through the wireless from areas of the house you normally access your wifi from, then not much point in upgrading.)
Anyone want a referral code extra $50 off
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The referral codes no longer stack with promo codes.
Spewing
Just signed up yesterday, i waited 12 days for this deal, and gave up the day before. Still got 1st month free though.
If I were to go ABB, what's the best bang for buck for a modem ?
as per my question above this is what I want to know.. my parents already have Optus nbn at their premise for 70 a month with the modem and everything included when they started without any contract so they are free to move whenever a deal comes up. if modem is expensive and fiddly, I'm not sure if this is much better than Optus. With Optus nbn hfc, they consistently get 35-40 at peak time so speed is never an issue.
If they get phone and\or fetch with that plan, I wouldn't move.
Much better to spend your money on a router yourself than any providers router ad you will get better value for money
Best bang for buck modem would be an unwanted Telstra Technicolor unit secondhand from Gumtree from $10 to about $50, and then hacked to release its full potential. Visit the link, go to the firmware repository, write down the models, visit the NBN compliant list to see the specs and features, and search for the models on Gumtree.
As in the model: technicolor TG797n v3.?
I'm NBN HFC
Yes. Or the TG799vac (of which I snapped up half a dozen for $10-$15 on Gumtree a while ago - still haven't got around to hacking them yet, though).
Note that, you don't need to hack them in order to be used with ABB. You factory reset the modems and they will just work when connected to the NBN. I've only tested this with the TG799 but I think it's the same for the other models.
Hacking them just allows access to more features, especially, if memory serves correctly, to change the VoIP settings.
@robinCTS: Yes there is a TG799vac going for $30 in North Sydney so I might look at that.
Is there any difference between technicolor TG797n v3. & TG799vac as my folks have a TG797n v3 at their place.
I don't need VoIP features and not sure what more features I would want.
Really after one with good range. I'm currently using a Huawei hg659
@johnthepg: tg797n has outdated specs and features.
Only one Gigabit Ethernet LAN port. Only 2.4GHz single band 802.11n Wi-Fi.
@johnthepg: Both alvian and I missed the most obvious difference. (That is, until I read the Whirlpool specs page - thanks alvian 👍)
The TG797n doesn't support VDSL so it won't work with FTTN/FTTB/FTTK NBN. (Yes I know it's typically written FTTC but we Aussies spell kerb with a K 😉)
It will only work with FTTP/HFC NBN. Your folks either have that or, as seems more likely, are still on ADSL.
So the TG797n may be useless. (Technically, you could still use it behind an NBN capable modem connected in bridge mode, but given its outdated specs I wouldn't recommend that.)
@robinCTS: No I didn't miss that. John is on HFC so he only needs a router. The 797 will work for him but poorly.
@alvian: Oh. I got confused and thought the modem/router was for the folks.
Re-reading the thread, it's clear that it's not. My bad. Sorry.
First month free vs this?
Tier 100 = $100 per month
First month free = saving of $100
This deal = saving of $20 per month for 6 months = saving of $120
Nice.
anyone show me how to pre order this, saw only choose plans, and when apply the coupon code, its not working ( $55. $69 , $70 , $99 " im considering the $79 plan but wish to get $20 off per month
Just call ABB at the 1300 number, quote the promo code and let them sort it out. Quicker than us asking what went wrong and guessing how to fix it. Or use the online chat function should you prefer not to speak.
Aussie Broadband is the bomb
Based on just internet performance I would say the top three are, in no particular order…(leaving aside Telstra)
Future Broadband
Aussie Broadband
Superloop
I think in pure performance terms Future is up there but that changes however if you include price (Superloop wins out if ignore this deal), inclusions (Future for example supply a routed static IP and excellent stability due to using AAPT's business network for home plans), terms (Aussie has no contract or sign up fee and good local aussie support).
It really boils down to what is important to the user.
This Aussie deal however is a really sweet deal for those just getting the NBN. I would highly recommend, for the less tech minded, just for the support provided alone, add $20 off for six months and it is very hard to beat.
basically this comes to $90 per month over 12 month period if do the maths.. however its same as Telstra $90 plan with premium pack (u have to chat to get this for free).. unlimited data and modem and installation covered.
you'd have to spend hours finding someone to agree to that
Tried to use the HYPEDUP20 code.. from the flyer we got….
nope.. INVALID..
COMMENT FROM THEIR CHAT…..
Sorry… that's only for preorders…. hell after waiting years… you treat a prospective customer with this.
basically just tear the flyer up - even though we were supposedly 'connected' to HFC just a few days ago - with no notice.
thanks ABB
we were supposedly 'connected' to HFC just a few days ago - with no notice.
What actually happened is your area went RFS (Ready For Service), meaning that the NBN became available to be connected to. You weren't actually 'connected' to it.
As for notification and the disparity between receiving the flyer and not being eligible for the offer, you probably can't blame ABB for that. NBN Co are notorious for not supplying info, supplying incorrect info, and not sticking to schedules. ABB had flyers delivered to your area because they thought (from NBN Co info) that your area was going RFS "soon" and thus would be eligible for the pre-order offer. Plus there could have been delays in the printing and delivering of the flyers. (It is also possible ABB did stuff up and sent out flyers too late of their own fault.)
ABB regularly have "$10/$20 off first six months" and "first month free" offers available to all new customers (including pre-orders).
This is the first time I know of that it's targeted at pre-orders only. (A pre-order is when you sign up before your area goes RFS.)
Anyhow, there is this first month free deal currently available. Not quite as good as this deal, but still pretty good.
The Vodafone $69.90 for NBN100 (first 6 months) then $89.95 or reduce down to NBN50 to continue paying $69.95. One of the few carriers that offer complimentary 4G backup (cavaat 4G is trottled to 12MB/s which is fine for most things). That's a good deal although their support is attrocious due to untrained support kiddies :-)
Other Caveats:
- They do not offer landline but one could easily grab a VoIP package elsewhere if needed.
- No Static IP avail (if req).
- WiFi Hub $0.00 if sign up for 36 months otherwise you pay remaining % portion of $180 out should you move earlier. One could try negotiate to return the modem instead of paying out (have had some sucess with that).
I think the main selling point is the 4G backup which is important for some. Pricing is also reasonable.
…..and before I get negged by Vodafone haters, above is more general FYI as alternate option (esp for those that may req 4G back up) :-)
I recently left Aussie, just not getting values out of it. I use 100GB - 120GB of data a month, and I can get that from my 100GB Optus plan on the latest Samsung Galaxy phone. Where I am then 4G speed is about 80-120Mbps depending on the time. Netflix and Optus Sports is quota free too so I’ll use way less than 100GB of included data.
Yeah, if you don't use much data, already have a phone plan that covers your usage, and everyone in the household is in a similar situation, then any NBN connection is probably not worth it.
Just checking, you were on one of the limited plans (150GB/25Mbps @$57/month, 150GB/50Mbps @$67/month, or 500GB/100Mbps @$85/month), and not on an unlimited one, right?
says the code is not valid
The first word of the deal, TARGETED, means exactly that (i.e. it won't work for everyone).
The second word of the deal, Pre-Order, explains why.
See this comment above for an explanation of a Pre-Order.
See this comment above for an explanation of "Targeted".
Thank you, OP. Pre-ordered.
Customer service/sales sounded great, answered immediately.
Love the timing of their IVR.
"Thanks for calling Aussie broadband. Instead of on-hold music… (click)… Operator answers.
Let's hope they can keep this level of service up once they've been flooded with new customers.
Pre ordered for our area. Will try AB for the next 6 months on HFC, than have option to change to superloop if doesnt go well.
You should get more responses if you ask the question in the Computing or Internet forum.
Asking for best anything is a dangerous exercise. Best in terms of what criteria? Performance, reliability, price, value for money, or something else? Best for ABB is for you to take its supplied model because it will probably arrive pre-configured and tech support will be most familiar with it.
Assuming FTTN/FTTB is the type of nbn you will be connected to, Compliant nbn™ FTTN/FTTB VDSL2 Modem/Routers is a good list to begin your search. For top performance and reliability but ignoring the cost factor, best practice (jargon for recommended/correct procedure) is to operate the modem/router only in bridge mode and team it with enterprise grade router, switch, firewall, and wireless access point. Prices, however, increase extremely quickly. Better yet, forget about that list of consumer modem/routers and add a VDSL line card to an enterprise edge router.
For example, since this user asked for suggestion for "best nbn router" with the sole criterion being faster download speed, so my recommendation starts at ~$7500 on eBay.