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1 Month Free NBN Trial (Unlimited Plans Only) @ Aussie Broadband (New Customers)

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1 Month Free NBN Trial (Unlimited Plans Only) @ Aussie Broadband (New Customers)
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[Deactivated] on 10/09/2019 - 16:44 aussiebroadband.com.au (1765 clicks)
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FACEBOOKFREE

Got this on my Facebook feed today.
Thinking about upgrading to high-quality nbn™? We’re your telco 🤓

Australia deserves awesome internet so we’re letting you try it FREE!

Start your 1-month FREE trial* of our award-winning nbn™ today. Use code ‘FACEBOOKFREE’ 🖖

*Not convinced our internet is awesome? No worries- you can cancel anytime within 30 days. This offer applies to new nbn™ customers who sign up to any nbn™ plan up to $99 per month and cannot be applied retrospectively. You can view our promotional T&Cs on our website.

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  • jv on 10/09/2019 - 16:45
    +3

    This appears targetted to only those people who can access NBN.

    • Jack D Price on 10/09/2019 - 16:53
      +12

      You mean I can only save 1.3% on a BMW if I have to buy an actual bloody BMW??

      • jv on 10/09/2019 - 16:55
        -2

        No, I didn't mean that.

  • mathew42 on 10/09/2019 - 16:47
    +1

    If your area is in pre-order phase, then hypedup20 is $20/month off for first six months which is better value, except for the 250Mbps plan.

    • dcep on 10/09/2019 - 16:53
      +1

      on Unlimited Data nbn 50 or 100 ONLY

    • macrocephalic on 10/09/2019 - 17:02
      +13

      except for the 250Mbps plan

      A problem 90% of us won't have to worry about for the next couple of decades.

    • OzBerghainer on 10/09/2019 - 17:51
      +1

      250mbps… tell me more

      • PainToad on 10/09/2019 - 18:16
        +8

        Did she put up a fight?

        PainToad on 10/09/2019 - 18:16 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
      • Twix on 10/09/2019 - 18:16
        +1

        250Mbps is only available on FTTP.

  • Tool on 10/09/2019 - 16:48
    +3

    these guys go alright.
    The modem they include is pretty rubbish though. Can't reach from one side of a two story town house to the other.

    • [Deactivated] on 10/09/2019 - 16:50
      +8

      BYO modem router is the way to go here.

      • mathew42 on 10/09/2019 - 17:05

        What do you recommend for a modem? ASUS DSL-AC68U seems reasonable for the price.

        • [Deactivated] on 10/09/2019 - 19:43

          Netgear Orbi RBK50 mesh networking is well reviewed topped the smallnetbuilder comparison tests.

          • mathew42 on 10/09/2019 - 20:52
            +1

            @[Deactivated]: Netgear Orbi RBK50 doesn't have a modem and I don't need an inferior mesh network as the house is cabled.

            • Tool on 11/09/2019 - 09:22

              @mathew42: Seriously on the lookout for a new modem. ASUS DSL-AC68U appears a bit expensive at nearly $300??

              Any other decent solutions that will be better than the Aussie BB one? I don't live in a 10 bedroom mansion, just a town house.

              • Ruprect on 11/09/2019 - 09:41

                @Tool: Most anything that says AC1600 or AC1900 with external aerials should work well in this situation. Some connection types don't need a modem, just a router.

                There is one modem that is recommended if you are on FTTN (connected to a node) and pretty far from it (like 1km or more) and that is a specific D-Link model. DSL- 2888a AC1600. It has a different chipset (TriDuctor) to most combined with the latest firmware that D-Link seems to have tweaked, it will sync at a higher speed to other modems and also drops the connection less, if that is an issue for you. The down side is, it does not support VOIP. This modem has pretty good WIFI range and performance. I only mention as I lost out on Node lotto, 1.4km from node, sync at about 33 with Netcomm and Netgear modems I tried but get nearer 40 with that D-link model.

              • mathew42 on 11/09/2019 - 09:46

                @Tool: ASUS DSL-aC68U street price is just under $250.

                Whirlpool recommend a second hand technicolor as a modem with a separate router. Note that you only need a DSL modem if your connection is FTTN, otherwise you can just buy a router.

                • Tool on 11/09/2019 - 10:54

                  @mathew42: Thanks Mathew and Ruprect.
                  I have a coax connection, so the cable runs from my wall to a black NBN box (modem!??) then from the black box to my router… So does this mean I only need a router and not a router/modem combo? If so, is it still necessary to spend the $250 on the ASUS ac68U? Or is there a cheaper alternative with good signal coverage
                  I do realise how stupid this question may appear to someone who knows what they are talking about. :)

    • Ausdave on 10/09/2019 - 17:03

      I agree with Tool.

      Bought the modem they'd provide on their website and returned it in the week.

      Signal strength is so bad, drops off speed exponentially.

      • String name on 11/09/2019 - 10:21

        There's a joke here about signal drop off in the context of physics… I am not smart enough to make it though.

    • macrocephalic on 10/09/2019 - 17:03
      +1

      The NF18ACV? I find it pretty good.

    • Twix on 10/09/2019 - 18:31

      The latest firmware has improved wifi performance. Backup your current config settings.

      YMMV.

  • JimmyF on 10/09/2019 - 16:48

    Free 1 month trial to Aussie Broadband for new customers

    This is pretty much the standard ABB deal, they ALWAYS have the first month free.

    No deal.

    • pizzaguy on 11/09/2019 - 00:20

      Why negs? ABB has had either 1st month free or $10-20 off monthly for 6 months for at least more than a year now.

      edit: Oh, you said “no deal”. Well, still a deal to me.

      • JimmyF on 11/09/2019 - 09:24
        +1

        edit: Oh, you said “no deal”. Well, still a deal to me.

        If its the 'standard' offering from ABB, then yes how is this really a deal?

        As you said

        ABB has had either 1st month free or $10-20 off monthly for 6 months for at least more than a year now.

        Hey Ubereats has $10 off your first order, would this be classed as deal then?

        • pizzaguy on 11/09/2019 - 17:25

          It might be a different discount code this time.

  • Bellpop on 10/09/2019 - 17:07

    I was with ABB for 12 months on the 50/20 plan and it was great.

    Switched to Kogan on the same speed and get the same speeds at a lower price.

    YMMV

    • Seedy seed on 10/09/2019 - 23:05

      I couldnt get kogan… Went with internode, their phone support is way quicker then aussie bb sofar.

  • macrocephalic on 10/09/2019 - 17:07
    +3

    I highly recommend these guys. Having been with exetel for many years I switched to ABB when I was switching to NBN. Too many people have teething problems with NBN and I didn't want to be hold for an hour each time each call to tech support only to reach someone I couldn't hear properly in an overseas call centre every time there was an issue. I did have a few teething problems with my NBN and I never waited longer than 10 minutes on the phone for ABB, and they even rang me back to follow up.

    You can get cheaper plans, but I think it's definitely worth going for a premium service ISP for the first six months.

    • iamhurtin on 10/09/2019 - 17:14
      -5

      You do realise that has nothing to do with Aussie bb right?

      Packet loss, routing issues. That's Aussies section

      • macrocephalic on 10/09/2019 - 22:23
        +1

        The point is that ABB are the contact point, and they have good customer service. I would have had the same issues no matter what ISP I was using, but with a low cost one I would have spent hours on hold on the phone, with ABB I got through quickly each time.

        • iamhurtin on 10/09/2019 - 22:26
          +1

          Lucky you
          I had terrible customer service when it was their fault.

          Oh, down votes I see
          More whirlpool forum fan boys.

          • pizzaguy on 11/09/2019 - 00:24

            @iamhurtin: Why did you neg the deal, again?

            • iamhurtin on 11/09/2019 - 00:37
              +2

              @pizzaguy: Because Aussie are full of shit and I'm sick of the dick sucking

              • pizzaguy on 11/09/2019 - 17:28

                @iamhurtin: It’s my 3-4th provider and so far the best. Luckily no frustration on my end.

  • Mintchip on 10/09/2019 - 17:12
    +2

    I considered trying these guys out once, and got about a page into their online enquiry form before deciding that I didn't have enough issues with my current connection to warrant the risks of jumping ship. Never actually submitted the form, but over the next few months they proceeded to hound me with calls and emails. I don't doubt the great feedback about them but that was off-putting.

    • iamhurtin on 10/09/2019 - 17:16
      +5

      It's funny how Aussie bb treat you better as a new customer than an existing one

      I suppose it makes it look they're growing fast so tpg might try and buy them.

    • eciuj on 10/09/2019 - 17:21
      +1

      Agreed. Optus is canning my cable plan so I started shopping around. ABB have called me every day since and leaving voicemails. I just ignore the number.

      • namenotspecified on 10/09/2019 - 18:30
        +2

        My number is always 0400000001 for those forms for that very reason. I'm checking out your prices ABB, not inviting you to spam me

        • PainToad on 10/09/2019 - 18:45
          +7

          So you’re the one who keeps signing me up to crap!

    • Namesareapain on 10/09/2019 - 18:59

      What "risks"? It is just an ISP (one without even a signup fee or lock in contract).

  • damion on 10/09/2019 - 17:29
    +3

    Don't forget, aussie are transparent about their POI utilization:
    https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/cvc-graphs/

    So you can check yours before any (free month) commitment?

    • OzBerghainer on 10/09/2019 - 17:59

      so acacia ridge POI as an example has a cap of about 4000mbps, does that mean Aussie BB are allocated 4000mbps to distribute to customers in that area?

      • Twix on 10/09/2019 - 19:23

        Yeah that is yesterdays allocated limit.

        The CVC cap is artificial which can be lifted lower or higher as more users connect or the bandwidth of current users increases or decreases.

        If an ISP buys too much CVC it just sits there not getting used and the ISP is wasting money for no performance benefit. It's a balancing act.

        • OzBerghainer on 10/09/2019 - 19:32

          What CVC do you think an ISP like telstra would have in a metro area like brisbane?

          • Twix on 10/09/2019 - 19:36
            +1

            @OzBerghainer: I don't know. Telstra don't post their CVC graphs publicly.

          • mathew42 on 10/09/2019 - 23:20
            +1

            @OzBerghainer: Telstra can purchase significantly less CVC than other providers because they have a higher number of total customers and a higher percentage of low usage customers. The fact Telstra rates lower on typical evening speeds indicates that profit not service is their priority.

            • ajole on 11/09/2019 - 04:21

              @mathew42: Wow. What?

              significantly less CVC

              Nah they would have more, as one of the top RSPs selling nbn

              Higher percentage low use customers

              Where’s your data on this? There would be a lot of business customers on telstra nbn so not sure you’re right here. Are you insinuating that only pensioners are on telstra nbn?

              the fact that telstra rates lower on typical evening speeds

              Not my experience, but hey YMMV depending on a whole bunch of factors. Appreciate there is Choice data or (whatever consumer affairs organisation) but seriously there are so many variables when it comes to actual experience that the best RSP for you doesn’t necessary correlate to the reported results

              profit not service is their priority

              You’re absolutely right - telstra is the only for-profit enterprise out there - eyerolling intensifies

              • mathew42 on 11/09/2019 - 08:22

                @ajole: In the age of unlimited data plans, CVC per user is the key metric not total CVC. The more users, the less CVC per user is required because the peaks and troughs are smoothed out. However it doesn't take many people on 100Mbps plans to cause performance problems for everyone else on the same POI.

                Experience is very subjective and does vary the ACCC report finds Telstra sub-par.

  • SickDmith on 10/09/2019 - 18:06

    With NBN does it make difference in speed if it’s TPG or Aussie Broadband?
    I understand customer service is different…
    But what about infrastructure congestion?

    • [Deactivated] on 10/09/2019 - 18:11

      Australia Broadband order more bandwidth for their customers so have better contention ratio. I'm getting 95/37 on my connection.

      • OzBerghainer on 10/09/2019 - 18:27

        hfc?

        • [Deactivated] on 10/09/2019 - 19:10

          Yes Mosman POI

      • onlinepred on 10/09/2019 - 18:32
        -6

        Until everyone switches to aussie, then you are in the same boat all over again.

        • mathew42 on 10/09/2019 - 18:43

          Hopefully their prices are just high enough to keep away the 'bad' customers who are in the top 5% of downloaders.

          • iamhurtin on 10/09/2019 - 22:56

            @mathew42: That would be me

            Funny enough, when I posted how happy I was to be maxing out the speed of my connection using transmission, the official nbn account liked my tweet.

        • Twix on 10/09/2019 - 18:46
          +2

          Aussie Broadband will order more CVC for the NBN POI your connected to.

        • Tardvark on 10/09/2019 - 19:23
          +2

          They don't allow sign ups once capacity hits a certain percentage until a bandwidth increase comes through. You go into a holding pattern.

          • Twix on 10/09/2019 - 19:34
            +1

            @Tardvark: True but that hasn't happened since Aussie Broadband have upgraded to 10G POI capacity.

            • onlinepred on 10/09/2019 - 22:48

              @Twix: Acacia ridge is getting very close.

              • Twix on 10/09/2019 - 23:07

                @onlinepred: Aracia Ridge has enough spare CVC. Applecross got much closer over a longer time period.

              • NGPriest on 10/09/2019 - 23:47

                @onlinepred: I ended up on the 2nd link… :S

          • onlinepred on 10/09/2019 - 22:47

            @Tardvark: So 100 people will go to sign up but they will say no? Yes, okay.

    • Smigit on 10/09/2019 - 21:43

      Yeah it does. You’ll see that ISPs now advertise typical average speeds now days and that those vary across providers due to the fact there are differences.

    • ChillBro on 10/09/2019 - 23:08
      +1

      Lol, having stumbled across jv's recent posts, I was worried that jv might eventually discover ascii art.

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  • howard22 on 11/09/2019 - 21:28

    f***. I just joined ABB.

    Do you think if i call up now they'll give me a free month or -$20/month for 6 months?

    Any advice given to my question is appreciated.

    • Twix on 11/09/2019 - 21:46

      Probably not. Call and try your luck.

  • intruhvurted on 12/09/2019 - 20:24

    Been holding off on getting NBN, but this has just made me sign up! Can't wait :D

  • DamonT on 15/09/2019 - 10:01
    +1

    Not sure why the code was changed from FACEBOOKFREE, but I just called and OZBARGAIN9 doesn't register. FACEBOOKFREE does until end of Oct however.
    BTW Thanks OP.

    • [Deactivated] on 18/09/2019 - 11:27
      +2

      Thanks for letting me know, the AussieBB rep requested me to change it. I have changed it back.

      Aussiebroadband on Thu, 12/09/2019 - 09:57
      Hi Levity,

      Just wondering if you can change the promo code to OZBARGAIN9 and add the following UTM tracking to the link to our website:

      ?utm_source=ozbargain&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=ozbargain_-free-_month

      This offer will end on the 31st of October.

      Cheers,
      Nicole

      Levity on Thu, 12/09/2019 - 10:22
      I have changed the code, but Ozbargain is not allowing me to change the URL.
      Regards, Levity

      Aussiebroadband on Thu, 12/09/2019 - 10:30
      No worries Levity. I appreciate your efforts to get it changed.

      If you can, can you also change the sentence where it mentions unlimited plans to: "This offer applies to new nbn™ customers who sign up to any nbn™ plan up to $99 per month and cannot be applied retrospectively."

      Just opens it up a little bit :)

      Cheers, Nicole

      Levity on Thu, 12/09/2019 - 15:19
      Done

      Aussiebroadband on Thu, 12/09/2019 - 15:19
      Thank you so much. Have a great day :)

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