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Vodafone nbn 100mbps - $69/Month for First 6 Months ($89 Thereafter), with No Contract, BYO Modem

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Vodafone have added BYO option to their NBN plans. Critical Information Summary

Same as the post here but no more modem contract
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/451736

The conditions of the BYO plans appear to be the same.

I couldn’t find any options to sign up online so I signed up by chat.

One thing missing will be the 4G backup option. Not sure if you can utilise that option in BYO if you have a Vodafone Wi-Fi hub from somewhere else.

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  • +2

    Unlimited?
    Regardless, after 6 months doesn't seem anything special.

    Edit: no contract! Bit annoying but 6 months @ $69 not bad workout lock-in

    • Yes, all their plans are unlimited. This is month by month so you can switch providers if you want anytime or change to a cheaper speed after 6 months.

  • +4

    This is good. Previously the deal was killed by having to use their modem which was like $150 to buy out if you left

    • +1

      Max payout was $180 and that reduces down depending how long you stay with them i.e. its free if you stay with them for 36 months, If you self after 12 months you would pay out $120 and so on. I managed to get them to agree to $0.00 payout as long as I returned the Modem to the store (a one off thing otherwise would
      not have signed up).
      Good to see they now offer BYO however the backup SIM is handy (with the supplied Modem). Will be interested to hear if they offer redundancy SIM on BYO whereby one uses their own 4G Modem.

  • do you provide static ip ?

      • +10

        static IP and landline numbers, how are these related?

        • -1

          LOL :P

      • +2

        Definitely static on the landline, for sure.

        • +1

          They DO NOT offer static IP addresses and the reason is that there is no need as they do not offer landlines. Landline require a statip IP (based on what I was told by Vodafone).

          No they don't require a static IP to have a VoIP service, looks like Vodafone staff are as good as the service.

            • +3

              @Borg: A static IP address is a networking function/feature, while a landline is a telephone service.

              A "landline" doesn't need a static IP to function while there are many reasons to have a static IP other than a phone service.

            • -8

              @Borg: some people get pleasure on negging. don't worry about it. they are generally pretty weak people

              • @slipperypete: It is because they can't be bothered to respond to your comment and just click a button

              • -7

                @slipperypete: Hahaha.I know. On occasion I delibertly add a post to see how many negs I can get. It a bit of fun. Above comments though just goes to show how absurb neg votes are as there is nothing I noted worth really negging yet idiots neg because well……I suppose idiots prevail everywhere. Woo hoo :-).

                • +3

                  @Borg: Because what you said makes zero sense which has been pointed out to you, by way of explanation.

                • +1

                  @Borg: Because you answered a question with something that makes no sense whatsoever, so we try to hide that comment as it's incorrect by negative voting it.
                  There's no reason why your comment needs to confuse people when it's wrong. That's why I do it.

  • +3

    I'm on this, thought it was posted earlier? But yeah, getting around 93mbps on wired and around 85 wireless. Pretty stoked, coming from 2-3mbps ADSL2. And had to wait till end of June this year for NBN!

    • I get 105 wireless from internode. Only from Microsoft and Apple servers though.

    • I just want to ask…do you get those speeds when downloading stuff or just on a speed test.

      I get good speeds when using tests but generally only around 5 Mbps for actual downloads

      • +3

        You might be conflating bits and bytes.
        1 byte is 8 bits. If you are downloading things at around 5 megabytes p/s (MBps), that would be around 40 megabits p/s (Mbps).
        Speed tests will usually display in Mbps, where as things like steam downloads will show in MBps.
        Also download speed will depend on numerous other factors out of your control like server location and your ISP routing.

        • +1

          ahhhh…so my plan is 40 Mbps and not 50 MBps. Now that all makes sense.

          Thanks heaps for replying

      • +1

        I'm getting 93mbps over WiFi, which is hugely up after switching to Google wifi.

        I've been downloading consecutive files at around 10 megabytes per second, though individual files rarely go over 6.

        Which is great honestly

    • We STILL don't have it. 15 KM from SYD CBD (near airport)

  • Anyone has any suggestion of a good modem for nbn here? Don't know much it. Thanks heaps for your help.

    • +1

      TPLink Archer C9- $113 from Office works. (Price match with MSY)

      • Price $149?

        • Oh, seems like its changed. when i got price match with office works it was 119. before 3 weeks.

      • +5

        C9 is a Router, not a Modem

        • -1

          Correct me if I'm wrong but a router is what you need, modems were for dialup/broadband component. The NBN should give you an ethernet port to plug your router directly into the NBN Network.

          • +10

            @HiredGoon: Those on FTTN still need a modem.

          • @HiredGoon: Nope. Might depend on the type of NBN you have. I can't comment on them all, but with FTTN which I have, you use the old RJ11 phone cable. Pretty sure I have a modem and router.

          • @HiredGoon: So it's very confusing on the mess they've made of this nbn. For some people you just need a router (those on fibre to the premises, hfc, and I believe fibre to the curb as they supply you with a little network connection device that does it for you) however those on Fibre to the node still need a modem that works specifically with fttn.

            They really made a mess of it when they did all this.

            • @K1LL3R12:

              For some people you just need a router (those on fibre to the premises, hfc, and I believe fibre to the curb

              For every access technology apart from FTTN/B, NBN supply the NTD/NCD that then only requires a router.

              It’s basically just a political move to shift some of the cost for FTTN/B onto the end user, thus making it just that little bit cheaper for NBN (and so the government can sprout on about how much faster and cheaper a FTTN/B rollout is comparatively).

              Would have been much better overall to give users a standardised VSDL2+ NCD for FTTN/B, but that would have bumped up the rollout price per premise for it.

    • +3

      You first need to find out the type of technology nbn will connect you to. Different technologies require different hardware and you might not need a modem at all.

    • Go with kogan for a few months. Get their free modem which is not bad and then switch tothis deal. I will be doing this.

      • Will there be modem compatibility issues?

      • Cancel Kogan first and then sign-up with Vodafone? Or vice versa. Want a pretty smooth transition.

        I'm with Kogan and been pretty disappointed recently with their performance so also looking at changing.

        • As far as I know Kogan uses Vodafone NBN infrastructure.

        • What’s their performance like?

    • +1

      TP Archer vr600! Just picked one up from TP-Link on Amazon for $149. You can get it for $145 on eBay at the moment https://www.ebay.com.au/p/5032173734

      • +1

        Found for $125 with 15% off.
        Or $140 with 20% off and VoIP.

    • I have Netgear d7800 which is pretty good for longer range and reliability is ok

    • For FTTN (VDSL) - Asus DSL-AC68U ~$220 new or $90 on gumtree
      For FTTP/HFC - Asus RT-AC68U ~$180 new or $130 on gumtree

      • Asus have pretty bad DSL chips from my understanding in their modems for FTTN you are better off using a TG-799 and bridging it to the Asus RT-AC68U

  • Thanks

  • +1

    when does this promotion end ? will be good if still available mid Oct.

  • min cost $249?? whats the hidden fee for .. set up?

    • I am wondering the same this. Although it says no cost for setup

    • +2

      Thats the total minimum cost when you take the modem ($69 + $180). Total minimum cost on the BYO will be $69.

    • Seems to be based on the modem being $180, plus the $69 monthly?

    • +1

      probably just staff missed updating the fine print.

  • I thought this similar to Optus' Wireless Broadband but unlimited. My mistake.

  • How does one do a retroactive $0/mth for a vodaphone wifi hub if we stay for 36 months?

    • If you exit before 36 months, you will have to pay the remaining months value of the modem.

  • Same price for 50 mbs?

  • Pity no NBN as yet where I live.

    • +2

      You might change your outlook when you finally get NBN!

      • Haha, still on Telstra cable and not sure when to jump.

      • While I've personally have had a good experience going from 8/1.5 to 38/6 a friend had his go to 14/2 to 0.2/0.1 so you never know :/

  • Any speed test Lidcombe area?

  • Can we get $30 cashback on the NBN with Cash rewards?

    • +1

      This is only available through the chat, so no

  • What happened to the proposed merger between TPG and Vodafone?

    • Didn’t it fall apart because of TPG?

      • +8

        because of ACCC instead of TPG?

        • +1

          No, the ACCC opposed it, but they have taken it to court to appeal it. That's why there has been news stories about the TPG guy in the media.

        • Agreed.

  • So there seems to be no way to sign up online for this, I tried Chat and they said I had to call or do it in store?

    I guess I'll get on the phone later

    • OP said he signed up via chat.

      • Yeah, and as I said, I tried via chat and the rep I spoke to said phone or instore…

        • So there seems to be no way to sign up online for this

          I was correcting your statement as obviously there is a way, it’s just not consistent.

  • How is the Vodafone network on NBN? Are they still called Vodafail?

    • It has been relatively good (lately), certainly not as amazing as Aussie Broadband. WiFi performance of the bundled router I got when I signed up several months ago leaves a lot to be desired though. You'll fare much better with a superior router.

    • Because a mobile network is different to the nbn

  • -5

    FYI they resell Optus NBN.

    • +1

      I thought they deal directly with NBN Co? Was thinking to change my NBN but Optus…

      • Not when I signed up few months ago.. Had a raft of problems with FTTP with Voda and they eventually said they escalated it to Optus and couldn't help me anymore.

      • Would be hard to believe a big co like Vodaphone would be buying off a reseller who is reselling. likely dealing direct with NBN as you say.

        • See here: whrl.pl/RfcKYT

          4 220.101.68.53 (220.101.68.53) 6.957 ms 6.356 ms 6.252 ms

          Optus IP

          https://whrl.pl/RfcOdc

          Seem to use Optus backhaul.

          https://bgp.he.net/AS133612#_asinfo

          • @apptrack: Using backhaul doesn't mean they're reselling.

            • +1

              @DogGunn: It's highly unlikely that they'd use their own CVC but Optus backhaul and routing considering they have their own data network for their mobile services.

              Using wholesale backhaul, routing and CVC together is fairly common for small providers (Future Broadband use AAPT IP-Line services) and taken over providers (iiNet and Internode). Using wholesale CVC and some routing is also quite common for smaller/growing providers (Telcoinabox with Telstra, Aussie Broadband with Optus). Aussie Broadband now just use Telstra for backhaul (waveshare) and global routing.

              • +1

                @mccarthyp64: Vodafone use their own CVC pools. I've linked below the document that shows they're their own access seeker (i.e. they are a direct reseller of nbn, rather than using any third party).

                You may also need to update your information re Aussie Broadband - while they use Telstra for the fibre connects between locations, they no longer use Optus or Telstra Global.

                https://www.accc.gov.au/system/files/NBN%20Wholesale%20Marke…

                • @DogGunn: Clearly got the wrong information, apologies.

                  When I was on FTTP 100/40 I was getting 20/40 with Optus backhaul. Anything to do with Optus and NBN I try to avoid.

                  • @apptrack: You're not completely wrong. They do use Optus in parts, but they avoid the stink that is Optus NBN, which means they manage their own CVC pool, which is basically where Optus often falls flat.

    • +5

      And that's a big no, thanks.

    • +2

      Was going to trial it. But that’s a BIG no now. Optus NBN is just no.

      • +1

        it's not Optus nbn. Vodafone deals directly with nbn. They may use Optus for backhaul but that's a totally different thing — they lease a certain amount of capacity from Optus on fibre links etc. Totally standard industry practice. That doesn't mean it's Optus nbn.

    • No they don't, they buy from AAPT which is TPG's wholesale network.
      I know this because I am with Kogan (a Voda NBN Reseller) and tracing networks shows this.
      Where did you get that info from or what makes you believe they resell Optus?

      • +1

        Tech on the phone admitted it after I traced the connection (Darwin FTTP), may be different depending on location?

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