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Free Speed Boost for nbn Fixed Line Customers (Modem Reboot Required, Selected Areas)

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tightarse on 22/07/2020 - 19:15 speedtest.telstra.com (12329 clicks)
Last edited 30/07/2020 - 16:46 by 1 other user

Hi all. From the outset, please note this may not work for everyone but has certainly worked for me and a few others I've asked to test. Let us know in the comments how it went for you. Read this article on Whirlpool so gave it a go. Previously getting 46/17Mbps on Speedtest but now getting 54/18Mbps after a modem power cycle. Not sure what the '15% overprovisioning' really means, so I'll let the experts comment below. This article has a lot more information. Hope it works for you. Stay safe, and enjoy :)

Edit: Telstra announcement.

Mod Note: This is not specific to Telstra, the deal is just linked to a Speedtest hosted by Telstra.

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    • kouk on 23/07/2020 - 10:45

      Well, this explains why I've been getting 109ish download speeds the last few weeks. I thought my new router somehow broke the internet.

  • Clear on 22/07/2020 - 19:22
    +3

    Can confirm this works. My Telstra connection's mid-tier plan on FTTP has always been up to 44/15 and now I'm getting around 54/18.

  • dreamstation on 22/07/2020 - 19:26
    +1

    Fixed wireless NBN customers are still getting screwed.

    • pennypincher98 on 22/07/2020 - 19:43

      Things like this make me want to move from an FTTN area.

  • crazy horse on 22/07/2020 - 19:28

    I am getting 54 on Optus NBN now.
    Not sure what is was before, think mid-high 40s

    • tightarse on 22/07/2020 - 19:30

      Seems to have worked :)

  • [Deactivated] on 22/07/2020 - 19:30
    +2

    LOL @TA this is not really a deal or freebie!

    good to know about.

    • tightarse on 22/07/2020 - 19:32

      Saw this so assumed it was ok to post :)

      • [Deactivated] on 22/07/2020 - 19:35
        +2

        wow
        i'm surprised they upgraded speed by 50mbps for free!

        all ways dangerous to assume
        (makes an ass of u and me :P)

      • [Deactivated] on 22/07/2020 - 19:38
        +5

        I think it is comparable to this post
        HTTP://ozbargain.com.au/node/358063

        one of the most useful things I've learnt on this site. imo

    • Gleung on 22/07/2020 - 19:35
      +1

      But it’s from TA! That’s OK then ;P

      • [Deactivated] on 22/07/2020 - 19:36
        +4

        lol.
        nah

        at the end of the day its useful to know about.

        so doesn't really matter!
        but i'd say seems more appropriate for the forums

    • Nickelback on 22/07/2020 - 20:13

      C'mon man… Everything TA posts is always a deal…a BIG Deal!

  • bingsta on 22/07/2020 - 19:32

    What exactly is the process here? Turn off modem and turn back on????

    • bingsta on 22/07/2020 - 19:39
      +2

      Turned off nbn modem 5 minutes and back on….same speed : (

      (am with TPG)

      • Sammyboy on 22/07/2020 - 20:12

        Same

      • Twix on 22/07/2020 - 20:15
        +1

        The ISP has to implement it. Try again in a month.

      • Matt P on 22/07/2020 - 20:34

        ditto with internode

    • sajidmib on 22/07/2020 - 22:03

      ditto with Exetel

  • PlagueistheCheap on 22/07/2020 - 19:34
    +2

    On Telstra, just went from 93 to 107

    • tightarse on 22/07/2020 - 19:34

      Great! Thanks for confirming :)

  • Tehcookiemonsta on 22/07/2020 - 19:39
    +1

    No provisioning for me on Superloop 100/40 Getting: 95/36

    https://www.speedtest.net/result/9795197770

    :( Wheres my free extra speed…

    • tightarse on 22/07/2020 - 19:42

      Great ping speed however lol.

      • Tehcookiemonsta on 22/07/2020 - 20:40
        +1

        Yeah :P i actually had 1ms with AussieBB :O

        • EnALup on 23/07/2020 - 09:43

          I get 4ms for a Sydney server with Aussie. Do you live in the city?

    • ScottEh on 22/07/2020 - 20:03

      I'm getting 102/19 with Superloop in Brisbane, previously would be getting ~94/19.

      https://www.speedtest.net/my-result/a/6309709301

    • RED27APPLE on 22/07/2020 - 20:18

      :0

    • RED27APPLE on 22/07/2020 - 20:19

      Same here :(

    • [Deactivated] on 22/07/2020 - 20:42

      Superloop 107/37 (HFC)

    • petebern on 23/07/2020 - 09:48

      I rebooted a week or so ago and noticed I was getting 256/23 on SuperLoop and thought it was just the speedtest process giving preference to Superloop(I’ve heard conspiracy theories that some do this to boost advertising revenue???). Just ran speedtest on the Telstra server and still getting 256/23. I’m on the Aspley poi which had an upgrade on Tuesday morning - which seemed initially to slow the network down but now is obviously working perfectly.

  • gat78 on 22/07/2020 - 19:41

    Is this only for Telstra customers or for works for others like TPG, Dodo, etc. Can anyone confirm?

    • AusNugz on 22/07/2020 - 20:02
      +1

      It's for all RSPs on the NBN network but they have to make some sort of change to get it working on the RSP side and NBN needs to make some sort of change on the POI side.

  • forumninja on 22/07/2020 - 19:41

    No over-provisioning on Telstra yet, sync rate still 107735/44199

    • [Deactivated] on 22/07/2020 - 19:48

      what about now?

      • forumninja on 22/07/2020 - 19:53

        I'll wait another week before I give it another resync, I can't be rebooting it every 5 mins!

        • [Deactivated] on 22/07/2020 - 19:57

          LOL
          I was just being a clown!
          Hopefully, it works next week then

          • forumninja on 31/07/2020 - 13:00
            +1

            @[Deactivated]: Just got a notification from Telstra that NBN Co will be performing maintenance early next week. That's probably when they will be applying the overprovisioning setting to the DSLAM. I'll check again then.

            • [Deactivated] on 31/07/2020 - 13:01

              @forumninja: Thx for the update. ☺

    • Paul Atreides on 22/07/2020 - 20:27
      +1

      what about now?

  • nosrad on 22/07/2020 - 19:41

    Is there anything we need to do apart from rebooting modem/router?

  • Tilania on 22/07/2020 - 19:42
    +2

    Only certain POIs have been enabled - the rest are due to be done late August I believe

    • kma on 22/07/2020 - 20:03

      Do we know which ones have been enabled?

      • Twix on 22/07/2020 - 20:17

        Ask your ISP.

  • Skysurfer88 on 22/07/2020 - 19:43

    No bueno on ABB.

    • Twix on 22/07/2020 - 20:18

      Aussie BB has not changed over all connections. They said more to come in August.

    • braasmonkey on 23/07/2020 - 10:14
      +1

      I've just checked on my 100/40 plan, and am up to 109 Mbps from around 95 Mbps :)

  • bazingaa on 22/07/2020 - 19:43
    +7

    I would be happy to have 15% discount instead of having a 15% speed increase.

    • tightarse on 22/07/2020 - 19:44

      Yes please :)

      • liveish on 22/07/2020 - 20:16
        +1

        Out of interest why do you pay for Telstra, when there is better and cheaper?

        • chromium on 22/07/2020 - 20:36
          +1

          You can get deals with Telstra. I'm paying $90 for 100/40. Is there anyone better and cheaper than that?

        • yfxsmike on 22/07/2020 - 20:37

          good customer service maybe? I'm paying $80 for HFC 100/40 with Telstra currently. They give out free mobile modem if the internet is down.

          • chromium on 22/07/2020 - 20:40
            +2

            @yfxsmike: That's a great price, how did you get that?

            Good customer service? Are you having a laugh? They have to be one of the worst, if not the worst, company I've ever had the displeasure of dealing with.

            • yfxsmike on 22/07/2020 - 20:46
              +1

              @chromium: your mileage may vary. For me, the customer service can be good if you pick up the phone and complain all the way to get an Australian rep. I got that price because my plan was $80 cable with 100 down speed and they switched me to NBN, I asked to keep the same speed and plan (price).

          • pramki on 23/07/2020 - 08:02

            @yfxsmike: How do you do these deals? They are advertising $110 for 100/40 and I am on that

          • N1NJ4W4RR10R on 23/07/2020 - 12:48

            @yfxsmike: Good customer service? I haven't even been able to get them to pick up the phone recently.

        • Viospeed on 22/07/2020 - 22:00
          +1

          Paying $89 for NBN 100/40 and free 4G backup. So why not?

          • pramki on 23/07/2020 - 07:48

            @Viospeed: How is everyone getting 100/40 for $90? I am paying $110 for the same with Telstra

            • valleyrain on 23/07/2020 - 09:12
              +1

              @pramki: probably grandfathered from pre-NBN bundled plans.

  • Axelstrife on 22/07/2020 - 19:45
    +7

    Belong in the forums, this isn't something that's new multiple ISP's do it and have been for weeks now.

    • tightarse on 22/07/2020 - 19:46

      Was going to post in forums, until I saw this.

      • Axelstrife on 22/07/2020 - 19:54

        That was an actual speed boost though this is merely giving people closer to the exact speeds they are already paying for.

        • tightarse on 22/07/2020 - 19:58
          +12

          Mate, I'm just a messenger here and passing on news that a lot of people don't know about. If you believe it belongs in the forums, I'm not going to argue with you. Simply hit the report button and let the mods make the call. Thanks.

          • AusNugz on 22/07/2020 - 20:00
            +1

            @tightarse: Yeah I appreciate the gesture but this is more of a correction to the issue of not getting what you pay for and not an outright upgrade.

            • yfxsmike on 22/07/2020 - 20:39
              -1

              @AusNugz: The deal is a speed boost 5% to quoted rate or 15% from typical evening speed. To get the deal, you need to click the power button on your modem. I agree with TA, I think it is a deal.

      • [Deactivated] on 22/07/2020 - 19:56

        lol that was a 100% speed boost vs 15%

        and see what the wisest ozbargainer had to say then

        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/7118890/redir

  • Associated777 @ NBN Co on 22/07/2020 - 19:48
    +1

    I am on 100/40 plan. I do schedule reboot every night.
    At this peak time I am seeing just over my allocation which is great as I normally get around 80-85/25-30.
    May have worked for me too!

    • montorola on 22/07/2020 - 21:41
      +1

      What's the benefit of doing a scheduled reboot every night? Just curious.

      • Pielo on 22/07/2020 - 23:59
        +1

        It might help you fry your router quicker.

        Restarting ICT equipment creates high electrical power fluctuations, which are detrimental for its life span.

      • Associated777 @ NBN Co on 23/07/2020 - 02:47

        I have custom Merlin firmware on my router and physical firewalls. I have couple of Cron jobs for the backup and update, which run evwrynight.. It cleans up after that.

        In my previous role as an ISP we used to puah firmware update via TR69 during 2 am and 4 am, so a habit thing as well.

  • ozy on 22/07/2020 - 19:50
    +1

    Telstra Velocity plans excluded as usual..
    I can’t wait to move..

    Great deal though for the rest of you!
    Cheers TA! Hope life’s treating you well mate.

  • overcoat on 22/07/2020 - 19:52

    I rebooted on 1 July and downloads increased to >13 MBps on 100 Mbps HFC
    Just re-read the deal, not Telstra but ABB

  • burgermaniac on 22/07/2020 - 19:52
    +1

    Worked on Optus HFC. Am on 50/20, and now getting 54-55ish/19

    • Nathw on 22/07/2020 - 19:55

      Optus on NBN100 getting 90mpbs only

    • JohnSy on 22/07/2020 - 21:11

      Optus FTTC 100/40 is still only getting 86 / 34. Not in an NBN established area - connections only started in the area this month (I have only been connected one week).

      • RooAvery on 22/07/2020 - 21:39
        +1

        I am on Optus FTTC and was getting 90/34 up until about a week ago when the modem rebooted during the night, now regularly around 98+/36

  • ja912son on 22/07/2020 - 19:54

    With Belong FTTC on 30mb plan, after rebooting, still gets 28/15 with 50ms ping. Nothing has changed, unfortunately.

    • AusNugz on 22/07/2020 - 19:58

      You are likely hitting a Belong shaping mechanism and not an NBN one as their is no 30/20 NBN plan.
      i.e You are on a 50/20 plan shaped by Belong and not hitting the NBN limit.

      • bazingaa on 22/07/2020 - 20:03

        Mate has Belong FTTB 30/20 package but he says that he is getting around 47/18 with ping 8ms. Is there any difference in FTTB?

        • AusNugz on 22/07/2020 - 20:08
          +1

          Belong has only rolled out shaping to some areas and customers.

      • ja912son on 22/07/2020 - 20:08

        @AusNugz
        You're probably right. Just checked Belong webpage, they seem to shape starter plan(30 MB) evening speed to 30Mbps…

        • great-price on 23/07/2020 - 12:06

          I'm on the Belong starter plan and my speeds are shaped permanently to 30 Mbps, not just during evenings. It was great for the first couple of months before they started shaping, but not so good now and I'll be leaving as soon as my 12 month contract expires.

  • WoodenSpoon on 22/07/2020 - 20:01

    Telstra, no change :(

  • Associated0 0 0 @ NBN Co on 22/07/2020 - 20:02

    Looks like it applies to HFC as well. Now getting 109mbps instead of typical 95mbps

    • RichardMelbourne on 22/07/2020 - 20:05

      Yup - I'm on HFC and have the boost, too.

  • Sammy Boi on 22/07/2020 - 20:04

    I'm FTTN and I noticed I was getting 50+Mbps after a recent reboot it's like I'm actually getting what I should be I'm pretty stoked to be on a 4 MS ping

  • bosanceros on 22/07/2020 - 20:06

    No change here, i'm on a 100/40 and getting 64.8/19.7 ABB

    • Associated0 0 0 @ NBN Co on 22/07/2020 - 20:06

      Wow that's terrible. Which ISP and what connection type? Almost sounds like you should just pay for 50/20

      • bosanceros on 22/07/2020 - 20:09

        It's Aussie Broadband FTTC

        • AusNugz on 22/07/2020 - 20:12
          +5

          Yeah you should either downgrade to 50/20 or get someone in to check your internal wiring and only have 1 socket connected. You should easily be achieving 90/30+

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