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[VIC] 300Mbps Cable Ultra Broadband + 24 Months Fetch $39.99/Mth (1st 12 Mths) + $130 Setup @ iiNet (Ballarat, Mildura, Geelong)

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[VIC] 300Mbps Cable Ultra Broadband + 24 Months Fetch $39.99/Mth (1st 12 Mths) + $130 Setup @ iiNet (Ballarat, Mildura, Geelong)
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LeftHandSeat on 09/12/2020 - 14:41 iinet.net.au (2222 clicks)
Last edited 09/12/2020 - 15:01 by 1 other user

Long running plan iiNet Cable plan has been updated to include the option of Fetch free for 24 months.
No lock-in contract plan

iiNet Cable Ultra Broadband.

  • 300Mbps Typical evening speeds*
  • Liimitless Ultra Broadband Data

  • Servicing Ballarat, Geelong, Mildura.

  • $39.99 per month for the first 12 months

  • then $79.99/mth in months 13-24,
  • then $84.99/mth thereafter

Min Charge is $169.97.
No lock-in contract.
Min charge includes $59.99 activation fee + $59.99 Fetch setup + $10.00 delivery. Fetch Standard is $0 for the first 24 months; $5/mth thereafter.

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  • slats86 on 09/12/2020 - 14:51

    is this available in metro melbourne

    • LeftHandSeat on 09/12/2020 - 15:01
      +5

      No, only parts Geelong, Mildura, and Ballarat that have what was the old Neighbourhood Cable -> Transact -> Now iiNet HFC cable in their street.

      • slats86 on 09/12/2020 - 15:28
        +13

        why does regional victoria get super cheap broadband but in metro melbourne I have to pay like 130 bucks for 250 mbps connection.. Makes no sense

        • MasterScythe on 09/12/2020 - 15:31
          +3

          Makes no sense

          But it does. Its about whos wholesale network you're on.

          They OWN parts of regional; where they have 'rental' to pay for in metro.

          • slats86 on 09/12/2020 - 16:43

            @MasterScythe: I am just purely referring to the connection speed for the most part. We should have access to 300+

            • MasterScythe on 09/12/2020 - 19:04
              +2

              @slats86: Based on what, though?

              Ive negotiated wholesale ISP contracts before; 300mbps links could be as much as $200 a month wholesale, if you're unlucky enough to be in an area owned by, say at&t (yes, they're actually huge in Aus too).

              And the legal team costs a LOT to finalise those contracts.

              Lets say they want to make 50% on the plans;

              How big do you think the market share is for $300 a month non-business internet plans?

              If you have that budget and you're metro, you'd usually be considering Ethernet To Premises.

              If you need those speeds, there are better solutions than consumer grade NBN.

              • slats86 on 09/12/2020 - 21:02
                +10

                @MasterScythe: Why? Because we live in the 21st century and 300 mbps connection shouldnt cost 200 dollars. if the kiwis can get 1000 down 500 up for like 80 australian dollars we should be able to get 300 for the same price.. its nonsensical

                • sunnysteve on 09/12/2020 - 22:11
                  +5

                  @slats86: i know right, thanks to the people above explaining why it's so bloody expensive but in no way are those an objection to the point above commenting on the absolute absurdity of aus internet prices.

                • hihi on 09/12/2020 - 23:55
                  +1

                  @slats86: If Australia is the same size with Kiwis, we might get the same price or even cheaper. We spent $50 billion dollars compare to $1.5 billion the kiwis spent and politics got in the way too, NBN just got a lot of problems, they rolled out in regional areas first, used old technologies, etc.

                • 4foxache on 10/12/2020 - 00:35

                  @slats86: It's called Telstra bro… have a look who owns InfraCo. You can thank Telstra for sooking about a true nbn and effectively resulting in them still owning about half of it and price gouging everyone.

                  • MasterScythe on 10/12/2020 - 09:44

                    @4foxache: Im not usually anti government; but this time I disagree.
                    Telstra just did what any business would do and put forward a proposal that was in their favor (no doubt, expecting to be hardballed; ever dealt with Telstras negotiating team? They expect to be smashed)

                    It was the weak and uneducated government at the time who accepted the proposal with very few demands or assurances.

                    Telstra is in NZ also, who dont get charged a fortune.

                    I mean, id like it if NBN was faster, but at the end of the day, gigabit is still cheap and accessible if you're in a metro location; so long as voda and telstra keep tower maintenance up; having a cheap but slow "always on" and a blazingly fast "failover" ready to go, works wonders.

                    Not ideal, but super easy and still affordable.

                • teajay74 on 10/12/2020 - 08:53
                  +1

                  @slats86: I think MasterScythe made a valid point. We have to act within the bounds of our geographical, political and economic limits. I was fortunate enough to get FTTP in South Morang, which was one of the first suburbs in the NBN rollout. I also have it in my inner suburban apartment. The NBN (ALP or LNP version) was always going to involve extensive cross-subsidies due to the fact that rural voters and smaller states wield more political power than the cities (due partly to the equal representation in the senate and also the fact that electoral boundaries are based solely on numbers.

                  The most cost-effective way to implement the NBN would have been to go from the big cities in the big states and over the course of a decade or so work outwards. But that would not have been politically viable. Comparing NZ and Australia without factoring in those considerations won't lead to a reasonable conclusion.

                  We "should" all get free FTTP, 1Gbps up, 500Mbps down. Thats what "should" occur - in other words, what I wish would magically occur. Simply stating what "should" happen, and going no further, is simply stating a conclusion, without supporting argumentation.

                  • MasterScythe on 10/12/2020 - 10:04

                    @teajay74: Good post.

                    Thats all im trying to figure out about his point; why it "shouldnt" be this way.

                    Everything I can see, suggests it should.

                    Its not good, its terrible for the consumer, but the prices all make sense.

                    If it was government infrastructure, sure, then our tax dollars "should" bring the cost down; but we're renting from a USA superpower; i dont see why it shouldnt be expensive.

                • MasterScythe on 10/12/2020 - 09:35

                  @slats86:

                  Why? Because we live in the 21st century and 300 mbps connection shouldnt cost 200 dollars.

                  It should, because the wholesaler who owns it sets a baseprice. The ISP cant run at a loss.

                  If you use a service where those wholesalers are cut out; like 4g, you can get 1000/500 metro quite easily on Telstra with a Nighthawk modem.

                  It's not that we cant get it, its that the type you want, has rental fees.

                  Its like complaining an luxury car doesnt have X ammount of steel in it, compared to a hyundai.

                  True; but you're paying for the type you've chosen.

                  Want 500/300 reliably and cheap? vodafone has a giant bandwidth and frequency advantage over the other players; get a decent modem and a sim, and enjoy.

                  The date really has nothing to do with what we "should have" .

                  What about 2002 when only half of Australia has dial up, and other countries have T1 or T3?

                  Or 2005 when we have satelite, and NZ has cable?

                  We're a sprawling country, and people expect a level of equality; cant just make the rich city folk happy and let the country boys starve.

                  • slats86 on 10/12/2020 - 09:41
                    -1

                    @MasterScythe: This is pointless. you are not getting what I am saying. I know why its expensive. Im telling you it shouldnt be this way.

                    Also the size of our country is a myth of a reason for cost

                    • MasterScythe on 10/12/2020 - 09:48
                      -2

                      @slats86:

                      This is pointless.

                      Agreed; so what are you trying to make?

                      Im telling you it shouldnt be this way.

                      And im asking, Why not?

                      If someone owns something and you want to rent it, they can charge for it.

                      I dont like it, but I still dont understand why it 'shouldnt'?

                      Sounds like smart business to me. Bad for the consumer, but smart business. At&t arent small.

                      Also, as stated, it doesnt have to, you're only focusing on one connectivity technology.

        • qvinto on 10/12/2020 - 02:34

          Because of Malcolm Turnbull

          • sir_bazz on 10/12/2020 - 10:08

            @qvinto: You can blame Turnbull for the MTM if you like, but the steep cost of broadband can be put at the feet of the ALP who legislated that the NBN must recover it's own costs, in order to keep the project off budget.

            Had the costs been included in the national budget, we'd have much lower internet access prices.

        • Lance Miranda on 10/12/2020 - 09:03

          Is telstra's 250 Mbps really the best i can do in Melbourne? I'm looking to switch my broadband, and my options aren't looking very good. I'm with you btw, how tf does regional vic get that

          • MasterScythe on 10/12/2020 - 09:50

            @Lance Miranda: If speed is the requirement, a Nighthawk modem and a Telstra sim will net you up to 1200 down and 700 up.

            If you're not quite rich enough for a telstra sim, Voda usually hits 500 down, 300 up metro.

            Just be sure to check your frequency list in your area, because those speeds are reached by frequency combining; so you need "all of them" to be around you.

            • Lance Miranda on 11/12/2020 - 08:46

              @MasterScythe: Wait sim? I thought we were talking about broadband here

              • MasterScythe on 11/12/2020 - 10:49

                @Lance Miranda: We are.

                Thats OK, i understand no everyone has kept up with internet technologies. It can be stupid confusing if you're not in the IT business.

                Mobile Sims have whats called "4g data", which can reach speeds of over 1 gigabit per second if you have the right frequencies in your area.

                In Australia, we're lucky enough to have a 4g network the reaches every countries Speed qualifiers to be classified as broadband; except the EU, where it starts at 1gbps; however if you use a telstra sim and a Nighthawk modem, you can reach that also.

                https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadband
                If you go to that link, than click " internet broadband" you'll probably enjoy the read.

                Even a basic no-name 'smartphone', if a user visits a speedtest site will usually net above 100mbps down and 50mbps up; with a sub 50ms ping; even on the "long range" frequencies, like 900mhz.

                Usually the cost is $69 for 500gb give or take. It can be cheaper if you have multiple phones, or more expensive if you want networks like telstra or boost (the two fastest, if using a nighthawk).

                Vodafone has the widest single-lane frequencies, and therefore is the fastest when using a traditional (non nighthawk) modem.

                There are many, many forms of broadband out there.

                While technically it just means "any technology that outperforms traditional dial up"; the fact that our networks can reach the international classifications also, is a bonus.

                i see about 300down, 170up on optus 4g for $30 a month. I use it primarily when I need to upload quickly. Ive had a nighthawk here but only managed 500/220, so wasnt worth the extra $50.

                Otherwise I have a cheap 50/10 hfc connection providing an always on link; so I can trigger the 4g failover in my router if I need the house to switch to rocket speed for a while.

      • Skinnerr on 09/12/2020 - 23:35
        +3

        That's bullshit! F#©k you Malcolm.

  • solidsnek on 09/12/2020 - 14:53
    +4

    I've been really happy with iiNet Cable. I get 450-550mbps day or evening and their support has always been helpful when I've needed it. I'd recommend it if you've got access.

    • freesteakknives on 09/12/2020 - 15:38
      +6

      Same. Superfast cable 24/7 and really only had one minor outage in 24 months. Ironic that 30 year old cable tech is faster and cheaper than nbn.

      • ashanrath on 09/12/2020 - 15:41
        +4

        The cable might be 30 years old, but the tech definitely isn't. iiNet have been great about maintaining and updating the network.

  • itbargainhunter on 09/12/2020 - 14:58
    +16

    iinet Cable, even Telstra Cable are way superior than the rubbish NBN everyone else are forced switch to…. Thanks Malcommmm

  • robtheman on 09/12/2020 - 15:06

    Nice deal. Are existing customers already on a 24mth contract eligible for this offer?

    • LeftHandSeat on 09/12/2020 - 15:11

      Unlikely. But I have had success with a few family accounts calling up requesting to re-contract recently.
      While technically for new customers, retentions team have been able to apply the 12 month half price offer again.
      Worst case you cancel and sign up as a new customer and pay the setup fee again. Might be worth it just for the most current modem.

    • Forgot69 on 09/12/2020 - 15:15
      +1

      Can confirm, yes! I was a customer on this plan for 12 months. Near the end of the contract, contact them and ask that they extend the offer. They advised they were able to disconnect/re-connect my account and get me back on the same plan again for another 12 months. It did incur a $69.95 fee (including the first month), but is clearly worth the small charge.

  • lawbee on 09/12/2020 - 15:39
    +2

    This speed is insane! I wish we had this kind of internet in Sydney

  • ashanrath on 09/12/2020 - 15:40
    +6

    Just to reiterate, the advertised speed is extremely conservative.

    • beefsandwich on 09/12/2020 - 16:12
      +1

      Yeah I'm with them in Ballarat, and just ran a fast.com test which hit over 700mbs. It's insane really.

      • LeftHandSeat on 09/12/2020 - 16:35
        +2

        I think you're getting an inaccurate read there. That source IP is ZScaler Proxy.
        My test just now. Down 539.58Mbps / Up 41.81Mbps

        • hii on 09/12/2020 - 23:19
          +1

          Zscaler

          Maybe he was using his work computer with the Zscaler proxy client on it

          • beefsandwich on 10/12/2020 - 09:38

            @hii:

            Maybe he was using his work computer with the Zscaler proxy client on it

            Bingo

            • LeftHandSeat on 10/12/2020 - 10:00

              @beefsandwich:

              Bingo

              So your speed test is going to reflect the Zscaler —> Server speed, not from your client as its getting cached by proxy before being sent to you.
              Disable the proxy when running a test.

              • beefsandwich on 10/12/2020 - 10:30
                +1

                @LeftHandSeat: Fair enough. Not sure I can disable the proxy on the work computer but I can do a speed test via my router interface. Anyway, it's fast and way better than my previous $100 100/20 NBN plan.

                • hii on 11/12/2020 - 21:38

                  @beefsandwich: There would usually be an admin password to disable the Zscaler client. Also FYI all of your internet traffic is logged on Zscaler and can be viewed by your IT admins if needed

  • kizashi on 09/12/2020 - 15:41

    What is Fetch Standard? I already have Iinet cable, but wondering what you get with this?

    • [Deactivated] on 09/12/2020 - 17:07
      -3

      Fetch, standard.

    • [Deactivated] on 10/12/2020 - 08:45
      +1

      Just the box, which allows you to use many of the streaming (Netflix/Stan etc) and catch-up Freeview apps, rent new release movies (pay per view) or add on pay-TV channels.
      The rental just for the box is normally $5 a month, which you get for free for this period (for this offer).

    • LeftHandSeat on 10/12/2020 - 09:32
      +1

      plus Movie Box… ^30 included movies are preselected each month.

  • Bren20 on 09/12/2020 - 15:42

    Not as good as previous deals, I signed up about 6 months ago and didn't have to pay installation fees

    Having said that, this is very cheap very good internet

    • [Deactivated] on 10/12/2020 - 08:51

      Depends, this is cheaper over a 24-month term IF you want a Fetch TV box as the $5 per month rental fee is free for 24 months, even if you have to pay the $130 install this would then work out cheaper.
      The deal you would have got was free install, $49.95 PM for 12 months and no Fetch TV.
      If you don't want the Fetch Box, the deal you got was $10 better over 12 months.

      • Bren20 on 10/12/2020 - 08:59

        I'm definitely paying 39.95/month for 12 months, then up to 79.95 but I'm hoping they'll renegotiate (no contract). So a saving of $130 over the year, not $10

        Edit - turns out there was a $70 setup fee, so only a saving of $60, which is still available as you can opt out of fetch which takes signup costs down to $70 on this deal

  • neosin on 09/12/2020 - 15:53
    +8

    Nice to know rural areas are getting 6x faster speeds I am in metro sydney!

    Love how this country is going backwards!

    I was on 100mps cable 12 years ago and now in 2020 I'm at a max 60mbps because of the garbage FTTN NBN!!!!

    • raybies on 09/12/2020 - 16:11
      +4

      Imagine how I feel w/ max line speed of 6/23Mbs 6km from CBD.
      I swap ISP every couple of months just so I can get them to send out an NBN tech.

      Damn you Malcolm Turnbullsh!t.

    • rendezvous on 09/12/2020 - 16:24

      how about upload speed? do you notice a big difference between 60 ad 100mbps?

      • bthaddad on 09/12/2020 - 16:45
        +1

        yes, it feels about 2/3rds faster

        • MasterScythe on 10/12/2020 - 10:00
          -1

          Thats strange, since its mathematically only about 1/3rd faster!

          • bthaddad on 10/12/2020 - 11:47

            @MasterScythe: Imagine today you are uploading files at a speed of 60mbps
            tomorrow you are uploading files at 100mbps, 40mbps faster than yesterday
            40 is 2/3rds of 60, which was your reference point

  • s3n on 09/12/2020 - 16:50

    Better than NBN!

    • [Deactivated] on 10/12/2020 - 08:55

      That all depends on the tech you are on. Not better than those on Fibre to the Premesis. I get 1000Mbps down, which is in most apartment blocks built in the last 6 years.
      Also, the cable NBN network is being upgraded but not with pricing close to this (much more expensive).

      It iiNet Cable pricing is VERY cheap compared with any NBN pricing, for sure!

  • ggnarsil on 09/12/2020 - 17:24
    +3

    Very disappointed with $70/m nbn, slow & expensive. Total ripped off. Miss the old day with cable.

  • TEER3X on 09/12/2020 - 17:40

    Fark you all, I'm moving to Geelong

    • englfc on 10/12/2020 - 00:12

      I was with this mob from the early Neighbourhood Cable days when I think my original plan was 300MB peak/ 300MB off-peak. I didn't really care that much about the amount of data but the speed I fell in love with immediately. Though I sadly moved out of Geelong in 2012, whenever I visit my parents' house who I also got on the plan (still on the old 60GB/60GB Neighbourhood Cable/Transact plan) I always do a speed test which reminds me what I'm missing (always in excess of 300Mb/s). Resorted to 3G and now 4G modem in Melbourne as the NBN is laughable! When I saw the basic but not cheap plan was only 12Mb/s I thought what's the point! Though I am now considering Belong where I can get HFC again but I've heard it's never been that good in Melbourne.

      If I had a choice I'd move back to Geelong in an instant and not just for the internet speeds!

  • tonyyang on 09/12/2020 - 22:47

    I put Sydney address, it seems this offer works as well.
    Credit card got charged, see if I can get this offer.

    • slats86 on 09/12/2020 - 23:07

      keep us updated

    • LeftHandSeat on 09/12/2020 - 23:43

      Must be a bug on the sign up page. Just checked a random Sydney address and came up
      “Awesome news! NBN is available at your address.” But didn’t redirect to the NBN plans.
      I’m guessing you’ll be hearing from sales tomorrow since there is no iiNet HFC in your area.

      • GordonR on 10/12/2020 - 00:43

        Ah, just wondered same myself.

        Put in my address on iiNet home page and was offered NBN plans.

        Put in my address on the landing page for this deal and was offered Ultrafast plan.

    • Koolio379 on 10/12/2020 - 16:29

      I did the same. Melbourne metro address. I currently have Optus HCF Cable.
      My order has been approved and modem sent.

      Keen to know how this will work as Optus Cable network is owned by Optus (unless I'm wrong)

      Im sure they will cancel my order and refund me

    • tonyyang on 12/12/2020 - 08:09

      Never mind guys, they sent me a message told me that the service is not available, they will cancel it.

  • TsunamiInTheHouse on 10/12/2020 - 05:18

    Time to get my housemate to start a new contract.

  • DemocracyManifest on 10/12/2020 - 12:44
    +1

    Lucky, (profanity) I miss the days of ~$30 unlimited ADSL2+, I think the last time I had it it was naked VDSL with iiNet and consistently 1 megabyte-1.5 megabyte/s download speeds, now I play $65 for 5 megabytes/s…

  • donbot on 11/12/2020 - 06:59

    I signed up for this offer yesterday without fetch tv - saved the $60 fetch setup cost.

    Is fetch worth it? I looked at it and thought it seemed like a whole lot of fodder.

  • whytd on 29/12/2020 - 13:42
    +1

    Signed up last week in Ballarat, can't say I'm not happy - https://www.speedtest.net/result/10662609229

  • Truck-kun on 17/10/2022 - 22:43

    Price has now increased to 79.99 even on sign up. :(

    • LeftHandSeat on 18/10/2022 - 15:37

      Darn, was just about to sign up at another property. Had it too good for too long.

      • Truck-kun on 18/10/2022 - 16:26

        Yeah… I was about to sign up for another 12 months at that rate under another member of the same household…

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