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Opticomm 1000/50 for $4.20 a day ($126 p/m) @ Launtel

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Opticomm 1000/50 for $4.20 a day ($126 p/m) @ Launtel
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E5TOQUE on 04/10/2021 - 09:40 residential.launtel.net.au (6589 clicks)
Last edited 07/10/2024 - 10:57 by 3 other users

Launtel appear to have changed their Opticomm plans recently.

Their gigabit 1000/50 option appears as only $4.20 a day (~$126 per month).
I think this maybe one of the cheapest options around if you want gigabit speeds on the Opticomm network.

(Note: This offer is for broadband on the Opticomm network only. The equivalent speed tier on the nbn network is $4.60 per day.)

Their website isn't the best to navigate to find plan pricing easily, as it requires you to enter your address to show you the pricing. See the attached screenshot:

https://imgur.com/q6uTAVW

This is also available to existing customers
Existing customers need to login to the portal and click 'modify service'. There is a button above the existing plans (forgot the name) and it will then show you the new plans. Once you change to the new plans you can't change back to the old plans.

Standby = $1.20 a day
50/20 = $3.50 a day
100/20 = $3.70 a day
250/25 = $3.70 a day (not a typo, costs the same as 100/20)
100/40 = $4.00 a day
1000/50 = $4.20 a day (~$126 per month)
250/100 = $5.10 a day

For new customers, don't forget to use the referral codes listed below.

Enjoy.

Update Oct 7 2024: Small price increase from $4.10 to $4.20

Referral Links

Referral: random (342)

$50 account credit for referrer, $25 account credit for referee. Min $50 to apply discounts.

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Comments

  • soundboy5010 on 04/10/2021 - 09:47
    +15

    Got to say, Damian and his team are absolutely fantastic! This is a great price for those speeds too.

    I have DGTek with them (1000/1000 for $4.60/day) and the speeds are always at par (or higher) than posted. Their support is fantastic (Australia based support team) and pricing is very competitive. Love that you can pause your service at any time and instantly re-activate it in their online portal (for when you're on holidays or away from home for an extended time).

    Highly recommend!

    • Clear on 04/10/2021 - 09:57
      +2

      Damian and his team are absolutely fantastic!

      He can also drink anyone under the table.

      • Haliax on 04/10/2021 - 13:06

        Oh, I see what you're saying, Damian is a very tiny vampire afraid of open spaces??

        • Clear on 04/10/2021 - 13:39

          More like a big pom that never stops drinking.

    • Saiya on 04/10/2021 - 12:06
      +2

      1000/1000 speeds for $4.60 a day? Is that a typo if not that is an awesome deal.

    • Quotationz on 27/10/2021 - 14:52

      Are the referral codes no longer working? When I click it doesn't show the code.

  • DogGunn on 04/10/2021 - 09:59
    +7

    I've used them for NBN, and they were great. Excellent support. Online chat is fantastic. You can tell that the staff there are technically savvy.

    I currently have an Opticomm connection, but am using AussieBB, which has also been good.

    The reason I didn't use them for my Opticomm connection at the time is that they pass on in full what Opticomm charge them to connect (which is a $100 + GST charge), whereas ABB absorb that cost. Opticomm charge that every time an RSP creates a new connection. It's ridiculous. (so this isn't Launtel's fault at all)

    I may consider moving to Launtel with those prices though. They're excellent.

    • DangerNoodle on 04/10/2021 - 10:23

      i went through uniti for my opticomm connection since they own the opticomm network. if you get in with a good deal its not so bad. i'm paying $100 for 250/25, i average 290/24 so i'm content (i'm assuming not many people on high speed plans in my area).

      i do prefer the service level of aussie bb though.

      • E5TOQUE on 04/10/2021 - 10:27
        +2

        I had a terrible time with Uniti and HarbourISP, as have a few friends.
        Contant drop outs, never getting the speeds I was paying for. Customer service was shockingly bad.

        Best Opticomm providers appear to be Launtel and Aussie BB.

        • Broos on 04/10/2021 - 10:52

          Same - had to take them to the TIO to get out. I do not recommend Uniti/HarbourISP.

        • DangerNoodle on 04/10/2021 - 10:56

          i guess i got lucky in my suburb? paying for 250 and getting 290 works for me, no drop outs.

          but yeah, customer service was not that great.

    • [Deactivated] on 04/10/2021 - 20:26

      Yeah launtel staff actually know their shit

  • BaeSuzy on 04/10/2021 - 10:07
    -1

    Tangerine still seems like the best deal so far for <100Mbps,

    • DogGunn on 04/10/2021 - 10:08
      +1

      They don't do Opticomm, nbn only.

  • ChatGPT-4 on 04/10/2021 - 10:30

    If I already have NBN FTTP, do I need a new Opticomm NTD installed in order to take advantage of this offer or can Opticomm be bolted onto existing NBN NTD?

    • DogGunn on 04/10/2021 - 10:30
      +2

      Opticomm is a completely different network. NBN won't overbuild Opticomm and same the other way.

  • congo on 04/10/2021 - 10:31

    Is there link where i can check if my address can get opticomm?
    Using the above link I can only see NBN FTTC.

    • E5TOQUE on 04/10/2021 - 10:44
      +2

      You enter your address and by doing that it will show you what is available to you. If its only showing your NBN plans it is safe to say that your home is not serviced by the Opticomm fibre network.

      NBN and Opticomm do not overlap their respective networks

    • Clear on 04/10/2021 - 10:44
      +1

      https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/opticomm-plans/

      If you get NBN FTTC then you won't get Opticomm. Often you have one or the other.

      • congo on 04/10/2021 - 12:52

        Ok thanks :(

  • ZimTrain on 04/10/2021 - 10:52
    +1

    I'd switch instantly if that was the NBN FTTP price, that's cheaper than ABB for 1000/40.

    • prkr on 15/12/2021 - 01:53

      Launtel is cheaper and better than ABB for NBN FTTP. Fibre Home UltraFast is $142.60/m. 1000/50.

  • soupfluencer on 04/10/2021 - 11:08
    +4

    Switched from Telstra to Launtel a month ago and haven't looked back. Honestly amazing and the ability to reduce your daily price/speed if you go on holidays (lol but hopefully soon) is super handy! Why pay for a super big internet connection when you don't use it!

    • Clear on 04/10/2021 - 11:11

      You're going to need a lot of leave to pause the internet and save money compared to others.

      • E5TOQUE on 04/10/2021 - 11:27

        Which other Opticomm ISP's are offering 1000/50 for less then this Launtel offer?
        It would be good to compare

        • Clear on 04/10/2021 - 11:27

          I'm not talking about Opticomm.

    • Borg on 04/10/2021 - 11:37

      One can also change connection speed (higher/lower) on the fly e.g., let's assume one only needs 25/5 connection day to day but on occasion need to speed up to 100/50. It's simply a matter of adjusting in one’s account and it will update within a few minutes. You then get charged at that tier per day.
      Once done, can reduce speed back down. A handy feature indeed (for some).

  • jcarl on 04/10/2021 - 11:22
    +1

    One of the best ISP I've been with. Sadly there quite more expensive than the competition in the opticomm space. I'm back with Leaptel who are probably just as good tbh

    • E5TOQUE on 04/10/2021 - 11:26
      +1

      Leaptel is asking $149 for 1000/50.
      They are offering a $20 credit for 6 months.

      So with/without the credit they are more expensive then Launtel.
      Launtel has the added advantage of reducing your internet down to $1.20 a day when you go on holidays too. So even further ahead.

    • whyzeguy on 04/10/2021 - 11:40

      I've just switched from Leaptel to this. No brainer IMO as E5TOQUE just mentioned. Fast, reliable, local & flexible.
      Took me all of 5 mins to switch over. BOOM! Cheers OP!

    • regenade on 04/10/2021 - 11:50

      Launtel over provision their plans (except the 1000/50) by around 15% which Leaptel only does by about 5-10% and also their peak speeds and international speeds are not as good.
      Now they are even more expensive than Launtel when you consider Launtel has 7 day free trial + $50 referral credit

    • jcarl on 04/10/2021 - 12:56

      For more context - I'm on the 50/20 plan as that's all I need. I was with launtel and their early adopter period made them very competitive but once that ended it was cheaper, for me, to go to leaptel.

      $3.50 X 365 = $1,277.50 ÷ 12 is $106.45 a month
      Leaptel $79

      And launtel charge $100 to reconnect with them. Leaptel do not charge this.

  • futaris on 04/10/2021 - 11:26

    I'm with launtel for HFC NBN. Great provider. I was with Aussie prior.

  • member11 on 04/10/2021 - 11:42

    Great deal! I was on 400/50 plan paying the same price so this is just awesome. Don't have to pay any extra and 600mbps more :O
    Thanks OP

  • regenade on 04/10/2021 - 11:48

    Can vouch for Launtel Opticomm, actually much better than ABB in terms of peak time speeds as ABB had lot of peak period surges and the ability to not be able to add dynamic CVC does not help with that at all. Also can confirm the following offer with Launtel

    • No connection fees charged now on Opticomm (as long as you signup as a new Launtel customer, use different name, email, mob if possible). $100 is only charged to returning customers who have churned away from launtel in last 6 months and wants to join back, this is something Opticomm charges to ISPs, leave bad reviews on Opticomm on Product review to get it sorted
    • They dont do credit checks or ID verification, so you can sign-up as a total stranger :D
    • For new customers there is a 7 day trial + $50 referral credit (which can last 12 days on the fastest 1000/50 plan). So you have almost a 3 weeks or longer trial based on which plan you choose.

    There is some additional incentives, but can't post that in the wild, DM me if anyone is looking to sign up to Launtel only on Opticomm network

  • justtoreply on 04/10/2021 - 11:51
    +1

    Great prices for high speed. Shame about 50/20 being $105/month

    • jcarl on 04/10/2021 - 13:06

      It is very expensive compared to other providers

      • nephilim on 04/10/2021 - 15:35

        Are there any cheap opticomm anymore? We are only legacy myowntel, its now $10 more expensive for new users.
        Feel like death of ADSL2 has killed ISP trying to undercut each other.

  • ujwols on 04/10/2021 - 11:55

    Those who are on this plan, what’s the speed do you get usually?

  • coolsteps on 04/10/2021 - 12:37

    what do they mean by Standby and what speed is it?

    • justtoreply on 04/10/2021 - 13:35
      +1

      Off. 0mbps.

    • E5TOQUE on 04/10/2021 - 13:55
      +1

      It's used for when you go on holidays,etc.

  • JBxrm on 04/10/2021 - 16:12

    Am with Launtel for 100/40 NBN. Not the cheapest ISP sure but I pay that premium for the best customer experience I've ever had with a telco. Very happy with them

  • bylife on 04/10/2021 - 16:33

    Just moved to Launtel from telstra for nbn(100/20), service and speed, both are good so far, happy.

  • expatOz on 04/10/2021 - 17:32

    Is the price different based on certain factors? Cause I see its 3.80/day

  • expatOz on 04/10/2021 - 17:33

    I'm on HFC NBN and have heard in the news NBN is soon upgrading those connections. Should I stay and wait or move to Opticomm (its available at my address).

    • Twix on 04/10/2021 - 23:09

      nbn is only upgrading FTTN to FTTP and FTTC to FTTP when you ask for it.

      nbn HFC can do a max of 1000/50.

      • expatOz on 05/10/2021 - 00:27

        Opticomm shows my hfc can do max 400mbps

  • [Deactivated] on 04/10/2021 - 18:20

    This RSP has sparked my interest however, can I justify saving $109 over the course of a year and leave the tried and true ABB? Unfortunately not.

    • regenade on 05/10/2021 - 00:03

      ABB is a big hyped up machine , if you are on Opticomm and on 1000/50 make the change I would say. ABB is still a very traditional Aussie P/L busines and having one single Big Boss who controls most of his crew and who is a spendthrift/miser and how he tries to squeeze every single cent to last the last meter of the km and complaining to even get that last cent from nbn. A very good businessman, yes , not so great on throwing free $$$ at customers. Ozbargain is all about the free investor $$$, not those spendthrift aussie traditional model businesses running age old ledger P/L statement. Cmon its 2021 not the 1980s

      • Clear on 05/10/2021 - 14:02

        You haven't met Launtel then.

  • VuDo0 on 04/10/2021 - 21:53
    -1

    I'm a current existing Leaptel customer and also signed up with Launtel to compare their speeds (using lan 1 and lan 2) from the Opticomm box. Leaptel was faster on all different server location tests. I'll stick with Leaptel.

  • vaper on 05/10/2021 - 22:50

    Anyone know if they use cgnat and if they use vlan tagging ? CGnat messes with my servers and my modem doesn't support vlan tagging.

    • Clear on 06/10/2021 - 09:32

      Launtel use cgnat. Getting blocks of static IP addresses right now are expensive. Like tens of thousands of dollars for a thousand or so.

      • regenade on 07/10/2021 - 10:37

        You can get a static IP address from Launtel for no additional cost (ABB charges $5 per month, most other ISPs $10) when you put a deposit of $100 (full refundable when you dont want a static IP anymore or churn away from Launtel)

        • Clear on 07/10/2021 - 10:39

          Yes it hasn't changed from when I was there. Cgnat is still used by default regardless.

  • CDG on 08/10/2021 - 08:28

    So you can change the speed daily to suit your need??

    • regenade on 11/10/2021 - 09:13

      Yep you can, but you wount be able to pause it like Opticomm

  • Username checks out on 12/10/2021 - 08:21

    Thanks OP, signing up. How do I use the referral code?

  • MrFizz on 17/10/2021 - 19:51

    Does anyone have anything to pop into the "Discount Code" box?

  • eye on 19/10/2021 - 18:33

    1000/50 price is up to $4.6 now

    • E5TOQUE on 21/10/2021 - 08:55

      Checked mine and its still $4.10 a day.
      There is no button to change to new prices either.

      Are you sure you are looking at an Opticomm enabled address? If its NBN it will be different pricing

  • Slut on 08/02/2022 - 20:34

    Just signed up. The entire process was chef's kiss. I've tried multiple FTTP providers already and I already know I will like Launtel a lot.

    Big thank you to James - so lovely, very knowledgeable and very easy to talk to.

  • Cyrax on 14/06/2022 - 23:24

    I joined up two weeks ago. I moved into a new house so I didn't use my internet for the first few days. The team at Launtel reached out after a day as they could see I had not connected/ used any internet.

    Top service.

    I'm on Launtel OptiComm 1000/50 and haven't had any issues. I believe the minimum download speed is 400 on this plan.

    I've ran speed tests throughout the day and night. Lowest I've seen is about 500 d/l… 800 top end d/l speeds.

    Upload speeds minimum 46.

    Speed tests were done via wifi on my phone.

  • wodtha on 10/10/2024 - 08:07

    @E5TOQUE: I see you've updated the 1000/50 price from $4.10 to $4.20. However, it's quoting me a price of $4.50/day.

    I'm already on the Opticomm network (Dutton Park, QLD) with Leaptel, and want to switch over.
    For the sake of clarity: When I start to type my address into the Eligibility search field on the Launtel website, the auto-suggest pops up with my full address. After the postcode it says " - FTTP Opticomm".

    How'd you manage to get it for $4.20? What suburb are you in?

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