2 Months Free nbn on Any Plan Including 1000/50 (Save up to $308, New Customers Only) @ Origin Broadband

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2 Months Free nbn on Any Plan Including 1000/50 (Save up to $308, New Customers Only) @ Origin Broadband

kazer on 01/03/2022 - 11:52 originenergy.com.au (6232 clicks)
Last edited 05/03/2022 - 21:50 by 2 other users

Stumbled onto this on their website. 2 months free including the gigabit plan from Origin which is basically whitelabelled Aussie Broadband. Best signup offer so far imo
Enjoy :)

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The Mega March internet offer (Offer) is available to new Origin internet residential customers who sign up direct with Origin over the phone by calling 1300 674 446 and entering pin 574 or online at http://origin.com.au/internet to any nbn™ or fibre plan between 9am EST on 1 March 2022 and 11:59pm EST (if signing up online) or 10:00pm EST (if signing up over the phone) on 7 March 2022, (Offer Period).

If you sign up during the Offer Period, you will receive your first two months of internet at no charge.

The Offer applies to the monthly subscription charge only and does not apply to any other fees or charges such as
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- macr0hard on 07/03/2022 - 15:20
  
  didn't work for me. Error "Password reset not available for the customer"
[Deactivated] on 02/03/2022 - 09:31

I've tried multiple ISPs browsers and even devices, and I can never sign up online with Origin. I gave up on the previous deal because I found out about it too late. Chat was completely useless. I'll have to try calling.
roshanrbb on 02/03/2022 - 09:47

Currently with the recently posted MORE telecom 250/25 service and unsure whether to switch to this 1000/50 completely or just add a second connection as I would like to go back to MORE as that's long term discount. Any suggestions?
lufee on 02/03/2022 - 11:17

Can you choose activation date?
- 76F on 02/03/2022 - 11:18
  
  +1
  
  Yes
  - lufee on 02/03/2022 - 11:25
    
    Sweet
slankets on 02/03/2022 - 11:29

I've been down 1.5h and just called Origin. They said it can be 4-6 hours up to 24h for transfers. I am coming from ABB HFC. Was expecting 20-40 min tops from other comments here. First time churner.
- Classo on 02/03/2022 - 11:42
  
  +2
  
  HFC Optus to Origin - took around 25mins for me
  - slankets on 02/03/2022 - 15:17
    
    Finally online after 5 hours. Had to reset the Google Wifi mesh network and start all over again before WiFi worked. Ethernet wasn't even working. Now re-setting up all of the Wifi mesh nodes. Thankfully I was able to re-use the same SSID. Speeds are very fast about 500/40 on the 1000/50 plan.
  - Makaveli99 on 02/03/2022 - 15:44
    
    Same on HFC, using sagemcom f@ast3864 ..What your speed like. Mine is like Download 20mbps & upload 17mbps on 100 plan, which is wack.
    - slankets on 02/03/2022 - 16:17
      
      +1
      
      I'm using Arris NTD and Nest Wifi. Speeds are great as above around 400-500Mbit down and 40 up. Happy going from 100/20. After 2 months I will downgrade most likely as it's a big price jump even with $10 discount as an Origin customer.
      - Makaveli99 on 03/03/2022 - 22:36
        
        @slankets: Ok nice. Yea after 2, 3month I’ll switch I reckon, but to what. Something reliable & at good price
RacingBull1 on 02/03/2022 - 12:56

Superloop to Origin

Put order before went to sleep., woke up and connected to origin - Aussie bb

Fttc

Superloop send me text message asking if I have changed reply yes to cancel their service.!

Received confirmation that Superloop service canceled and received mail and text that I have been connected to Aussie bb.

Hip hip hurray.!

Power to ozb
conant on 02/03/2022 - 14:14

Well I just signed up, although I am not very comfortable of this…

Alt text
ibtihaj on 02/03/2022 - 15:18

FTTC here

old Aussiebb service disconnected
Origin NBN service in "Order Submitted" status

called them, they r saying it cud take upto 24hrs
so no internet until then?
- slankets on 02/03/2022 - 16:37
  
  +1
  
  basically - mine was down for 5h since this morning
  - ibtihaj on 02/03/2022 - 17:07
    
    +1
    
    thx mate
    
    so basically if we are already on Aussie then its essentially a disconnection and a brand new connection (evident from My Aussie App)
    
    ppl chruning from other than Aussie shud churn in max 1hr approx
secondsolution on 02/03/2022 - 15:42

I'm about to move into my house, if I sign up for the 2 months free and churn away a week before the end of 2 months will there be no charge?
Makaveli99 on 02/03/2022 - 15:46

+1

I have transferred over - im on NBN HFC, using sagemcom f@ast3864 router - Download 20mbps(between 15 to 27) & upload 17mbps on 100 plan, which is wack. Did a router reset & still same
Irishness on 02/03/2022 - 16:08

+2

doesn't sound right did you power cycle the Arris NTD?
- Makaveli99 on 02/03/2022 - 16:55
  
  Yup I did, just did it again now. Unplugged the NBN box & turned off router, left off for more than 1 min & than restarted & connected. Was getting 40-50 download before with Optus.
  - Irishness on 02/03/2022 - 17:44
    
    +2
    
    I'd call them, something isn't right
Bargainolic on 02/03/2022 - 17:41

+1

Your add-ons

Promotional code applied to your account: 2 months free (2ndfree)
Total monthly cost

Your first 2 months are free.
After your discount expires, your total monthly cost will be $0.00

So free after 2 months? :P
- Irishness on 02/03/2022 - 17:47
  
  +1
  
  hopefully……..
  I have an invoice for $0.00
  
  Enthusiast nbn100
  Service Address: XXXXXXX
  Billing Period: 01 Mar 2022 -> 31 Mar 2022 $104.00
  2 months free (01/Mar/2022 -> 2022-04-30) (01 Mar 2022 -> 31 Mar 2022) $-104.00
  Sub-total $0.00
  Miscellaneous Charges
  No Hardware Required $0.00
silenthillrocks on 03/03/2022 - 08:10

+1

Thanks. Third month of free 100mbps
internet ( abb 1 month + origin 2 month).
finremo21 on 03/03/2022 - 09:22

+2

I signed up at 8AM this morning.
Just received a text saying the service is activated
jasondinh on 03/03/2022 - 10:24

Did anyone try to churn from ABB HFC to this offer? How long was your down time?
- slankets on 03/03/2022 - 12:34
  
  5 hours
finremo21 on 03/03/2022 - 11:33

Anyone having issues with config of router? I have a Deco M5
neo on 03/03/2022 - 12:51

For those with ABB currently, how do you time your churn? Just before your next direct debit? What's the go with pro-rate
- slankets on 03/03/2022 - 12:54
  
  +2
  
  They will refund pro-rata. So I just did it immediately. 2 weeks to refund.
Futura on 03/03/2022 - 13:12

Got Origin connected and can confirm via support they most definitely can't disable CGNAT and during the beginning of crossing over to Aussie Broadband white label service allowed some customers to disable or opt out of CGNAT.
kungfupanda on 03/03/2022 - 13:29

+2

The monthly cost for 1000/50 is $154 so if the promo 2 months FREE is applied, the saving should be $308, shouldn't it?
unless you bundle it with the energy then the saving is $288.
minmax on 03/03/2022 - 13:33

Was on Launtel 400mb fttp when I signed up to this a few hours ago.

Was hoping Origin would activate on a separate port but when I called to follow up was told there was an existing gigabit service preventing the Origin service from going through.

Origin rep was rude and not helpful so I jumped on Launtel to cancel my service. Called Origin back, spoke to a different more helpful rep who said Origin could have just taken the existing service over instead of the cancellation. Instead Origin have to wait for the Launtel cancellation so the new order can be submitted. So I may be without NBN for up to 48h.

Pretty poor experience with the first Origin rep and I now could be without any service for who knows how long.
- Irishness on 03/03/2022 - 13:38
  
  isn't it just an ABB rep trained to also do Origin?
  - lazydesi on 03/03/2022 - 14:32
    
    +1
    
    I dont think so, as I rang both orgin and aussie in the span of couple of hours. the origin dude is bit on high.
- Miss B on 03/03/2022 - 14:06
  
  +1
  
  Launtel can connect in 15-20 mins if you need it back. I was on the same plan and switching to the 1000/50.
  
  I got a call and they said they couldn't connect because I already had a high speed connection. I told them I couldn't lose internet because I need it for work, could I drop my current one to 100/40, they connect and then I'll cancel my existing service. They said this is fine. The other option is to have origin connect on 100mb service, then once you've cancelled/dropped your other service you can get Origin to up the speed.
  
  So if anyone has this problem the easiest way to do it is drop the launtel to 100/40, takes about 15mins to update.
  Origin can then connect the 1000/50 on a different port
  Once origin is connected you can pause the Launtel service.
  
  Disclaimer: My origin service is not connected yet, but I have finally got the step 2 email and it states the correct port.
  - minmax on 03/03/2022 - 14:33
    
    Yep that is the best approach for people on existing speeds above 250mb.
    
    My service is now active with Origin after the Launtel cancellation.
    
    Still a poor experience with that first Origin/ABB rep though who was rude and dismissive. Launtel remains the benchmark for great client service.
  - Miss B on 03/03/2022 - 14:45
    
    +1
    
    My service is connected. The speed is inconsistent (50-450, mostly around 100) and don't know if I'll stay with them even if it's free. Launtel was always 250-300, on the 400 plan. I regularly do speed tests. Same router, same device, all I did was move the network cable across and restart. I actually get faster speeds on the 100mb plan on Launtel (107). I'll try pausing the Launtel service and see how things play out for up to a week, depending on how bad it is.
    
    I didn't really pay much attention before I signed up, but I was having issues with the speeds on ABB which is why I switched to Launtel. I think this deal might not be for me.
    - finremo21 on 03/03/2022 - 15:55
      
      Max I’m getting is 380. But same goes, every speed test I run it varies from 100-300. I called origin and they reckon it’s the Deco m5.
      
      I was with TPG previous and getting 250 consistently on that plan
      - Miss B on 03/03/2022 - 18:09
        
        @finremo21: Mine's around 200 now on the Origin 1000/50. It's good enough for $0.
      - Twix on 04/03/2022 - 12:09
        
        @finremo21: Deco M5 is capable of around 850Mbps wired Ethernet and up to around 460Mbps on Wi-Fi 5.
Hahuh on 03/03/2022 - 14:58

Bit the bullet (don't know what bullet I'm biting as it's going to be free). Hopefully, I can cancel superloop easily. Wonder if I can do the process over messenger chat. Last time I asked for $5 off they referred me to their call centre.
- lightfoot on 07/03/2022 - 11:55
  
  How did it go with sl cancellation?
  - Hahuh on 08/03/2022 - 19:30
    
    Didn't go through with it. We use IPTV that we pay a company for. Origin failed that (don't know if it's them or Aussie -maybe they don't have access to 100% of Aussies network or CVC ratios or different idk). It would stop streaming every few minutes. It did pass the speed test https://ovhus1.uyanik.tv/speedtest/
    
    But now I know not to rely on that. So back to SL.
Futura on 03/03/2022 - 15:41

Trying to reset password through ABB website and getting error message "Password reset not available for the user"
- slankets on 03/03/2022 - 15:47
  
  do forgot username first (should be obb-….)
  then forgot password once you know username. worked for me.
  - Futura on 03/03/2022 - 15:47
    
    Yes I have done the first step, can't get pass the password reset step.
    - Hahuh on 04/03/2022 - 00:34
      
      Same issue here.
  - Futura on 03/03/2022 - 15:50
    
    Can you add on $5 static IP in the ABB portal?
    - Irishness on 03/03/2022 - 17:52
      
      yes
      - Futura on 03/03/2022 - 18:11
        
        @Irishness: Did you connect your router to Origin service before requesting password reset?
        
        Irishness on 04/03/2022 - 10:31
        
        +1
        
        @Futura: yes my service was already up and running
      - reece8 on 04/03/2022 - 01:03
        
        @Irishness: Can you try add it to see if it actually provides you a static IP? This would be a good value workaround if it works!
        
        Irishness on 04/03/2022 - 10:33
        
        @reece8: it's an extra $5 per month it gives me the option to add immediately or add at next billing cycle
        
        reece8 on 04/03/2022 - 11:30
        
        @Irishness: Cool, so it looks like Origin users can get around the cgnat issue by applying for this $5 monthly static IP by first signing into to the ABB portal? Is this a hack not designed for Origin users?
        
        Irishness on 04/03/2022 - 11:45
        
        @reece8: I'm not sure, I assume ABB will just assign the fixed ip and charge the $5, it was discussed over on whirlpool and yes the way around cgnat
        
        reece8 on 04/03/2022 - 12:39
        
        @Irishness: Got it, can anybody else on Origin clarify this static IP option is available to them for $5 per month via the ABB portal (if they can sign in)? I'm surprised their call centre staff doesn't offer this up as a solution for those not wanting to be put behind a cgnat.
        
        Irishness on 04/03/2022 - 13:04
        
        @reece8: https://imgur.com/a/VBCfond
        
        reece8 on 04/03/2022 - 16:59
        
        @Irishness: Perfect looks straightforward, just to confirm, you're with Origin yea?
        
        Irishness on 04/03/2022 - 17:01
        
        @reece8: yes switched over on Tuesday
        
        reece8 on 04/03/2022 - 17:56
        
        @Irishness: Ok too easy, I've just signed up and scheduled to connect next Mon. I went to the ABB forgot username portal and found my username obb-LIE9***** but then proceeded to resetting password via Forgot your Password but it's saying 'Password Reset Not Available for this user' - what did you do different? :P How did you type in your username syntax wise?
        
        Futura on 04/03/2022 - 11:56
        
        @Irishness: I still can't access the ABB portal using the obb username, I try do a password reset and keep getting the error "Password reset not available for the user"
        
        Irishness on 04/03/2022 - 12:57
        
        +1
        
        @Futura: what happens if you try a forgot username again? it all worked fine for me so no idea
        
        Futura on 04/03/2022 - 12:58
        
        @Irishness: Forgot username works, that's how I got my obb username to try do a password reset on.
        
        Irishness on 04/03/2022 - 13:04
        
        @Futura: I understand that but do you get the same username if you do it again?
        
        Futura on 04/03/2022 - 13:09
        
        @Irishness: Yup same username! I tried via the customer number and personal details.
        
        Irishness on 04/03/2022 - 13:31
        
        +2
        
        @Futura: yeah not sure why, maybe call abb ask them to reset your password & give them the username?
        
        slankets on 04/03/2022 - 21:42
        
        @Irishness: Maybe they realised Origin folks were doing the ABB portal login thing and shut it down and those who did it early are fine before they shut it down from password resets?
        
        Irishness on 06/03/2022 - 10:42
        
        @slankets: yeah that's quite possible, though some have setup an origin portal and can see plan details whereas mine is blank, can see everything in the ABB portal
    - Hahuh on 11/03/2022 - 14:24
      
      I contacted support via their online form / emails Nd they offered to place me on ipv6
Hahuh on 04/03/2022 - 00:23

Can someone point me in the direction of my credentials? I opened an account with my mobile number but its asking me to contact support. Was I meant to get an email with a username + password?
- Irishness on 04/03/2022 - 10:33
  
  +1
  
  yes you should receive an email confirmation then further emails
  - Hahuh on 04/03/2022 - 13:44
    
    I have step 1 2 3. Only an account number though.
    - Irishness on 04/03/2022 - 13:46
      
      +1
      
      yes account number is all you need, there is no username and password, you can unofficially create one for the ABB portal though
      - Hahuh on 04/03/2022 - 15:45
        
        @Irishness: How do I manage my plan? Tied to the mobile number? I didn't see a place to log on with just that. I created a new account and suspect I need to get in touch with support to link them.
        
        Don't tell me they don't provide a dashboard or anything?
        
        Irishness on 04/03/2022 - 16:49
        
        @Hahuh: I've previously posted instructions on how to setup access to the abb portal, all you will need is your account number
        
        Hahuh on 04/03/2022 - 18:20
        
        @Irishness: Tried that (doesn't work) but I'm asking on the origin page.
Futura on 04/03/2022 - 11:23

Tried plugging into assigned UNI-D port but not getting an IP, will have to call support, 30 minute wait time, thank god for Google Hold for Me feature. Currently with ABB whom I am able to get an IP with.
zooter on 04/03/2022 - 11:45

+1

Got an email that their wordings was incorrect and first 2 months are free or something to that effect
- Irishness on 04/03/2022 - 12:55
  
  +1
  
  same
Futura on 04/03/2022 - 12:49

Is anyone able to do a password reset via the ABB portal using the obb username?
conant on 04/03/2022 - 12:54

Got an email quoted incorrect service address but correct postal address. I had to spent half an hour to solve it even had an tele conference with aussiebb and origin energy staff. Be aware guys - as when I requested to change address, they had to cancel the existing "incorrect" service and create another fresh order. The lady tried to persuade me to sign up their energy plan saying without that she was not able to offer the two months free! She explained if I get two month free then there will not any other offer after two months e.g. $10 off etc. It does not make sense as two months free is ~$200 savings which equivalent to 20 months of $10off offer.

Anyway, I read the email to her and finally, it got solved. I felt this is not the end and we will see what will happen next. Maybe that is how it works when you sign up NBN internet plan with engery company.
GoldCoastKim3984 on 04/03/2022 - 22:18

+2

I activated 1000Mbps plan but download speed marks around 150 only.
Technical support guy gave up.. I am missing ABB
- Futura on 05/03/2022 - 00:34
  
  +2
  
  They're the same people, as Origin is a white label Aussie Broadband service. I was able to deal with same agent for a ABB service and Origin.
  - Homr on 05/03/2022 - 18:41
    
    What does white label mean? Sorry not familiar with the term
    - Futura on 05/03/2022 - 19:17
      
      https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/whitelabel/
fedex11 on 04/03/2022 - 23:53

With new sign ups (property is NBN ready but no active ISP), is there a connection fee? On the fees and charges page, there is a "nbn™ New Development Fee" of $300. It seems most people are switching but not sure if those who signed up as a new connection can shed some light?
- [Deactivated] on 05/03/2022 - 02:21
  
  +1
  
  Has there ever been NBN? If it's a new property and is now NBN ready, then you have to pay the fee regardless of who you sign up with.
  - fedex11 on 05/03/2022 - 09:10
    
    There was NBN used previously but the service has been disconnected. So not sure if this counts as a new connection which would cop the connection fees which seem huge.
    - [Deactivated] on 05/03/2022 - 10:56
      
      +3
      
      No, that's fine then. You won't have to pay it.
hophead on 05/03/2022 - 09:23

+2

Transferred from Aussie BB HFC to Origin HFC yesterday afternoon @ 5pm. Downtime was 2 hours (better than I was expecting). Unable to log into Aussie Broadband Portal - after getting my username, the password reset fails with "Password reset not available for the user". Very sad, I wanted to apply the static IP.
Using a $5p/m Vultr VPS with WireGuard <-> to RaspberryPi to workaround CGNAT for now.

If anyone knows a fix for the "Password reset not available for the user" issue, I'd love to know.
- Futura on 05/03/2022 - 11:09
  
  Glad it's not just me getting that error message
[Deactivated] on 05/03/2022 - 20:34

Not that I'll be sticking around to find out, but in the email they sent me it said:

"Total monthly cost

Your first 2 months are free.

After your discount expires, your total monthly cost will be $154"

So "saving" $308? The $10/mo difference is the energy combination discount. That's with no addons like phone or static IP. Just the baseline internet.
- kazer on 05/03/2022 - 21:50
  
  Fixed the title. Thanks
ja912son on 05/03/2022 - 21:24

Thanks OP.
Signed up with later activation date. So far so good.
Craze on 06/03/2022 - 10:51

I've signed on with ABB but for a later activation date. If I "cancel" ABB now and sign on for this would ABB still recognise me as a "customer" and will need to serve waiting period before getting their free month?
- [Deactivated] on 06/03/2022 - 13:01
  
  You'd be better off doing ABB first, then ordering this to start after ABB ends. That way you can be new again sooner, and get more free.
  - Craze on 06/03/2022 - 21:39
    
    Thanks, unfortunately can't go further than 1/4 for Origin. I'm only activating ABB on 20/3 so was looking to pre-order for 20/4 but think I'm out of luck here.
flagger on 06/03/2022 - 13:03

Wonder if Origin activates connections on a Sunday? Signed up at 7am aedst this morning and only have the welcome email so far.

This was posted 2 years 8 months 3 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

2 Months Free nbn on Any Plan Including 1000/50 (Save up to $308, New Customers Only) @ Origin Broadband

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