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nbn 100/20 $49/Month for 6 Months (New nbn Service Only, Ongoing $84.95/Month) @ Spintel

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nbn 100/20 $49/Month for 6 Months (New nbn Service Only, Ongoing $84.95/Month) @ Spintel
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truetypezk on 02/02/2023 - 22:08 spintel.net.au (6041 clicks)
Last edited 10/02/2023 - 08:59 by 2 other users

Basically a re-run of the last year's Black Friday deal https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/739933 in the name of Valentine's Day.

No code is necessary.

The signup page for this offer has been removed by Spintel. Users who haven't yet signed up to this offer will need to wait for a new promotional campaign to be put up, sometime on the 13th this month. You can remind yourself of this deal by clicking the "Reminder" link on the bottom of the post.

For historical purposes, the pulled signup link is https://www.spintel.net.au/lp/home/promo-nbn.

Update from Customer Support, sent by WhatsApp:

Please note the valentine's day deal is for two days only 13th and 14th. And orders with an on-hold date after the 13th and 14th will not receive the valentine's day deal.

If you want this special offer you have to sign up before the 14th of February 11:59 pm EST and start the connection process from that date.

This is management's policy and will not change, There are no exceptions this is a special offer and it is only till the 14th of February 11:59 pm EST.

Update 9AM 10-Feb-2023
The signup page is now live.

Terms are as follows
Price: $49 /month (100Mbps Typical evening speed between 7pm–11pm)

SPECIAL
Enjoy $35.95 off your plan for first 6 mths offer available for new registrations (usually $84.95/mth)

Referral Links

Referral: random (103)

Referrer get monthly $5 off for every referee who signs up to an NBN plan, for as long as the referee stays with SpinTel
Referrer get monthly $1 off for every referee who signs up to a mobile plan, for as long as the referee stays with SpinTel

This is part of Valentine's Day Sales for 2023.
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  • CVonC on 02/02/2023 - 22:10
    +1

    Are they part of the free upgrade from FTTN to FTTP?

    • Twix on 02/02/2023 - 22:15
      +2

      SpinTel is a participating provider.

      • aladdin on 02/02/2023 - 22:29
        +1

        Copy paste from what Spintel has replied to me about the upgrade. "As of now, upgrade to FTTP is currently not offered due to NBN speed requirement. We will definitely notify you once it's available"

        • Twix on 02/02/2023 - 22:34
          +5

          That is because SpinTel doesn't sell 250Mbps to meet nbn's minimum requirement for FTTC to FTTP. If your FTTC location is ready for FTTP you can go with anyone else that sells 250Mbps and Gigabit. Check here.

          SpinTel does do 100Mbps which is the minimum requirement for the FTTN to FTTP changeover.

          • serpserpserp on 03/02/2023 - 07:43
            +1

            @Twix: I wonder why the FTTN to FTTP is a lower plan? The install would cost more and once installed the achievable speeds will be the same.

            • kipps on 03/02/2023 - 09:26
              +1

              @serpserpserp: Most FTTN services cannot attain 100mbps. FTTC should almost always do 100mbps.

              • serpserpserp on 04/02/2023 - 11:02

                @kipps: To get the free upgrade, you go on the plan after it is installed. Therefore going from FTTN to FTTP you should get full speeds.

            • Twix on 03/02/2023 - 12:04

              @serpserpserp: What kipps said. I'm not sure if there are any other reasons.

    • jv on 02/02/2023 - 23:35
      -3

      Are they part of the free upgrade from FTTN to FTTP?

      Not with a 100/20 plan…

      • xentar on 02/02/2023 - 23:54
        +1

        JV, following Twix's link it says it is (fttc->fttp wouldnt be though).

        https://www.nbnco.com.au/residential/upgrades/fttp-upgrade-w…
        https://www.nbnco.com.au/learn/speed#home-fast
        "During a typical busy period, download speeds should reach at least 60Mbps*."

        I trust your input over anything i read on nbn site though so double checking.

        • jv on 03/02/2023 - 00:06
          +5

          my bad…

          fttc->fttp wouldnt be though

          That's what I was thinking of…

          I had to upgrade to a 250 plan to get FTTP for free.

          • xentar on 03/02/2023 - 00:14
            +1

            @jv: Cheers for the clarification. According to the site my area is currently being upgraded so with any luck I can join you soon.

          • twig on 03/02/2023 - 06:44
            +2

            @jv: So that's how you get your comments in so quickly

            • serpserpserp on 03/02/2023 - 07:44

              @twig: His OZB refresh rate is very fast now

            • jv on 03/02/2023 - 09:31

              @twig:

              So that's how you get your comments in so quickly

              Yes, I'm using the new batch upload feature.

              It's in Beta.

  • andyman1908 on 02/02/2023 - 22:10
    +2

    Damn great price, but im just finishing my 6 month promo period with Spintel so not an option for me

    • brokeneither on 02/02/2023 - 22:22

      How did you find the service? I'm considering joining

      • expatOz on 02/02/2023 - 22:29

        I've used them several times in the past. Great service. Support is OK, but not bad.

      • fozz4211 on 02/02/2023 - 22:38
        +10

        Not good for gaming. im on the black friday special still. Only server is in sydney. i get high latency and low dl speeds during peak. fine for netflix and everything else.

        • Hellcat on 03/02/2023 - 00:12

          Ok. I didnt know about gaming issue with different provider. Now that u have mentioned i am getting almost double the ping in call of duty than before. Is there a way to fix it or i have tonswitch provider. I am in Adelaide.

          • fozz4211 on 03/02/2023 - 08:20
            +1

            @Hellcat: Have to go with a provider that has a poi closer to you. Best to go with a reputable provider like superloop ausbb etc.

            • Hellcat on 03/02/2023 - 20:52

              @fozz4211: I was with superloop before. Will switch again i guess. how do u find out which providers have poi in Adelaide?

              • wangasm on 04/02/2023 - 04:54
                +3

                @Hellcat: The correct term is actually Point of Presence (PoP). The point of interconnect (POI) is the connection between NBN and your provider, whereas the PoP is what connects your provider to the Internet and other networks. Since Spintel only has 1 PoP in Sydney, literally anything you do has to go through there. Eg. If you have to connect to a server or to players in Adelaide, your connection has to go Adelaide>Sydney>Adelaide.

                You can get a good idea of who has a POP in Adelaide with this peering list
                https://www.peeringdb.com/ix/691
                Note providers can rent out other provider's networks, so it's a bit hard to tell unless they are a big player. Some are also listed under different names (eg. X Integration is actually Leaptel)

      • Polska Kielbasa on 02/02/2023 - 22:50
        +8

        When I signed up a couple months ago for a similar deal i wanted to pull my hair out support was so bad. I was only getting 10/2 isntead of 100/20.
        It was eventually resolved, but now I get random internet drops a couple times a week which never happened when i was with Aussie.
        I'll probably be going back to Aussie after this.

        • Pub Envelope on 02/02/2023 - 23:22
          +1

          I get random dropouts as well, maybe once or twice every fortnight

        • Lord Ra on 02/02/2023 - 23:59
          +2

          I get random dropouts as well, happened twice today alone.

          I had to restarted the router. The family complains that it's too slow sometimes.

        • dealhunter52 on 03/02/2023 - 00:07
          +2

          Same…way more dropouts than my previous plan with TPG.

        • Alley Cat on 03/02/2023 - 08:16
          +2

          I have dropouts as well and takes a while to resolve every time. I had to tether when it happens.

      • HeyJes on 02/02/2023 - 22:59

        It’s my 4th month with Spintel this time with the 50/20 plan. Generally very close to advertising speed. Moving to AGL due to $49 for 12 mon promo.

      • Jakeo on 02/02/2023 - 23:02

        I signed up on the Black Friday deal last year, get 90+mbps most of the time, even through peak and I haven't noticed the latency being overly bad, usually around 40ms and I'm all the way up in Townsville.

      • dealhunter52 on 03/02/2023 - 00:05

        I'm on this plan from November last year. I'm in Sydney and most of the time speed is between 70-80mbps. Only occasionally it goes past 80mbps. Also, I've had way more dropouts compared to my previous plan with TPG.

      • Hahuh on 03/02/2023 - 01:41

        You should ideally be looking at feedback from people on the same POI.

        https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/nbn-poi/

        I can't find their network map so don't know which POP they use. If they have 1 in a different state then all your connection needs to go there before it can exist out to the wider net (increased ping).

        Don't even think they have a looking glass server to see the routing.

        People are saying one pop in Sydney and backhaul provided by Optus. Would be painful for people from say the WA

        • SimAus007 on 03/02/2023 - 06:33
          +5

          For anyone not living in Sydney I would avoid them. They only have the one POP in Sydney and in Melbourne and Brisbane expect 25 to 40ms ping and even worse in WA.
          They are an ultra budget ISP from a network perspective, so don't expect the same performance as other providers.
          If you are okay with that latency, then go for it.

      • BigLeviathan on 04/02/2023 - 04:13

        I'm with spintel and I noticed occassional drop out during Teams call during the day (never had this experience when I was with superloop).

        Furthermore, they have CGNAT, thus if you after a port forwarding, you would need to pay extra.

        My current location is Melbourne, but when I did where is my ip, it shows Sydney

  • kehuehue on 02/02/2023 - 22:11
    +4

    Their speeds and stability isnt as great as ABB or Superloop, but cant really complain at 49 pm for 100/20

    • Captainbirdseye on 02/02/2023 - 22:15
      +8

      Singed up during last deal
      Zero dropouts and getting the advertised speed.
      Lower ping than Belong, too.
      I'd like a static IP without having to pay an extra $11p/m but overall I'm a happy customer.

      • TaurusHead on 03/02/2023 - 05:01
        +2

        $11 😳, that's rip off for static IP
        With Exetel atm and Very happy with them as they provide good speed plus the static IP for free, there is also an option for getting 5 BOOST for a month to a higher speed bracket, out of the first 6 months promo period so paying ~$64 as I get $5 discount for referring a friend the Exetel service.

        • Hahuh on 03/02/2023 - 11:15

          Once my superloop referral bonuses die off, I'm going to go exetel. Shouldn't be too different from what I'm used too.

          Would also love the speed boosts.

    • MasterScythe on 02/02/2023 - 22:23
      +6

      Last I checked its because one of the ways they cut costs is they only route through Sydney.
      So those people will have a good time.
      Everyone else will get an extra 10-20ms ping if you game. (unless somethings changed recently)

      • cheekymonkey97 on 02/02/2023 - 22:30

        How can I check? I’m with Launtel atm and would be keen to switch for this price.

        • orbz on 02/02/2023 - 23:18
          +3

          Basically if you don't live in Sydney -> extra ping delay
          If you do, ping should be fine.

        • SimAus007 on 03/02/2023 - 06:38
          +4

          Don't touch them if you don't live in Sydney and are a gamer. I learnt the hard way. Latency+++

      • Homr on 03/02/2023 - 07:18
        +1

        I'm in Sydney. Does that mean I will get good speeds?

        • delfredo on 03/02/2023 - 07:56

          I’m in Sydney, been with Spintel for a year now, no issues. I’m not a gamer but use Teams video calls extensively for work.

  • perfectlydark on 02/02/2023 - 22:18

    not available at my address for some reason (any plan on spintel)

  • Samson2020 on 02/02/2023 - 22:20
    +3

    Had this deal and cancelled after 3 weeks. Seems if you live in WA its just very poor speeds. My speeds were just so erratic.

    • Twix on 02/02/2023 - 22:22
      +5

      SpinTel traffic goes back to Sydney and they use Optus for their backhaul.

    • [Deactivated] on 02/02/2023 - 22:46
      +6

      Me too but in Adelaide. Worst ISP I've ever used. I was getting packet loss so high that it was virtually unusable. Not just for gaming but web browsing in general. After changing to a different provider it was perfect, so it wasn't a hardware issue.

    • Bond-007WA on 02/02/2023 - 23:52
      +4

      Same here. The worst ISP I have been with. Left the first possible opportunity I could and moved to Exetel. Best decision and a good price.

      • Samson2020 on 03/02/2023 - 01:06
        +1

        I done the same ;)

        • Goldenra1n on 03/02/2023 - 09:28

          I'm exetel atm and they are great

  • oblivianz on 02/02/2023 - 22:20
    +1

    Signed up from last time. On FTTP, it's fine during the day but at night I'm getting ping spikes and latency.

  • Krazyy on 02/02/2023 - 22:20

    Wish you could pay a little extra to get 40 upload

  • HardQuiz on 02/02/2023 - 22:23
    +12

    From the last deal, some customers were asked to upload a photo ID

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/13005341/redir

    • BlueSkyAPI on 02/02/2023 - 23:24
      +3

      this is such a turn-off

      • silenthillrocks on 03/02/2023 - 07:48
        +1

        So they won't be your Valentine this year?

  • vivmahi on 02/02/2023 - 22:25
    +17

    I live in Victoria and cancelled the Spintel service on the very same day after noticing poor ping, delayed latency and overall internet speed. I wouldn't go back to them even if they offer the service for free.
    Now I'm much happier with Exetel.

    • hashtagbargain on 02/02/2023 - 22:43
      +1

      Knew there was a catch with spintel

    • Maichu on 02/02/2023 - 23:26
      +4

      Just remember with Exetel you need to give 30 days notice before you churn to another provider. If you churn immediately they will still charge the additional month. For that reason I will not go back to them

      • zan5hin on 02/02/2023 - 23:45

        That's why I said "never again" to Spintel years ago! Wonder if that's still their policy as well.

        • tdw on 03/02/2023 - 00:59

          when i churned to Aus Post, i didn't have to give them 30 days. i think i only gave them 2 days, which coincided with that month's billing period ending.

    • Hahuh on 03/02/2023 - 02:10

      Would've been good for us here to see some traceroutes.

  • yht on 02/02/2023 - 22:31
    +1

    Can you schedule the connection 2-3 months in the future ?

    • javajo on 02/02/2023 - 23:36

      following this as i'm interested as well

  • tmcn85 on 02/02/2023 - 22:33

    I have never had NBN before.

    Any suggestions for a FTTN/FTTP compatible modem/router?

    • TaurusHead on 03/02/2023 - 04:58
      +1

      Netgear nighthawk D7000

      • angry-redbird on 03/02/2023 - 08:21
        +1

        That's a dinosaur, have one lying around. Didn't know you can still get them!

        • Hahuh on 03/02/2023 - 11:20

          Had like the V1. They ruined if with subsequent firmware releases. Wans't stable at ALL.

          Don't know what's happened since but definitely wouldn't recommend it.

          Much happier with the Telstra smart modem 2 (Arcadyan model). Currently 952 hours (40 days) of uptime. Something the night hawk could only DREAM about achieving.

        • TaurusHead on 06/02/2023 - 10:34

          Hahaha, I have been using it for last 2 years, what should upgrade into as an NBN ready Modem?

    • serpserpserp on 03/02/2023 - 07:51
      +3

      Asus RT-AX86U

      • TaurusHead on 06/02/2023 - 10:34

        I think that's just Router, where the question was for the FTTN/FTTP compatible modem/router!

        • wangasm on 06/02/2023 - 12:59

          It really depends if it's for FTTP or FTTN.
          FTTP does not require the modem part, FTTN does.

          • serpserpserp on 07/02/2023 - 12:04

            @wangasm: NBN provides you with the modem? You just plug in a router

            • wangasm on 07/02/2023 - 13:18

              @serpserpserp: "Modem" in this case refers to a VDSL2 compatible device which is required for FTTN and FTTB connections.
              NBN do not provide these, you will have to purchase your own or obtain from your RSP for these connection types.

              You're referring to the NTD/connection box. Yes, NBN provides this for HFC, FTTC and FTTP connections, so all you need is a router.

              https://hbbsupport.superloop.com/hc/en-au/articles/150000207…

              I understand the confusion though, many retailers annoyingly use all these terms interchangeably when they are really not the same.

  • justtoreply on 02/02/2023 - 22:33

    So if I'm in WA am i actually going to get even 25Mbps?

    Serious question. That's all my house will do, even after rewiring the internals. So I'm just looking at $49 as a cheap 25Mbps plan, but i want it to be hassle free. I don't game.

    • simonwil on 02/02/2023 - 22:45

      If you are a commonwealth bank customer more.com.au will do 25Mbs for 46.20 per month for 12 months. I opened a fee free credit card to take advantage of this and am getting good speeds in Perth.

    • SimAus007 on 03/02/2023 - 06:45
      +3

      Not just about the speeds but your latency all the way to their POP in Sydney is terrible, so it'll feel slow either way. They are cheap for a reason. They barely have a network. 99% of other ISP's have 132 POP's +, Spintel has 1 in Sydney.
      Outside Sydney will mean latency, packet loss and drop outs.

      • Samson2020 on 04/02/2023 - 00:21

        You are getting confused with PoPs and POIs. Good RSP's with have at least 1 PoP in each state. Cheap RSP's will have 1 for whole of Aus. Most RSP's service all of the 130+ POIs.

    • Wardaddy on 04/02/2023 - 11:34
      +1

      If you get a decent Vodafone signal, think about substituting Felix for NBN. $35 a month, no hassles. Overcome the 10 devices tethering limit by connecting the phone to a travel router via USB.

  • tessel on 02/02/2023 - 22:39

    "new registrations" I assume they mean you haven't been with them for the last 6 months? And never mind. Not available in my area. w00t.

  • xenoic on 02/02/2023 - 22:41
    -1

    Valentine’s Day be like smashing Corn Hub at home at lighting speed

  • polstralian on 02/02/2023 - 22:42
    +24

    Just cancelled Spintel after barely 2 months despite the great price. Very poor download speeds and even worse uploads (on average around 3-5 Mbps) on FTTP in Melbs. Terrible ping if this matters to you. I'd look elsewhere.

    • Hahuh on 03/02/2023 - 02:14

      Superloop (who I'm with) doesn't have a pop here and my connections seem to be going out from Brissie after hitting the data centre here but I believe their superior network more than makes up for it.

  • USER DC on 02/02/2023 - 22:42

    Dam that's some really nice price for the speeds. Definitely competing 5G home internet pricings here. But I think I'll continue sticking to vodafone So i get the 5G modem for free after 22 months ish, and not worry about changing ISP at least for 11 months $67 ish for 150 ish download average with 40 ish upload average

    • Castcore on 03/02/2023 - 01:36

      Lucky, I wish I could get 5g home broadband. Literally 2 houses away from being eligible.

      • USER DC on 03/02/2023 - 16:56
        +1

        technically I also can only access 5G home internet from vodafone, even though I get full 5G network at home from all major 5G providers. My guess is Hakoptus and telstra want people to stick on NBN because customer will likely pay more money on NBN (vs 5G) if he wanted fast internet connections (e.g. 250 Mbps ish down etc.)

        or may be there systems are still incapable to allow network to handle 1 more extra person LoL

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