nbn 1000/50 $89/Month for 3 Months ($99/Month Ongoing, FTTP and HFC Only) @ Buddy Telco (Aussie Broadband)

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nbn 1000/50 $89/Month for 3 Months ($99/Month Ongoing, FTTP and HFC Only) @ Buddy Telco (Aussie Broadband)
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Twix on 15/07/2024 - 09:44 buddytelco.com.au (4188 clicks)
Last edited 15/07/2024 - 21:48

Aussie Broadband has a new cheaper sub brand called Buddy Telco.

nbn 1000/50 $89/Month for 3 Months ($99/Month Ongoing, FTTP and HFC Only).

IPv4 with CG-NAT and a IPv6 /48 block. CG-NAT works fine for most users. Go elsewhere if you use port forwarding to remotely access home security cameras, home automation, Plex, NAS, servers or want to host online P2P games.

We do use CG-NAT for our services, but currently, we are unable to opt-out or offer static IP options.
We are exploring these options for the future, so be sure to check back with us.

Buddy Telco are using a chatbot and live chat support.

Our support team is available to assist you from Monday to Friday between 11am and 7pm AEST (9am to 5pm AWST).

A ‘new customer’ is defined as an individual who has not had an active broadband service with Buddy Telco in the last six months or hasn’t been an authorised contact, residing at the same address as the primary contact, on an active broadband service with Buddy Telco in the last six months.

Terms and Conditions.

Critical Information Summary.

Basically, Buddy will run on the same infrastructure and systems that powers Aussie Broadband, but in the words of Buddy “Users will be able to manage their connection, upgrades, outages and usage through the Buddy Telco app, and Website”

It’s Aussie Broadband without the cost and overheads of the call-centres.

Aussie Broadband launches self-service affordable sub-brand called Buddy Telco.

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Comments

  • hopper on 15/07/2024 - 10:19

    w000w

  • whitepuma on 15/07/2024 - 10:27

    ah beat me to it, i'll delete my post

    • Twix on 15/07/2024 - 10:28

      You can post the 100/20 price if you want.

      • whitepuma on 15/07/2024 - 10:28
        +4

        all good, unpublished, think it's better for all if it's all in one place

  • soan papdi on 15/07/2024 - 10:28
    -2

    I am on FTTC and it won't let me sign up for 100/20 (Address not eligible) ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    • Twix on 15/07/2024 - 10:34

      I had to type in my address twice before it was recognized.

      • soan papdi on 15/07/2024 - 10:36
        +2

        hah, yeah. Not inspring confidence

      • marcozmitch on 15/07/2024 - 12:41

        Thanks for letting us know.
        My address came up as not eligible for their services.
        I will double check.

  • Captain Hindsight on 15/07/2024 - 10:29

    im still looking for cheapest 100/somnething plan, so far tangerine at $64.90. Anyone found any better?

    Can be more or Exetel as too recent since I left

    • pgsheng on 15/07/2024 - 10:55

      If you are with AGL for electricity they do 59/month.

      • Captain Hindsight on 15/07/2024 - 11:05

        sadly no OVO EV deal. Right now I've just turned on every heater in the house as its freezing and free.

    • Charlie Dont Surf on 15/07/2024 - 12:22

      More Telecom 100/20 will be a bit cheaper than this for 12 months, but you need to activate it with a valid CommBank debit card.

      • Captain Hindsight on 15/07/2024 - 12:48

        Sadly as I mention can’t be more as I’m with them now

  • donkeyhokey on 15/07/2024 - 10:31
    +1

    I'm on Superloop 1000/50 HFC and it can't find my address.

    It's using a old address dataset or something.

    • Twix on 15/07/2024 - 10:34

      I had to type in my address twice before it was recognized.

    • auug on 15/07/2024 - 10:46

      Contact them through livechat to see whats going on

  • NoisyMiner on 15/07/2024 - 10:35

    How come they don’t have more tiers like 250 or 500? Noticed this with a few others as well.

    • Twix on 15/07/2024 - 10:36

      I'm not sure why they don't offer 250/25. 500Mbps isn't a real nbn wholesale speed tier yet.

      • barge-in hunter on 15/07/2024 - 13:30
        +1

        I'm guessing a 250 plan would impact sales on the 1000 plan too much. Based on these prices and evening speeds, the isp would basically lose out

  • futaris on 15/07/2024 - 10:36
    +1

    Pauly Shore: Hey Buuuuddy.

    • zzymurgy on 15/07/2024 - 13:39

      If you're edged 'cause I'm weazin all your grindage, just chill. 'Cause if I had the whole brady bunch thing happenin' at my pad, I'd go grind over there, so dont tax my gig so hard-core cruster.

    • ajs900 on 15/07/2024 - 18:49
      +1

      Yeah buddy

  • DoomTrooper on 15/07/2024 - 10:39

    Nice, was just thinking it was time to switch from Exetel.

  • asdfasdfasdfasdf on 15/07/2024 - 10:40

    Those unable to find the address, check if it's the adblocker (it was for me).

    • TheTacoMan on 15/07/2024 - 10:43

      What adblocker were you using?

      • Haulien on 16/07/2024 - 11:08

        UBlock origin. Peter Lowe's list has a habit of breaking some web forms.

  • u9tvfr on 15/07/2024 - 10:45

    Paying 85 for 100/40 with superloop at the moment which is about to go up to 95.
    If I can opt out of CGNAT at 1000/50 this looks okay.

    • ValouSydney on 15/07/2024 - 10:56
      +3

      Paying $99 for 1000 with superloop, just gave them a call and said I was going to leave and they reduce the price for a full year.

      • Corapmafya on 15/07/2024 - 11:03
        +1

        I had the opposite experience. I said I was leaving as well but they 'couldn't' offer anything as the prices were set.

    • Twix on 15/07/2024 - 11:04

      If you want to disable CG-NAT stay with Superloop or swap to Exetel which uses the Superloop transit network.

      Buddy Telco;

      We do use CG-NAT for our services, but currently, we are unable to opt-out or offer static IP options.
      We are exploring these options for the future, so be sure to check back with us.

  • plentifoo on 15/07/2024 - 10:49

    I have a lifetime discount with superloop, $79.95 for 100/20.

    Been wanting to move to a 1000 dl plan since difference is only $10/20 nowadays but superloop has been good to me for the past 3 yrs and if these newer sub nbn providers suck, I might not be able to get $79.95 shld I choose to churn back…

    • doot on 15/07/2024 - 11:33

      Fyi, lifetime isn’t lifetime. Don’t be surprised when the plan changes one day. Enjoy it for now, but it won’t last unfortunately.

    • daemon on 15/07/2024 - 11:52

      Doesn't sound like a great deal, they offer the same 100/20 plan to new customers for $75pm for the first 6 months, so it's not much of a loss if you can't churn back to it.

      Cheaper to just keep churning the ozbargain way =D

      • plentifoo on 15/07/2024 - 12:44

        well it adds up, i'd like to think i've saved at least 24 months of $5 per month if you consider all the typical 1 yr signup bonuses. = $120 over the past 2 years.

        • u9tvfr on 15/07/2024 - 12:53

          I had an email a few weeks ago from superloop saying my discounted 100/40 plan was increasing by $10. This was the discount they gave me the after the intro 6 months last time I churned about a year ago.

          • plentifoo on 15/07/2024 - 13:02
            +1

            @u9tvfr: thi sis different from their supposed lifetime discount which they offer when you choose to churn away/downgrade.

  • Mortgagetightass on 15/07/2024 - 11:00

    im paying 69 p/m with superloop for life for 50/20. Am content

    • silenthillrocks on 15/07/2024 - 17:02

      Increasing to 81

      • Mortgagetightass on 16/07/2024 - 06:40

        nope, retention team locked the price, same with others on here

  • bonezAU on 15/07/2024 - 11:09

    My Leaptel 1000/50 discount ends next month and this would have been perfect, but without the ability to opt out of CGNAT, it's no use to me :(

    • j1nx on 15/07/2024 - 13:31

      You can contact their support to get the price extended. I’ve been with them 1.5 years and still paying $99.

      • bonezAU on 15/07/2024 - 13:36

        They'll only offer me $109, won't go to 99 unfortunately.

        I might try again one more time but let them know I intend to move on (without sounding like I'm being a threatening arsehat).

        • j1nx on 15/07/2024 - 13:48

          Interesting. I had no problem getting mine extended. I think I might have mentioned Superloop's pricing when I asked.

          • maverickjohn on 15/07/2024 - 13:54

            @j1nx: they didn't for me either, so as of last month i switched to superloop and am actually happier with them than with leaptel.

            • j1nx on 15/07/2024 - 14:22

              @maverickjohn: Nice, can you tell me what you like better about Superloop?

              • maverickjohn on 15/07/2024 - 15:24

                @j1nx: My speeds are generally higher with super loop always over 900mbps.
                And I don't have the monthly outage or twice a month outage that occurs with leaptel. (It is only my second month though)

                • BLAIL on 15/07/2024 - 17:35

                  @maverickjohn: All dependent on POI really. What's your one if you don't mind me asking?

                  • maverickjohn on 15/07/2024 - 20:17

                    @BLAIL: 2WIN
                    Windsor
                    UPLINK

                    100G

                    STATUS

                    Active

                    CONNECTION

                    Complete

          • bonezAU on 15/07/2024 - 14:33

            @j1nx: I tried that the first time but they still wouldn't match SL

  • downunderblue on 15/07/2024 - 11:15
    +2

    Signed up, so thanks for the post.

    BTW- "Buddy Telco App coming soon to Android", so just be aware when you go looking.

    Yes, you'd think if they want the customer to exclusively use the app then you'd actually have it ready at launch, but so be it, it's cheap.

    • Twix on 15/07/2024 - 11:24
      +3

      It's a budget brand. 1000/400 isn't their target market.

      • Deceiver on 15/07/2024 - 11:27
        -8

        If that were true, their plans would top out at 100/20. Having another 900Mbps download is hardly any different to asking for another 350Mbps upload.

        • Twix on 15/07/2024 - 11:35
          +2

          No they wouldn't. 1000/50 is a nbn 'home' product. 1000/400 is considered a business speed tier in nbn's eyes.

          What's the neg for?

        • chickendog on 15/07/2024 - 11:37
          +2

          You're right but the 1000/400 plan has an ABN requirement at least the way Aussie BB implement it so they likely don't want to deal with that overhead.

          • Deceiver on 15/07/2024 - 11:38

            @chickendog: That's just Aussie's view on it. Launtel happily sell me 1000/400 without my ABN

            • chickendog on 15/07/2024 - 11:39
              +1

              @Deceiver: Yes and that's fine but our points still stand.

            • Twix on 15/07/2024 - 11:40
              +1

              @Deceiver: Leaptel 1000/400 doesn't come with an eSLA, monitoring and so on. They are two different products even if the 1000/400 speed is the same.

              • Deceiver on 15/07/2024 - 11:42

                @Twix: Exactly my point - there's no reason they can't offer it, especially when the entire business model is cutting out support, static IPs, or eSLAs.

                • Twix on 15/07/2024 - 12:04
                  +1

                  @Deceiver: Again, it's not their target market. 1000/400 is a niche speed tier with stuff all marketshare.

    • maverickjohn on 15/07/2024 - 11:41

      Worst use of a neg, all other companies at the price point of up to $130month offer this tier specifically, this is easily the cheapest of the lot, with superloop a close second at $99/109 after 6 month promotion.
      The deal you mention is $192/month for a 30 day period
      Compare like for like.

      • Deceiver on 15/07/2024 - 11:59
        -4

        Can't compare like for like when they don't even offer it. Thanks for your input.

    • lonewolf on 15/07/2024 - 12:57
      -1

      Anyway to turn off CG-NAT like with Aussie, this is a deal breaker for me if i cant turn it off, it causes too many issues for me.

  • Harsh Deep on 15/07/2024 - 11:24

    so their 1000/50 has speed of 600/40 , thats a big Gap

    • samfisher5986 on 15/07/2024 - 11:30
      +2

      Its the same with Aussie Broadband.

      Superloop actually has 811/42

      Hard to know the accuracy though.

    • Twix on 15/07/2024 - 11:32
      +1

      600/40 is the Buddy average typical evening speed (7pm to 11pm) and this is the same as Aussie BB. It's more like 930Mbps.

      • whitepuma on 15/07/2024 - 11:36
        +1

        How would we know the Buddy average if they only launched today and shouldn't start having customers until today?

        • Twix on 15/07/2024 - 11:37
          +1

          It's the same as using the Aussie BB network.

    • wardrop on 15/07/2024 - 11:40
      +1

      That's just "typical evening speeds" or the lowest speed you can expect to receive. You'll regularly get 900mbps+ for the majority of time assuming your end-equipment is up to the task.

  • bazingaa on 15/07/2024 - 11:26
    +1

    Good deal if someone missed More 1000/50 for $81 per month

  • BargainsGrabber on 15/07/2024 - 11:32

    I guess this is where it all started

    Origin Broadband is now moving to Superloop network within the next few months

  • Nillionaire on 15/07/2024 - 11:35
    +2

    I like ABB and have no need for their call centres but launching this before having an Android app ready makes me hesitant on switching, I do not want to be a beta tester.

    • Twix on 15/07/2024 - 11:44

      You can manage your service on their website for now.

  • hessels92 on 15/07/2024 - 11:38
    +3

    no option to disable cgnat is a deal breaker

  • hailstorm on 15/07/2024 - 11:39
    -2

    Can't optout of cgnat and no way to purchase static ip is a deal breaker

    • Deceiver on 15/07/2024 - 11:44
      -8

      Didn't you see others say that this is a bad reason for a neg?
      /s

      • CarbonTwelve on 15/07/2024 - 11:49

        People negged your comment because of referring to 1000/400, not the comment about CGNAT.

        Even forcing CGNAT would be fine if they actually made it clear on their website, but they don't.

        • Deceiver on 15/07/2024 - 11:58
          -7

          Heaven forbid some people have greater needs than others, hey?

          • doot on 15/07/2024 - 12:08
            +1

            @Deceiver: You’re in the minority, mate. Budget telco doesn’t mean they can’t offer 1000/50. 1000/400 only came down in price two weeks ago, it’s clearly not for the typical NBN user. That’s who Buddy is targeting.

          • zubzub on 15/07/2024 - 12:34

            @Deceiver: Are you related to jv by any chance?

  • demod on 15/07/2024 - 11:40
    +2

    IPv6? Would help alleviate the cgnat problem

  • Kustard King on 15/07/2024 - 11:54
    +1

    Mate vs Buddy walks into a bar. That’s not a knife..

  • akl977ad on 15/07/2024 - 12:31
    +3

    No cgnat opt-out

    • samfisher5986 on 15/07/2024 - 12:39
      -2

      This service is not suitable for my requirements therefore its not good for anyone

      A member since 2014 as well, shame, you should know better.

      • akl977ad on 15/07/2024 - 19:28
        +2

        Sorry but it's a deal breaker. Charge more for the opt out then but to have no options at all is something different.

        There's a bunch of services you can't do with cgnat and I'm not talking one or two Plex server, VPN server, streaming and gaming issues.

        Just because it's owned by Aussie bb doesn't mean anything it's a lower tier service. 99 a month isn't that much of a deal with cgnat and not being able to remove it even if you wanted to pay them extra money

        (keep in mind they're already saving money by not providing phone support)

        • maverickjohn on 15/07/2024 - 20:19

          I think if cgnat isn't an issue for the user go with this. If it's an issue go with superloop for $10 extra.
          There are many that would not be too worried by it.
          Superloop offer dynamic IP for free and static IP for an extra $5

    • lonewolf on 15/07/2024 - 12:59
      +2

      CGNat is a dealbreaker, it causes all sorts of issues from streaming, to gaming as well as remote connections.

      • samfisher5986 on 15/07/2024 - 13:12
        +4

        It does not cause issues with streaming, and it only causes issues with gaming where you need to host the game from your internet connection.

        For the average user there are no issues.

      • Twix on 15/07/2024 - 13:16
        +3

        CG-NAT works fine with Netflix, Disney+ and so on. You can run into remote access problems with Plex.

        • lonewolf on 15/07/2024 - 13:18
          +1

          Yup, I had issues with my plex servers at my place and my parents as i got aussie BB for both of us. Plus with gaming, It took me ages to figure out it was CG-NAT that was causing multiplayer issues for me trying to connect to my friend. It was odd as it worked sometimes but usually after many times of trying.

          Some of the games i had issues with was the last 2 ghost recon games. But there were others as well. I didnt realise at first that gaming would be affected.

    • liquornoodlescabbage on 15/07/2024 - 13:06
      +2

      worth the neg, absolutely on the same boat, would be churning immediately if opt out was possible

  • itsme56 on 15/07/2024 - 14:17
    -1

    Static IP ?

    • Twix on 15/07/2024 - 14:18

      Not yet. Maybe later.

      We do use CG-NAT for our services, but currently, we are unable to opt-out or offer static IP options.
      We are exploring these options for the future, so be sure to check back with us.

      • itsme56 on 15/07/2024 - 14:18
        +2

        Damn. Thanks!

  • neilsen64 on 15/07/2024 - 15:28

    signed up, activated within 30 minutes, working really well

  • Beyond on 15/07/2024 - 15:38
    +1

    While the CGNAT issue is what has turned me off this deal, I still see this post/deal as a positive as opposed to a negative, being that it's the cheapest available 1000/50 plan as well as being on the ABB network.

  • Beyond on 15/07/2024 - 15:45
    +1

    Also, the typical evening(7pm-11pm) speeds are listed at 600/41. Which isn't a problem, I'm just mentioning in case anyone is curious prior to joining up.
    I read someone on the first page here complaining that their speeds were roughly 700down and I was a bit surprised by their lack of understanding around the listed maximum speeds.

    I read on one of the ISPs 1000/50 plan page earlier that the DL speeds could be as low and around 275mb depending on network variables.

  • Velocita on 15/07/2024 - 15:59
    +1

    Cheers for posting, I signed up to their 1000/50. CGNAT won’t affect me. Good pricing for Aussie Broadband backend tech.

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