What is the best value for money broadband

naughts · 30-11-2006, 08:35 PM

Time to get off dial up. My contract comes to an end in December . About time I updated. So, What is the best value for money broadband provider. Dont need mega download, just and upgrade from dial up. I'm in melbourne if it makes any difference.
Thanks

**Falcon Coupe** · 30-11-2006, 08:36 PM

I like Internode for all round, list here:
http://bc.whirlpool.net.au/bc-list.cfm?loc=1

robjh80 · 30-11-2006, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

I like Internode for all round, list here:
http://bc.whirlpool.net.au/bc-list.cfm?loc=1

Internode here too, not the cheapest but certainly one of, if not the best....."ya get what ya pay for."

XRchic · 30-11-2006, 09:30 PM

Ive just signed up for Internode Home Extreme Pro package. After all the research, Internode looks the best. Have ordered it, so Im expecting modem and confirmation to arrive in the next few days.

PS I think that package is $70 or thereabouts a month for ADSL2+ (up to 240000kbps) with a 40 GIG limit.

pecker73 · 30-11-2006, 09:36 PM

Gotta say, I have been very happy with the bird ! Good old DODO.

I am on a $49.90 a month plan, signed up for 12 months with no connection fee, ulimited downloads.
512kbps download/128kbps upload. No problems with drop outs or access, never turn my PC off.

For 50 bucks, I think is great value.

kenz · 30-11-2006, 09:40 PM

Im with AAPT. 512kbps 12GB limit then it drops back to 64kbps no extra usage charges, I think its only $39.95 a month. I got free modem, no connection fee and no contract

**Falcon Coupe** · 30-11-2006, 09:54 PM

Whirlpools current ratings :

Our members use
#1 Internode
#2 iiNet
#3 OptusNet
#4 Telstra BigPond
#5 TPG Internet
#6 Westnet
#7 Netspace
#8 Exetel
#9 Wild Internet & Telecom
#10 Adam Internet
#11 aaNet
#12 AAPT
#13 People Telecom
#14 Amnet
#15 Dodo
#16 Primus
#17 G-node
#18 TSN Internet
#19 Chariot
#20 Unwired

FoxMulder · 01-12-2006, 06:50 AM

I'm with iiNet, we pay $69 a month for the net (ADSL2+ with a 20+40GB limit) + $10 a month for VoiP.

I found that 40GB was not enough downloads for me. I watch too many TV shows.

I've actually been with them for several years now, and don't really have any complaints.

sgt_doofey · 01-12-2006, 08:15 AM

Another vote for Internode here.

GTPete · 01-12-2006, 08:54 AM

Have a look at People Telecom basic package of 256/64 kbps, 2 gb download limit then it dials back to dial up speeds. $29.95.

512/128 kbps, 10 gb download limit for $39.95.

If you combine your home phone on the same line they will reduce your line rental by $6. The call rates are better then average as well.

www.peopletelecom.com.au

gozza · 01-12-2006, 09:23 AM

depending on the host server my adsl2+ has downloaded at nearly 2 mb/sec

$45 per month - 18gig limit- tpg

boss-290 · 01-12-2006, 01:17 PM

Go the Optus Cable Internet.

The Best, no telephone wires, runs off its own cable and never has drop outs.

**Mechan1k** · 01-12-2006, 01:31 PM

Internode definitely.

The amount of Optus employees here that have Internode for their home internet is astounding ... hee hee.

Nearly all the consumer internet support people in the team next to me use Internode themselves ... that's saying something.

sgt_doofey · 01-12-2006, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by boss-290

The Best, no telephone wires, runs off its own cable and never has drop outs.

and available in a lot less places than what ADSL is...

4.9 EF Futura · 01-12-2006, 03:32 PM

Internode's free wireless access across the adelaide CBD is fantastic as well!!!!

01-12-2006, 03:37 PM

Internode. Have around 10 adsl accounts here for work; all no complaints

Dazza XLT · 01-12-2006, 03:44 PM

Internode looks good, I will head over there once my time runs out with the other ISP.

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Deadman · 01-12-2006, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pecker73

Gotta say, I have been very happy with the bird ! Good old DODO.

I am on a $49.90 a month plan, signed up for 12 months with no connection fee, ulimited downloads.
512kbps download/128kbps upload. No problems with drop outs or access, never turn my PC off.

For 50 bucks, I think is great value.

Does Unlimited mean you get shaped after a certain download limit? 24Mbps / 1Mbps 80GB Download (shaped after reaching limit) for $89 is what I call good value. I'd do some searches at www.broadbancechoice.com.au because I think you could find better deals out there.

I can't believe they still class 512kbps as broadband. Although it's our country's own fault we're so far behind the rest of the world in internet services... *cough* Telstra *cough*

dave351cid · 02-12-2006, 01:48 AM

i have Westnet dialup now but when i was on the sunshine coast i had Westnet broadband for about 3 years and never had a complaint.

will be moving house again soon so am waiting till then to go back to Westnet broardband.

i know quite a few friends that have used telstra big puddle and always having problems.

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prydey · 02-12-2006, 03:00 AM

if you are paying over $40/month for adsl then it is not good value. for that money you should be on adsl2+ with a reasonable download limit.

i'm with adam internet. $39.95/mnth for adsl2+ (24mbit although modem they supply is only capable of around 13mbit unless i buy my own). 5gig download as well. stability is not the best though but hard to beat their price for what you get.

Lukeyson · 02-12-2006, 09:14 AM

i have been with TPG since 2000 and i will be switching to internode once their 8000/384 ADSL1 plans are running.

I have never had a problem with TPG, but if you want to call them, forget it, and for a 1500/256 connection its a little laggy for xbox live

Deadman · 02-12-2006, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by prydey

if you are paying over $40/month for adsl then it is not good value. for that money you should be on adsl2+ with a reasonable download limit.

i'm with adam internet. $39.95/mnth for adsl2+ (24mbit although modem they supply is only capable of around 13mbit unless i buy my own). 5gig download as well. stability is not the best though but hard to beat their price for what you get.

Were you responding to someone in particular? Or just saying BB in general over $40 isn't good value?

Walkinshaw · 02-12-2006, 02:01 PM

$40pm for ADSL2 with 5gb is a rip.

MoreHPformyXR6 · 02-12-2006, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by prydey

i'm with adam internet. $39.95/mnth for adsl2+ (24mbit although modem they supply is only capable of around 13mbit unless i buy my own). 5gig download as well. stability is not the best though but hard to beat their price for what you get.

Im on this plan. Ive been quite happy with my stability has been good but I have not put mine up to most aggresive setting they offer by any means but im assuming if I did stability may suffer. I like the fact that it drops to dial up speed if you go over your 5gig. no additional charges (ive been with them for twelve months). My brother is with them as well but on 10 gig plan for $44.95 p/m.(he's been with them for six momths).