On Fri, 2004-02-13 at 15:23, Chris Burton wrote: > Hi all > > have gone through the process of signing up to bigpond cable 2 days > ago. A reasonable plan over 2 years with free installation and 2 months > free over 24.
Just a heads-up: Telstra, like any other internet provider, reserves the right to change the terms of service during your contract. They can, for example, raise prices, add port shaping/blocking, or reduce download allowances. If you don't like the changes, you usually have to pay out the remainder of the contract at the NEW prices. ISPs normally don't like to make this clear until /after/ you've signed on, which is why you should read the ToS very carefully before signing. Because of this insanity, I strongly suggest that you get a no-contract plan or a short (3-6 month) contract. It costs more at the start, but often not much - and you may save a lot in the long run. For example, if your service provider changes their service in a way that's not acceptable to you, you can up and leave. You can also easily change providers if someone else has a better plan for you - not possible on a long-term contract. I've been bitten by term contracts with "ISP can change the terms at any time" clauses. Avoid them like the plague - they're not worth it. Craig Ringer
