I should add that iinet do not count use of the ABC iView or purchases from itunes against my monthly download limit. As far as I know they are the only ISP that offers this.

Cheers
Paul Doyle

On 14/10/2008, at 11:43 AM, Susan wrote:

Hi, I've got a $50 per month plan which allows 20 hours per month on Telstra 3G(not Bigpond) - with unlimited downloads. This plan is not advertised widely I think. The faster Turbo modem allows video SKYPE to work beautifully. cheers, Susan.
On 14/10/2008, at 8:34 AM, Eugene wrote:

I have to agree with Paul,

my internet needs are obviously a lot less than his. I can comfortably sit on the $50 plan. No line fees, no other phone costs. Very quick.

                     Regards,
                     Eugene


On 14/10/2008, at 8:09 AM, Paul Doyle wrote:

I did some comparisons earlier in the year and I couldn't do better than iinet's naked DSL plans. Free calls to any landline within australia, no line rental. $89 (30Gb peak+30Gb off peak)

Their customer service and support has improved a great deal from last year when it was sub-optimal. I'd even go so far as to say I'm happy with the service from them.

Worth checking out and doing a comparison.

Paul Doyle

On 14/10/2008, at 10:49 AM, Vladimir James wrote:

I've been with Bigpond's NextG wireless for a year now.
(After a happy stint with Westnet, it was always going to be difficult.)

Bigpond's collection of monthly fees is excellent.
Telephone support is a hassle, generally unsatisfactory.
Bigpond's advertising and merchandising is a nuisance.
Bigpond's value is questionable ($90/3Mb).
Actual wireless service is satisfactory, sometimes good.

I'm only with them because I have no other choice.
And that's why they can charge exorbitant fees.

Vlad James
Sawyers Valley

.............. Frank Biundo wrote .........

I was wondering if anyone is with Bigpond and can tell me how they are with
their service and support especially for Mac users.

I have regularly been hounded by Telstra over the years to go back to them with my broadband and home phone but they have never been competitive until now. The deal they are offering me now will save me about $40.00 a month
with unlimited free local calls.




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