Internode Offering 30GB for $50/Month, With A Catch
Choosing a broadband plan for you or I is a fairly simple task, because we know what we want. We know how much data we’ll need, we know how fast we need our broadband, we know whether we get ADSL2+ or not… but for some people it’s a confusing mess of acronyms and figures. That’s apparently why Internode has launched its “Easy Broadband” plans, so those people can just sign up and get 30GB of data every month for just $50.
However, as Gus over at Lifehacker points out, that 30GB counts both uploads and downloads. Which sucks. Although realistically, the types of people who go for this aren’t going to really use up all that data anyway. Especially when you consider that TiVo and iView downloads are still unmetered, just like all Internode plans.
[Internode and Lifehacker]
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bigpond costs for up and down also… with no un-metered iview/xbox/tivo.
currently paying 100 bucks for 25 gig on cable.
if it wasn’t for the speed and reliability i wouldn’t be with them.
Rob Shaw i was on the same plan. i was out of contract so started looking around. when i rang telstra to tell them the news (i was leaving them) they asked why, i said you’re too expensive. so they dropped 20 bucks. so, 2 weeks later i thought i’d try the same trick. they dropped another 10 bucks off. so give them a call and bluff em out
mate just leave telstra altogether… you can do it:)
They have been sucking the souls out of all of us for so long.
I had everything with them.. 2 mobiles, landline, internet.
I have saved myself thousands every year and a lot of heartache by leaving this retched company.
The only thing they sort of have to sell is Next G, and I gave that overpriced over rated crap up with a smile.
Try and sell me an Iphone on a million doller capped plan…..shame on you. wait in line at telstra shop 3 hours…shame on u. make mistakes on my bill monthly… shame on you
Oh this is from an amazing company that disconnects me for owing a mere $16 – without warning; late on a Friday afternoon; and
Then when I ring up they play stone wall the customer, and pass the buck and when I ask to escalate the call, they refuse; and
Then they tell to go check my email…. well Miss Dumphuk in the accounts dept, because you have disconnected me over a measly $16 and I can’t access them.
When I figure out that I really don’t need customer service like this, so I change ISP’s.
Then the folks at Internode send the debt collectors after me.
This company stinks and this scummy plan is proof of it.
jammit, it is frustrating. I have been caught the same but I owed around 60c. I missed it when I payed the bill and got disconnected while I was away for work.
Point is.. I owed them 60c and they have every right to collect and disconnect. They sent 2 emails and a sms to rectify the outstanding so its not like you dont get warning.
Your kidding yourself if you think any other isp will not do the same.
Internode is by far the best isp I have used EVER.. and I have used so many over the years. Customer service is as good as it gets too
I have not committed to a broadband provider yet and am still using prepaid broadband with 3 and am happy with the service. I think it doesnt matter so much the data amounts the companies offer, what is important is how they treat customers and to what extent they try to shaft you. About the best provider I have seen is iinet, as they have a fair contract policy that lets you get out of a contract should your situation change. Many of the other companies lock you into these horrible contracts and you cant get out for 2 years. Crazy.
I’m with TPG, and they have just shafted me. Having just moved house (under contract) I’ve gone from their (former) Heavy user plan 150GB (40/110) to their new one 110GB (50/60) whilst still costing the same amount!
Still I’m a lot closer to the exchange and am now getting a 9MB connection instead of a 4.5MB
an extra 10GB at any time may be worth losing 50GB off-peak to some ppl, specially if your offpeak time isn’t that good. I know optus give 12 hrs (12am to 12pm) but lots of providers aren’t that generous.
Dude, this plan is absolute crap.
TPG ADSL2+ is 25/25 for 50 a month.
That’s 50 gigabytes for 50 dollars, unmetered uploads, and probably faster and more reliable internet too.
Hahahahahaha, TPG will never be seen as ‘faster’ or ‘more reliable’ when it’s being compared to the best ISP in Australia (Internode) – and that’s coming from a TPG customer. I pay $69 for 110GB on TPG and I would give it up for much less the moment Internode puts a DSLAM in my exchange.
TPG are very lacklustre if your happy to sit back and cop the (sometimes) poor speed and customer service.
I first synced at around 2MBPS and they really werent interested in fixing any faults at their end. So I called the TIO (They were great) and boy did TPG start jumping through hoops to cater to my needs. :)
To simplify the task of deciding on internet their are a few tools you can use. I noticed whirlpool has one and ive just added a quick search to my webpage utilising yourbroadband.com.au. All you do is type in your address and it gives you all the options availiable in your area including 3G
tpg give out adsl2 speed for 55gb 30/25 for $50 dollars a month
I think this is a prefect compomise between offering easy to understand plans for the masses and providing variety and flexibility in plans for the tech aware.
I’ve been with Internode for over 8years through 4 different addresses and always had rock solid service, reliability and throughput.
I cringe when i see people I know sign up for Bigpond and get ripped off, all because it’s ‘easy’. So although this is a departure for Internode from their usual offerings I think it’s a good move.
Ever tried TPG customer service? It’s a nightmare when you compare it to Internode’s service. My CC expired and I forgot about it until Internode told me. I said it’d take me some time to fix things up with the CC company and they happily allowed me to gather up to 3 months of unpaid internet; more than enough time to fix things up.
Forgot to mention that Internode also has tons of gaming related files and servers all meter free at games.on.net. If you’re a gamer like me, this stuff is worth this extra bucks.
Plus, Internode’s reliability is a dream. The only problems I ever have are with this stupid router of mine which I’ll replace soon.
I’m on Exetel, $50/month for 48GB off-peak/18GB on-peak ADSL2+
The service is mostly rubbish but the speed/price is right!
Agreed, this plan is not great.
I think it’s funny the way people whinge about how Internode do business, if you don’t like the prices, then go to a better ‘value’ plan with a company who has inferior network, and stability.
Over the multiple years i’ve been a ‘node customer, i’ve called their tech support a total of about twice.
and LOL @ Jammit, learn to check your emails and post, internode will send out notices to you via both mediums