My apologies for spamming questions. Oz is just enough different from the US to make the transition a bit complex.

We managed to score a rental in Mcdowall.

Looking at the plethora of providers.

Are there any providers to be avoided at all costs? Providers that are totally awesome?

I’d prefer to have the highest speeds possible, and the NBN thing says the place we will be renting has the hybrid fiber coaxial connection available.

  • vividspecter@aussie.zone
    3·
    3 days ago

    Good - Leaptel, Superloop

    Good but expensive - Aussie Broadband, Launtel

    Okay - TPG, Spintel

    I avoid Telstra and Optus and most of the other providers, so can’t comment on those.

    Typically, I switch back and forth between Leaptel and Superloop as they normally have 6/12 month deals. One downside with Superloop is that you are expected to give 1 month notice when switching away. Sometimes you can get away with not, but I wouldn’t rely on it.

    I’ll add that Exetel is owned by Superloop now, so experience will be roughly the same (but they use PPoE which is slightly annoying).

      • No1@aussie.zone
        3·
        2 days ago

        FYI Exetel only offers one plan now 500/50 for $80/month. One thing to be aware of is apparently there is no longer an opt-out of CGNAT, which may cause problems for some.

        Also for Aust broadband, telecomms etc, Whirlpool forums is a good source of detailed information.