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Telstra BigPond

Analysis of all 67 plans Telstra BigPond offers. Compare with other broadband ISPs. An independent community service run by consumers like you. Broadband Choice is an Australian ISP directory.

Cable ADSL NextG Wireless Satellite 1-way
Satellite 2-way ADSL2+ Telstra Mobile Velocity
Plan speed
Up to 7200 / 1300 kbps
Pre-paid
data
Excess
data
Upload
data
IP Monthly cost
PAYG Bundled 0 MB $2,000 /GB Counted Dynamic $0 /mo
$5 pack Bundled 5 MB $1,000 /GB Counted Dynamic $5 /mo
$10 pack Bundled 150 MB $500 /GB Counted Dynamic $10 /mo
$29 pack Bundled 300 MB $250 /GB Counted Dynamic $29 /mo
$59 pack Bundled 1 GB $250 /GB Counted Dynamic $59 /mo
$89 pack Bundled 5 GB $250 /GB Counted Dynamic $89 /mo
$119 pack Bundled 9 GB $250 /GB Counted Dynamic $119 /mo
  Plans with this symbol are only available when bundled with a phone product from this company.
  • The PAYG rate is $2.00 per MB and will apply automatically unless you select a monthly Browsing Pack (for mobiles on a plan) or a Browse Plus Pack (for pre-paid mobiles).
  • $5, $10 and $29 Browsing Packs are suitable for mobile or PDA use.
  • If you wish to use your mobile as a wireless modem then you should probably connect to one of the $89 or $119 Browsing Packs.
 
  • Nationwide tech support for cost of local call
  • Free spam filtering service
  • Runs a total of 116 gaming servers
  • Accepts cash
  • Accepts personal and bank cheques
  • Accepts company cheques
  • Accepts BPAY
  • No free email addresses included
  • Data in both directions is metered
  • No flat-rate plans offered
  • No free web space provided
  • Doesn't participate in any peering networks
 
Availability:
This service is available nationwide.
  
Installation:
  
Fees/charges:
  • Switch to higher plan: $0
  • Switch to lower plan: $0
  • Switch to faster plan: $0
  • Switch to slower plan: $0
  
Free content:
  • You may also be charged for content to play or download from BigPond Mobile Services and through sites on the Web tab, or for subscription services.
  • You will usually be notified of content or subscription service charges when you visit a web site and be asked to confirm your acceptance of the charge before proceeding. If your mobile phone is on a plan, all BigPond Mobile Services content and subscription service charges will appear on your Telstra bill. If you have a pre-paid service, your BigPond Mobile Services content and subscription service charges will be deducted from your pre-paid account balance.
This table describes content charges:
    BigPond Mobile Services on the Home tab
    • FOXTEL by Mobile Subscription (per month) From $12
    • Watch video highlights from AFL or NRL matches - 50c per clip
    • View daily video weather forecast - 50c per clip
    • Watch latest video news bulletin - 50c per clip
    • Watch a comedy video - 50c per clip
    • Get the latest finance news via video - 50c per clip
    • Download a 3D mobile game - $10 per game
  
Peering:
  • Does not peer with PIPE
  • Does not peer with WAIX
  
Gaming: http://gamearena.com.au/
  
Contact:
Web site: http://www.bigpond.com/internet/plans/
Telephone: 137 663
  
Tech support:
Support site: http://www.bigpond.com/help/faqs/
Telephone: 133 933
  
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