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Analysis of all 83 plans Westnet offers. Compare with other ISPs. An independent community service run by consumers like you. Broadband Choice is an Australian ISP directory.

Broadband1
Business Grade ADSL Business Grade SHDSL Broadband2+ Satellite Broadband
Plan speed
512 / 256 kbps
Pre-paid
data
Excess
data
Upload
data
IP Monthly cost Calc
TCO
Sat. Starter - Option 1 Ph Bundled 500 MB $10 /GB Counted Dynamic $29.95 /mo
Sat. Starter - Option 1 500 MB $10 /GB Counted Dynamic $39.95 /mo
Sat. Starter - Option 2 Ph Bundled 1 GB $10 /GB Counted Dynamic $44.95 /mo
Sat. Starter - Option 2 1 GB $10 /GB Counted Dynamic $54.95 /mo
Sat. Starter - Option 3 Ph Bundled 3 GB $10 /GB Counted Dynamic $99.95 /mo
Sat. Starter - Option 3 3 GB $10 /GB Counted Dynamic $109.95 /mo
1024 / 512 kbps
 
Sat. Active - Option 1 Ph Bundled 1 GB $10 /GB Counted Dynamic $59.95 /mo
Sat. Active - Option 1 1 GB $10 /GB Counted Dynamic $69.95 /mo
Sat. Active - Option 2 Ph Bundled 3 GB $10 /GB Counted Dynamic $119.95 /mo
Sat. Active - Option 2 3 GB $10 /GB Counted Dynamic $129.95 /mo
Sat. Active - Option 3 Ph Bundled 5 GB $10 /GB Counted Dynamic $169.95 /mo
Sat. Active - Option 3 5 GB $10 /GB Counted Dynamic $179.95 /mo
  Plans with this symbol are only available when bundled with a phone product from this company.
  • 2Mbps/512kbps plans are available on request – please call 1300 937 863.
  • Static IP not available with this service
  • 1c/MB excess fee applies to all plans once the monthly allowance is reached.
  • Download and upload traffic will contribute to Monthly Allowance.
  • All accounts payable via credit card or direct debit.
 
  • Offers 6 email addresses with each account
  • Nationwide tech support for cost of local call
  • 20 MB of free web space provided
  • Runs a total of 47 gaming servers
  • Accepts BPAY
  • Westnet Satellite Broadband doesn't support rapid transfer. Changing to or from this ISP may be slower and more costly.
  • Data in both directions is metered – poor value!
  • No flat-rate plans offered
  • Spam filtering costs $0.83 per month
  • Data travelling through peering services is counted
 
Availability:
This service is available nationwide.
  
Installation:
Contract Non-Broadband Guarantee
1 mth
Broadband Guarantee
12 mths
with (Non-specific) 1-port modem $2,750 $0
The costs stated above apply to a standard installation. Additional costs will apply to a non-standard install. Contact Westnet for all setup and hardware costs. Please note $120 pro-rata early disconnection fee applies if account is terminated or moved premises within first 12 months.
  
Fees/charges:
  • Onsite installation $2,750
  • Switch to higher plan: $0
  • Switch to lower plan: $0
  • Switch to faster plan: $19.95
  • Switch to slower plan: $19.95
  
Peering:
  • Peers with PIPE
  • Peers with WAIX

  • Data from peered sources counts towards plan usage
  
Gaming: http://www.3fl.net.au/
  
Contact:
Web site: http://www.westnet.com.au/internet/
Email: 
Telephone: 131 960
  
Tech support:
Support site: http://www.westnet.com.au/help/
FAQ: http://www.westnet.com.au/link/faqs
Email: 
Telephone: 1300 786 068
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Closed Christmas Day
  
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