OptusNet
Analysis of all 44 plans OptusNet offers. Compare with other broadband ISPs. An independent community service run by consumers like you. Broadband Choice is an Australian ISP directory.
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 Plans with this symbol are only available when bundled with a phone product from this company.
- (bundle) refers to prices offered when customers choose to take more than one Optus product.
- Plan pricing is identical for personal and business customers. Business Customers may place a standalone Optus Wireless Broadband Plan as part of a SmartShare arrangement.
- Maximum download speeds on 3G/HSDPA are up to and between 3.0Mbps and 3.6Mbps. Actual speeds will vary and may be slower due distance from tower, capacity/load, source of download and the capability of your modem.
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- Nationwide tech support for cost of local call
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- No free email addresses included
- Data in both directions is metered – poor value!
- No flat-rate plans offered
- No free web space provided
- Users not allowed to run servers
- Doesn't participate in any peering networks
- Does not run any gaming servers
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- The availability referred to corresponds to the Optus Mobile 3G/HSDPA network where the service can obtain broadband speeds.
- Where the Optus Mobile 3G/HSDPA network is unavailable Optus Wireless Broadband will use the Optus GSM network for coverage, at slower GPRS data rates.
- The Optus Coverage Satisfaction Guarantee applies to this service which allows a customer for up to 30 days from the date of activation of your service to call Optus Customer Care and they are free to leave. No Optus cancellation fees apply, however data used and access fee/s for the period the service was used for will be payable. The customer will also be required to return the Optus supplied wireless data modem to Optus within 14 days to avoid having equipment charges applied. Cancellation fees will apply outside this Coverage Satisfaction Guarantee. Optus Coverage Satisfaction Guarantee is only available to the Optus GSM and 3G/HSDPA Networks. It does not apply to use of the service via an InZone modem away from your nominated address. Optus Coverage Satisfaction Guarantee is a special promotion valid until 31 June 2008 unless withdrawn earlier.
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'yes' Wireless 1GB
24 mths |
'yes' Wireless 2GB, 6GB
24 mths |
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Installation:
BYO Modem
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with Huawei
E220
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$229.95 * |
$229.95 |
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with Huawei
E800
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$309.95 ** |
$309.95 |
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with Huawei
E960
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$309.95 *** |
$309.95 **** |
* plus monthly installment of $5 for 24 months (total $120)
** plus monthly installment of $5 for 24 months (total $120)
*** plus monthly installment of $10 for 24 months (total $240)
**** plus monthly installment of $10 for 24 months (total $240)
- BYO Modem refers to using your 3G/HSDPA/GSM Mobile as a modem.
- All modems remain property of Optus and an upfront cost and/or monthly rental fee is applicable within the duration of the contract, as well as a monthly rental fee after.
- A 9.95 delivery fee for hardware is included in the setup cost.
- If you select a 'yes' Wireless 1GB, 2GB or 6GB plan for 24months, you are eligible for a bundling reward of 4 months free internet access. Free months are equal to the selected plan's monthly access fee and will be applied after activation as a credit on your 1st full billing month and in months 4, 7 and 10 and are non-recurring. Initial credit may not appear until your second bill.
- If you cancel your service before the end of the agreed contract term you may incur a cancellation fee as follows: If you are connected on a 12 month contract and the service is cancelled: 0-6 months fixed cancellation fee of $75, 7-9, 70% and 10-12, 40% of the cancellation fee. If you are connected on a 24 month contract and the service is cancelled: 0-12 months fixed cancellation fee of $75, 13-15 80%, 16-18 60%, 19-21 40% and 22-24 20% of the cancellation fee. For full details of all fees that apply, please check your standard pricing table.
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- Does not peer with PIPE
- Does not peer with WAIX
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