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Old 17-04-2019, 09:10 AM   #121
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Getting a new copper service from NBN is $300. There are no cheaper options like Telstra had.

As for the reasoning around FTTP and the cost or benefit of over 100Mb services, it’s simple. Everyone on a fibre service can get 100/40 now and faster speeds if required. However, for those on FTTN not everyone can even get 25/5 so forget 100/40 or anything faster. Also active equipment vs passive equipment, guess which one will fail more?
If you are so far away from the node that you are limited to 25mbs, then you're probably up for a substantial bill to upgrade to full FTTP.

I'm on FTTN, I'd love FTTP but happy to not pay the extortion to replace copper with fibre
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Old 17-04-2019, 09:53 AM   #122
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I pay for 50/20. I get approx 32/11.

Sorry, Sarge, maybe it is already on record somewhere. How are you connected to the NBN ? FTTP ? FTTN ? - if so how far away is your node ? Are you Urban, Suburban, rural or Townie ?
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Old 17-04-2019, 10:03 AM   #123
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Sorry, Sarge, maybe it is already on record somewhere. How are you connected to the NBN ? FTTP ? FTTN ? - if so how far away is your node ? Are you Urban, Suburban, rural or Townie ?
FTTN unfortunately.
Not sure where the closest node is but can't be too close with those numbers.
My old house which was about 100m from the node saw a sync speed of about 44mbps.
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Old 17-04-2019, 11:04 AM   #124
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I have to say I've not noticed any difference between my old adsl2 (15 Mbps) and my new broadband (45 Mbps), both tested at speedtest.net.

I did get some netflix problems when my speed dropped to 4 Mbps due to a line fault.

My only complaint is 'weak' wifi on the new gateway the ISP supplied me with, silly me thought being new it must be better than the old one.

So the NBN has given me no noticeable speed increase but taken away some wifi, I was better off with adsl2 and a modem that had better wifi.
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Old 17-04-2019, 12:35 PM   #125
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I have to say I've not noticed any difference between my old adsl2 (15 Mbps) and my new broadband (45 Mbps), both tested at speedtest.net.

I did get some netflix problems when my speed dropped to 4 Mbps due to a line fault.

My only complaint is 'weak' wifi on the new gateway the ISP supplied me with, silly me thought being new it must be better than the old one.

So the NBN has given me no noticeable speed increase but taken away some wifi, I was better off with adsl2 and a modem that had better wifi.
I stuck with my old ISP Modem .... as it only used 2.4Ghz WIFI .... I have a 3-level split home ... and the modem is downstairs at one end of the house. I reckon I'd have issues if i went with the new modem with 5Ghz ... as coverage is less ... but bandwidth is higher.

It works for me at the moment .... so no complaints.
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Old 18-04-2019, 06:55 AM   #126
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If you are so far away from the node that you are limited to 25mbs, then you're probably up for a substantial bill to upgrade to full FTTP.

I'm on FTTN, I'd love FTTP but happy to not pay the extortion to replace copper with fibre
I was explaining the benefits of fibre and dispelling some common myths.

Personally I’m on FTTN and am close enough to get 100/40 and have a maximum of 117 residences that can connect. Throw in a lot of elderly and local node congestion isn’t an issue for me.
Still hate this model of NBN due to its limitations
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Old 18-04-2019, 06:58 AM   #127
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My only complaint is 'weak' wifi on the new gateway the ISP supplied me with, silly me thought being new it must be better than the old one.

So the NBN has given me no noticeable speed increase but taken away some wifi, I was better off with adsl2 and a modem that had better wifi.
I’d suggest a quick fix is connect to 2.4Ghz wifi on your router rather than 5Ghz, but to get the benefits of faster speed, installing a meshed wifi network is cost effective and gives you the speed benefits of 5Ghz
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Old 18-04-2019, 07:37 AM   #128
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I Hate being bound by an ISP's router.
I use a wifi router connected as a switch (No DHCP server).


I want to be able to VPN to my home from a remote location, and VPN to a remote location from my home router.
I want content filtering on my router based on periodically downloaded rules.


I do not want an archaic and/or consumer piece of HW between me and the world.


Draytek support said that they could help out by replacing the ISP (Optus) supplied router, and putting it in a DMZ to keep the phone going ... this is my plan ... however I have some 'flux' in my work life that may delay this.
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Old 18-04-2019, 07:42 AM   #129
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I switched off the 5 Ghz wifi already because non of my devices have it.
Now I'm looking at wifi extenders but to be honest I think there's something else going on like a dodgy netcomm wifi router.
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I use a Fritz!Box for my modem.
Wouldn't use anything else now.
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I use a Fritz!Box for my modem.
Wouldn't use anything else now.
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Old 18-04-2019, 12:45 PM   #132
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I switched off the 5 Ghz wifi already because non of my devices have it.
Now I'm looking at wifi extenders but to be honest I think there's something else going on like a dodgy netcomm wifi router.

Do not use a Wifi Extender !


Wifi Extenders take multi devices and channel it via a single wifi connection to the master

Most will give you another SSID (not zero handoff like we are used in on mobiles)


Best option is get a wifi router, ideally one that will step frequencies if it finds noise/competition (Netgear NightHawk is very good)
Something with Multi external aerials
Look at your placement - if you have some ethernet cabling in your home is is a great advantage (I have Cat6+ to all TV points, and some bedrooms)
Check your area using an app like "Wifi Analyzer" in Android Store by Kevin Yuan - might see that your neighbour is blasting you with a strong signal.
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I've got my letter advising NBN will be ready mid June. I'm currently paying $59.99/mth for unlimited ADSL2+ and getting north of 10mbps+ consistently. Router currently showing 14.5mbps.

The lowest they are offering is NBN12 unlimited for the same price but have NBN50 which is an extra $10/mth.

I live close to both a node and the exchange so I hope I would get a decent speed on NBN50. Problem is you don't really know until you get it.
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Old 18-04-2019, 05:38 PM   #134
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Wirless here for about 18months. It works, a bit slow, however does not work in rain, slightly heavier rain stops it completely.
Good thing is we're in drought at present.
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Old 18-04-2019, 06:06 PM   #135
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My adsl 2, 30 years ago was faster than my 50 mbps nbn plan im on now
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I have been on FTTP with TPG 100/40 for nearly 3 years now. I changed the generic router they send out to a TP-LINK Archer C9 which made a huge difference.


Thats at 6.36pm
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My area is on cable and we don't get NBN till next year, bit worried ours will go backward. Just gotta wait and see.
I'm in the same boat. Currently sitting on 80-90mb/ (9mb download per second) on cable and I don't want it to go backwards.

The slow rollout sort is working in our favor. God knows why they would cut this awesome cable and replace it with inferior NBN. boggles the mind.
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NBN connected via HFC in the last 2 weeks. Went with the 46 Mbps plan bundled with phone and Fetch TV. Speed tested at 46Mbps and is an improvement over ADSL2 we had previously.
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Got our NBN modem sitting on the dining room table, it’s been there for a week, happy enough with what we’ve got currently but then, we didn’t get home internet until last year so it’s a non issue anyway..
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Moved from ADSL to NBN 18 months ago.

Can't tell the difference.
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I had the NBN connected today on FTTN and am very happy that it far exceeded expectations despite all the horror stories.

Bonus is with the new router, the Wifi doesn't cutout when the microwave is on so can continue watching Foxtel when cooking

I picked the TPG 50 plan and have got it up over 47 down and about 20 up.
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General Note:
A lot of computers HDD are limited to around 80/60 that is where SSD will improve performance...
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Just moved from Cable to HFC with Telstra and my download speed has fallen from over 100 MBPS to less than 50 MBPS. Help desk has gone from polite and perfectly understandable English speaking Manila to unintelligible broken English with thick Indian accent and rude patronising attitude so I am have no luck getting it sorted. I am thinking of giving Foxtel broadband a try.
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Previously:
PING ms
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Ping
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sounds like you are on a 50/20 NBN plan not a 100/40
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On cable/hybrid NBN HFC

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sounds like you are on a 50/20 NBN plan not a 100/40
Yes; I should be on the 100/40 but all the Telstra call centre idiots want to talk about is if my modem is plugged in correctly and working. I don't think their modem tests are going to fix it.
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Yes; I should be on the 100/40
Is that the plan you requested?

Check your address at https://myrepublic.net/au/ it will give you a more accurate speed estimate than nbnco give out.
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Should go with an ISP that actually cares about their customers and knows what they're doing when it comes to troubleshooting, not Telstra or Optus.

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Yes; I should be on the 100/40 but all the Telstra call centre idiots want to talk about is if my modem is plugged in correctly and working. I don't think their modem tests are going to fix it.
I know your pain aussieblue, wait till they tell you to make a record/order of when your modem drops out for a day or a week...

Then after the 2nd modem telspray will say we will send you another 3rd modem but the sound of crickets & smell of failure from their side means it actually may not turn up either..

I know its not what hopefully is going to be your outcome aussieblue but it was my great telstra experience & its still a pain half the time as we are still with them (dont ask or say peoples please lol )

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