Netro: ADSL2+


Overview


Netro ADSL2+ benefits include:
- Fixed IP Address (Normally $26.40/yr) great for VPN (Virtual Private Networks) & hosting your own Mail and Web Server.
- Mailbox, can be accessed via POP and/or Webmail.
- 3 Hours per month Dialup Access Mailbox plan (Normally $118.80/yr), available from around Australia via 0198 331 321.
- Only a 6 month commitment, no long term 12, 24 or 36 month contracts.
- Not locked in to a particular telephone carrier, freedom to chose.
- Both the Internet and phone service can be used simultaneously, allowing line rental costs to be reduced.
- Speed upto 24/1 Mb, Actual speed will depend on distance from telephone exchange.

Connecting


New connection upgrades your analogue telephone line to DSL within your local telephone exchange.
Transfer can be used if already connected to a DSL provider on the "fast churn agreement" list.
Change of plan type (usage or flat rate), speed and/ or layer (such as the business grade DSL plans) $59.40 (54 ex)
DSL is not compatible with PABX or other office type phone systems. An analogue fax line should work fine.
Microfilter required for every analogue device (such as telephone or fax) on the same line.

Type New Transfer
Connection Fee 148.50 (135 ex) normally 59.40 (54 ex)

Contract period
Six (6) month contract time applies, otherwise early termination fee applies $99 (90 ex).
Minimum contract cost: Connection Fee + One month usage + Termination Fee.
Payments must be paid in advance and are non-refundable.

Unlimited off peak


Off-peak data is now unmetered.
Off peak is between midnight and 8am, ideal for downloading large files, such as Windows & security updates.

Usage based


Usage measured on incoming data only, per calendar month.
Plans available from 1-Jul11, previous plans are shown here.

Download included (Peak) 1 GB
Six Monthly 264 (40/mth)
Quarterly 148.50 (45/mth)
Excess Data (per MB) 0.011 (0.01)

Traffic Shaping down to 64 Kb when designated download threshold exceeded is available for an additional $49.50 per 6 months (7.50/mth ex).

Flat rate


Ideal for regular usage.

Download included (Peak) 10 GB 25 GB 50 GB 100 GB 250 GB
Six Monthly 297 (45/mth) 330 (50/mth) 376.20 (57/mth) 448.80 (68/mth) 693 (105/mth)
Quarterly 165 (50/mth) 181.50 (55/mth) 214.50 (65/mth) 247.50 (75/mth) 379.50 (115/mth)
Excess Speed Shaped to 64 Kb whilst download included exceeded for the previous 30 days.  

Prices shown includes GST, except the monthly rate (shown in brackets) for calculation & comparison purposes.
No excess usage charges, if peak quota is exceeded, off peak will be shaped as well.

Coverage


The above pricing is available on 379 MSAN enabled exchanges as at 3/11/10.
Extended coverage is available via 2,007 ADSL2+ enabled Telstra exchanges as at 22/07/11,
the following extended coverage price premium applies for the above usage and flat rate plans:

Region Zone 1 (Metro) Zone 2/3 (Regional/ Rural)
Six Monthly 132 (20/mth ex) 264 (40/mth ex)
Quarterly 72.60 (22/mth ex) 145.20 (44/mth ex)

IP Addresses


Additional IP Addresses available

Hardware


For details, refer to DSL Hardware page

Links
MSAN
DSL Support

Related Products
PC Hardware


© Netro, Last updated 16-Jun-11