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.

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.

Usage based


Usage measured on incoming data only, per calendar month.

Download included 1 GB 4 GB 7 GB 10 GB 20 GB
Six Monthly 297 (45/mth) 396 (60/mth) 495 (75/mth) 594 (90/mth) 891 (135/mth)
Quarterly 165 (50/mth) 231 (70/mth) 280.50 (85/mth) 330 (100/mth) 495 (150/mth)
Excess Data (per MB) 0.011 (0.01)

Peering traffic is metered, data allowance was doubled from 1-Jun-10 on a limited number of MSAN's near the city.
Off peak is between midnight and 8am, ideal for downloading large files, such as Windows & security updates.
Traffic Shaping down to 64 Kb when download threshold exceeded is available for an additional $49.50 per 6 months (7.50/mth ex).
*Actual speed will depend on distance from telephone exchange.

Flat rate


Ideal for frequent users.

Download included (Peak/ Off-Peak) 15/ 15 GB 30/ 30 GB 60/ 60 GB 100/ 100 GB
Six Monthly 396 (60/mth) 495 (75/mth) 594 (90/mth) 825 (125/mth)
Quarterly 231 (70/mth) 280.50 (85/mth) 330 (100/mth) 462 (140/mth)
Excess Speed Shaped to 64 Kb whilst download included exceeded for the previous 30 days.

Plans available from 01-May-10.
Prices shown includes GST, except the monthly rate (shown in brackets) for calculation & comparison purposes.

IP Addresses


Additional IP Addresses available

Hardware


For details, refer to DSL Hardware page

Links
MSAN
DSL Support

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© Netro, Last updated 20-Aug-10