Netro: DSL SOHO

Overview
Netro DSL Soho 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 333 939
- No long term 12 or 24 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 speed and/ or layer (such as the business grade DSL plans) $59.40 (54)
DSL is not compatible with PABX or other office type phone systems. A 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 198 (180 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
Plans available from 01-Oct-04, previous plans are shown here

Casual usage

Connection Speed (Kb) 256/64 512/128 1536/256 512/512 (S.ADSL)
Six Monthly 297 (45/mth) 396 (60/mth) 594 (90/mth) 594 (90/mth)
Quarterly 165 (50/mth) 231 (70/mth) 330 (100/mth) 330 (100/mth)
Download Included 500 MB 1,000 MB 1,500 MB 1,500 MB
Excess Data (per MB) 0.165 (0.15)

Regular usage

Connection Speed (Kb) 256/64 512/128 1536/256 512/512 (S.ADSL)
Six Monthly 396 (60/mth) 594 (90/mth) 990 (150/mth) 990 (150/mth)
Quarterly 231 (70/mth) 330 (100/mth) 528 (160/mth) 528 (160/mth)
Download Included 2,500 MB 5 GB 10 GB 10 GB
Excess Data (per MB) 0.132 (0.12)

Traffic Shaping down to 56 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
Plans available from 01-Feb-05, previous plans are shown here
Ideal for frequent users.

Connection Speed (Kb) 256/64 512/128 1536/256
Six Monthly 429 (65/mth) 627 (95/mth) 1155 (175/mth)
Quarterly 264 (80/mth) 363 (110/mth) 627 (190mth)
Fair Use policy limit None 40 GB 40 GB
Excess Speed Shaped to 56 Kb whilst previous 30 days usage exceeds Fair use limit

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
ADSL Availability
DSL SOHO Terms  
DSL Support

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Last updated 14-Dec-06