Bigpond ADSL2 for the masses

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Growing Little Guru
http://imagesignal.comsec.com.au/asxdata/20080206/pdf/00809822.pdf

6 February 2008 032/2008
More high-speed broadband after Government removes roadblock
More Australian homes and small businesses will soon have access to high-speed broadband after Telstra
announced it would activate high-speed ADSL2+ broadband at more than 900 telephone exchanges serving 2.4
million consumers across every state and territory.
Telstra was able to announce the upgrade after the Government made clear it did not consider a compelling
case had been made for regulating third-party access to the service – an assurance sought by Telstra for more
than one year.
Telstra CEO, Sol Trujillo, made the announcement today in Canberra with the Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin
Rudd MP, and the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator the Hon
Stephen Conroy.
“The Government’s decision means that more than a million extra Australian families, businesses, non-profit
organisations and government agencies will soon be able to enjoy the benefits of high-speed broadband in​

education, productivity improvements, entertainment and health-care,” Mr Trujillo said.
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Telstra's share price went under $4.30 this morning.
ATM trading at $4.50.

I wonder why ? :happy
 
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Growing Little Guru
http://delimiter.com.au/2010/07/25/bigpond-massively-cuts-broadband-plan-costs/


Telstra’s BigPond internet service provider arm has dramatically cut prices on a range of its broadband plans, including a massive chop on its 200GB Elite plan which will see monthly prices drop from $179.95 to $89.95.
The company will also chop the monthly price of its 50GB Elite plan from $109.95 to $69.95 and its 2GB Elite plan from $49.95 down to $39.95. Its 2GB Turbo plan will also be chopped in price from $39.95 to $29.95. BigPond has also reduced the number of its broadband plans from 12 to four to simplify its offerings, and none of its plans feature additional usage fees.
BigPond uses the ‘Elite’ label to refer to either ADSL broadband at speeds of up to 20Mbps or HFC cable at speeds of up to 30Mbps – although in some areas it does also offer speeds of up to 100Mbps through an update on the cable network. It uses ‘Turbo’ to refer to ADSL broadband at speeds of up to 1500kbps and cable up to 8Mbps.
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Huh? Trying to be competitive? :eek
 
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Growing Little Guru
Cheeky Chef said:
I am EXCITED !!!!

50GB for $50... same as Internode, but @ ADSL2+ speeds !!

http://go.bigpond.com/broadband/49-plan/

I have the required extra services to qualify..
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Go for it Chef!:thumbs_up



What does it mean?
BigPond Multiple Product Benefit: You must be eligible for the $10 BigPond Member Benefit plus have an eligible additional service on your Single Bill, with a combined monthly access fee for all services of at least $89 (based on the 12 month broadband pricing for customers with a full service fixed phone). Eligible additional services are a BigPond Wireless Broadband service, a FOXTEL from Telstra service or a Telstra post-paid mobile.
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BigPond Multiple Product Benefit: You must be eligible for the $10 BigPond Member Benefit plus have an eligible additional service on your Single Bill, with a combined monthly access fee for all services of at least $89 (based on the 12 month broadband pricing for customers with a full service fixed phone). Eligible additional services are a BigPond Wireless Broadband service, a FOXTEL from Telstra service or a Telstra post-paid mobile.
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I tick 3 of the boxes !:happy
 
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Cheeky Chef

Guest
Status : Parked
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Thanks for choosing BigPond Broadband ADSL.
We're currently working on your request and once we've verified a few details we'll contact you by phone or email with an update on the status of your order.

Date Order Submitted:28 Jul 2010
Order Number N315xxxxx
Order Completion / Activation Date:24 Aug 2010
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My status has changed in the last hour from 'Awaiting Confirmation' to 'Parked'. Never knew the techs would do this stuff at 7 pm !
So much for getting connected on the 2nd Aug as suggested by the sales guy..
 
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Growing Little Guru
Crossing my fingers for you Chef to get it soon!
Provided you are not too far from the exchange, ADSL2 is like a dream after ADSL1 !
 
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Cheeky Chef

Guest
misi said:
Crossing my fingers for you Chef to get it soon!
Provided you are not too far from the exchange, ADSL2 is like a dream after ADSL1 !
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I am dreaming !!!!!

Q.. How accurate is the activation date ? Should I put in a disconnect date 24 Aug at Node ?
 
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Guest
TeeEm said:
I might be wrong, but I thought Node had ADSL2 at your exchange. :?
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If they did have ADSL2, then I would be on it. Unfortunately, Internode only supply ADSL1 in my area.. Redland Bay exchange (zone 3) only has Tel$tra DSLAMS installed. There are a number of resellers using telstra equipment for ADSL2 at a much higher price.

Once everything is sorted, I will look at the bundle packages to see if I can save more.
 
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Cheeky Chef

Guest
Latest in the ADSL saga...

Ok . Application date was July 28.

Online status page showing "Parked" on 5th Aug.. Estimated completion 24th Aug.

Yesterday, Est completion date changes to 26th Aug and a tech calls me and says Est completion is 17th Aug !!
Who do I beleive ? :eek
 
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Growing Little Guru
Cheeky Chef said:
Latest in the ADSL saga...

Ok . Application date was July 28.

Online status page showing "Parked" on 5th Aug.. Estimated completion 24th Aug.

Yesterday, Est completion date changes to 26th Aug and a tech calls me and says Est completion is 17th Aug !!
Who do I beleive ? :eek
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Believe in 17th!
 
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Cheeky Chef

Guest
I've had an update !

Status:
Kit to Be Despatched

Congratulations! Your ADSL kit is being despatched and should arrive shortly.


Date Order Submitted:
28 Jul 2010

Order Number:
DN315xxxxx

Order Completion / Activation Date:
17 Aug 2010

This is the date that your BigPond Broadband will be made active on your phone line.
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Guest
Yes b.. I have joined up with the dark side... That ADSL2 carrot was too tempting !! :happy

Status:
Kit Dispatched

Congratulations! Your ADSL kit is being despatched and should arrive shortly.
To check on the delivery of your kit please visit Australia Post and enter the following number (APost-F7L36909xx).
We'll send your kit to the delivery address specified in your application - if no one's there we'll leave a card with further instructions.
When you have your kit you can begin installing your service by following the step by step instructions on the installation CD.



Date Order Submitted:
28 Jul 2010

Order Number:
DN315xxxxx

Order Completion / Activation Date:
17 Aug 2010

This is the date that your BigPond Broadband will be made active on your phone line.
 
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