Got NBN at work what a joke

I have had NBN at Avoca Beach now for about 3months or so.

It was a PITA at first with a Modem that didn't work for VOIP and very slow speeds.

Even now the Optus supplied modem does not allow 5Gig network or printing via the modem which is a Sagemcom. The Modem DOES allow for it but the features are deactivated by Optus. Why who knows?
The VOIP is limited to 50Kms, how I don't know as its VOIP???

I pay only for the 11-12 Gbits and I seem to get about 10 plus all the time now, which enables streaming via Apple TV .
The total cost for NBN plus a mobile account is the same as I had with ADSL, as Optus give a discount on an unlimited mobile account from $30 down to $10 when on the same account as NBN so total cost is $90 per month. This was a PITA to arrange as it was my wife's phone and took several steps to switch into..

So I am now indifferent about NBN as it is virtually the same as when I had ADSL.LOL.
What we do to avoid changing an email address!
Regards Philip A

Telstra is refunding customers over the NBN speeds.

Telstra takes the lead to refund thousands of NBN customers

Service providers must only sell speeds that are available to customers.

Four million Australians won't have access to Gbps NBN speeds

interesting. how would an isp determine what speed is available to me? trial and error?

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Originally Posted by Eevo

interesting. how would an isp determine what speed is available to me? trial and error?

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Each line is tested by NBN when it is installed. This information is available to the RSP but not to the customer the line! The RSP can, of course, pass this information on - if they care to and have sufficiently knowledgeable phone answerers to do so.

Don't forget it is compulsory.

6 Million Australians Are About To Get A Rude Shock When They Find Out The NBN Is Compulsory

Only compulsory if you want a fixed line internet service - which most of us do. But in several locations eg Adelaide and parts of Melb there are now some good fixed wireless non NBN providers.

My HFC NBN appointment is tomorrow- fingers crossed!

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Don't forget it is compulsory.

6 Million Australians Are About To Get A Rude Shock When They Find Out The NBN Is Compulsory

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No it isn't. They cannot make me join up, they can only prevent me using another fixed service. 4G, 5G are viable alternatives, and I don't "have" to allow NBNCo access to my property, especially as they are only offering FTTN here.

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Originally Posted by johntins

No it isn't. They cannot make me join up, they can only prevent me using another fixed service. 4G, 5G are viable alternatives, and I don't "have" to allow NBNCo access to my property, especially as they are only offering FTTN here.

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i wouldnt call 4g a viable alternative.

5g doesn't exist.

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Originally Posted by johntins

No it isn't. They cannot make me join up, they can only prevent me using another fixed service. 4G, 5G are viable alternatives, and I don't "have" to allow NBNCo access to my property, especially as they are only offering FTTN here.

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They will prevent you from using ANY fixed service. And they don't come onto your property with FTTN. If you're happy to have no home phone and pay for 4G then you're right. For light users of the internet that would actually work fine. If you stream TV and YouTube, etc, then it will get very expensive very quickly.