Fairydust Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Been looking into broadband (and possibly landlines) and have a few questions: 1. Is mobile broadband any good over there? We would look to get it for the first 3 months while we are in a short-term rental and possibly keep it. 2. What are the benefits of Naked Broadband as it doesn't seem much cheaper than some of the bundles for a landline and ADSL broadband? 3. Has anyone got any experience of broadband from the smaller companies i.e. not Telestra, Optus etc? 4. Is it really worth getting a landline? Are VOIP or Skype enough for keeping in touch with friends/relatives overseas? Getting so confused with it all and trying to keep costs to a minimun but want to come over with an idea of where to start! We'll be living in Rockingham initially, possibly looking at Mandurah longer term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardy Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 In Mandurah I'd stick with Telstra although the Lakelands estate have excellent cable naked DSL. I suspect Telstra customers will be the first to get the NBN upgrade. Mobile broadband is ok with Telstra having the best coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolac34 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 We used an optus mini wifi thing for when we first arrived, cost $99 and then was $30 a month for 4GB of data. This ended up lasting us around 15 months before we decided to upgrade to something unlimited. Now we've got Vivid Wireless, $79 per month for unlimited downloads - works on the 4G network so no need for a landline. Worked perfectly in Subiaco (had full signal on the box) now we're in Yangebup (further south) it still works ok, but we have 2 bars instead of the 3 - so downloads are a bit slower now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ailey Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Hi Hi could I also ask advice on some of the packages that are around? We are moving into a rented house mid April in duncraig. A friend has told me she got her tv, broadband and mobile all in a Telstar package. Could anyone recommend a package or deal that is around? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE P Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) Wr have iinet package, home phone (which we do not use) & broardband. I belive this was the only option available in our area of Duncraig & casts $79 / mth Edited October 21, 2014 by STEVE P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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