ADSL 2+ Only. TPG $39.99 - 75G+75G = 150GB, $29.99 - 25G+25G = 50GB, $49.99 - 250GB+250GB = 500GB
This was posted 1 year 10 months ago, and might be an out-dated deal
guys, tpg just increase their download allowance for $30, $40 and $50 plan.
for $29.99 you get 25G+25G = 50GB
$39.99 you get 75G + 75G = 150GB
$49.99 you get 250G + 250G = 500GB
come on TPG user use all your allowance today, if you get shape the next day then switch with this new plan.
just release on whirpool 3 hours ago, still hot :)
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lakers1222 on 20/07/2011 - 01:29 ¶I'm currently on the $40. That's a nice trick I always try to implement. I usually get to download more than double, as TPG caps you a long time after you reach the limit :p
60 seconds * 60 minutes * 24 hours = 86400 seconds / day
1Mbps ~ 100KB/sec = 0.1MBps
86400 * 0.1 = 8640 = 8.6GB/day300GB/ 8.6 = 34 days
under the old plan, if you got 200 GB and you download the whole 200GB allowance within 1 day, the following day you get speed shape as 1Mbps
example if 1 month has 30 days, so the next 29 days you only can download 29 * 8.64GB = 250.56GB only
so in theory under the old plan your max total download would be 200GB + 250.56GB = 450.56GBwhere the new plan already have 500 GB, which is superior compare the old plan.
-1 vote256k capping would be more of an issue when using VOIP (not necessarily from TPG). But given the 300gb increase, would be more than enough to compensate it (assuming you peak/offpeak usage are similar from one another, otherwise you could treat this as a 50gb peak increase).
Works well when all you're using the internet for is downloading.
For general internet usage, 256kbps is damn slow. But I guess the extra 300GB would mean you'd reach your cap much later anyway.
Wasn't saying that the new plans are bad, just that there are some downsides. I'm on the $40 plan anyway and hardly download at all.
Also, do take note its 250GB peak/250GB off peak as opposed to the existing 200GB anytime. So unless you're leaving your computer on all night to download (or just stay up all night like I do), the extra offpeak allowance isn't necessarily as useful.
- lakers1222 on 20/07/2011 - 01:33 ¶
You can argue it both ways. I think most people will find it hard to reach 500Gb (if they download legally)
+2 votesWhat, no way! That is excellent news.
I'm still on the ancient 70+60 uncounted uploads plan, when they changed it to 200gb a year or so ago they changed it to count uploads. Might be time for me to dump this grandfathered plan :)edit: IGNORE ME, I thought this was for naked ADSL2. D'oh! Hurry up NBN test site.
+1 votemobileciti on 20/07/2011 - 03:57 ¶Plus A free Samsung Mobile Phone for all new TPG ADSL: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/49148
+2 votesbackslashio on 20/07/2011 - 03:59 ¶I need to go back to TPG, I'm paying $64.10 per month from Exetel and getting $40 of value in comparison to TPG!
+2 votesI changed to TPG from Exetel by accident after I changed my lines with Telstra and the Exetel codes were removed from my line. I decided to give TPG a go and have found the service to be just as great as with Exetel for cheaper. I was scared that some people claim TPG is slow but it's mostly bullshit, from my experiences. Also it's a shame Exetel have been less competitive lately.
+2 votesTPG
line rental: $30
setup fee: Setup $99.95/6 months or $79.95/18 months
100GB (50GB peak/50GB op): $19.99Exetel
line rental: $20
setup fee: $40/12 months
200GB (100GB peak/100GB op): $29.50Exetel are also offering:
"6 Months Free Monthly ADSL2+ Charge
(1st, 2nd, 3rd, 10th, 11th & 12th Full Month)
Available until July 31st 2011"Another thing to note is that TPG uses VOIP from the exchange so faxes, modems, etc, don't work. Exetel uses a real PSTN so faxes, modems, etc work.
+1 votegoblin5566 on 20/07/2011 - 06:51 ¶I am currently on $49 with 200GB under 18 month contract. So, do TPG automatically migrate you or you need to request?
Also, if you request does that mean you need to pay any fees ? Are you also getting into a fresh new contract for another 18 months?
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-2 voteswhiteflame on 20/07/2011 - 08:33 ¶TERRIBAD service from TPG from what I've seen, $50 worth of 'value', the word 'value' depends on what you think is 'value'.
Optusnet has incredible service over the phone, even though it is WAY more expensive than TPG but you will never be frustrated
+1 voteWow, I couldn't disagree more about your Optusnet comment. I have terrible experiences with them over the years, including a 1 hour wait time on tech support, and them just plain arguing that my internet works fine etc. Couldn't recommend them at all. With TPG you get what you pay for, good internet, very average service, but I haven't had to call them for over 2 years now.
in regards with tech support, it is depend how luck u are, some of them got trouble shooting skills, some of them just reading the script only.
this is what i have been told by friend that work with call centre company 10 years ago when they got tech support job from telstra.
I do some home technical support for clients who have a variety of providers.
With TPG, both ADSL and ADSL2+, the download speed just software we need to update is extremely variable and often slow, especially at peak times such as the evening. It's really noticeable, and makes me think that they under-provision the back end. TPG ADSL services outside metro areas have woeful performance, often very slow for long periods.
They are not the only ones. Optus cable tends to go like a rocket during the day, then slows to a crawl in the evening. Same with Telstra cable in some areas.
iPrimus also has quite variable speed. On downloading a largish update, the longer the download runs for the slower it seems to get. It almost looks as if they drop the priority of the traffic the longer it goes.
I'm on the $49+$1 homeline rental plan.. 70gb/70gb=140gb, when i go to change plan unlimited is $30+$30 line rental=$60… theres no option for $49.99+$1 homeline rental.. ??? so basically its still $60 just like before for unlimited plan for 250GB or the Unlimited plan..?? no change? or not yet updated?
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it is a deal because some people with tpg can upgrade their download allowance for free. anything u get for free is bargain right?
or for some people who would like to compare their current plane with other provider might find this tpg plan is better than their current plan.
The only thing that sucks about these TPG deals is that if you're outside a major metropolitan area then you're effectively boned! The greater Newcastle area is not an insignificant regional hub, yet nobody I've known has been able to get TPG ADSL2+! :(
I've heard rumours that there's a couple of random streets in equally random suburbs that can get it; but that remains somewhat of a local urban myth here! :o
+2 votesTry www.adsl2exchanges.com.au - search for an address and it will tell you what exchange that address is on and what providers serve that exchange (including their plans).
This may assist in enabling you to determine what areas of Newy have TPG enable exchanges.
Yep, I monitor the plan changes & only move when it benefits me…I'll be sitting on this one til something better comes along! :)
Overuse is $1/GB, and you get multiple warnings if you go over; which is very reasonable IMHO. I never pay it though coz nowadays 230GB total/month is plenty for me! ;)
read this mate http://www.tpg.com.au/products_services/adsl_additionalprice...
*ADSL2+ plan change as a Downgrade, outside of contract, free of charge is limited to one every 6 months. Any subsequent change as a Downgrade within 6 months will incur a fee of $90.
Wish I wasn't on this bloody expensive Telstra Velocity network or I'd take it up.
$80 for a 100mbit 50gig plan (then shaped to 64k, 64k … get with the times!) is a rip-off, especially when local content isn't the same speed. No noticable difference in latency for international connections to normal cable speeds.
Nothing wrong with TPG. I have been with them for years now on the $59.95 unlimited deal and they have been great in my area. Using Telstra line. However, I have now changed over to Dodo, $39.90 unlimited. I have been with Dodo before and they have been good on my exchange.
+2 votesFrom what I understand, you're golden with TPG if you're in the inner suburbs of a major city (Sydney or Melbourne); loads of problems otherwise.
Disclosure: we're on their $59.95 500Gb plan, and have been for ages; we've never had any problem whatsoever (central Melbourne). Downloads a movie in about 20 minutes - so no complaint about speeds. Skype works, too - seems that no traffic is blocked.
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Thanks Joannatan. My off-peak times get shifted a little, but that's worth the extra bandwidth.