Cheap ISP Plans (Which is the best option)

I am in the market for changing ISP provider and potentially changing from wireless to ADSL. We usually have two laptops running off the one wireless modem/router (Apple and PC based) at the same time. As we don't have a landline (and are renting where we live) I am considering whether it's better to go for a naked DSL plan, a bundled plan, wireless or standalone internet and phone line rental (what do people think is the best method?)

Also, can anyone recommend a standalone phone line provider if that's the better option?

Also, are any of these ISPs to be avoided due to poor service?

I have done the usual whirlpool search, but thought that Ozbargain may have a better idea for the budget minded.

Standalone

Logitel LNA-25
Logitel LNA-50
Logitel LNI-25
PennyTel ADSL2+ Only $29
Logitel LNA-100
TPG Internet ADSL2+ 50GB
Logitel LNI-50

Bundled

TPG ADSL2+ 100GB
Logitel LNAB-25
VoIPex Ultimate Club
Logitel LNAB-50
Logitel LNIB-25 Bundled
Logitel LNAB-100 Bundled
iPrimus Starter Bundled
Internode Easy Broadband 50 bundle
iiNet Home 1 Bundled
Beagle Telecom Bundled Metro 50GB
VoIPex Ultimate Bundle
Westnet Home 1 Bundle
Netspace Home 1 Bundled
TPG Internet ADSL2+ 500GB Bundled
TPG ADSL2+ Unlimited 24x7~
Logitel LNIB-50 Bundled

Naked DSL (as we are renting there would be the additional costs of connection, disconnection and reconnection)

EscapeNet Really Naked Lite
iPrimus NakedDSL Starter
NuSkope Special Naked ADSL2+ 50GB
MyNetFone Economy
TPG Internet Naked ADSL2+ 50GB

Poll Options

  • 0
    Wireless
  • 6
    Naked DSL
  • 0
    Bundled DSL
  • 0
    Standalone DSL/Phone Line

Comments

  • I wanted unlimited so I went with Clubtelco $40/m and connected my land line with telstra under the budget line which is 21.95/m. I don't make calls from it, but if there is a problem with the line I'd prefer to deal with telstra directly.

    • Can i get your thoughts on ClubTelco. Any issues, customer service etc? Have they pulled you up on excessive dowmloading? Need to get rid of Tesltra (except for the phone line rental obviously)
      Thanks for your help

      • Have not heard a peep after my 1tb each month for the past 6 months :P
        They are a great ISP, can be a bit overloaded at peak times, but which ISP isnt?
        For $40 plus the $22 for Telstra homeline budget, for true unlimited downloads with no monthly plan (only have to pay $50 once a year for membership), you really cant go wrong. If you dont like them after the first month, only $90 gone and you move onto a new ISP as you arent locked in.

        • Thanks heaps for that, just need capacity for Netflix and Hulu streaming.

        • iiNet I find doesn't have issues with congestion.

  • pennytel.com.au i only pay $29 a month. if want to deal with them do it on Facebook or twitter.

  • logitel works, penytel has problems and i dont know if you can sign up and clubtelco makes you pay to join

  • I have never heard of logitel, are they any good?

  • We use Logitel, they seem to be fairly small and quite responsive to customer feedback and suggestions.
    After 9 months or so we have only nice things to say about them as an ISP.

    • Logitel seems to have different plans with different networks Optus,iinet,AAPT, Telstra . Which network do you have?

  • Ive been with Clubtelco for a few years..they had some issues years ago but seem much better now.

    Usual indian or pakistan or wherever call centre but if any probs they assign a single person to resolve it which saves alot of dramas.

    Ive had to call them only a couple of times and really it was easier to solve the problems myself after confirming no outages.

    $40 p/m unlimited is good… never been throttled or asked about my massive dloads lol

    They use telstra equipment as opposed to most other isps.

    Have to pay $50 to join..but you get membership to some vip discount club which you may or may not use at various retailers..

    $50 each year to stay connected and stay in discount club… apply it to the price and its still ok for unlimited:

    40 p/m
    Plus
    50/12 months = 6 p/m

    = 46 p/m (- any discounts used).

    Im happy with clubtelco so I would recommend them.

    Pookie

  • Does anyone know how to check your landline number if it isn't connected? We have never received a phone bill from the line and we have never used it.

    • +1

      Plug an old landline phone into the wall and dial 12722123. It will give you the number.

      • Unfortunately, I don't have a landline phone that works

        • Yep, that can be an issue. I had to borrow one from my parents who luckily still had one lying around.

        • Found out that some Telstra shops will give you a loaner phone.

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