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Aussie Broadband: Free Modem (Valued at $149) on New Signup + $15 Shipping

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Aussie Broadband: Free Modem (Valued at $149) on New Signup + $15 Shipping
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SomeGuyOnOzB on 27/07/2018 - 18:49 aussiebroadband.com.au (3122 clicks)
Last edited 30/07/2018 - 14:33 by 2 other users
FREEMODEM

Update 29/07/2017

Thanks to Phil Britt who confirms the online issue has been solved and that the deal is again available online as well as over the phone.

NB you have to select the power modem and not the basic, for the code to work.

Update: thanks to tranter, deal still works over the phone if you mention the "free modem for new customers" offer

Deal expiry says end of July

I signed up for Aussie Broadband a couple of days ago and got the WHIRLY10 discount (about $60).
A few days later, and it's I could've gotten a month free (about $80).
Tonight they email me and I could've saved $149! :S

For those who would like a modem instead of a month free (in the other deal right now), you can get a free premium modem valued at $149 if you include the code at sign up. ($15 shipping for regular delivery)
It's a Netcomm NF18ACV
(Thanks to Porthos for reminding me to write what modem it was)

Pre-configured and if there are any issues, they will handle it, I assume (as opposed to buying it elsewhere and having to deal with that store, for a saving of $15 or so).

I don't think this is targeted, the email looks like a generic offer and has an expiry date.

More background if needed:
I filled out the application form a few times (without actually finishing the process) over a couple of days. Today is about 4 or 5 days later.

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$50 each for referrer & referee apply afterwards.

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  • [Deactivated] on 27/07/2018 - 18:56
    +5

    Well Telecubes been down for an hour in Melb or Vic (& possibly Tassie) so it might be time to switch. I don't need a modem but a free month would be nice.

    • scrimshaw on 27/07/2018 - 19:20
      +2

      If anyone with Telecube is experiencing slow International speeds in NSW region as of yesterday and today, reboot your modem. Had rebooted it just now and I'm back up to close to 50mb again.

      • verio on 28/07/2018 - 05:29
        +1

        I was with Telecube for a few months but precisely because of the “reboot your modem every week to get your internet back” experience I have left. Seriously, their network is not reliable.

    • decr on 28/07/2018 - 02:50

      My thoughts exactly. Got home this arvo to find no Internet access and even now it's unusable. On a 100/40 plan in Tassie, FTTP. I'll give it till tomorrow but otherwise they can shove their price hike up their arse.

  • Lockster on 27/07/2018 - 18:58

    Can you stack discount codes?

    • [Deactivated] on 27/07/2018 - 19:04

      Alas no

    • Nousernamehere on 27/07/2018 - 19:04
      +1

      Nope. Can't even combine promo codes and referral codes any more either.

  • Nousernamehere on 27/07/2018 - 19:03
    +2

    I got the same email, signed up just over a week ago with the $10 off for 6 months. Annoying as would much rather a month free!

    Also probably should add to the OP that the modem is the Netcomm NF18ACV

    • Colosus01 on 27/07/2018 - 19:16
      +2

      I am in the same boat. Signed up a week ago and missed out on these promotions.

    • Russ on 27/07/2018 - 19:18
      +3

      Aussie webpage doesn't have much info on the modem. Full specs here:
      https://www.netcommwireless.com/product/enhanced-vdsl2adsl2-…

      Brief specs are

      • Enhanced VDSL2/ADSL2+ Dual Band AC1600 Wireless Gigabit Gateway with VoIP
      • 4 x Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 LAN ports - nbn and UFB ready
      • ultra-fast connection to nbn and UFB fibre network - 1 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet WAN port
      • Access and share media and file content across the wireless home network
      • 1 x USB 2.0
      • VoIP feature for HD quality voice calls - connect up to 2 telephones
    • mattkenny on 27/07/2018 - 20:31
      +3

      i got that modem through Aussie BB, and to be honest I'm not a fan - the 2.4GHz wireless has constant problems. I ended up turning off the wifi and using an old TPlink archer D9 as my access point.

  • hogwarts on 27/07/2018 - 19:08
    +2

    It is the Netcomm NF18ACV. It is an AC modem which is nice.

  • Hardicus on 27/07/2018 - 19:24
    +1

    I'm a little pissed, I signed up literally 2 days ago and now 2 better deals have come along before I've even got a date for my connection. Bonus points for AussieBB emailing me to advise me of the great offer I can't get.

    As an aside, anyone know how long it usually takes to get connected (HFC)?

    • gwapsejnr on 27/07/2018 - 20:22
      +1

      Me too, very frustrating and not a great start for giving them a shot. Called up to organize everything and asked the guy if there was any difference to doing it online or on the phone and he said no. Now there’s free modems, free month, $10 of per month etc…very poor.

    • Cheapskate Paul on 27/07/2018 - 21:17
      -2

      If you contact Aussie they'll probably give you one of the offers if you ask nicely. If not, and you haven't been connected, cancel, then sign up to one of the offers.

      • Nousernamehere on 27/07/2018 - 21:33

        I wouldn’t bet on it

      • gwapsejnr on 27/07/2018 - 22:00

        Did call and they said they couldn’t do anything and they also put a block or something on your account which means you can’t cancel then reconnect. Not sure there’s much we can do now.

    • Thiefsie on 28/07/2018 - 19:13

      About 2 weeks for me with HFC

      • Hardicus on 28/07/2018 - 19:15

        Thanks, that sucks.

  • CAPTCHHHA on 27/07/2018 - 19:29

    Can I cancel my acount and get my wife to sign up on the same address?

    • Kooratz on 29/07/2018 - 17:17

      yep

  • R3XNebular on 27/07/2018 - 19:36
    +2

    This is a good deal for month to month! For contract go with exetel. You get the modem for $20. $59.99 50/20 with static ip.

    • c0nfus3d on 27/07/2018 - 22:55

      Exetel any good? I saw 50 mbps download speed advertised on their website but cannot see 20M upload? Am I missing something?

  • tranter on 27/07/2018 - 19:42
    +7

    Perfect timing.

    I've been with Internode for 10+ years but just recently the modem they supplied a couple of years ago has gone on the blink. It's just out of warranty and they won't entertain replacing it free of charge even though the issues started before warranty period expired.

    I've paid over $10,000 worth of invoices over the time I've been an Internode customer. Loyalty counts for nothing anymore and they just lost a long term customer.

    This is a better modem than the one Internode supplies anyway.

    • dealhunt on 27/07/2018 - 19:46

      Nowadays loyalty has no meaning to businesses especially for Internode ugh ugh TPG!
      Maybe try to talk to them in Filipino language.

    • kahn on 27/07/2018 - 19:56
      +7

      they just lost a long term customer

      Do you think they care about losing one customer? I'm always reminded of this scene when someone makes your statement.

      • tranter on 27/07/2018 - 20:06
        +1

        I thought they would since they actively called me a couple years ago to sign me up to a new NBN plan on 24 month contract.

        Maybe the person who knew it's cheaper to keep an existing customer than find a new one doesn't work there anymore.

        • kahn on 27/07/2018 - 20:12
          +3

          They used to love you long time, but not now :-(

        • dealhunt on 27/07/2018 - 20:18
          +4

          The person who called you is a sales representative, he calls from his home and he doesn't give a damn about loyalty but he just got a list of people to call and he gets commissions on that.
          He won't work too long for that task so he will move along.
          Loyalty today is no more in the dictionary for the businesses.

        • tranter on 27/07/2018 - 20:27

          Maybe. I was already an Internode customer, it was the switchover from ADSL to NBN.

        • tranter on 31/07/2018 - 11:09
          +2

          Seems like we were all wrong.

          I called up Internode today to cancel the service. They said they will supply a new modem including shipping at no charge.

        • josho9 on 31/07/2018 - 22:44

          @tranter: Retentions people often have a wide discretion and different incentives to the warranty people.

        • tranter on 01/08/2018 - 08:35

          @josho9:

          Yes, I should have been talking to the Internode Customer Support Team but it's not obvious how to get on to them in the first instance.

          It shows that they do care to some degree, contrary to what others have said.

  • Pricebeat on 27/07/2018 - 19:48

    Should I get a month free or a free modem?

    • SomeGuyOnOzB on 27/07/2018 - 19:57

      I'm no longer up on tech. So I thought, if I buy the modem from them, then it should be compatible, already set up and if there's any issues with my Internet, they'll take care of making sure the modem is right.

      None of that "it's the modem's fault so take it to the modem seller" (based on my experience of a different Internet provider, a few years ago).

      • Pricebeat on 27/07/2018 - 20:01

        Yeah I guess that’s what I will go with since it’s valued more than a free month lol

  • Alzori on 27/07/2018 - 20:00
    -8

    Wow, makes that deal posted by AussieBB themselves just 8 hours ago for their "friends at OzBargain" seem like a pretty dick move. That is, assuming they stick to their "you already signed up, so we can't offer any of the new deals" shtick.

    • SomeGuyOnOzB on 27/07/2018 - 20:01
      +8

      Unless they figure we've all got modems already …

    • SomeGuyOnOzB on 27/07/2018 - 20:02
      +3

      So are you intending to vote this deal down or the other one?

  • wtfnodeal on 27/07/2018 - 20:14
    -3

    Code doesn't work

    • kahn on 27/07/2018 - 21:49
      +9

      Username checks out.

  • PeteDH on 27/07/2018 - 20:22

    Code doesn't work for me either unfortunately.

  • 86boy on 27/07/2018 - 20:45

    I am a bit confused. Currently with Telstra NBN, looking to switch. I have the black ardis NBN modem that connects the HFC and that links to my netgear nighthawk.

    The modem here seems to only have a RJ45 + phone line? What would my setup look like, if I wanted to maintain my nighthawk as the router?

    Thanks guys.

    • Slave1 on 27/07/2018 - 20:53

      I have this modem (bought from UMart for $139) and had the little black NTD box connected today. Just waiting for Aussie to activate the connection. I’m also moving to HFC from regular Telstra cable. This modem has the WAN port plus 4 Ethernet ports.

      You’d connect the RJ45 from your Ardis NBN modem into the WAN port of the new Netcomm modem.

      Edit: just realised you wanted to keep your existing Nighthawk. As long as it’s configured to Aussie’s service, you wouldn’t have to change any of your set up.

      • SirDale on 27/07/2018 - 21:14
        +1

        The NTD (for HFC) -is- the modem (it demodulates the incoming signal and converts it to ethernet).

        You'll be buying/using a router (no matter what the clueless people at the RSPs say) connected to the NTD.

        • AlexF on 28/07/2018 - 07:41

          it demodulates the incoming signal and converts it to ethernet

          even Ethernet uses modulation - for 1000Base-T, it’s Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM) 5.

    • bdl on 27/07/2018 - 20:54

      It would look like you selling the free modem on eBay and keeping your nighthawk :)

    • [Deactivated] on 28/07/2018 - 13:59
      +1

      you use one of the others deals. keep your Nighthawk & change the config settings in there. you don't need to downgrade to their router.

  • letmesingh on 27/07/2018 - 21:03

    that router is whack, but should be okay for a small unit

  • Chazzozz on 27/07/2018 - 21:59

    I've got this same modem through Aussie, although I paid full price at $169. It doesn't have all the bells & whistles of other modems, it's fairly no-frills but otherwise is quite good. I've never had problems with the 5GHz wireless, can't say about the 2.4GHz as I've turned it off since I don't have any devices using that band.

    One of the best things it has going for it is it's an "nbn™ registered FTTN/FTTB Modem/Router". Why is this important? If you're using non-registered equipment and a fault occurs then nbn Co. can refuse to investigate further.

  • dagold on 27/07/2018 - 22:19
    -1

    Tried to signup but code invalid

    • Nickyp on 27/07/2018 - 22:53

      2ND that. Been waiting to get a decent modem to switch over. Gutted

      • [Deactivated] on 28/07/2018 - 13:56
        +1

        comments below suggest you can get it if you call up.

    • scrimshaw on 29/07/2018 - 16:18

      This code now works and is now fixed.

  • Master Bates on 27/07/2018 - 22:22

    This on FTTN in bridge mode linked to a Ubiquiti UniFi AC Pro, or is there a better (reasonably priced) FTTN modem router with POE to run the AC Pro without needing to use the POE Injector?

    • Nousernamehere on 27/07/2018 - 22:38
      +2

      Umm.. what?

      The AC Pro needs a router to work. You can’t bridge this modem and connect it directly to your AC Pro, it won’t do anything. If you want to connect the AC Pro to this modem, it won’t be bridged.

      • Master Bates on 27/07/2018 - 23:23

        The Netcomm NF18ACV is a modem/router is it not?

        Looks like the deal is over anyway!

        • Nousernamehere on 27/07/2018 - 23:38
          +3

          Yes, but if you bridge a modem/router it basically turns it into a ‘dumb’ passthrough device and strips away any of the router features. So bridging this modem will give you sync, but won’t give you authentication for your VDSL2 or give you any NAT/DHCP etc. So you’ll need then a router (with a WAN port) to then connect the AC Pro to.

          Either keep the device as a modem/router (and turn off the Wi-Fi and use the AC Pro for that) or you’ll use this as a bridged modem and grab another router (then connect the AC Pro to that).

        • Master Bates on 28/07/2018 - 00:17

          @Porthos: Ah I see what you mean; I have misinterpreted the term bridging as switching off the Netcomm's WiFi. Thanks for correcting my mistake!

          Seeing as this deal has ended, do you know of any FTTN compatible routers with POE that will run the AC Pro?

        • CoronavirusVaccine on 28/07/2018 - 08:16
          +2

          @Master Bates: can't think of consumer routers with PoE. You will need to look into Ubiquiti or Mikrotik for that. If you only want to power one single AP then cheaper to use PoE injector. Ubiquiti AC Pro should come with one in retail packaging.

        • Master Bates on 28/07/2018 - 22:38

          @smiley-k: Thanks! I have the Injector; I was just hoping to have a neater install and save having to use 2 electric power points.

  • BangkokBreakfast on 27/07/2018 - 23:04
    +2

    Code no longer working.

  • G Wok on 27/07/2018 - 23:23

    how's this modem compare to a TP Link VR900?

  • Jjklark on 27/07/2018 - 23:44

    I have tried using the code and it did not work :(

  • MrBlank on 28/07/2018 - 09:00
    +2

    I signed up last night with WHIRLY10 and then immediately after ordering saw the email for this offer. Called them up and they kindly switched the promo code over to this one as I had ordered the modem.

  • tranter on 28/07/2018 - 10:21
    +3

    This deal hasn't actually expired.

    It doesn't work online but if you call them and mention free modem for new customers they will do it no problems. Expires 31 July.

    • AssociatedPhil Britt @ Aussie Broadband on 29/07/2018 - 14:05

      The issue with online signup has been fixed so you can signup online with this promotion until 31 July.

      • tranter on 29/07/2018 - 14:15
        +1

        Thanks!

      • SomeGuyOnOzB on 29/07/2018 - 15:11

        Thank you kindly. Updating the deal now.

  • Zapped on 28/07/2018 - 15:51

    Confirming the above 2 comments.
    Helped my parents sign up just now by calling them up and definitely do get the mentioned modem for free.
    Just had to pay $15 postage.

  • Nickyp on 28/07/2018 - 16:19

    Sorted thanks :)

  • bargainrus on 28/07/2018 - 16:38

    Signed up by calling them and got the fee modem. Just had to pay $15 postage.

  • silkysmooth on 28/07/2018 - 20:00

    Any contracts for free modem

    • SomeGuyOnOzB on 28/07/2018 - 20:15

      They don't have lock in contracts at Aussie

  • AssociatedPhil Britt @ Aussie Broadband on 29/07/2018 - 14:07

    The issue with online signup has been fixed so you can signup online with this promotion until 31 July.

    • Armin65 on 29/07/2018 - 17:24

      I just tried to sign up and this error appeared: "Invalid promo/referral code provided"
      Should I select the modem in "pick a modem" stage? If I do so, although promo code works, it shows $164 once off fee that has to be paid!

      • AssociatedPhil Britt @ Aussie Broadband on 29/07/2018 - 21:18

        Yes you need to select the "power modem" in the pick a modem stage.

  • McMoots on 29/07/2018 - 16:53
    +3

    I can confirm for anyone living in the dead zone (Perth), that these guys have been fantastic since we dumped Skymesh where they belonged, and changed our connection over.

    We're on an unlimited 100/40 plan, and every speed test I have done, even during peak hours, has produced download rates in the 90s and upload rates of at least 35.

    With Skymesh we wouldn't even reach 10mBps during the same time frame.

    Their customer service has also been pretty good throughout.

    I've already claimed my first month free, so I've got nothing to gain from writing this, but simply believe in giving credit where it is due and helping others find a good provider.

  • Tobias on 30/07/2018 - 15:51

    ABB modems are certified for FTTN/FTTB/FTTP/HFC/Fixed Wireless. My house is getting FTTC, does ABB support FTTC?

    Recently ABB sent me a blue coloured letter titled "high-speed nbn is here" except the nbn address checker states it's at least another year away. Why did I get this letter?

    The offers in the blue letter matched their website. The ABB marketing team missed an opportunity to sell. They could've offered a free Netcomm NF18ACV modem and a life time plan discount if I switched my adsl connection now and moved onto nbn later.

    Looking at the plans, why don't ABB offer nbn12?
    Is nbn no longer offer this at wholesale?

    • tranter on 30/07/2018 - 17:24

      Why don't you ask Aussie Broadband?

      What's there to complain about? You can get the free modem now.

  • Sergeant Salami on 30/07/2018 - 16:30

    Just signed up to 100/400. Goodbye SkyMesh and hello AussieBB. Can't wait! $6 more for better POI.

  • Lancerx on 30/07/2018 - 21:18

    Could anyone confirm if the modem could be configured to be used with other ISP if I were to leave AB in the future? Thanks

    • noz on 31/07/2018 - 07:56

      Yes. ABB do not lock their modems.

  • Jjklark on 31/07/2018 - 00:00

    I received a call from Aussie broadband (as my details were subkitted when I didn't have much luck as per my post earlier). All sorted. Free modem promo over the phone worked. Perfect! Needed a quality VoIP modem desperately and this is a great deal! $63 plan (low speed and 300gb), $15 shipping and no contract! Thanks for this

  • chylee on 31/07/2018 - 13:20

    My address has a New Development Fee of $300. Does anyone know if this can be waived or discounted or it is the same fee regardless of provider? Thanks

    • SomeGuyOnOzB on 31/07/2018 - 20:07

      I heard you can't get it waived. NBN gets to charge it once, to each site, to the first person/organization wanting to use the connection.

  • Kazzycaboodles on 01/08/2018 - 10:44

    Thanks OP. This is fantastic as we were looking to go with a new ISP. The free modem just makes the change even sweeter (and also the fact that our new home has FTTP instead of HFC). :)

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