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Upgrade to nbn FTTP Connection from FTTN/FTTC for $200 at Eligible Locations @ Launtel

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Upgrade to nbn FTTP Connection from FTTN/FTTC for $200 at Eligible Locations @ Launtel
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higherdestiny on 30/06/2022 - 08:54 residential.launtel.net.au (5236 clicks)
Last edited 30/06/2022 - 13:16 by 2 other users

This deal requires some explanation.

NBN Co is rolling out FTTP upgrades across the nation for existing FTTN and FTTC customers - meaning if you're eligible, you may be able to have fibre connected to your home instead of your existing copper connection.

How it works is this; For eligible services, sign up for NBN Home Fast (100/20 minimum) or higher for FTTN to FTTP and NBN Home Superfast (250/25 minimum) or higher for FTTC to FTTP and commit to a contract with your ISP, and your fibre upgrade will be "free". Of course, this actually means the cost of the upgrade is just integrated into a contract. Fine for those who need/want high speed - but some of us want fibre without having to pay for a premium plan.

Enter Launtel.

Zero contract. Zero commitment. Pay a one-off $200 fibre upgrade fee and then you're not bound to a contract. For me, this was ideal, as I got FTTP installed for a $200 fee, then dropped my connection back to 25/5 which is all I need at present. Also, being Launtel - they allow you to change your speed tier intra-day, meaning I can ramp my line up to 1000/400 for a day if I want, and only pay pro-rata for that day.

So if you want a fibre upgrade without being locked into a 1 year contract - do the math, Launtel might be perfect for you. No contract, free 7 day trial, multiple speed tiers. Great for those who want to even just get fibre run into the building and then disconnect the service (holiday homes etc).

Also - use a referral code to get free credit on sign-up so you can test that 1000/400 speed without paying a cent.

Step 1: Check if you're eligible for FTTC/FTTN to FTTP upgrade (even call Launtel if you're unsure).
Step 2: Churn your existing connection to Launtel (takes 5 minutes)
Step 3: Purchase the $200 FTTP upgrade option
Step 4: Await NBN fibre installation booking
Step 5: Welcome to fibre! Stay with launtel or disconnect or drop to a lower plan - whatever you like.

Enjoy.

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      • scud70 on 30/06/2022 - 10:19

        No it's the same suburb and same drive way that i share with 2 other homes, beats me why, i even sent google map pics asking why, and all they sent back 3 times by 3 different people was cut and pasted bits from the NBN brochure/webite … lol

    • kipps on 30/06/2022 - 10:05

      What is your estimate to upgrade to FTTP when you apply for a free quote from Technology Choice? Suspect that might get NBN to reconsider the position.

      • scud70 on 30/06/2022 - 10:21

        That was one of their cut and pasted responses… lol and i did that they sent me a quote for 20k … even though next door is what less than 50m away with FTTP …

        • kipps on 30/06/2022 - 10:22

          I’d take that to your local federal MP and complain.

          • BuyOrNot on 01/07/2022 - 11:27

            @kipps: Or contact current affair, they will love a story like this.

    • sneakydean on 30/06/2022 - 15:06

      This will either get fixed or some point or end up costing NBN a fortune, cant imagine it will be very efficient to keep a node setup when there's only 1 or 2 people on it.
      On the plus side your speeds may improve when your the only person on the node

  • stirlo on 30/06/2022 - 09:20
    +16

    Many other providers do this upgrade for free when you agree to remain on the higher speed plan (100Mbps+) for 12 months. With these providers they only charge a $200 fee if you downgrade or cancel in the first year.

    Launtel charging $200 for every upgraded customer even if they stay for a year is not a deal.

    • scud70 on 30/06/2022 - 09:23

      Right now I'd pay $200 if it got me fttp and I didn't have to deal with morons at Nbn.

      • stirlo on 30/06/2022 - 09:24
        +5

        Launtel is an NBN reseller. They just refer you to NBN who does the install.

        You can great great service for free from Aussiebroadband without paying an extra $200.

        • scud70 on 30/06/2022 - 09:27

          Yeh i know what you mean… and your correct it's always between ISP and NBN, which is what makes my situation crap since directly talking to NBN gives you no help and ISP can't do anything unless NBN make your premise "eligible"

      • thatguyfromthatplace on 30/06/2022 - 13:04

        I'd be grateful for the NBN morons. The other option is Opticomm.

        • scud70 on 30/06/2022 - 13:27

          With my work I've had to deal with both of them… Never understood how opticomm got away with creating those pocket monopoly networks in shopping centres and buildings…

    • superroach on 30/06/2022 - 09:26
      -1

      Deal for me, getting fttp was impossible before or tens of thousands. Now I could be in a slow plan unless I need it, the total cost over a year would be more than a 200 saving

      • brifog on 30/06/2022 - 11:41
        +3

        Not a deal. Just sign up at another provider without having to pay this fee up front. If you then decide to downgrade your speed, then either the ISP will send the bill to you or decide to eat it. But if you decide to keep the speed and go with Launtel, you're out the $200 regardless. This deal is just plain dumb.

    • poiterbad on 30/06/2022 - 09:45
      +5

      Yeah, you may as well sign up with ABB or Superloop and then if you do decide to downgrade, only pay the $200 fee then.

      This Launtel deal seems like you're paying the cancellation fee without cancelling.

      • djz on 30/06/2022 - 10:18
        +2

        EXACTLY! How is it a deal to pay the $200 upfront even if you were to stay with them for 12mths? You might as well stay on higher speed plans and actually get some additional benefit of the extra money you're paying per month rather than pay $200 upfront AND end up downgrading to a lower speed plan

        • Ken OC on 30/06/2022 - 11:43
          -1

          because its an option for people with ISPs who are not participating in the upgrade program (TPG for example) and allows them to foot the $200 upgrade cost and not be locked in for 12months.

          in my case my FTTN drops out daily and whenever i make heavy use of the upload, takes 5monutes to reconnect, countless support tickets, id gladly pay the $200 for the FTTP reliability and then drop back down to a slower speed (since i don't need it).

          the alternative for getting FTTP is the TCP program which currently quotes me nearly $12,000 to upgrade (ive seen some at over $40,000).

          • stirlo on 30/06/2022 - 12:26
            +2

            @Ken OC: Most providers don’t have a contract. They simply say you need to pay the $200 if you leave or downgrade in the following 12 months.

            Aussie Broadband, Superloop and Exetel are all like this

    • kipps on 30/06/2022 - 10:03
      +1

      Precisely. This is not a deal.

  • M00Cow on 30/06/2022 - 09:24
    +7

    Nothing to do with Launtel, it's available to everyone in the eligible area via most RSP's

    It's like someone posting a deal that with Westpac the govt guarantees your $249k deposit.

  • BertieBrown on 30/06/2022 - 09:30

    My suburb not eligible. Dagnamit.

  • scuderiarmani on 30/06/2022 - 09:34
    +9

    This isn't a deal. It's a scam in my eyes.

    Ive upgraded already but I was always going to stay on minimum 100 plans anyway. I have always been on it.

    Apart from the potential reliability view, I see little to no reason to be sitting on a 25 down plan on Fibre. Most FTTN connections will handle that easily. And technically NBN is supposed to ensure that anyway.

    • Ken OC on 30/06/2022 - 11:39
      +1

      I'm on FTTN and it drops out daily which is my biggest issue, something like this would be amazing for me, compared to TCP quote of like $12,000 ill take a $200 disconnection fee any day.

      • scuderiarmani on 30/06/2022 - 11:56

        You are in the minority.

        If your area is eligible for this upgrade what's wrong with 100 down?

        • Ken OC on 30/06/2022 - 11:59

          im definitely not in the minority, FTTN is a shit show of unreliability in both connection speeds and stability.

          whats wrong with 100 down? nothing… whats wrong with 25 or 50 down? im not in need for 100mbps but im truely fed up with lodging tickets with my ISP because my copper line's quality is poor and causing crappy speeds and drop outs…

          id rather nbn did the upgrade for free, but at the end of the day its NBN charging this fee not the ISP, Launtel are just letting me use them to pay it upfront so i can get a better quality service.

          • scuderiarmani on 30/06/2022 - 12:01
            +1

            @Ken OC: So do it elsewhere.

            This isn't a deal.

            I had FTTN for years, I had bad connection periods but I also went months without disconnecting. Daily disconnects isn't normal. You are in the minority.

            • Ken OC on 30/06/2022 - 12:08

              @scuderiarmani: whirlpool would like a word with you.

              there are a ton of people constantly lodging tickets to get a problem fixed and get an nbn tech to come out and swap over/re terminate the line, only for it to be broken again in 12months.

              to give you context, ive had 188 drop outs in the last 6 months, keep in mind each one takes upwards of 5minutes to reconnect and they tend to happen more frequently on days that it rains.

              my connection would be considered "above average".

              • scuderiarmani on 30/06/2022 - 12:10

                @Ken OC: Yeah, sure.

                Millions of FTTN users are all having daily disconnects. Sure.

                You. Are. In. The. Minority.

                The only reason people post on whingepool is they are having bad experiences. That doesn't mean that the majority are.

              • M00Cow on 30/06/2022 - 14:44

                @Ken OC:

                to give you context, ive had 188 drop outs in the last 6 months, keep in mind each one takes upwards of 5minutes to reconnect

                Luxury, my oldies have outages every few weeks that last hours to days. NBN refuses to listen to their own techs which say the copper & the out are stuffed & need replacing. They just want it mostly for a phone line, and maybe a few hours if internet a week.

                I wonder how many of those upgrade areas are +well we're) Liberal or National party seats?

  • dlakers3peat on 30/06/2022 - 09:35

    I was told by Launtel customer care if you stay with them for a year once you have done the upgrade, the $200 will be refunded.

    • kipps on 30/06/2022 - 10:07
      +1

      I’d rather not pay the fee like ABB/Superloop do provided you stay on 100mbps for the 12 months. This is Launtel getting paid upfront for something others don’t do.

      • M00Cow on 30/06/2022 - 14:48

        Transparent pricing. But Launtel are a little different as you can change your speed or even pause your service daily. So you're not stuck on a higher speed plan.

        This belongs in the forums, as it's not a deal per say.

  • Kontiki on 30/06/2022 - 09:36
    +3

    Just here to rain praise on Launtel, big fan. They are an awesome provider with a great user interface. As a customer you are completely in control of your speed and daily charges.

    It works like a Pre-Paid service, you just top up your balance and pick your speed for the day. If you are happy, just leave as is and top up once a month.
    Very responsive Aussie (Launceston, TAS) customer service.

    If you go on holiday you can temporarily freeze the service, or downgrade to a 12/1 connection and save money.

    They also offer extensive network measurement tools, and for $0.15 a day you can get a static IP.

    • brifog on 30/06/2022 - 11:43

      This comment reads like an Ad, this isn't a deal but a scam charging the $200 upfront.

      • Kontiki on 30/06/2022 - 12:27

        Not affiliated with them, just a fan. Had my fair share of dodgy providers over the decades.

  • Sharp on 30/06/2022 - 09:41
    +6

    This isn't a deal at all. It's free to upgrade with others, $200 fee might apply if you downgrade/cancel only.

    • silenthillrocks on 30/06/2022 - 09:43

      What he said ^

    • spasto on 30/06/2022 - 10:50
      +1

      Correct. This post is more about a $200 penalty for early cancellation.

  • kaitoivan on 30/06/2022 - 09:44

    My suburb was on the announced list since May 2021 but I still couldn't get FTTN to FTTP. I thought once it got announced then you can upgrade, anyone got the same issue?

    • stirlo on 30/06/2022 - 09:49
      +2

      Unfortunately being on the list only means you'll become eligible sometime between now and 2024. The date your suburb was added to the list also has no bearing on when your suburb becomes available. My suburb wasn't added to the list until March this year and my address became available in May.

      Best way to tell is when you see the NBN guys in the street doing work then add about 6 months for them to activate your area.

      • spasto on 30/06/2022 - 10:40

        My place is eligible for Enterprise Ethernet even though I'm currently on HFC.

        Does it mean that FTTP is available? EE is too expensive @More (AUD399/month).

        • stirlo on 30/06/2022 - 10:46
          +1

          No. Enterprise ethernet is a totally different setup to regular FTTP. The Enterprise Ethernet line cannot even be converted to regular FTTP after the 36 months is up. It's available nearly everywhere because NBN charges so much it's profitable for them.

          If you have HFC you should already have access to the high speed plans so while fibre would be nice to have the day to day experience will not really be any different. Because of this HFC upgrades are rightfully put last in line behind homes which are speed limited by FTTN, FTTC and fixed wireless.

          Currently no HFC upgrade program exists and I wouldn't expect it to until all the speed limited services are upgraded.

          • spasto on 30/06/2022 - 10:49

            @stirlo: Thanks.

            Pretty happy with HFC but it's my FOMO kicking in.

  • evilpotato on 30/06/2022 - 09:46

    Copper is worth a bit these days… How much copper is in the old hcf… Could it be used to offset the upgrade cost…

  • cycleri3 on 30/06/2022 - 09:46
    +1

    If you are dropping to 25/5 anyway then what's the point? At some point everyone will get the upgrade for free without contract, if you give it a few more years. Only makes sense if you need the speeds now.

    • doot on 30/06/2022 - 10:02
      +1

      It's more than speeds, it's reliability. Some houses/ areas are absolutely shocking with FTTN reliability, FTTP will solve that even if not utilised to full potential. It's what we should've had from the beginning.

  • Exorcist on 30/06/2022 - 09:48

    Can’t really tell how to check for eligibility, am I eligible if my suburb is in the list on NBNCO website? It’s only recently been added in march.

    Went to Launtel website and it just says FTTN available.

    • stirlo on 30/06/2022 - 09:50
      +2

      Put your address in AussieBroadbands tool and it will tell you https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/lp/fibre-connect

      • baskinghobo on 30/06/2022 - 10:15

        Odd. I put in my address and it said my place wasn't eligible even though my suburb is in the list of eligible suburbs from NBN.

        • Twix on 30/06/2022 - 10:18
          +2

          Being in the nbn announcement list doesn't mean you can order FTTP straight away. More FTTN to FTTP and FTTC to FTTP locations will become eligible throughout 2022 and 2023.

  • Korport on 30/06/2022 - 09:51
    -1

    I have 250/25 from Telstra nbn.
    Is it worth to spend the money to upgrade to FTTP?

    • doot on 30/06/2022 - 10:00
      +1

      You have 250/25, which means you either have HFC or FTTP. If you have HFC, then this upgrade program isn't for you.

  • PopCounty on 30/06/2022 - 09:51
    +3

    Not a deal. Charging $200 upfront which is essentially free.

  • bargainator9 on 30/06/2022 - 09:57

    Can someone clarify for me please how to determine upgrade eligibility for current FttC users ? The links list areas already announced for FttN to FttP upgrades, but I can’t find the same for FttC areas.

    Am hoping that ALL fttc areas are eligible- but fear that is too much to ask for!

  • doot on 30/06/2022 - 09:58
    +4

    I have to agree that this is more of an advertisement than a deal. The $200 fee is standard, and many ISPs are participating in the FTTP upgrade program. Exetel, as example, currently are not passing on the $200 fee, yet you don't see me posting a 'deal' where you can upgrade for free then pull out to a lower speed tier.

    • askbargain on 30/06/2022 - 10:54
      -4

      you don't see me posting a 'deal'

      2 posts

      • brifog on 30/06/2022 - 11:48

        Found the Launtel rep.

      • doot on 30/06/2022 - 12:57

        I love how you selectively quoted to suit your purpose. I can tell what occupation you’re in. ;)

        • askbargain on 30/06/2022 - 13:50
          -1

          I love how you selectively quoted to suit your purpose.

          You were never going to post deals anyway, so… how did I selectively quote?

          I can tell what occupation you’re in. ;)

          Can you enlighten me because I am currently on a spiritual journey to discover myself.

  • JohnB100 on 30/06/2022 - 10:03
    +1

    That's crazy cheap. NBN quoted me $6,000 to upgrade from fttc to fttp only 2 years ago

    • jock1017 on 30/06/2022 - 10:12

      My quote was 35K so you're well ahead. Our FTTC goes to our neighbours property and then back tracks to us (we are both on 5 acres), rather than coming 100m down our driveway.

    • rhimes on 30/06/2022 - 10:40

      If you're on the suburb upgrade list, you can likely get it free from other vendors

  • tonydav on 30/06/2022 - 10:05

    Is anyone able to see the list of suburbs for FTTC upgrade? I can only see a link to FTTN upgrades.

  • ShortyX on 30/06/2022 - 10:30

    Does Launtel charge for removing CG-NAT nowadays?

    • doot on 30/06/2022 - 10:32

      15c per day or a one-off full refundable $100 deposit.

      • M00Cow on 30/06/2022 - 14:53

        And that's for a static IP, not just removing CG-NAT

  • REDRUM on 30/06/2022 - 10:31
    +1

    This is a standard penalty fee that is imposed 'if' you cancel the service, change provider or switch to a speed slower than 100/20 within the first 12 months of having the free FTTP upgrade.

    Launtel is just charging it upfront, quite sneaky really… when you think about it.

    • Ken OC on 30/06/2022 - 11:50

      how is it sneaky when theyre upfront about it? lol

    • M00Cow on 30/06/2022 - 14:54

      Their model is pre-pay, so it makes sense. At least they refund you after 1yr.

  • quipo on 30/06/2022 - 10:32
    +1

    Im with with MOREnbn (commbank deal) and the upgrade its free.

  • Mooshygil on 30/06/2022 - 10:40

    I was offered this same thing for free from Aussie broadband recently

  • s3n on 30/06/2022 - 10:40

    No deal should be free

  • kungfuman on 30/06/2022 - 10:41

    everyone should be on FTTP, I am on it and a 250mbps/100mbps connection that is constant with no drops is so good.

    • BuyOrNot on 01/07/2022 - 11:32

      Which ISP and how much are you paying?

      • kungfuman on 01/07/2022 - 11:45

        Not on NBN I am on the opticom fibre for starters so I don't have the problems people have on NBN because all opticomm areas are all FTTP, and the ISP I am on which is city communications (sydney based) mostly caters to business. But the 250mbps/100mbps FTTP opticomm plan I am on is $158 a month. They do 1gbps/500mbps plans as well. https://citycomms.com.au/

        people say this is expensive but find an iSP for that price that will give you 100mbps uploads and 250mbps downloads. There aren't many or if any home plans out there that will give you a 250mbps connection with a high upload speed.

  • SBOB on 30/06/2022 - 10:41
    +1

    Very misleading deal/offer from launtel

    The fee is charged by NBN for anyone that upgrades but then returns to a speed lower than that which triggers the free upgrade.
    You can do this via any of the NBN providers that are part of the fttp upgrade process for free, pay the $200 if you decide to return to a lower speed

    Launtel charge if upfront :/

  • mrhashish on 30/06/2022 - 10:41

    Not on the list as per usual, almost every other suburb in Vic with fttc listed.
    Should've expected as much as 1 of the last suburbs in metro Vic to get nbn when they were still rolling it out (feb 2020), bs.

    • Twix on 30/06/2022 - 11:00

      It's coming. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/12337684/redir

      • mrhashish on 30/06/2022 - 15:19

        Well for ppl on that the list of is, my area n the 1 next to me got nbn finally in Feb n April 2020, both aren't on the list or the other larger list.

        I know we got shafted in the original rollout, when libs took over after krud and Gillard pretty sure I remember the area going from a colour on the rollout map to no colour n stayed like that until 8 months before install. For whatever reason pushed to the bottom of the list, cynical - but i assume it was due to the area been an extremely safe Labor seat that's unlikely to shift at all in the next couple of decades or longer, think it's always been held by Labor.
        The seat of the guy that's sharpening his knife for albo's back, for a second attempt at the top seat lol.

    • BuyOrNot on 01/07/2022 - 11:36

      My suburb was not listed initially when I checked at the start of the year but I had added my email on the nbn site, they emailed me couple of weeks back that it's eligible to upgrade now

  • [Deactivated] on 30/06/2022 - 10:42

    NBN Co is rollout out FTTP upgrades across the nation for existing FTTN(nbnco.com.au) and FTTC(nbnco.com.au) customers - meaning if you're eligible(nbnco.com.au), you may be able to have fibre connected to your home instead of your existing copper connection.

    Which also means Launtel have literally nothing to do with this, and you're not locked into them. A lot of others offer it, and you can organise it yourself.

  • Clear on 30/06/2022 - 10:46

    Meanwhile my nbn Enterprise Ethernet was a free install. Thanks ABB.

  • GTR12 on 30/06/2022 - 10:58

    How is this a deal?

    I'm with Exetel and they dont charge any fee for downgrading early.

  • mrtee on 30/06/2022 - 10:59

    Do I have to register to check if my address is eligible. I'm renting, and thinking of asking if the owner would pay half ($100).

  • adam-07 on 30/06/2022 - 11:03

    So my FTTN has a max line speed of 50/11 and I'm currently on a 50/20 plan I think. Does that mean I need to upgrade to a 100/20 plan (which I can't use) and stay on it until NBN physically comes to my street and upgrades the fibre from the node to my house. And at that point I have higher speeds. Is that right?

  • Bryton on 30/06/2022 - 11:08

    Is Launtel good? About to move house and need a provider. Currently with belong and have had no issues but have heard if there is an issue their support is garbage

    Wanting to pay around $80 no more

    • roberte on 30/06/2022 - 13:06
      +1

      For me, yes. $80 might only get you 25/10 speed tier before any discount.

      Launtel are no where near the cheapest but their customer service IMHO is second to none compared to Telstra, Optus, Aussie Broadband or Superloop. They offer features such as pausing the service or changing speed tiers day to day.

      • [Deactivated] on 01/07/2022 - 06:49

        ABB is better for support. I have accounts with both and launtel reverts to online only support after hours where as I can call ABB and speak to an Aussie until midnight. I stick with launtel on one plan tho as I have legacy rates

    • M00Cow on 30/06/2022 - 15:01

      For me, better then Optus, Telstra and Superloop. I used to be a Superloop fan, but my 100/40 speeds slowed down noticeably over the past 12mths. Switched to Launtel and webpages were instantly more snappier, my download speeds more stable (Superloop had high top speeds both locally and to US & EU, but fluctuated a fair bit, so the average over a few days was slower). And the kids no longer whinge about games lagging/Skype dropping out.

      Changing speed tiers just for a day is really handy for me, especially when uploading GB+ files.

  • Flyingmoo on 30/06/2022 - 11:23

    How is this a deal? Other providers do it for free

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