Buddy Telco (Aussie Broadband) Now Has Static IP/CGNAT Opt out for $5 a Month

Mulberry3566 on 24/09/2024 - 15:26
Last edited 26/03/2025 - 23:26 by 1 other user

By default you get IPv4 with CG-NAT and a static IPv6 /48 block for free.

Buddy support has stated that a static IP for IPv4 is available for $10/month $5/month.

From the Buddy Telco help centre.

Can I opt out of CGNAT or use a static IP?

Yes, you can get a Static IP! Add to your service through the Buddy Telco portal. All you need to do is log in to your account, select the "Static IP" bolton under "Advanced", and click "Apply Bolton". The cost will be charged in full on your next invoice.

Unfortunately, we cannot opt a service out of CGNAT without adding a static IP.

As you can see, they did not list the price here. So I asked, and decided to post it here to make it more available. Screenshot here: https://imgur.com/a/gq3nQw8

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  • Mulberry3566 on 24/09/2024 - 15:33
    +1

    Also, I checked with AGL Internet as I wanted to sign up to the 6 month 250/23 for $74/month bundle (for 6 months then $99/month after).

    The customer rep mentioned that static IP is available for $7.50 extra a month. I tried to ask about just opting out of CGNAT but they kept referring me to static IP.
    If you want to cancel the bundle (i.e to not pay the $99/month after) the rep mentioned you can cancel on the same day and there is no cancellation fee.

    I am considering moving to Leaptel for the 100/20 plan for $79 for 12 months. Currently on Exetel 50/18 for $75/month. Tempted to go for Buddy.

    • bazingaa on 24/09/2024 - 16:00
      +1

      check More telecom (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/more.com.au), usually they got discounts if you have CBA account, I am on 250/25 for $69 a month for a year

    • TheFreaK on 24/09/2024 - 16:40

      Renegotiate with Exetel.

      Free static IP and I'm on 100/20 for $75 per month

      • noz on 24/09/2024 - 17:18
        +1

        Existing customers may be OK, but Exetel now charge for static IP. You can still opt-out in to dynamic though (for free) by contacting support.

    • avocatto on 24/09/2024 - 23:02
      +1

      I talked to AGL chat support about 1.5 months ago and said I don't want to have CG NAT and the rep said "so you want a public IP?" and I said "yeah maybe IDK s*** about f***" and they said "No worries. Reset your modem in 10 minutes." Now my public IPv4 address no longer changes so I guess that's what that meant. I no longer have issues with plex either (remote access). I didn't have to pay anything. Just my 2 cents.

  • vicky255 on 24/09/2024 - 15:34

    I pay 90 a month with superloop with a static ip for 100/20. If Buddy ever cuts it to 5 dollars a month, the switch will be a nobrainer.

    • jv on 24/09/2024 - 15:54
      +3

      ever cuts it to 5 dollars a month, the switch will be a nobrainer

      So basically you are holding off to save 16 cents per day ???

    • brendanm on 24/09/2024 - 16:51
      +4

      It's a no brainer anyway, as buddy isn't superloop.

    • jizmo on 24/09/2024 - 17:41

      Do new Superlooper's get a static? Or is that only for old customers.

      • vicky255 on 24/09/2024 - 17:53

        Its an extra 5 dollars a month if you contact them via chat/phone. I actually have had a good experience with Superloop in terms of performance and dropouts but would go to Buddy/Aussie if they matched the price. I am not rich enough that I wont notice the impact of 60 dollars a year @jv. And isnt this the whole point of being on Ozbargain?

      • liquornoodlescabbage on 24/09/2024 - 23:00
        +1

        Opting out of CGNAT is free, static IP is not. However been with superloop for over 6 months now and my IP hasn't changed. It's advertised as "sticky".

      • Loopholio on 25/09/2024 - 08:15

        I contacted Superloop via chat and asked to be removed from CGNAT because I play online games. It was done today in a few minutes at no charge. Eve Online has much less lag now.

        I've had to do this twice because when changing plans CGNAT was enabled.

        • resisting the urge on 25/09/2024 - 11:18

          Not CGNAT /= static IP, should still be dynamic, But on HFC dynamic can remain the same for immensely extended periods.

          SL like to charge $10/mo for static.

          And beware exiting SL, they lock you into your contract for an extra 30 days to fleece (weasel worded Ts&Cs) everyone that churns away for an extra month's subscription fee.

          • Loopholio on 25/09/2024 - 14:02

            @resisting the urge: Oh I know about the 30 day trap, I can work around it. I did mistype that post. I have no idea why I said it was done today, I did it two months ago and eight months ago.

  • hailstorm on 27/09/2024 - 22:05

    https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/thread/3rvj6x2p?p=40 <—Buddy removed the option for static ip

  • Jake17 on 01/11/2024 - 14:02

    i have seen complaints of people not liking CGNAT because of not being able to access their home cameras when they aren't at home, I don't know if I'm crazy or not, because i have been with buddy for a few weeks now and have been able to access mine while away from home, so i don't see what the fuss is about…

    • Twix on 01/11/2024 - 20:03

      CG-NAT works fine for most users. CG-NAT can break remote access to some home security cameras, some home automation products, Plex server, NAS, servers or if you want to host online P2P games. If your home security cameras and automation products use a cloud server you will not be affected by CG-NAT.

      • Jake17 on 02/11/2024 - 09:31

        i am still confused, as i do most that stuff and I'm not affected

  • Jake17 on 25/03/2025 - 17:07

    I noticed its now available for $5 a month. Although I'm still confused how it works. So i havent purchased it

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