NBN trial sites

First Release Sites

There are five first release sites available for connection now:

  1. Armidale, NSW
  2. Kiama Downs, NSW
  3. Willunga, SA
  4. Brunswick, VIC
  5. Townsville, QLD

Current Westnet customers that live in the first release areas can now trial NBN service for free, right up to 1st November 2011. The best part is that we're giving all our trialists access to some of the fastest broadband speeds and a beefy quota allowance.

If you're keen, participating in the trial is super easy. There will be no disruption to your current service and we'll even throw in a BoB™ modem that's ready to rock and roll on the NBN.

At the end of the trial period, customers can then choose an Westnet NBN plan or stick with an existing ADSL plan.

See our NBN coverage page for maps and information on connection status as the network is rolled out across the country.

Interested?

Email us at nbn@westnet.com.au or give us a call on 1300 455 806 (8am-5pm WST).

Shaping Once you reach your quota limit for the month, it's common practise for ISPs to charge excess usage fees. Except for us - instead of charging you more money, we slow your internet speed for the remainder of your billing month.

So, for example, if you exceed your peak quota, your peak speed will be shaped until the following month.
Upload & Download A download is everything you receive over the internet. A upload is everything you transfer onto the internet.
Retail Service Provider (RSP) The same way you'd choose an Internet Service Provider (ISP) at the moment, you'll need to choose a Retail Service Provider to provide you with ongoing services (including internet and phone), products, support and assistance if you connect to the NBN.
Freezone The Freezone is an area where Westnet members on selected plans can view, download play and listen to selected websites without affecting their monthly quota.
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