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Westnet Speeds into Bunbury

5th March 2010

Westnet, Australia"s leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) for customer service, is now giving Bunbury residents access to super-fast broadband2+ via its iiNet relationship, including all the extras that come with being a Westnet customer

Bunbury residents can now sign up for a range of Westnet Broadband2+ Pro plans with speeds of up to 20Mbps, enabling much faster transmission of data, voice and video over the Internet.

"Our regional customers have always been very important to us, especially in our home state WA. By having Westnet"s own network in Bunbury, we"re really investing in the community"s future," says Dan Scott, Westnet"s Marketing Manager.

Bunbury businesses should take note - Westnet"s Broadband2+ means a whole new range of plan options are now available to them, including tailored Business and Hosting packages to suit specific business needs

"It"s not just the business sector that"ll reap the benefits of faster broadband - we give all our customers the extra bells and whistles, including access to a huge range of unmetered content via the Westnet Freezone - Apple iTunes, Freezone Kids, Barclay"s Premier League, Xbox LIVE, ABC iView and Investec Super 14"s Rugby, 3FL Games - none of which count towards your monthly download limits," says Mr. Scott.

"Westnet has an honest commitment to outstanding customer service, proven by the recent results of Whirlpool"s 2009 Australian Broadband User Survey, which dubbed Westnet the best Australian ISP for customer satisfaction for the 7th year running."

To celebrate Westnet"sbroadband2+ offering in Bunbury, as well provide information about regional internet and the upcoming National Broadband Network, iiNet CEO Michael Malone and the Chamber of Commerce are hosting a luncheon at the Lighthouse Beach Resort on Wednesday March 10th, 2010.

For $20, guests can enjoy a full lunch and Michael Malone"s address, aimed at both the regional community and small businesses hoping to become more efficient online.

To book, or for more information on the event, contact Holly Kings at holly@bcci.asn.au or via phone on 9791 2292.

Westnet"s Broadband2+ Pro plans come with a minimum of 2GB on-peak and 2GB off-peak quota for as little as $29.95 a month, with bundling, Business and Hosting options available.

More information about Westnet"s Broadband2+ Pro plans is available on their website: http://www.westnet.com.au/internet/broadband/broadband.aspx?prod=Adsl1Direct

About Westnet

• Westnet is a Western Australian-based internet service provider (ISP), owned 100% by iiNet, with a business model driven by customer service
• 70% of Westnet's 450 total staff occupy customer facing roles
• Westnet currently serves approximately 225,000 members
• Westnet has been named 'Best Broadband ISP' by PC Authority Magazine for 3 years running
• Westnet was recently rated best Australian ISP for customer service for the 7th year running in Whirlpool's 2009 Australian Broadband User Survey.

For further information please contact:

Natalie King Communications Officer
Ph: (08) 6263 3812
E: media@iinet.net.au