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Westnet Mobile Broadband To Set Australians Free

Monday 20 April 2009

Westnet has launched its high-speed mobile broadband service to the Australian market today, with plans starting from $19.95 per month.

Mobile Broadband members will connect using a slim-line USB wireless modem (which easily attaches to a PC or laptop), giving the freedom and simplicity of internet on the go.

Westnet's Mobile Broadband plans start from $19.95 with 500MB monthly data allowance. There are incentives for those customers signing on a post-paid option (free modem when joining for 24 months and extra data allowance when combining with a Westnet Phone, DSL, Unlimited Dialup or Satellite service), as well as the introduction of a choice of pre-paid options catering to customers who require the freedom of mobile broadband with no contract and full control over usage.

Utilising Optus's dual band 3G network Westnet can offer coverage to 96% of the Australian population. Detailed coverage maps are available via the Westnet website here.

Mobile Broadband will also be launched with a special Plump Up Your Package promotion of up to an extra 2GB data allowance for those who sign up on a select post-paid plan before 31 May 2009*.

The introduction of Mobile Broadband expands Westnet's product suite in line with the developing and ever-changing needs of its members, allowing Westnet to continue to deliver the best solutions with award-winning customer service. Customers can sign up to Westnet Mobile Broadband by calling Westnet on 13 19 60.

Full details on Westnet Mobile Broadband and the plans available can be found here.

*Offer valid for Post-Paid Mobile Broadband member sign ups only until 31 May 2009. Additional Data Allowance quotas will vary depending on the type of plan chosen and whether Mobile Broadband is combined with a Westnet Phone, DSL, Unlimited Dialup or Satellite service. Additional data allowance will be applied to the account from the first day of the first full month after activation. Customers can look forward to download speeds averaging up to 1.5Mbps, depending on a range of factors including the volume of customers using the service, distance from the base station. A full list of factors can be found here.

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