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Broadband Internet

Westnet's Broadband Plans

256kbps/64kbps	Bundled Monthly Internet	Stand-alone Internet	Download Allowance Peak/Off-Peak
Option 1	$19.95	$24.95	100MB¹
Option 2	$29.95	$34.95	500MB
Option 3	$34.95	$44.95	5GB/7GB

Bundled Monthly Internet fee excludes line rental.

Option 2 and Option 3 have no set download limit. Broadband speed is reduced to 64kbps/64kbps once the monthly allowance is reached.

Download Allowance
Peak (10am - 2am)/Off-Peak (2am - 10am)

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512kbps/128kbps	Bundled Monthly Internet	Stand-alone Internet	Download Allowance Peak/Off-Peak
Option 1	$34.95	$44.95	1GB/2GB
Option 2	$44.95	$54.95	5GB/7GB
Option 3	$54.95	$64.95	10GB/15GB

Bundled Monthly Internet fee excludes line rental.

All plans have no set download limit. Broadband speed is reduced to 64kbps/64kbps once the monthly allowance is reached.

Download Allowance
Peak (10am - 2am)/Off-Peak (2am - 10am)

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512kbps/512kbps	Bundled Monthly Internet	Stand-alone Internet	Download Allowance Peak/Off-Peak
Option 1	$69.95	$79.95	10GB/10GB
Option 2	$89.95	$99.95	30GB/30GB

Bundled Monthly Internet fee excludes line rental.

All plans have no set download limit. Broadband speed is reduced to 64kbps/64kbps once the monthly allowance is reached.

Download Allowance
Peak (10am - 2am)/Off-Peak (2am - 10am)

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1.5Mbps/256kbps	Bundled Monthly Internet	Stand-alone Internet	Download Allowance Peak/Off-Peak
Option 1	$39.95	$49.95	1GB/2GB
Option 2	$49.95	$59.95	4GB/4GB
Option 3	$59.95	$69.95	10GB/15GB
Option 4	$69.95	$79.95	20GB/40GB
Option 5	$99.95	$109.95	40GB/60GB

Bundled Monthly Internet fee excludes line rental.

All plans have no set download limit. Broadband speed is reduced to 64kbps/64kbps once the monthly allowance is reached.

Download Allowance
Peak (10am - 2am)/Off-Peak (2am - 10am)

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1.5Mbps to 8Mbps/384kbps*	Bundled Monthly Internet	Stand-alone Internet	Download Allowance Peak/Off-Peak
Option 1	$59.95	$69.95	1GB/2GB
Option 2	$69.95	$79.95	7GB/10GB
Option 3	$89.95	$99.95	15GB/25GB
Option 4	$109.95	$119.95	25GB/45GB
Option 5	$149.95	$159.95	40GB/80GB
* Maximum speeds for Boost plans are dependant on how far you live from the local telephone exchange, configuration and quality of your phone line, quality of your Broadband ADSL modem and line filter, the number and type of services being used in your neighbourhood, interference from outside sources, your computer?s hardware and software set up, and the configuration of any computer you are trying to access. Speeds range from 1.5Mbps/256kbps to 8Mbps/384kbps.

Bundled Monthly Internet fee excludes line rental.

All plans have no set download limit. Broadband speed is reduced to 64kbps/64kbps once the monthly allowance is reached.

Download Allowance
Peak (10am - 2am)/Off-Peak (2am - 10am)

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1.5Mbps to 20Mbps/820kbps*	Bundled Monthly Internet	Stand-alone Internet	Download Allowance Peak/Off-Peak
Option 1	$29.95	N/A	500MB¹
Option 2	$39.95	N/A	2GB/2GB
Option 3	$49.95	N/A	5GB/7GB
Option 4	$69.95	N/A	10GB/15GB
Option 5	$89.95	N/A	20GB/40GB
* Maximum speeds for Pro plans (Broadband2+) are dependant on how far you live from the local telephone exchange, configuration and quality of your phone line, quality of your Broadband ADSL modem and line filter, the number and type of services being used in your neighbourhood, interference from outside sources, your computer’s hardware and software set up, and the configuration of any computer you are trying to access. Speeds range from 1.5Mbps/256kbps to 20Mbps/820kbps. All Broadband2+ plans are available only when bundled with Westnet Full Phone.

Bundled Monthly Internet fee excludes line rental.

Option 2-5 plans have no set download limit. Broadband speed is reduced to 64kbps/64kbps once the monthly allowance is reached.

Download Allowance
Peak (10am - 2am)/Off-Peak (2am - 10am)

Peak/Off-Peak times for Broadband2+ in the NT will correspond with those in SA. Peak/Off-Peak times may start and finish earlier during various commencement periods of Daylight Savings Time.

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Broadband Terms & Conditions

¹ Any excess downloads on the Option 1 plan will be charged at $6/GB and will be capped at $50.00 (maximum monthly spend $79.95). Speed is reduced to 64kbps/64kbps once you have reached your monthly cap. Option 1 accounts are not eligible for free traffic.

All other plans enjoy speed shaping – the choice is yours! The monthly allowance specified in the table simply tells you how much you can download. Your speed will be shaped to 64kbps/64kbps. Please note the Westnet Neighbourhood traffic is free for option 2-5 accounts only and will not contribute towards monthly download usage or be subject to speed shaping. Uploads are not counted towards your monthly quota but will be shaped once your monthly quota has been reached. Don’t want to be shaped? You can simply opt to pay $6/GB of data should you wish to download at full speed at all times. You can select your preferred option during the signup process. Once you become a Westnet member, you can view and/or change your option at any time at MyAccount.

Maximum speeds for Pro plans are dependant on how far you live from the local telephone exchange, configuration and quality of your phone line, quality of your Broadband ADSL modem and line filter, the number and type of services being used in your neighbourhood, interference from outside sources, your computer’s hardware and software set up, and the configuration of any computer you are trying to access.

General

Broadband2+ is only available when bundled with Full Phone.
A 12 month contract applies to the Broadband2+ and Full Phone service.
A $165 pro-rated cancellation fee applies in the first 12 months.
Customers transferring to Westnet must be moving from a carrier on the Optus Unconditioned Local Loop (ULL) network to qualify for the $0 transfer (churn) offer.
Please see full Broadband2+ Terms and Conditions on Westnet website.

	Bundled Monthly Internet	Stand-alone Internet	Download Allowance Peak/Off-Peak
Starter Plan - 256kbps/64kbps
Option 1	$19.95	$24.95	100MB¹
Option 2	$29.95	$34.95	500MB
Option 3	$34.95	$44.95	5GB/7GB
Everyday Plan - 512kbps/128kbps
Option 1	$34.95	$44.95	1GB/2GB
Option 2	$44.95	$54.95	5GB/7GB
Option 3	$54.95	$64.95	10GB/15GB
Enterprise Plan 512kbps/512kbps
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Option 1	$69.95	$79.95	10GB/10GB
Option 2	$89.95	$99.95	30GB/30GB
Active Plan 1.5Mbps/256kbps
Option 1	$39.95	$49.95	1GB/2GB
Option 2	$49.95	$59.95	4GB/4GB
Option 3	$59.95	$69.95	10GB/15GB
Option 4	$69.95	$79.95	20GB/40GB
Option 5	$99.95	$109.95	40GB/60GB
Boost Plan 1.5Mbps to 8Mbps/384kbps*
Option 1	$59.95	$69.95	1GB/2GB
Option 2	$69.95	$79.95	7GB/10GB
Option 3	$89.95	$99.95	15GB/25GB
Option 4	$109.95	$119.95	25GB/45GB
Option 5	$149.95	$159.95	40GB/80GB
* Maximum speeds for Boost plans are dependant on how far you live from the local telephone exchange, configuration and quality of your phone line, quality of your ADSL modem and line filter, the number and type of services being used in your neighbourhood, interference from outside sources, your computer?s hardware and software set up, and the configuration of any computer you are trying to access. Speeds range from 1.5Mbps/256kbps to 8Mbps/384kbps. Bundled Monthly Internet fee excludes line rental. Download Allowance Peak (10am - 2am)/Off-Peak (2am - 10am) Broadband1 Important Information Hide Broadband1 Important Information ¹ Any excess downloads on Starter Option 1 plans will be charged at 10c/MB and will be capped at $30.00 (maximum monthly spend $49.95 for bundled customers and $54.95 for unbundled customers). Speed is reduced to 64kbps/64kbps once you have reached your monthly cap. Option 1 plans are not eligible for free traffic. All other plans have no set download limit. Speed is reduced to 64kbps/64kbps once the Monthly Allowance is reached. Shaping provides full access to the internet at a reduced speed of your ADSL service. Alternatively, you can choose to pay $6 per GB for excess downloads and access the internet at full speed. Please note: New members must select their excess option i.e. shaping or $6/GB, during the signup process. Existing members can view and/or change their current excess options online at MyAccount. All members except 256kbps Option 1 members please note that Westnet Neighbourhood traffic is not charged for or affected by shaping and will continue at full speed. Please note: Peak and Off-Peak times for members in the Northern Territory correspond with Peak and Off-Peak times for members in South Australia. Peak and Off-Peak times may start and finish earlier for members in the Northern Territory in instances where South Australia switches to Central Daylight Time.
Pro Plan 1.5Mbps to 20Mbps/820kbps*
	Bundled Monthly Internet	Stand-alone Internet	Download Allowance Peak/Off-Peak
Option 1	$29.95	N/A	500MB¹
Option 2	$39.95	N/A	2GB/2GB
Option 3	$49.95	N/A	5GB/7GB
Option 4	$69.95	N/A	10GB/15GB
Option 5	$89.95	N/A	20GB/40GB
* Maximum speeds for Pro plans (ADSL2+) are dependant on how far you live from the local telephone exchange, configuration and quality of your phone line, quality of your ADSL modem and line filter, the number and type of services being used in your neighbourhood, interference from outside sources, your computer?s hardware and software set up, and the configuration of any computer you are trying to access. Speeds range from 1.5Mbps/256kbps to 20Mbps/820kbps. All ADSL 2+ plans are available only when bundled with Westnet Full Phone. Bundled Monthly Internet fee excludes line rental. Option 2-5 plans have no set download limit. Broadband speed is reduced to 64kbps/64kbps once the monthly allowance is reached. Download Allowance Peak (10am - 2am)/Off-Peak (2am - 10am) Broadband2+ Important Information Hide Broadband2+ Important Information Broadband2+ Terms & Conditions ¹ Any excess downloads on the Pro Option 1 plan will be charged at $6/GB and will be capped at $50.00 (maximum monthly spend $79.95). Speed is reduced to 64kbps/64kbps once you have reached your monthly cap. Option 1 accounts are not eligible for free traffic. All other plans enjoy speed shaping – the choice is yours! The monthly allowance specified in the table simply tells you how much you can download. Your speed will be shaped to 64kbps/64kbps. Please note that the Westnet Neighbourhood traffic is free for option 2-5 accounts only and will not contribute towards monthly download usage or be subject to speed shaping. Uploads are not counted towards your monthly quota but will be shaped once your monthly quota has been reached. Don’t want to be shaped? You can simply opt to pay $6/GB of data should you wish to download at full speed at all times. You can select your preferred option during the signup process. Once you become a Westnet member, you can view and/or change your option at any time at MyAccount. Maximum speeds for Pro plans are dependant on how far you live from the local telephone exchange, configuration and quality of your phone line, quality of your ADSL modem and line filter, the number and type of services being used in your neighbourhood, interference from outside sources, your computer’s hardware and software set up, and the configuration of any computer you are trying to access. General Broadband2+ Broadband is only available when bundled with Full Phone. A 12 month contract applies to the Broadband2+ service. A $165 pro-rated cancellation fee applies in the first 12 months. Customers transferring to Westnet must be moving from a carrier on the Optus Unconditioned Local Loop (ULL) network to qualify for the $0 transfer (churn) offer. Please see full Broadband2+ Terms and Conditions on Westnet website.

Home Phone Plans

Hot new Bundle Broadband deals available when you combine one of these phone options with broadband internet! Want to bundle with a Business Phone? Find more information on our Business Phone plans here.

All Broadband2+ Pro plans are available only when bundled with Westnet Phone.

Lite
Line Rental	$26.95
Local Calls	22c per call
National Long Distance Rates	20c per minute capped at $2.98 for 2 hours
Calls to Mobiles	35c per minute capped at $2.98 for 10 minutes
International Top 10	21c per minute capped at $2.98 for 30 minutes

	Lite	Optima	Premium
Line Rental:	$26.95 per month	$29.95 per month	$31.95 per month
Local Calls:	22c per call	18c per call	17c per call
National Long Distance Rate:	20c per minute Capped at $2.98 for 2 hours	18c per minute Capped at $2.50 for 2 hours	15c per minute Capped at $1.98 for 2 hours
Calls to Mobiles:	35c per minute Capped at $2.98 for 10 minutes	33c per minute Capped at $2.50 for 10 minutes	33c per minute Capped at $1.98 for 10 minutes
International Top 10:¹	21c per minute Capped at $2.98 for 30 minutes	18c per minute Capped at $2.50 for 30 minutes	15c per minute Capped at $1.98 for 30 minutes
13/1300 Calls:	27.5c per call	27.5c per call	27.5c per call

Important information

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Westnet Plan Features

	Super-speed		'Always on' connection
	Seamless surfing		Free Traffic²
	Award-winning customer service		Phone & fax at same time
	Bundle and save up to $10 per month on Broadband1 and enjoy Westnet's super saving call rates		Optional static IP Address³
			Premier broadband connection

Westnet Broadband Benefits

	Free 24/7 technical support		Competitive phone rates
	6 Free email addresses		Access to Newsgroups (Usenet)
	20MB web space		Out of this world broadband speeds!
	Free express backup

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² Free Traffic to MyWestnet video, Westnet Download
Vault and 3FL site.
³ Static IP Address is $4.99/month or $55/year.

Additional Features

Free Traffic

Westnet Freezone includes numerous resources spanning Westnet's network including most of our MyWestnet site, sport, lifestyle and video from Westnet Freezone, Online Gaming, 3FL, the Westnet Download Vault and Radio. Westnet Broadband1 and Broadband2+ members have premium speed access to Westnet Freezone. Traffic from Westnet Freezone is counted towards the quota of any Dialup and Satellite Broadband plans and the following Broadband1 plans; 256kbps Option 1 and Broadband2+ Option 1.

Westnet Freezone

Shaping

You can choose to have your Broadband connection slowed to 64kbps/64kbps once you reach your monthly download allowance without being charged for extra downloads (this is called shaping). Alternatively, you can choose to pay $6 for every gigabyte you download over your monthly allowance whilst continuing at your designated Broadband plan speed.
More information on Shaping

Static IP Address

Westnet is able to provide static (or fixed) IP addresses for a wide range of circumstances for just $4.99/month, or $55/year. Using a static IP enables you to present a consistent address to the World Wide Web.

Change between speeds

Existing customers can choose to upgrade or downgrade their Broadband1 connection speed. A fee of $19.95 applies.

More Information

Download the Broadband1 Application Form pdf
Download the Broadband1 Pricing Schedule pdf
Download the Broadband2+ Pricing Schedule pdf
Read the Broadband1 Terms and Conditions
Read the Broadband2+ Terms and Conditions
Read the Bundling Terms and Conditions
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