If you want to make the most of your home internet plan, you’ll need to balance speed, reliability, and affordability. If you focus on just one of those factors, you may wind up with a plan you’re dissatisfied with. So for you to make an informed decision, it’s best that you consider internet plans Parkes at either the NBN50 or NBN100 speed tier. This is especially true if your household has at least one heavy internet user or there are more than three of you in the household. All the providers mentioned above offer plans at those two speed tiers. At the NBN50 speed tier, plans will cost $69.95 to $79.95, while plans at the NBN100 will cost from $79.99 to $99 a month.
As you’d expect, each ISP has its pros and cons.
If you want to bundle your internet with gas and electricity, Dodo is your best bet. You’ll have to be okay with direct debit, however, since that’s the only payment option. Dodo’s network support is offshore based, too. So if you need customer support at any time, it’s best not to expect that you can reach the technician or Dodo representative you first dealt with.
Tangerine customers, meanwhile, will have access to phone support, as well as a discount during the first six months of their contract. If you want a home phone, then Tangerine can cover that, too, with their VoIP phone plans. The drawback, however, is paying $149.95 for an NBN-ready modem if you don’t already have one.
If you don’t want to think about setup costs, Belong may be the best choice for you, especially if you don’t plan on staying at your current premises in the long-term. Unfortunately, this ISP has online-only customer support and, like Dodo, you’ll have no choice but to pay through direct debit.
If you already have an NBN-compatible modem, it’s best you look at both TPG and Uniti Wireless, since both allow customers to use their own modems. Both also offer phone support, which is great if you need to reach a technician and can’t get online. The drawback with Uniti Wireless, however, is you need to stay with them long enough before you see any discounts. With TPG, you’ll have to pay an additional $20 for a home phone if you want or need one, and another $10 to have a modem delivered (unless you already have one).
Last, but not the least, with Optus, you can get access to products like Optus Sport, as well as other services related to security and mobile phones. You can also get a VoIP phone. However, Optus’s plans are noticeably more expensive compared to those of other ISPs, so if you’re on a tight budget, you may have to look elsewhere.