Internode Broadband

Simon Hackett, who is the Managing Director of ISP 'Internode', has gone on record with a very interesting outlook for Broadband in 2008. Simon is somewhat of a figurehead for Broadband enthusiasts and those frustrated by the amazingly high cost of such at the local Broadband Forum hangouts.

In a recent article, Simon has boldly stated that it may be the end of the road for Telstra chief 'Sol Tujillo', says the Government's Fibre-to-the-Node project will not be realized before the year is out, along with suggesting that regular Australians aren't fussed by not having lightning fast high speed Broadband, it's the high expense that they have to pay for Broadband that buoy their annoyances.

Although Simon may have an 'underdog' type attitude that's admired by many, it's worth pointing out that he is a businessman also, so he must keep the best interests of Internode as a priority. In saying that though, his latest comments could be that of a frustrated Managing Director of a smaller ISP, but then again, they're probably no different from your average current Australian Broadband consumer. At the end of the day they're both fed up of the constrictions placed upon them by Telstra's Anti Competitive nature and exorbitant pricing along with the Government's bureaucracy and failure to act on the current stagnant state of Broadband and it's regulatory conditions in this country.

"By this time next year fibre-to-the-node will not have happened and it's my hope that the Government may realise that how to do FTTN is the wrong question and whether to do it at all is the right one.

"The problem isn't faster internet, it's actually more available low-cost internet, because more than half the people in Australia don't use the full speed they could buy now because it costs too much.

"I get the sense that Sol may have got about as far as he can get with things here and he may want to head off and do new and more exciting things,"

Read the entire article at AustralianIT.com.au

Australian Broadband ISP enthusiast's favorite 'Internode' have announced another International Cable Internet deal, this time with Southern Cross Cable Network (SCCN). This latest agreement should significantly bolster Internode's Broadband Services capacity to a level that may rival Australia's other two major Telco's 'Telstra' and 'Optus'.

The 5 year deal with SCCN comes off the back of another recent cable deal struck with Pipe Networks (PPC-1) that's expected to commence early next year. Internode's Managing Director 'Simon Hackett' stated that Internode customers will reep benefits later on this year as new Broadband capacity will improve their 'bang for buck' download value.

“We expect that the deployment of this new Southern Cross capacity will allow us to improve our download 'bang for buck' later in 2008,”

“The price of broadband has been held rather high by Telstra and Optus, so having Internode in the picture adds a competitive element,”

“Long term contracts like the one between Internode and SCCN gets everyone nervous and creates a better environment for Internode to sign better deals.”

Read the entire article at ITNews.com.au

Internode has just announced a hyper leap into Wireless Broadband which involves expanding their Broadband network into regional South Australia using WiMAX technology. Taking advantage of the Australian Federal Government's Broadband Guarantee (ABG) initiative, Internode have started connecting those in rural and remote regions (who live too far from any ADSL based exchange) up to WiMAX Wireless Broadband. Using a network of 10 base stations on a 3.4Ghz licenced spectrum, Internode is pumping out Wireless Broadband Speeds that measure up to 6 Megabits per second over distances of 30kms away in South Australia's Yorke Peninsula.

Internode's WiMAX network on the Yorke Peninsula is delivering real-world wireless broadband speeds as fast as six megabits per second up to 30km from its base stations.

Internode’s first commercial WiMAX customer, farmer Ted Buttfield, who was connected to the Internode network on Monday, January 21, said Internode’s WiMAX broadband service was terrific. “Compared to the dial-up service we’ve had until now, it is wonderful,” he said.

“With good line of sight, we are achieving speeds as fast as six megs per second at distances up to 30km from the base station. This is not a theoretical result – it’s a real world outcome.

Check out Internode's current Broadband Plan listing right here at Broadband Guide.

Source: Internode News & Media

4000 Internet Service Provider customers recently had their say in a survey conducted by Choice - Australian Consumer Advisory organization. Topping the list of satisfied customers were Internode subscribers who said that they were very satisfied with price, performance and support of Internode's Extreme ADSL2+ Broadband services.

74% of Internode customers said they were very satisfied with ADSL2+ Broadband which was well clear of 2nd place coming in at 48%. Choice suggested that Internode customers were likely to be very satisfied overall for connection speed, costs and payment option in regards to their ADSL2+ services.

This is great news for people wishing to obtain ADSL2+ Broadband in areas that Internode DSLAM is available, however I hope this stamp of approval by Choice will not prompt Internode to raise their prices shortly down the track.

"Internode ADSL customers were more likely to rate the support staff as very good for the technical help, time taken to resolve queries, communication skills and patience… Internode ADSL2/2+ users were very unlikely to change service provider in the next 12 months," according to the report. - Choice

 
Get a great deal on an Internode ADSL2+ Broadband service right here!

ISP Survey - Choice.com.au

There's no stopping popular Broadband Provider 'Internode' as they push the foot to the floor and continue the High Speed Broadband charge by rolling out increased ADSL2+ services to an additional 18 telephone exchanges located in ACT, NSW, QLD, S.A. and Victoria.

They're not stopping there either as the company recently announced its 10,000th VoIP customer while Simon Hackett (Internode Managing Director) goes on the record to say he wants to maintain Internode's presence as a strong competitor within the telecommunication Industry. That's not to mention a further 46 exchanges that have been planned for upgrades in the not so distant future.

Simon Hackett said "We have decided to continue building our broadband infrastructure to get on with being a strong competitor and trusting that the regulatory regime that has made this sort of vigorous competition possible will continue to be supported and strengthened by the Federal Government into the future."

View Internode Broadband Plans here at Broadband Guide

Source ITwire article: Internode extends ADSL2+ rollout

Ever find yourself close to blowing you monthly usage limit? Internode understands this situation and as a result come up with an instantaneous way of topping up your monthly limit by purchasing 'Data Blocks'. Commencing from Tuesday 31st July 2007, Internode Home and SOHO Broadband customers will now be able to purchase Data Blocks up to 30GB in volume so you'll never have to blow your quota or get shaped again. The Data blocks are simply added on to your monthly quota upon demand and away you go. Another practical and useful resource from Internode.

Additional Quota   Price  
1 GByte                    $5  
2 GBytes                  $10  
5 GBytes                  $15  
10 GBytes                $30  
20 GBytes                $60  
30 GBytes                $90  

Pricing includes GST

Check out all Internode's Plans right here at Broadband Guide.