Being that Internode are owned by iinet I wonder how the speed is different. I would have thought iinet, westnet and internode would all be the speeds
Internode being only recently integrated and still run seperately, I suspect they still have their own network links. I was very hesitant about the same issue Mills and I couldnt get any guarentees from anyone about what would happen after the swap.
Most of my details and thought process a put in this thread
/forum-replies.cfm?t=2344950&ux=156805
I spent about the month taking random speed tests across a range of times. I could make a pretty graph but realistically it dropped to 20Mbit by 5pm and to anywhere below 5Mbit from 6pm through to 9PM before slowly making it way up to max speed by about 1AM.
Internode I get full speed all times of day.
I would be wary about iinet Bad News Bear till you at least get confirmation their 'fix' fixes anything. Internode gets all of iiNets benefits without that really poor 6PNJ link breaking everything for us.
I would be wary about iinet Bad News Bear till you at least get confirmation their 'fix' fixes anything. Internode gets all of iiNets benefits without that really poor 6PNJ link breaking everything for us.
Yeah, I just edited in that I'll be keeping an eye on the NBN speeds thread once the CVC capacity increase goes through. If the cookie crumbles such that I more or less have to pay +$5pm for Internode in order to get the most out of my connection, I will, but I'd rather not as $110pm is already $10 more than I'd prefer to pay each month. I'd be singing a different tune if I thought the extra 100GB monthly allowance could potentially come in handy, however the most I've used in a single month (downloads + uploads) since switching to Exetel last October is 436.67GB, so 500GB is the sweet spot for me.
So congestion was suppose to be fixed on the 13th. Any news yet?
So congestion was suppose to be fixed on the 13th. Any news yet?
That was just the first phase. Still another week to go yet.
Thanks for that.
Just saw this
/forum-replies.cfm?t=2344950&p=88 Looks like the tech shortage is an issue.
Was looking at the myNBN map and noticed that Parklands future fixed wireless has now been removed but also Lakelands isn't on the 18month list for NBN...
How is that possible considering all the new building going in there on the otherside of the railway line.. they wouldn't be getting connected to the Stakehill or Parklands Rims with copper??
6MDR-08 (Greenfields) and 09 (Halls Head) have now reached Build Commenced as per today's map update.
Was looking at the myNBN map and noticed that Parklands future fixed wireless has now been removed but also Lakelands isn't on the 18month list for NBN...
How is that possible considering all the new building going in there on the otherside of the railway line.. they wouldn't be getting connected to the Stakehill or Parklands Rims with copper??
Lakelands is slated to be connected to the South Coogee POI instead of the Pinjarra one, which seems like the result of some sort of design oversight given it was originally part of the 6MSP FSA and the former POI is much further away than the latter (somewhere around +15KM judging from a quick fiddle with Google Maps). I won't be surprised if Lakelands is destined to be one of the last fixed-line areas to go live.
6MDR-08 (Greenfields) and 09 (Halls Head) have now reached Build Commenced as per today's map update.
Yup, seems like Mandurah will definitely be 100% FTTP* April 16 better come quick hehe. I hope once MDR-05/06 finish the people doing those rollouts come help with 07 to speed it up, I don't know if that's how it works but I hope so. :)
*unless things change.
Yup, seems like Mandurah will definitely be 100% FTTP*
Depends how you define Mandurah :) South of the Estuary HER (includes seascapes, halls head etc) doesn't look promising.
If you mean MDR, MDR10 and 11 seem to have gone missing.
seems like Mandurah will definitely be 100% FTTP*
Parklands is in the city of Mandurah, don't think we will be getting anything better than ADSL 1 on our rim for a while if ever..
Got my green slip in the post, Halls head fixed line I believe 6MDR 09, just off Mclarty Rd near canals
I've just moved into my newly built new place in Golden Bay (6MSP-04) � not in a new estate.
I've seen on here that people are getting their PCD installed prior to the Sept 15th go live date.
Anyone have any advice of who I need to contact to get myself on the PCD install list etc? Fearing that house was missed in some sort of list as it was being constructed when nbn stated PCD installs
Contact NBN Co if you think your house may have been overlooked. There are still a couple of months: The PCD installation period runs from June 30 through September 21, with the RFS switch flick currently being scheduled for the 23rd as per Telstra's RFS document.
Contact NBN Co if you think your house may have been overlooked
my address wasn't in their system. they informed me I had to submit a developer application form � will see what happens now
The PCD installation period runs from June 30 through September 21, with the RFS switch flick currently being scheduled for the 23rd as per Telstra's RFS document.
the guy i spoke to said that this date was Telstra guessing and that there is no date
he said the area would more likely be active in December � and could be as late as June next year :/
"it takes 12-18 months to activate an area"
the guy i spoke to said that this date was Telstra guessing and that there is no date
hrrrm � just looked on http://telstrawholesale.com.au/nbn/nbn-rollout/index.htm
The Ready For Service dates set out in the attached Disconnection Schedule (and other dates published by Telstra in relation to the disconnection of copper services) are determined based on dates notified to Telstra by NBN Co under the Definitive Agreements and are subject to change by NBN Co at any time.
so when I said to him the RFS date publish by Telstra was 23rd of September � mr NBN man told me they make their dates up
Sounds like the rep mistakenly assumed the area is still in the early stages of the rollout. April 2014 (Build Prep.) -> September 2015 (expected RFS) is 17 months, which fits the timeframe.
Yup, seems like Mandurah will definitely be 100% FTTP*
Sorry. More like 80-90%
*unless things change.
Things always are. =)
Saw fiber already been pulled through coodanup side of 6MDR-06 which seems really fast.
Any more build updates about 06 and 07, any promising action been seen around these areas?
On another note, how is the congestion in the active NBN areas now?
Congestion seems to be fixed, Optus Meadow Springs
Any more build updates about 06
I think they're getting close to finishing the Coodanup side of 06, they're also on Pinjarra road near Spud Shed.
Any more build updates about 07
I've received another "construction work in your area" card last week and as I said above looks like 06 is done so I'm guessing this is for 07 as I've already got 2 of these before, this being my third.
Thanks Daniel, Have you seen plenty of Fibre going in on the 06 side of things? Just wondering about the FTTP and FTTN news that has been talked about.
Good news sdokeefe, sounds like it has been sorted out.
Thanks Daniel, Have you seen plenty of Fibre going in on the 06 side of things?
Yep definitely Fiber going down, a week or so there was at least 2 or 3 vans pulling it through on Steerforth.
Just wondering about the FTTP and FTTN news that has been talked about.
I'm fairly sure Mandurah will be all FTTP besides a few places (200ish premises) that will have FTTB/N.
Have you seen any cabinets going in around your place?
I'm fairly sure Mandurah will be all FTTP besides a few places (200ish premises) that will have FTTB/N.
Any idea on what areas will be FTTN? maybe Parklands or Lakelands?
I'd hate to think what speed we would be getting on our 30 year old direct buried copper line...
Any idea on what areas will be FTTN? maybe Parklands or Lakelands?
I'd hate to think what speed we would be getting on our 30 year old direct buried copper line...
I was told this by jxeeno, the guy who runs mynbn.info
"FTTB is used in some multi-dwelling units (MDUs) in existing FTTP areas. Some areas in Mandurah are included in this.
I've run an update script for this and there are actually 214 premises which will access NBN using FTTB-Copper:
92 premises: http://www.mynbn.info/rollout/6MDR-03-SCR-01
122 premises: http://www.mynbn.info/rollout/6MDR-03-INF-01"
I'd assume Lakelands and Parklands won't be getting FTTH sadly, but i'm not 100% sure. I think someone here said Parklands was getting fixed wireless, I don't know if that's still a thing or not but that could also be a possibility.
Got some other news there is 2 boxes on Fairlane pl and Duverney cres in 6MDR0-6. Work has also started in 6MDR-07 (yay) seen lot's of holes dug up on Casula ave and Tankerton way.
I think someone here said Parklands was getting fixed wireless, I don't know if that's still a thing or not but that could also be a possibility.
No, we are not anymore.
The fixed wireless dropped off the map about 2 months ago. It wouldn't matter for me any way. The nearest tower is in Barragup and I'm on the wrong side of the hill to receive anything from that tower. We don't even get Optus or Voda signal.
I think if I want decent internet I will have to buy a rental property in Meadow Springs that is line of sight and install a microwave link..
If i could afford that I could afford not to worry about internet on the farm.
I received a "The NBN will be available soon!" flyer from TPG today. My heart skipped a beat at first glance as I thought it was a letter from NBN Co informing me that the premises is now RFS. :(
Got mail the other day to say that the contractors would be coming sometime from the 24th August to mount the external box thingy :).
Got mail the other day to say that the contractors would be coming sometime from the 24th August to mount the external box thingy :).
What area are you in? :)
Street: Kookaburra Drive
Suburb: Greenfields
NBN Area: 6MDR05 (i think)
We got our external box installed on Friday the 31st of July last week and finished the install process on Tuesday the 4th of August this week.
Unsure when the internal stuff is being done.
We are also getting fttp here as well
Unsure when the internal stuff is being done.
That's scheduled when you order a service. If you get in early, you shouldn't have to wait more than one-two weeks.
Got some other news there is 2 boxes on Fairlane pl and Duverney cres in 6MDR0-6.
Found the FDH Cabinet for the NBN active sub division that's only one street away ( 6MDR-07-14 )
Looking on "mybroadband" shows the sub division inside of our footprint, so hopefully this is the cabinet that will connect the houses in our street. It's active and ready to go. If only it was so easy to run some fibre to it from my place :)
Oh Cheers Bad News Bear.
I honestly didn't know this. :o) TY
You should change your name to Good News Bear?
"Good News Bear" doesn't quite have the same ring to it. Maybe "Good News Goose". :p
Has anyone received any info on PCD installation in 6MSP-05? It's due to go live in 2 weeks, but I haven't seen any new boxes on the sides of the houses in my area.
Last week fiber was being laid in 6MDR-07 Watson Ave and Riverview Street, assuming they were working their way up Birchley Road doing all the other streets as well.
hiddenace, if PCD means 'the box outside your building' then mine was fitted a week ago, including the necessary circuits inside it. All ready to go.
I am under the area 6MSP-05 and live just down from Peel Health Campus.
I'm sure yours isn't too far away from being installed.
Lastly doesn't it say November on the NBN Co Map? I am unsure where you get your ready for service date from?
Take care and enjoy having FTTP before the year is out :)
I am under the area 6MSP-05 and live just down from Peel Health Campus.
That's 6MDR-05. 6MSP-05 is the new Golden Bay estate and a sliver of Secret Harbour.
Oh, so it is. Sorry hiddenace I didn't read the area correctly.
Cheers Bad News Bear
mine was fitted a week ago, including the necessary circuits inside it. All ready to go.
Are you in a MDU mate?
Last week fiber was being laid in 6MDR-07 Watson Ave and Riverview Street, assuming they were working their way up Birchley Road doing all the other streets as well.
I think it might be related to the greenfield estate AYCA-10VH0G Placid Waters � Stage 9B. I have seen work on steerforth Drive, Tankerton Way and Casula Ave. Mostly doing pit repairs/upgrades.
6MDR05 to be exact zx9john :)
6MDR05 to be exact
That's a whole FSAM mate; but if that's as exact as you want to be in public, I understand...
Kookaburra runs thru three FDA's in 6MDR-05. The only reason I ask is 'cause I'm not aware of any drop activity in that FSAM yet but Daly are pre-wiring MDU's. You may have a PCD from that program but the drop cable shouldn't have light on it yet. The FDA you are in may not reach Service Class 2 for a while. RFS won't be granted until the right % of your area is at SC2.
Hi zx9john. Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I have no idea what you are saying due to the terminology used is a little bit over my pay grade :)
All I know is that I am in 6MDR05 which is due to be lit up in November 2015. I also have a box on the outside of my home. Other than that there is very little I know *throws up hands*
All I know is that I am in 6MDR05 which is due to be lit up in November 2015. I also have a box on the outside of my home. Other than that there is very little I know *throws up hands*
I think he's talking about the cream boxes around your area with letters/numbers like 6MDR-05-01 and all the way up to 6MDR-05-17. You will be connected to one from 01-17.
Cheers Daniel,
Where can I find these mysterious and magical cream boxes at?
I want to find what number I am :)
You will be connected to one from 01-17.
Like I said, there are 3 potential FDA's...
Unfortunately I have no idea what you are saying due to the terminology used
Sorry mate,
MDU's or Multi-Dwelling Units � strata titled area's, apartment buildings etc... I think there are a number of those along Kookaburra. Daly have the contract to connect those types of buildings to the network out in the street. Usually they wait till the street cabling is completed and signed off before moving in but at the moment they are in there early to keep staff busy.
Hence, they may have done your place but the cables probably aren't plugged in or lit up yet � won't be long though.
I was curious, if you're in a single house or duplex then the build has progressed faster than I expected (good to see).
I want to find what number I am :)
Pointless exercise mate; often they are on the boundary between two areas; might have one installed directly opposite or 'round the corner but you'll be connected thru to one somewhere else, maybe 1km away - makes very little difference anyway.
delete please
Point taken. Thanks mate :)
Got a letter from NBN today advising that they are putting the pcd in my area shortly (6MDR-05). Between the 1st of September and 25 November I think it was.
Cheers Daniel,
Where can I find these mysterious and magical cream boxes at?
I want to find what number I am :)
MyNBN.info will tell you which hub you're connected to. E.g.: http://abload.de/img/nbnfdhtdswm.jpg Unfortunately, it doesn't have the locations of the hubs (not that it's important as, unlike ADSL and FTTN, distance isn't a factor when it comes to FTTP connection speed). There are a couple around the corner from my place, at opposite ends of the street, and I've yet to check which one is #9.
Think I am 6MSP-05? Secret Harbour. Around what is called Three Bears Loop Reserve.
We had the white box attached to the wall outside last week.
Have not seen any of the Big White boxes around the place yet.....
--Steve
I've also had my PCD installed last week, I'm just up from Comet Bay College. I have seen the odd white box in Golden Bay, however I haven't spotted any around Secret Harbour. Just curious where mine is, here's hoping they exist, especially since their supposed to be going live this month :)
Lucky buggers, here's me having to wait till April next year, at least I'll get FTTP not FTTN :P
6MSP-05:
I called NBN Co this morning and had a chat to one of their representatives. Here is the information I received:
- Work commenced in October 2014, and is expected to take around 18 months, which is the general timeframe for all FSAMs. Given this date, we can expect the area to go live in April 2016.
- PCD installation is generally somewhere in the range of 2-3 months before the go-live date, indicating that it will probably be early next year before the PCD install notification flyer is dropped in our letterbox.
- HOWEVER, PCD installation may also occur after the site is ready for service, which is referred to as a "bulk drop". Seems that PCD installation does not always come before the RFS announcement...
Unfortunately, the Expected RFS date on MyNBN.info is inaccurate, and got my hopes up way too soon. Ah well, I'm happy to wait for another 8 months if I'm getting FTTP :)
It sounds like you talked to the same person as cowthespud a few weeks ago, who could evidently use some retraining. 12-18 months is the timeframe from Build Preparation to RFS, not Build Commenced to RFS, and by the time 6MSP-05 goes live in less than a week, it'll have been 13 months since Build Prep. kicked off; plus the RFS date of August 21 is corroborated in Telstra's RFS document, which was last updated a week ago.
As for PCDs, an FSAM is declared RFS when "at least" 30% of the premises in the area have had it installed, so, yeah, some people get the short end of the stick and have to wait a while longer.
It sounds like you talked to the same person as cowthespud a few weeks ago
the more I read the more it seems like the directive for the NBN staff is to not provide the public any subject to change information and rely on "it normally takes 12-18 months"
the RFS dates that telstra publish come from NBN � they're not telstra speculation
fingers crossed its sooner rather than later � as being in a new house I didn't both with a phone line and as such stuck using expensive 4G :/
the more I read the more it seems like the directive for the NBN staff is to not provide the public any subject to change information and rely on "it normally takes 12-18 months"
Possibly, but it should be clear to them that Build Preparation and Build Commenced aren't the same thing. They can be correct about the applicable 12-to-18-month timeframe and still be vague. ;)
Think I am 6MSP-05? Secret Harbour. Around what is called Three Bears Loop Reserve.
We had the white box attached to the wall outside last week.
Have not seen any of the Big White boxes around the place yet.....
This is getting like Richie in The 12th Man.... " the cream, the bone, the white, the off-white, the ivory or the beige ?"
Got some bad news, looks like most areas 6MDR-05/6/7 and some 6MSP areas have received a month delay.
Opps, I was looking at the wrong thing. I was looking at the Cease sale commencement dates haha, all is good. :)
Got some bad news, looks like most areas 6MDR-05/6/7 and some 6MSP areas have received a month delay.
http://telstrawholesale.co
6MSP-04 and 05 are the only two upcoming 6MSP FSAMs and both have the same dates as before. Don't scare me like that. :p
Don't scare me like that. :p
hehe, so used to being delayed I just thought it was normal ;) luckily I was wrong haha.
Devoted's SQ tool confirms that 6MSP-05 went live today.
Status: Serviceable - Appointment Required
Congratulations! Your premises is eligible for NBN Fibre! Click on the Sign Up button below to get started!
roll on 6MSP-04!! 1 month to go
One long month, haha. I wish the Early Access program didn't die a quiet death.
One long month
even longer with only 4G access where you have to watch your data usage as it costs $8.50/gig
fingers crossed the nbn has sorted out where I am and I hopefully get PCD etc install done soon
I had to put in a new build application and then I had an email that they couldn't verify my address :/
Telstra's RFS document was updated earlier today. 6MSP-04 is still scheduled for the 23rd. I'll have to remember to schedule with Exetel a service cancellation come the 2nd. That only gives me a buffer of nine days to get an NBN connection, which could very well end up being too optimistic, but I'd rather just avoid downloading for a little while and top up my mobile data when necessary (which starts at a reasonable 500MB = $5) than pay $70 for peace of mind only to need the connection for, say, a further week.
As luck would have it, September -> October will be my 12th month of service with Exetel, so I won't be liable for any early termination fees.
fingers crossed the nbn has sorted out where I am and I hopefully get PCD etc install done soon
I had to put in a new build application and then I had an email that they couldn't verify my address :/
Is that still ongoing?
Is that still ongoing?
yeah � just about to start the signup process with SkyMesh as they're not at Pinjarra to try and push things along
yeah � just about to start the signup process with SkyMesh as they're not at Pinjarra to try and push things along
Actually, SkyMesh began servicing the Pinjarra POI just last Friday. Hopefully you get everything sorted by the 23rd.
Not happy with them?
Exetel is good enough for my modest ADSL connection (~6.5Mbps), but its recent price hikes for "unbundled" customers (I went from paying $50pm for 500GB to $90pm for 1000GB, with the only other options being $55 for 10GB or $60 for 50GB+50GB) effectively confirms that offering low-price plans and operating at even lower cost isn't working out well, but even if its plans were Internode-esque across the board I still wouldn't have any faith in the company being able to deliver speeds well above 50Mb/20Mb with consistency.
I'm currently eyeing Internode's 600GB 100Mb/40Mb plan at $115pm (effectively $105pm as I'll no longer need to pay for Usenet access outside of buying the occasional backup block of data that'll serve to pick up Astraweb's slack). If things go south once TPG sticks its claws into iiNet, I'm not sure where I'll go as I've received WHIMs from some users informing me of slow international speeds on SkyMesh, which isn't surprising as it has just the one transit link outside of Australia. Probably Telstra, I suppose.
Exetel is good enough for my modest ADSL connection
I was thinking about moving to Exetel when NBN arrives, but I may be better just sticking with Westnet.
Too many decisions
I was thinking about moving to Exetel when NBN arrives, but I may be better just sticking with Westnet.
Too many decisions
Yeah, I'm back to hemming and hawing. With TPG already throwing its weight around as iiNet's parent company, I have a sneaking suspicion that it is going to kill off Internode's own CVCs and roll it into iiNet's mega-super-duper big ones sooner rather than later (which themselves may be killed off in favour of one big TPG CVC at each POI). I think I may just bite the proverbial bullet and opt for Telstra's 500GB 100Mb/40Mb plan.
Edit: SkyMesh will be boosting its international transit capacity by way of partnering with Nexgen and Aaron has said everything should be sorted by the time 6MSP-04 goes live, so SkyMesh it is. Telstra can be my fallback option.
Edit edit: Aaron's informed me that the additional international capacity to be added via Nexgen will initially be limited to Sydney, meaning Vocus will remain the sole provider of international transit out of Perth for the time being. I'll still sign up with SkyMesh, anyway, and see how I go.
I saw the lovely green fibre being installed into the Telstra pits along my street this morning. Work is going good in the Greenfields Primary School area (6MRD-06).
I already have the fibre. Just a word of advice to everyone: Make sure you choose the right location for the NTD and PSU. Otherwise it's a pain and it's also costly to move. I learnt it the hard way. :(
6MSP-04 was moved up to today.
Congratulations! NBN Fibre is available!
Status: Serviceable � Appointment Required
Edit: Despite all I've said about the TPG buyout of iiNet, I ended up opting for Internode's 600GB 100Mb/40Mb plan. The free Usenet access, as uncertain as its future is, was just too compelling since my current Usenet service is how I do most of my downloading. Sorry, SkyMesh. :( Who knows, maybe we'll wind up together if Internode's service quality takes a dive in the future.
Edit edit:
I already have the fibre. Just a word of advice to everyone: Make sure you choose the right location for the NTD and PSU. Otherwise it's a pain and it's also costly to move. I learnt it the hard way. :(
I'm so glad the PSU is optional these days. I have absolutely zero need for that monolithic thing.
6MSP-04 was moved up to today
yay!
Sorry, SkyMesh
i'm going with them � let you know how they are
i'm going with them � let you know how they are
Cool beans. It took me about 90 minutes to finally settle on an ISP, haha.
I'm connected. Here are some Speedtest results for the sake of comparison:
Note: ADSL = ADSL2+ via Exetel (~4.9Mb/~0.9Mb) and NBN = 100Mb/40Mb via Internode.
ADSL:
Perth: http://www.speedtest.net/result/4664778471.png
Adelaide: http://www.speedtest.net/result/4664783004.png
Melbourne: http://www.speedtest.net/result/4664785302.png
Sydney: http://www.speedtest.net/result/4664787677.png
Brisbane: http://www.speedtest.net/result/4664789994.png
New York: http://www.speedtest.net/result/4664796168.png
San Francisco: http://www.speedtest.net/result/4664799271.png
Singapore: http://www.speedtest.net/result/4664803823.png
Dublin: http://www.speedtest.net/result/4664812324.png
NBN:
Perth: http://www.speedtest.net/result/4667216490.png
Adelaide: http://www.speedtest.net/result/4667218516.png
Melbourne: http://www.speedtest.net/result/4667220228.png
Sydney: http://www.speedtest.net/result/4667223500.png
Brisbane: http://www.speedtest.net/result/4667228083.png
New York: http://www.speedtest.net/result/4667231486.png
San Francisco: http://www.speedtest.net/result/4667233848.png
Singapore: http://www.speedtest.net/result/4667237222.png
Dublin: http://www.speedtest.net/result/4667239019.png
~85Mbps isn't ~100Mbps, but I can let the difference slide for the time being given it's exponentially better than what I had before and ISPs are still reeling from the launch of Netflix. I just need to figure out how to get my Archer D7 to recognise the connection...
Edit: Ah, switching the router mode to wireless (from DSL) did the trick.
I'm connected.
Looks good BNB, what time of day did you do the tests?
I'm interested to know if it's consistent during the Day and Night.
Looks good BNB, what time of day did you do the tests?
I'm interested to know if it's consistent during the Day and Night.
The NBN tests I ran just before I posted. I have a mate over at the moment, but if I'm not working tomorrow evening I'll run a peak-time test.
I'm connected
good news
~85Mbps isn't ~100Mbps
surprised the Perth test wasn't closer to the 100mb mark
are you wifi or ethernet to your PC running the test?
What server did you use? I find a huge variation between them:
Perth/IX http://www.speedtest.net/resu
Perth/Telstra http://www.speedtest.net/resu
Perth/Optus http://www.speedtest.net/resu
Perth/AARNet http://www.speedtest.net/resu
Perth/Vodafone http://www.speedtest.net/result/4669755496.png
Speedtest.net usually defaults to Optus for me. Never had a decent result from them.
Also try here http://www.ozspeedtest.com/bandwidth-test/
I get close to max speed from Amnet, e-wire and Dreamscape.
are you wifi or ethernet to your PC running the test?
The latter. I was connected directly to the NTD at the time of speed tests as I was still figuring out how to get the Archer D7 to recognise the WAN connection.
What server did you use? I find a huge variation between them:
Telstra.
Also try here http://www.ozspeedtest.com/bandwidth-test/
I get close to max speed from Amnet, e-wire and Dreamscape.
Hmm, ~75Mbps/~9Mbps from Amnet. This is a nice result, though, and my mate was downloading a game on Steam at ~11.5MBps earlier.
Edit: D'oh, I was supposed to edit this into my above post.
Edit edit: As promised, here's an evening speed test.
Hello got a white box installed outside my house today what exactly does this mean I am in the 6MDR05 and also could anyone recommend a good nbn provider for mandurah thanks.
Cheers Bob
Thanks BNB, only a slight drop during peak times. I've been with Internode for a long time so it looks like I will stay with them for a bt longer.
Thanks BNB, only a slight drop during peak times. I've been with Internode for a long time so it looks like I will stay with them for a bt longer.
Yeah, I'm rather happy with the connection thus far. International (i.e. Usenet) speeds are also quite good (Tweaknews [Europe]/Astraweb [US]).
Astraweb's completion isn't the best, so I have Tweaknews as a backup to fill in the gaps.
Edit: I should note that my Tweaknews account is limited to 50Mbit at the moment, so that drags the average download speed down in cases where it's the primary source.
Hello got a white box installed outside my house today what exactly does this mean
box is the NBN Utility Box � sometimes called the Premise Connection Device (PCD).
You need the Network Termination Device (NTD) to be connected.
In simple terms � the PCD holds a bit of fibre from the pit in the street and the NTD has the electronics to 'talk' on the fibre
6MDR05
http://www.mynbn.info/sam/6MDR-05 go live not expected till November � nothing you can do until then. PCD installs are getting ready for it all to be working
also could anyone recommend a good nbn provider for mandurah
I'm going with SkyMesh as they're an Access Seeker (have relationship directly with NBN) and not just a reseller.
iiNet, Teslstra, Optus, et al are also generally Access Seekers. For me, SkyMesh had the best plans
ready through the NBN Chosing a Provider threads to see what people are saying � how I came to make my decision
Thank you cowthespud much appreciated.
Cheers Bob
fingers crossed another week or so and i'll be live
and I'm online!
however it turns out my ~4yo Apple Airport/Time Capsule doesn't like downloading at 100mbit/s
the wireless and wired connections all just die and system needs to be power cycled � google indicates its a common issue :/
any suggestions for a good AC router?
any suggestions for a good AC router?
I was going to buy the ASUS RT-AC66U until I realised that the Archer D7 I'd bought earlier as an ADSL2+ modem/router replacement has a gigabit WAN port.
Cheers for posting those speed test results Bad News Bear, decided to go with Internode 100/40 also, in Singleton here, installation booked for next friday.
Question � Anyone using the Netcomm NF7 N300 router with NBN? satisfied with it?
Cheers for posting those speed test results Bad News Bear, decided to go with Internode 100/40 also, in Singleton here, installation booked for next friday.
Good luck! My installation was painless: I showed the installer where I wanted the equipment and somewhere between an hour and and an hour-and-a-half later he was done. I didn't even need to ring up Internode to get my login info (Internode still uses PPoE rather than IPoE, the latter of which is essentially the NBN equivalent of "plug and play") as I still had a dial-up account for the purpose of keeping my Internode e-mail address active, so the password carried over.
If you didn't opt for the backup battery, be sure to confirm as much with the installer before s/he starts. The last thing you want is that giant eyesore on your wall.
Question � Anyone using the Netcomm NF7 N300 router with NBN? satisfied with it?
Here are a couple of threads from last year: /forum-replies.cfm?t=2304983 and /forum-replies.cfm?t=2318475.
Good luck!
Cheers!
My installation was painless
Yeah expecting mine to be fairly straight forward, this will be my first dealing with Internode, guess I will need to contact them for my login details then, or possibly not as I will be using a supplied router from them, would guess it will come pre-configured.
edit � I did opt for the battery backup, thought I would have a look at the thing before installation though and decide on the day, also cheers for the link.
was going to buy the ASUS RT-AC66U
went with the ASUS RT-AC68U � working a treat so far :)
Yeah expecting mine to be fairly straight forward
mine wasn't straight forward � but it still went smoothly enough
the civil guys hadn't installed the PCD (new build) before the tech arrived
tech installed the NTD in the morning and called the civil guys to come sort it out
then they all rocked up in the afternoon and finished it
after reading some horror stories about delays and cancelled appointments etc � went quite smoothly given that 3 weeks ago my address wasn't even in NBN's system
went quite smoothly given that 3 weeks ago my address wasn't even in NBN's system
Yep that's impressive, bit rough they forgot about your house?? lol, glad it worked out for you anyway.
bit rough they forgot about your house
was because it was a new house � filled in the forms online as if I was the property developer :)
speaking to the civil guy, they had to run fibre from 200m down the street to get to my pit
Ok i'm a bit puzzled, I've seen 2 crews today placing fiber on Wanjeep near the deli and Erica street both are in 6MDR-07 but we're not active till April next year is this normal?
Ok i'm a bit puzzled, I've seen 2 crews today placing fiber on Wanjeep near the deli and Erica street both are in 6MDR-07 but we're not active till April next year is this normal?
Yes. The actual fibre hauling takes some months; April is only ~six months away and PCDs are installed across a ~three-month period.
I've just been on the phone with iiNet. My installation date for PCD and NTD is 13 October.
Woohoo! :D
I've just been on the phone with iiNet. My installation date for PCD and NTD is 13 October.
Woohoo! :D
Cool beans. Better late than never!
Certainly better than the April 2016 date I was given by NBN Co :)
Hi Guys
Apologies if this is off topic, but we're on Mandurah Terrace and our iiNet business 100/40 NBN account has been terrible for the past couple of weeks. Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing difficulties.
Previously we got constant 92-96mbps down and 36-38mbps up. Our upload speeds are fine, but downloads now vary from 5-40mbps.
The iiNet ops team acknowledged there's an issue at the exchange/backhaul but there's no ETA to fix. I was basically told to wait 2 weeks and retest. Not really acceptable for a business connection.
Anybody else experiencing this, comments?
Regards
Nick
Anybody else experiencing this, comments?
Short of switching to, say, Telstra, there's nothing you can but wait for iiNet to increase the CVC bandwidth pool, I'm afraid.
Short of switching to, say, Telstra
Thought with the end of adsl we would have seen the end of relying/recommending them
At least as a business their bloated costs are deductible.
increase the CVC bandwidth pool
http://blog.jxeeno.com/cvc-r
good article from a few months back that explains the 'cost' dilema with CVC
Got a letter in the mail for 6MDR-07 installation dates are between 2 November � 23 March.
6MDR-07 installation dates are between 2 November � 23 March.
That's good news, will be interesting to see the update this month as we might be a month early, next year.
There is some splicing of the smaller fibre cable on Wanjeep today and in Marriners Cove a few weeks ago.
Anyone from 06 have any updates????
http://blog.jxeeno.com/cvc-
good article from a few months back that explains the 'cost' dilema with CVC
Yeah, I've read it. Hopefully things change for the better in the relatively near future. A 12.5% price drop is slated to come into effect come February 1 next year, which is better than nothing.
Pretty little cabinet is sitting on its concrete base in Links way Halls Head. it is designated 6MDR-09-03. A lot of activity happening in the area on pits & pipes.
I am connected :)
Install of PCD and NTD took approximately an hour and a half, with another hour or so for iiNet to activate the NBN.
SpeedTest.Net results as of about 5 minutes ago.
I was impressed with the installer � very clean, professional, and arrived exactly at 8am as scheduled.
�How can one little wire bring so much happiness?� � Homer Simpson
EDIT 7:15pm: I ran another pass on Speedtest.net, and the results are interesting. Download speed dropped approximately 50% to 49Mb/s which is still impressive, but much less than I would have expected, if not for the experiences of others in this thread.
Try all of the Perth servers. Thay give wildly different results at times. Right now I get anything from 5Mbps down on Vodafone to 92Mbps on IX. Optus and Telstra both average 75Mbps. AARnet averages 14Mbps.
Also try a few servers over at http://www.ozspeedtest.com/bandwidth-test/
I got 11.4Mbps down on iinet. Average 80Mbps on Amnet and Dreamscape. I get my fastest speeds from Amnet in the mornings at around 96Mbps.
According to the recently updated maps on nbnco.com.au, build has now commenced in Erskine (6HER-??).
http://www.nbnco.com.au/deve
(Zoom in, or search for an address, eg "3 Sticks Blvd, Erskine WA 6210, Australia")
Fibre is being laid in Mary St. Halls Head. Started today.
According to NBN all of Halls Head will be FTTP.
http://www.nbnco.com.au
Excellent! :D
build has now commenced in Erskine (6HER-??).
jxeeno's updated mynbn.info and Erskine is listed as 6MDR-10, with a ready for service (RFS) date of Sep 2016.
http://www.mynbn.info/rollout/6MDR-10
On the 3 year plan both Erskine and Halls Head are listed twice � in both 6MDR and 6HER. The plan lists FTTN as the expected technology for 6HER. 6MDR as a whole is slated for FTTP, although the link above lists FTTN for 6MDR-10.
Well, now that the Coalition has finally unveiled its three-year plan, Warooda finally has has answer: Parklands will be serviced exclusively by Fixed Wireless.
Just to see how things are going, does anyone in 06 have a PCD installed or are they still working through 05?
Hi Guys,
Regarding the installation of the NBN and the NDT's...
For homes with monitored security system's, part of the design of such security systems is to have them connected to the telephone line in such a way that it cannot be accessed or disconnected easily.
But with all communication traveling through a box on the outside of the premises, this effectively becomes the Achilles heel of monitored security systems.
Has anyone installed a cage around theirs?
But with all communication traveling through a box on the outside of the premises
PCD is outside and only connects to the PCD
NTD is the modem and is installed inside. it contains the POTS connection ports as well as the ethernet ports for internet
The "hardwiring" into the Telstra phone line would need to be changed to connect into a point on the NTD. Unless the Telstra wiring is changed/moved to the NTD as part of the install? I had no phone line so don't know this
I see.
But lets say, to disable a home security system from dialing out, all a burglar would have to do it break into the PCD ?
But lets say, to disable a home security system from dialing out, all a burglar would have to do it break into the PCD ?
The same could be said for a copper line.
Correct.
And the NBN utility box would be more easily identifiable
And the NBN utility box would be more easily identifiable
any crook who has the smarts to cut a NBN fibre line would also have the smarts to cut a copper phone line � they're generally easy enough to spot
surely there are cell callback devices that security alarms could make use of if you were security inclined
Our security company just said nope use 3g device to call back and avoid the NBN connection all together.
Looks like its the only option, security systems reporting via sim card.
But lets say, to disable a home security system from dialing out, all a burglar would have to do it break into the PCD ?
Might be possible to get your security system installer to put a tamper switch in the PCD box. I assume if they're experienced and qualified to install comms and data cables they could do this.
Hi all,
I'm moving from Mandurah to Greenfields in a couple of weeks and NBN is the first thing on my list to get connected
I can see most NBN providers aren't listing an Unlimited bundle and was just wondering what everyone's common usage was. I've never had anything other than Unlimited so I'm not sure what download limits I'll need for when choosing an NBN provider.
I stream tv and movies in the evenings and weekends, I used to download a lot of tv shows also (say 4-5 eps a night), other than that it's just browsing for two people with the occasional album downloaded from iTunes.
Would this be about standard usage and if so, can anyone guesstimate what sort of bundle options I should be looking at?
I've been backtracking through the post and see a handful of favs from posters so I've narrowed it down to those, and now just need to figure out my download limits.
Thanks heaps for your help
Cheers
I can see most NBN providers aren't listing an Unlimited bundle
TPG I believe do
I stream tv and movies in the evenings and weekends
netflix?? some (iinet, optus, skymesh) have quota free AU netflix
now just need to figure out my download limits.
does your current provider not list this anywhere on in your customer dashboard/portal?
look for a provider that gives you the ability to upgrade your plan during the active period without an admin cost � that way if you find yourself using 50% of your quota in a week, you can upgrade immediately � SkyMesh (my provider) do this
Multiple unlimited deals from Optus,
You have to read the fine print with unlimited deals. Optus have a 'fair use' policy that pretty much means it's not really unlimited. If they consider you to be using the service in a way they don't like they can cancel your account. I can't find anything on the TPG site about fair use.
I'm on Dodo's $89.90 100/40 2TB deal and have yet to use more than � of my data allowance with 4 adults streaming and downloading like crazy. This is my current usage which resets on the 25th:
Downloaded Uploaded Total
Peak Usage 227,556 MB + 15,925 MB = 243,481 MB
Off-Peak Usage 46,973 MB + 2,881 MB = 49,854 MB
Thanks muchly, I had a look at Optus and I think I'll jump in their unlimited bundled one :)
Thanks Quazbut.
I think I'll give Optus a call and see what they consider unfair use before I sign up.
I'm in Pinjarra, signed up with Devoted. Devoted is via AAPT via TPG.
I am on 100/40, unlimited, $95 or so a month.
At first my speeds were excellent � 80/90 mbs. Then they dropped.
My maximums have been in the order of 20mbs, average is around 10mbs and has been as low as 5mbs.
I have asked why I am paying for the top tier and receiving tier 2 (if I'm lucky) speed.
This question has not been answered to my satisfaction.
I'm hearing mixed reviews about a lot of ISP's in Mandurah. Is there any that are highly recommended? So far it seems that Skynet is the better option? I'm looking for a 100/40 plan with at least 250gb of data.
Ta
So far it seems that Skynet is the better option?
I came to that conclusion � good price point for the data with good service & customer service
They're good but not great � there are some occasional slowness issues in the evening � but we're talk approx twice a month where it is at the frustrating stage.
International speeds are slowish (30/40 mbps) during peak � but they're working with their upstream provider to make it better. they're proactive even if they don't 'fix' complex speed/throughput type issues
I'm looking for a 100/40 plan with at least 250gb of data.
best thing I've found is that you can change plans during the month when you run low on data (as happened to me first month) with the option to revert back to the lesser plan when the month ends
I've never had anything other than Unlimited so I'm not sure what download limits I'll need for when choosing an NBN provider.
I'm sure your provider will be able to tell you what you have been averaging per month, or it may be on your bill.
If it were me I'd look at what my maximum monthly usage was in the last 12 months to get an idea.
I came to that conclusion � good price point for the data with good service & customer service
They're good but not great � there are some occasional slowness issues in the evening � but we're talk approx twice a month where it is at the frustrating stage.
International speeds are slowish (30/40 mbps) during peak � but they're working with their upstream provider to make it better. they're proactive even if they don't 'fix' complex speed/throughput type issues
Thanks cowthespud. I can live with those speed slowdowns I think. I'm glad they are fixing the speed/throughput issue. Is it any relation to the Singapore connection having issues?
best thing I've found is that you can change plans during the month when you run low on data (as happened to me first month) with the option to revert back to the lesser plan when the month ends
I am looking forward to that part as well. I think I will start on the $100 plan for now and drop back if needed. I don't think it will happen often but when it does I will be on it.
Also received a notification from mynbn that 6MDR-05 is now live. Have applied via the skymesh site today to see how it goes.
Is it any relation to the Singapore connection having issues?
haven't checked with tracert to know where it is going through
Have applied via the skymesh site today to see how it goes.
they were pretty on the ball with mine � good luck
Received confirmation and an appointment of next Thursday. They really have been on the ball so far. Even got an email saying that NBN Co can be useless and not rock up and its not Skymesh's fault.
Even got an email saying that NBN Co can be useless and not rock up and its not Skymesh's fault.
yeah I found that amusing � guess it pays to be proactive and keep their support costs lower rather than have people ringing up and whinging.
nbn's support phone line also goes through about 45 seconds worth of when they're responsible and when the RSP is responsible to do the same thing
I'm hearing mixed reviews about a lot of ISP's in Mandurah. Is there any that are highly recommended? So far it seems that Skynet is the better option? I'm looking for a 100/40 plan with at least 250gb of data.
Ta
You've already signed up to SkyNet SkyMesh, but nonetheless I'll say that I haven't had any issues with Internode aside from the iiNet-wide outage the other week that lasted a couple of hours or so. The slowest speed I've seen is 85Mbps, which I'm okay with as it's closer to 100Mbps than 50Mbps. That being said, with Games.on.net being shut down and the servers slated to be "reviewed" come next year, there exists a giant question mark over the future of the free Usenet access and current selection of unmetered content (unmetered Steam downloads in particular are important to me).
Well Had the NBN guy come out at about 10:00am so well in between the 8 and 12 timeframe. I showed him where I wanted the unit placed but was told it couldn't be put on that wall as there is no cavity in the wall. I wasn't overly happy about this but fair enough. The Tech put it on the side wall at the same height I wanted (Basically its behind my monitors and out of sight. Once completed it looked great. Really couldn't complain and everything went smoothly. I plugged my router in and everything was up and running. Ran a speed test and am getting about 97mb down and 30 up which I can't complain at all. I will try tonight at peak time though to see how it runs. So far though the entire process for me went incredibly smoothly. Basically from my area going live to having the internet up and running in 6 days. I don't think I have ever had ADSL setup that quickly when I have moved. Very impressed.
BNB I did consider internode but I am concerned about TPG owning them and how the service will go. I have heard good things about the speed in Mandurah for internode because the iinet services were terrible as there was too many people online and the link couldn't keep up. Hopefully it stays good for you though.
BNB I did consider internode but I am concerned about TPG owning them and how the service will go.
Yeah, if/when Internode kills off the free Usenet access, I'll be looking for an excuse to break contract as it was the main attraction. Even though Astraweb has a notoriously awful automated DMCA takedown system, the vast majority of the 100GB Tweaknews block I bought for backup purposes still remains (~77.5GB after ~five-and-a-half weeks).
I have heard good things about the speed in Mandurah for internode because the iinet services were terrible as there was too many people online and the link couldn't keep up. Hopefully it stays good for you though.
It was smart of iiNet to keep its and Internode's CVCs separate, but with TPG calling the shots, who knows how long that will last.
So, I am now live and ready to go.
Help me choose an ISP guys.
Been with westnet since forever and it would be so easy to stay with them.
What think thee all?
Skymesh. Find a plan that's not unlimited and get them to match if you need be.
That's your first option unless you play lots of games internationally where there is currently some discussion of slow international speeds.
You can get a no contract deal for the first month of you want (but you won't be matching anyone's plans at that price because you'd have to find a matching no contract offering) to test it out.
In my opinion don't pay for full speed you likely won't use it or need it unless you have lots of people at once.
Be patient. I have very limited experience (only connected once after all) but mine took a couple of days and you can't be sure if the blame lies with NBN co or Skymesh. Skymesh have to put orders into the NBN co system and it seems NBN co don't act until the next day... Of course you can call Skymesh pretty early in the morning (they work qld time) to double check.
07 has come forward to the 18th of March, great news.
07 has come forward to the 18th of March, great news.
Yep awesome news, sooner the better. I'm hoping It'll lower my ping for online games, sucks having high ping. every little bit counts :)
Yep awesome news, sooner the better. I'm hoping It'll lower my ping for online games, sucks having high ping. every little bit counts :)
My pings to national servers dropped dramatically (which isn't say international ones didn't � I just didn't think to run such tests while my ADSL connection was active), and I had interleaving disabled on my ADSL2+ connection: the pings I got to Adelaide while on ADSL I now enjoy to Sydney (~60ms). I've read comments from some people on here that fibre makes no difference, but I can only assume poor routing is resulting in higher-than-usual pings in their cases as there most definitely is a difference.
Hey Daniel, Have you seen any PCD's installed around your place. I have seen some done on Coodanup Drive already.
After recent mynbn.info updates, the technology type for 6MDR-10 (Erskine, though not the whole suburb) is now listed as FTTP (it was previously listed as FTTN). ADA details and premises counts by service class are also listed.
Hey Ballterror and Daniel,
I thought I would confirm for you, that a friend and I who live in the area have just had both of our houses fitted with PCD's already.
I also saw a pretty large NBN crew parked up at the duck pond on Newport Dr early in the morning last week.
Looks like we are all going to be up and running pretty quickly if they keep this pace up. :)
Seen a bunch of NBN workers down Harbord ave and Tankerton way today, hopefully they get it all done quickly hehe :P
Would be good if the date came forward even more. So does this mean that all the PCD's are done in 06 or are they just hitting all areas?
They installed the PCD at our house (Furnissdale) a few days ago. I imagine there's a few hundred more houses to go in this area.
Do they hook the cable up at the same time during PCD installation? I'm eager to ditch this Telstra ADSL2 (supposed to be 20mbps, but it's been 2 to 4.5 over the past month; the packet loss is astounding. If we call and complain, they speedboost it up to 14mbps for a day or two just to shut us up, but promptly switch that off, haha).
Even if a 100/40 or 100/100 plan has a download of 10-20 during peak, the price is roughly the same, and at least it's actually usable.
Do they hook the cable up at the same time during PCD installation?
If you're asking if your internal cable is run from the pit to the PCD, then yes. It sits there until your scheduled appointment day arrives and the installer installs the NTD.
Received an email today from Amelia Metcalf, Assistant Director of Broadband Implementation in response to my letter to Senator Mitch Fifield.
Basically advising that our locality of Parklands will be receive fixed wireless with the tower in Barragup attempting to cover Stakehill, Lakelands & Parklands. 520 Houses in all.
The build is commencing in Janurary next year. My question is: If i am in a fixed wireless area and due to the terrain I am unable to access fixed wireless what are my options?
I am so sick of being on ADSL 1 and I am very very very frustrated the rest of the city of Mandurah is getting FTTP.
If i am in a fixed wireless area and due to the terrain I am unable to access fixed wireless what are my options
tall mast?
from what I understand its directional roof mounted antennas which give you much better reception than a omni direction antenna in a mobile
so if there is a sand dune or two in the way (not very hilly until you hit the scarp in Perth) � adding a mast to give it some extra heigh might do the trick
tall mast?
might have to be a few metres above my roof line... I'm on the other side of a hill to the tower.. I'm also not in Perth.. 75k's south.
Still annoyed because when Labour was in power we were meant to get FTTP and now we arn't even getting FTTN..
At least I'll keep my copper phone line for a while..
Still annoyed because when Labour was in power we were meant to get FTTP and now we arn't even getting FTTN..
That sucks.
Does anyone know the aggregate speed out of Pinjarra for the NBN?
NBN coming this afternoon to install the internal connection box.
Here we go :)
External boxes being installed on steerforth today.
:)
And I'm up and running.
95 down and 37.5 up.
3ms ping.
Loving it already :)
And I'm up and running.
95 down and 37.5 up.
3ms ping.
Lucky bugger, if you don't mind me asking which ISP did you end up going with?
I stuck with Westnet as it seemed the easiest thing to do. Still on a month by month, no contract, so I can pull out anytime.
External boxes being installed on steerforth today.
:)
Looks like the same happening in our street today.
Anyone else having issues getting NBN Co appointments in 05-Greenfields?
I've had 2 cancelled (non-confirmed) appointments in the last 2 weeks. I've got another next week, but I'm not holding my breath. It's frustrating having to organise time off work, and then cancelling it at the last moment.
I'm going through Telstra, but I guess I'd have the same issue with any provider?
I had iinet call me to tell me I could connect whenever I was ready. From that phone call, they made an appointment for the NBN co installer to come round.
I took the day off work not too confident they would arrive, but they did. Appointment was for between 1pm and 5pm. NBN arrived about 2pm, was here for an hour and Bob's your Uncle.
Greenfields.
Got my first aberration Friday evening. 7.9 down and 28 up.
That is a huge fall from 95 down and 37 up.
I will be keeping an eye on it and if it proves to be a weekly thing, Westnet can go.
I will be keeping an eye on it and if it proves to be a weekly thing, Westnet can go.
Internode (which has a separate CVC to iiNet's own broader one) and Telstra are your best bets if you want speeds that are consistently closer to 100Mb/40Mb than 50Mb/20Mb. I'm getting ~83Mbps/~37Mbps at the moment according to Speedtest.
Will keep them in mind.
Have kept an eye on it tonight (Saturday) and so far it seems ok.
Time will tell.
got my pcd installed two weeks ago, does anyone have an idea as to when 6MDR-07 will be active?
6MDR-07 will be active?
According to myNBN we go active March 18th
active March 18th
Had our PCD installed during the week, would be nice if they brought it forward a wee bit more.
Finally got NBN installed in Greenfields (Riverside Gardens). Took about 40 minutes...
The installer was by himself, and needed me to help him pull through the cabling! Not sure if that is standard practice.
I'm on 25/5 through Telstra and getting about 23.8Mbps down and 4.9Mbps up.
Happy camper!
Has anyone seen any activity in Mariners Cove lately? The last thing I remember was a letter in the mail in October stating that the boxes will be going on houses between November & March.
From what I understand, when the box goes on the house the fibre can be tested. Does this imply that you can arrange the installation of the internal equipment & activation of the service via an ISP at this point or do you still need to wait for the area to go purple?
I think you will need to wait until the whole area is RFS until the ISP can be booked. Just keep an eye on the monthly update ( should be next week ) and the date may get brought forward.
Morning all,
More information from the Office of Communications.. Confirming the location of the tower being installed in Janurary..
As you can see the tower is going onto private property on the highest point in mandurah..
This will cover Lakelands, Stakehill, Parklands and some of Nambeelup..
Not sure how they expect to hit Dwellingup with this tower and its over 20ks away..
Does anyone know how many teams are installing the outside boxes in an area? I found a team on Steerforth Drive today, but could not find any other activity. Seems like a lot of work for one team to be doing.
but could not find any other activity.
Just take a walk around Marriners Cove and the first stage is black cable coiled up coming out of the Telstra box on the front wall of the house, then a bit later they come back and install the plastic box above it. This will give you an idea they are getting closer.
Well looks like i'm not having any luck at getting our island at Mariners Cove (Mandurah) on the map for NBN � Looking here http://www.mynbn.info/rollout/6MDR-04 tells me that we are all active and ready for service but speaking to them they say they can not find out address in their systems.
Also NBN co tell me the developer needs to apply to get our development on the NBN system.
I spoke to the Developer and they tell me that they only have LBNco available infrastructure in Mariners cove so we are stuck with a handful of suppliers and have to uproot from 15 years of Telstra to one of these!
Anyone Else in Mariners cove thats actually connected to the NBN yet? Or attempted?
Any care to chime in on how NBN works in small estates?
Cheers
Tom
Anyone Else in Mariners cove thats actually connected to the NBN yet? Or attempted?
My wife's cousin lives there.. I'll ask her at Christmas dinner who she uses and report back.
Thanks Warooda,
Do they live on one of the Islands?
Further to my last post � I have since spoken to the NBN co again and they tell me that our Island has not been provisioned for NBN � it apparently stops at the beginning of our street!
Telstra initially told me that in their system there is one house on our street NBN ready. But then I received an Email yesterday:
"As per our direct contact with NBN, this address is part of a Planned Greenfields Stage which is not yet ready for service.
You can check NBN availability at:
https://www.telstra.com.au/b
Best to talk to our sales team, they can provide you with an interim solution until NBN infrastructure is complete in your area, then get you connected on the NBN once it�s available."
According to the developers they had LBN co install all the infrastructure on these islands and so I spoke to them direct and was told that the NBN co also installed their gear in to pits and pipes as well but only up to just before our street!
I cant believe we are going to get stuck with the choice of a handful of crappy providers!
Arrrggg I cant get stuck on Excetel or Fusenet!
Do they live on one of the Islands?
I think she lives on Arcadia place.. but Don't quote me on that.. only been there once..
Ombersley way, outside thing installed. Hurry up and go live already.
Cheers Warooda,
We are on Midas Rtt. Arcadia is the opposite Island to us, I was told they have NBN through HFC � if thats true!?
Ombersley way, outside thing installed. Hurry up and go live already.
We had ours installed a few weeks before you on steerforth, hopefully things start to ramp back up and we *might* go live a little sooner hehe, either way March isn't too far away!
Just went for a drive around Coodanup & then back home to Mariners Cove. No NBN guys in Coodanup from what I saw, but there are 2-3 teams installing the outside boxes on houses at the Wanjeep end of Hudson Drive. I live on the same street but technically in the 07-01 area at the other end. I bet they get all the way down my street & then stop before they do my house, not coming back to it until March 17.
NBN co have started work on the fixed wireless tower in Stakehill/Parklands.
Looks like they are adding equipment to the current tower..
6181001
25 Lymon Road STAKE HILL WA 6181
NBN Co
Optus
Telstra
Vodafone
Details found here:
http://www.rfnsa.com.au/nsa/index.cgi
Multiple teams of NBN people in Mariners Cove this week so far, including 07-01 area. I guess I should start to look at providers. Have had everything (phones, Foxtel, Internet) with Telstra since day one. I used to work there at the time & I have not changed since. I get a benefit from both being ex-staff & having services bundled. People's thoughts are welcome.
look at providers
Our contract with Telstra ends on the 26th of Jan so we're lucky in that way, we'll most likely just go with Telstra again and pick the 1Tb 100/40 with home phone, I'm going to see if I can get the speed boost pack thrown in which is $20 a month so we'll be paying $150 a month.
PS Yes I know there are other providers and cheaper options but sometimes cheapest isn't always the best, I want 100/40 speeds pretty much constantly, also we have a few mobiles with Telstra so it keeps it super easy to keep everything together.
NBN cable to house done. The guys said that box should be done later in the week. They also said that some sub areas in 07 are technically ready to go & this area (07-01 Mariners Cove) should technically ready in a couple of weeks, definitely before March 18. The holdup will be with NBN turning area on.
They also said that some sub areas in 07 are technically ready to go & this area (07-01 Mariners Cove) should technically ready in a couple of weeks, definitely before March 18. The holdup will be with NBN turning area on.
This is awesome news, can't wait!
Hi Warooda, thanks for your continuing efforts for the people of Parklands and Stake Hill.
I clicked on that link and it didn't show any information (to confirm that nbn is coming). Where did you get that information from anyway? I keep looking on the nbn website and it still shows that nothing is planned in the 3 year rollout.
I wouldn't be surprised if they are working on that tower, drop-outs have been terrible just lately and even text messages are taking forever to send.
Would appreciate any more information you have. Otherwise we are planning to send a petition and am just trying to get names together via our Stake Hill community facebook page, but won't bother if it looks like there may be an end in sight to our collective woes :-)
Hi Jaxx10
Your welcome. I was very frustrated that the entire city of Mandurah was getting NBN and the people of Parklands are missing out. mostly because we share Lakelands post code.
My information comes from:
More information from the Office of Communications.. Confirming the location of the tower being installed in Janurary..
The above shows the picture sent to me by Amelia Metcalf, Assistant Director of Broadband Implementation.
I was sending non stop emails regarding the state of broadband in Parklands.
I'm not sure if this link will work but try looking here.
This shows the NBN are proposing to use the current tower in Stake Hill.
But this link (again if it works)
http://web.acma.gov.au/pls/r
Shows NBNco have not yet obtained a licence to broadcast from the tower. But they were giving a licence to do testing in the area.
I am concerned as our house does not receive a very good mobile phone signal from the tower (optus) and we have a femtocell from optus to boost our phone signal which doesn't always work as the internet is so slow.
I have not gotten up on the roof yet to see if I can see the tower as I'm recovering from spinal surgery. The information I have obtained from wireless rollouts in other areas is if NBNco are allowed to use the current tower it could be as soon as 6 months before we have fixed wireless. If not we might be deemed a satellite area and that would be bad..
Don't forget to look at mynbn.info
I have just taken another look at the NBNco website 3 year rollout plan and Lakelands is included in the FTTH rollout for H2-2018. So it just seems like more waiting. not a total loss.
included in the FTTH rollout
It looks like the new area on the east side of the train tracks will be Fixed wireless.
Getting close now for 6MDR-07, we're only a month and a bit away get excited.
Hi,
Do we know if 6MDR07 is still on schedule? I had my outside box fitted a few weeks ago & was advised that someone would be back in a few days to run the internal cable to my study, but have seen nothing. I found NBN staff installing the outside boxes in the South Yunderup area.
Cheers,
Shayne
Had our pcd installed and wired to a multiport pit (couple of houses away) in our street y/day-6MDR09, guys said it was live they are only waiting for the splicing teams following them which they said might be next week
Do we know if 6MDR07 is still on schedule?
We're expected to go live on the 2nd of march, we're lucky because we got pushed forward, the original date was the 18th of march.
Anyone happen to know how accurate this estimate is? www.mynbn.info/rollout/6MDR-06 ? It says 24 hours from now, but I wasn't expecting nbn to be ready for service until Mar/Apr. Can't wait to actually be able to upload files without it taking 2-14 days, and practically rendering the connection unusable for everyone else in the building.
What's the general consensus on the best ISP for Mandurah thus far? We should probably try to determine that in the meantime so we're all ready.
I'm assuming Telstra will be the most stable with the worst deals, TPG will be decent all-round, and Skymesh will have some of the best deals with questionable uptime? I haven't kept an eye on iinet/internode these past few months, are they viable options at this point?
Skymesh will have some of the best deals with questionable uptime
uptime is fine
international throughput is where they're having issues
/forum-replies.cfm?t=2438718 this thread deals with that
TLDR: packet loss within the NBN network seems to be the cause. higher latency to international destinations are causing the slow speed due to retransmissions � they're now working with the NBN to determine the cause of the packet loss at it seems to be isolated to them, and thus likely caused by configuration
all that being said � I don't notice anything too bad
So, hopefully soon for NBN then in 07!
I'm curious, do we need to be disconnected from our ADSL connection, if so how long is the downtime?
Well that's disconcerting. OP in that thread appears to be in Melbourne; are you with them through Pinjarra PoI? If so, have you noticed any good or bad changes since this time � /archive/2438718#r48521829 ?
I guess I'll give them a try and see how it goes.
@zebO � I'd assume the transition should be almost seamless (4 hours to a day, if everything's installed and you cancel current plan at the last minute). Maybe someone else can confirm.
I'm curious, do we need to be disconnected from our ADSL connection, if so how long is the downtime?
Nope. They should leave your ADSL connected until you cancel it. I had to phone Dodo and ask to have mine cancelled the day after I was happy NBN was working fine.
OP in that thread appears to be in Melbourne
yeah its au wide
If so, have you noticed any good or bad changes since this time � /archive/2438718#r48521829 ?
hasn't gotten worse, and dont seem to have issues like others over east � but during peak times it noticeable if you view content via USA etc � e.g. netflix via VPN doesn't stream HD
Just ordered skymesh plan for 06, Barragup. Not marked as rfs on the nbn map but I thought I'd try Telstras availability check and it passed. So did optus, so I rang skymesh and they said it's available. See how we go.
Lucky you. I'm in 06 too (Greenfields), had the box on the wall outside since before Christmas. MyNBN, Telstra, Optus, Skymesh, TPG all still say I can't get NBN.
Just called Skymesh to clarify my ready for service date & current status. They did not even know that I had the outside box installed, which has been there for over a month. They also stated that they would not be in Mariners Cove area for 1-3 months. Apparently they have to purchase backhaul lines. Do I wait so I can get the 100/100 or do I go with a someone like Telstra, who can potentially provide a slower service earlier? Does anyone know if other providers offer 100/100?
Did they say 100/100 would be available? I just contacted SkyMesh and they said 100/40 was available (Furnissdale), but not 100/100; should probably ask them if they plan to offer that service to your area. If not, and if you can get Telstra nbn (I think it's a $20 speed boost to make it 100/40) right now, then that's probably the better option. I'll take 3.75mb/s upload over this Telstra ADSL2+ 0.16mb/s any day.
I think I saw one other ISP offering 100/100 last year, but can't remember the name. It costs a lot more, so only go that route if you know for a fact you'll use it. I've got 160GB of crap stockpiled that needs uploading straight off the bat, and it would be nice if I could stream 1080p/2440p (outbound) without lagging the rest of the building into the ground. I've only been waiting 10 years.
Also, it looks like 06 is good to go � http://www.mynbn.info/rollout/6MDR-06
07 should only be a matter of weeks.
Edit: I looked around, and concluded that it was unlikely any ISP would rent enough CVC to be able to offer Mandurah 100/100 or 250/100 plans for at least a good few years. If it's not profitable, they won't do it.
When I was on the phone to Skymesh we spoke specifically about the 100/100. Perhaps 100/40 would be available sooner. I also spoke to Telstra & they still have the go live date as 18/3/16 for 6MDR-07, yet mynbn.info has it as 2/3/16. I have everything else with Telstra on a Bundle, so staying with has the benefit of keeping that. I'd like to hear from people currently using Telstra or anyone's 100/40 service see how long your typical video takes to upload to You Tube. Unless You Tube has a POP in Australia, won't the international cable still be a bottle neck?
Uploading to youtube is a lot quicker on my 100/40 than my old 20/1 (obviously).
I expected that watching 1080P on youtube would be a cinch. Wrong. Still have buffering unless I go 720P, so the international link is definitely a bottleneck, At least when downloading.
Assuming the closest YouTube data centre is Singapore: https://www.google.com/about/
What speeds are we looking at? http://www.speedtest.com.sg/
On Telstra ADSL2+ I'm getting 16.41/0.82 Mbps @ 144/1ms � 1080p60 has never buffered.
1GB takes about 3 hours to upload, so I've just saved everything >2GB over the years.
https://www.google.com/get/videoqualityreport/ Most of those NBN connections in Mandurah appear to be watching in HD, so hopefully it shouldn't be too bad.
I can watch in HD (720) but not full HD (1080) without it buffering
I can watch in HD (720) but not full HD (1080) without it buffering
Wow on NBN? I don't buffer at all using 1080p on our ADSL 1 (6mbps down 0.30mbps up). Managed to get a decent deal setup with Telstra for when we move to NBN ($119/month 1Tb data, unlimted calls, 100/40 speeds usually a $20 extra)
Not sure why it is though. I have netflix and no buffering there. Must be the location from where youtube is uploading from.
My area is RFS and I have the PCD, just waiting for my address to be added to the database. But while I wait I've been trying to find a good provider. I currently have Westnet ADSL2+ 15Mbps/0.7Mbps off-peak and about 2Mpbs/0.3Mbps during peak. Apparently TPG/iiNet/Westnet have really bad congestion on the Pinjarra link (I don't know if it is CVC or back-haul) but have had a ticket open since November and expect it to be till the end of March before resolved. It seems to have happened several times now and takes in some cases 8 months to resolve. During peek periods, people are reporting speeds worse than my ADSL connection.
So, is there anyone in Mandurah and/or on the Pinjarra POI that has reasonable NBN Fibre peek speeds. If so, which provider, roughly what speeds do you get and from which speed tier.
While I'm taking recommendations, can anyone suggest ISPs that have good national and international routing paths out of Perth and don't send all traffic via the East Coast first.
So, is there anyone in Mandurah and/or on the Pinjarra POI that has reasonable NBN Fibre peek speeds
I'm with SkyMesh and don't notice peak slow down often.
I have in the past but they've gotten better in the last month or so (there is a problem with their Telstra backhaul from their POIs dropping packets they're in the process of resolving)
I can stream Netflix and play Xbox Live at night without noticeable problems (buffering/lag/etc)
plus they've been very liberal in their 30 day contracts � allow people with slow speeds internationally to disconnect without giving the full 30 days � so low risk
So, is there anyone in Mandurah and/or on the Pinjarra POI that has reasonable NBN Fibre peek speeds. If so, which provider, roughly what speeds do you get and from which speed tier.
Dodo 100/40
Perth www.speedtest.net/result/5106918963.png
Auckland http://www.speedtest.net/result/5106936900.png
Seoul http://www.speedtest.net/result/5106972266.png
Stockholm http://www.speedtest.net/result/5106982073.png
Los Angeles http://www.speedtest.net/result/5106942625.png
Typical speeds at any time of day. I don't notice any peak time slowdown.
Installer came today and put in the box. He was an hour early and took about 20 minutes. Unfortunately it had to go in a small bedroom as running line to the kitchen apparently wasn't included in a standard install. No matter, just glad not be paying $150 for 30gb mobile broadband. Was active about 5 minutes after he left and speeds weren't brilliant at first : 35/37 mbs but have come back up to around 80/37mbs. Barragup 06 skymesh.
It baffles me that you guys are getting such problems. I'm stuck on ADSL2 in Lakelands. I can stream netflix on 2 x TV's simultaneously and play online PC games without ever suffering lag or buffering.
Maybe it's not so bad living in the digital ghetto of Lakelands after all.
Just had the box installed to the house in Erskine, so according to the latest letter I just need to wait for the connection kit to arrive and then get onto Westnet to get an nbn plan and have them organize a tech to install the equipment. Unless I'm not reading it right
I'm with SkyMesh and don't notice peak slow down often.
Dodo 100/40
I've been meaning to thank you guys for your input. I'm waiting till I get some speed tests from a couple more people I know on Exetel and TPG (although Exetel have awful routing). I'm likely going to try out Dodo as there speeds seem descent and I'd get better bang for buck (free mobile calls).
I'll copy Quazbut's tests for comparison:
SkyMesh 100/40 (5-6pm, brick wall between wireless dongle and router).
Perth http://www.speedtest.net/result/5118653244.png
Auckland http://www.speedtest.net/result/5118693489.png
Seoul http://www.speedtest.net/result/5118668461.png
Stockholm http://www.speedtest.net/result/5118712123.png
Los Angeles http://www.speedtest.net/result/5118683109.png
Edit: 62 minutes to upload 3.72gb file to youtube.
SkyMesh 100/40 (5-6pm, brick wall between wireless dongle and router).
SkyMesh 100/40 7:15pm Friday
same results
Perth averages of 80-90 down and 38 up http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5118902912
LA 14 down 18 up http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5118906484
According to MyNBN.info 6MDR07 goes live tomorrow. I saw NBN guys still working Roy & Derek roads. I hope MyNBN.info is correct. However, I have signed for updates & expected to get one if tomorrow is "Go Live Day". The only way I can see it happen is if they turn on sub areas that are ready first, eg 6MDR07-01, 6MDR07-02, etc. The area has a bulk pickup & I also saw some green cable on a pile of rubbish.
According to MyNBN.info 6MDR07 goes live tomorrow
Snagged a install date of 09/03 with Telstra, can't wait!
Quite literally the ONLY HOUSE ON THE STREET, that is not live..
Are you actually kidding, or is the NBN broken..
Snagged a install date of 09/03
Install date of 09/03 here too (Skymesh) *woohoo*
My address is also ready for installation. I've been booked with Skymesh for 1pm on the 9/3/16 for an initial appointment. They believe that it may require additional appointments because they thiink that that the outside box is not done, but it it has been.
Cheers,
Shayne
Checking on the NBNCo site, the only places in 07 I can find activated are near Steerforth. Anywhere else isn't yet activated. You've waited this long, a few more days won't kill you (or me!)
I've been confirmed on Ombersley Way.
Unsure, the whole street is confirmed now xD
:( I have to wait for NBN Co to install the NTD in the house, was giving like 2 weeks :(. Telstra can not book any apt till this is installed inside the house.
For any others awaiting website updates, I'd recommend calling your ISP if you're still waiting.
I was just able to book an appointment for next week, as they checked my address on the NBN portal and were able to get a Location ID (which seems to be key to getting the appointment booked) even though my address does not show as RFS on the main NBN site.
So, is there anyone in Mandurah and/or on the Pinjarra POI that has reasonable NBN Fibre peek speeds. If so, which provider, roughly what speeds do you get and from which speed tier.
While I'm taking recommendations, can anyone suggest ISPs that have good national and international routing paths out of Perth and don't send all traffic via the East Coast first.
Internode's still very solid, but there is a question mark over how much longer it'll have its own CVC bandwidth pool � the common assumption is that, at some point, TPG is going to kill off the iiNet and Internode CVCs in favour of one giant one for all TPG providers, and TPG being, well, TPG, it's further assumed that such a move would be more negative than positive.
Definitely "So far, so good", though, the relatively brief October iiNet-wide outage aside.
well that's rather annoying apparently our booking was "glitched" and didn't go through to nbn so I waited from 8am-12pm and it wasn't even booked. >.<
Hi,
NBN installed yesterday, where I wanted it, which was a concern. All went smoothly until NBN guy just left without knowing how to hookup my equipment or what happens next. I left a call back with Skymesh but had it sorted myself before they rang back. Luckily Skymesh provided, what turned out to be correct credentials, the same as hose I was using to access online settings. I also was advised as to which port was active. So I connected things up as I thought, configured the login details in my Draytek router, using default settings elsewhere & now I'm getting constant 90+/30+ speeds in Mariners Cove.
Cheers,
Shayne
Had mine installed yesterday morning in Placid Waters, only took just over an hour. Rang Internode and was connected almost straight away. Connection is running to the max on 100/40, happy so far.
Most definitely over the service provided by iinet. These international speeds are making me want to puke.
Drove past the tower in StakeHill Yesturday to see NBN & Ericcson? vehicles parked around the tower and people doing work.
I just wish they would hurry up and update the maps.
Connected 6 days ago on 100/40 plan in Dudley Park. Downloads are only getting 150~kB/s on steam/torrent/origin but full sync on online speed testers.
Have lodged a complaint with iiNet � told backhaul was at capacity, getting ran through all the trouble shooting stuff and they are 'escalating internally'.. why did they not advise customers that the backhaul was congested before signing up?
zzzz
why did they not advise customers that the backhaul was congested before signing up?
money
I ordered NBN with Telstra on the 02/03 and still waiting to get connected, apparently there was a "glitch" when Telstra tried booking an appointment with NBN. I was told on Friday to wait 2-3 days and they'll call back, not holding my breath to be honest. Pissed off.
Never wait for a call back. It doesn't happen.
Connected 6 days ago on 100/40 plan in Dudley Park. Downloads are only getting 150~kB/s on steam/torrent/origin but full sync on online speed testers.
Have lodged a complaint with iiNet � told backhaul was at capacity, getting ran through all the trouble shooting stuff and they are 'escalating internally'.. why did they not advise customers that the backhaul was congested before signing up?
zzzz
I'm beginning to think 100Mb/40Mb iiNet connections will never be viable on the Pinjarra POI; it's been a mess since Netflix launched a year ago. I'd switch to either Internode (which has its own separate CVC bandwidth pool) or Telstra.
Edit: This congestion-related fault is three months old now.
How viable is internode given the TPG buyout?
How viable is internode given the TPG buyout?
I'd say Internode's safe. Even if TPG does eventually kill off the Internode CVC and bring everything under one giant TPG CVC (which strikes me as less likely the more CVC costs drop), and this adversely impacts service quality to the extent that you're routinely experiencing speeds closer to 50Mb/20Mb or worse, you could use that to get out of contract (if you opted for one). I actually wouldn't be surprised if the intention is to announce a switch to a single TPG CVC ahead of time and give existing customers the option of exiting free of charge, simply to avoid a potentially messier exodus at a later date.
Worth jumping from Westnet to Internode?
Worth jumping from Westnet to Internode?
I'd say so. Here's another speed test that I ran just now.
Edit: Bear in mind that, like iiNet, Internode's current plans no longer have quota-free content.
Monday evening 8.20PM.
Monday evening 8.20PM.
http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5185579856
What do you get from all the other Perth servers?
Will try again tonight and see. Pretty crappy going from 95 to 12.
4.20 this morning; http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5186811837
Depending on the server I choose, Vodafone server I was getting 20 down, 24 up.
Internode 93 down, 36 up.
Telstra 91 down, 35 up.
'Preferred' server was 82 down. 33 up.
8.10pm.
Yeah that's what I thought would happen. The preferred server is based on ping, which doesn't have much to do with the network sustained data transfer capability. I get a huge variation in download speed from various servers, with the fastest ping rarely giving the best download speed. 4ms from Internode and 55 from Telstra, with Telstra giving faster data speeds both ways.
You can get a better idea of what you can get by selecting the company with the best local result then try their servers in other states. Right now with speedtest.net I get 88 down from Telstra Perth, 84 from Adelaide, 79 from Melbourne, and 67 from Brisbane. Fairly consistent 28-30 up.
A multi thread download from Youtube is averaging 10MB/s. 2GB in under 4 minutes. I'm quite happy with that for peak time.
Just had the line tester here in Halls Head-near McLarty Rd, he says my connection goes to Mandurah then to Midland?, thought we were all on the Pinjarra poi, anyone else been told this?
Considering now jumping to Skymesh. Good/bad? Sort of getting tired of Westnet's service. I have been getting duplicate emails since jumping to NBN and it's taken them since November to sort it.
Apparently I also have used 3 of my 21 free email accounts when I am only supposed to have 10.
They were charging me for the 3rd one for the first couple of bills.
When I log in with my new NBN account name I cannot see my full dashboard. I have to log in using my old account name.
So I have to now jump ship from Internode as the peak speeds are slowing down to ~20mb/s and lower in the evenings.
Just had to bail IINet 12months ago for same reasons, Now looks like internode is overloaded too.
Why is it so hard to get relaible performance on NBN?
Considering now jumping to Skymesh. Good/bad?
no major concerns with SkyMesh from me
So this doesn't kick in for a couple of months https://delimiter.com.au/2016
yeah who do I try now, skymesh or Telstra I guess
anyone looked into Belong? They're backed by Telstra but not sure how they fair with speeds etc
I'm still not connection.. signed up with Telstra on 02/03 and they keep messing up the appointments, apparently a "glitch" in the system.
How are your speeds with Telstra, Daniel?
I need to change provider and want to be able to get the speed that I pay for.
I have had the 100/40 with iinet for over two years and they used to be fantastic. Unfortunately my download speeds are now less than dial-up, which is pretty pathetic (yesterday was 338 bytes per second). All I get from iinet is that they are aware of the problem, have been since December and hope to fix it by the end of April.
For residents of Stake Hill, Parklands and Lakelands:
NBN MEETING being held at the Pinjarra Bowling & Recreation Club on Dixon Avenue in Pinjarra on Thursday, 14th April between 11.30am & 1pm. You have to RSVP to andrew.hastie.mp@aph.gov.au and you can direct your enquiries to that email address too. The Minister for Communications (Mitch Fifield) will be there too to answer our questions.
So I have to now jump ship from Internode as the peak speeds are slowing down to ~20mb/s and lower in the evenings.
Yeah, I've noticed that Internode's peak time speeds dropped off a cliff recently. I suspect TPG killed off Internode's CVC pool and possibly also iiNet's given NBN Co will be abolishing the "one size fits all" CVC charge in favour of a tiered system in just a couple of months. I'd like to be optimistic, but, hey, we're talking about TPG here.
Telstra's the only reliable option at this juncture, but its 1000GB plan with a 100Mbps/40Mbs "speed boost pack" is an extra $30pm ($145pm in total), which is a bit rich for my blood, plus I'd have to wave goodbye to free Usenet.
I'm looking at Telstra as well but waiting on peoples feedback about that mob called Belong who are on Telstra's network to see how decent it is.
I'm looking at Telstra as well but waiting on peoples feedback
I had to switch to skymesh, signed up with telstra on 02/03 and had 2 appointments "booked" but glitched still not connected. Skymesh booked an appointment the day after my order went through and I've got a install date of 18/04. :)
For residents of Stake Hill, Parklands and Lakelands
how did the meeting go? is there a result? only just saw your post.
I just walked out the front door and there were 2 NBN chappies pulling FIBRE through to the house.
Apparently we are getting Fibre to the House, not Fibre to the Node.
Cool.
(Halls Head, near the bridge to Aztec Island.)
Yep, looks like your getting fibre:
http://www.finder.com.
Apparently we are getting Fibre to the House, not Fibre to the Node.
Cool.
(Halls Head, near the bridge to Aztec Island.)
I'm now connected by fttp.-apparently-haven't been informed by nbn tho but by tpg letter (with Internode presently)-went to nbn site-yep now available
(Halls Head just up off McLarty Rd. near park)
So I looked up the tower that is supposed to be getting NBN has now got NBN assignments on the AMCA website!!
Still nothing on the NBN website for coverage or ETA.
Anyone want to guess how long until they are live?
Site ID 9009739
Location STAKE HILL WA 6210
Yep Halls Head (MDR09) is live only MDR10 to go and FTTN for the rest of us :(
So I looked up the tower that is supposed to be getting NBN has now got NBN assignments on the AMCA website!!
Still nothing on the NBN website for coverage or ETA.
Anyone want to guess how long until they are live?
Site ID 9009739
Location STAKE HILL WA 6210
Ah, nice. I was at a mate's place in Stake Hill last week and he asked if he was scheduled to get the NBN any time soon, but there was no mention of Stake Hill on the three-year plan. Once construction begins, the tower should be live no more than a few months later, which bodes well for the area being RFS before the end of the year. He'll be a happy chappy.
He'll be a happy chappy.
With 520 homes planned on being connected to the tower I hope so too.
It appears that the new area of Lakelands on the other side of the train line, Dwellingup, Parklands, Pinjarra East are to be connected to the Stakehill tower. A very large area..
Has anyone seen any movement for 6HER ?
Any news for 6MDR-10? Finder.com.au saying ~27th May as RFS date but doesn't appear to be the case as of yet.
Any news for 6MDR-10? Finder.com.au saying ~27th May as RFS date but doesn't appear to be the case as of yet.
Telstra Wholesale's rollout schedule, last updated on the 26th, still lists the 27th as the expected Ready for Service date. Have you tried ordering a service over the phone? A sales rep should be able to query NBN Co's RFS database directly.
With 520 homes planned on being connected to the tower I hope so too.
It appears that the new area of Lakelands on the other side of the train line, Dwellingup, Parklands, Pinjarra East are to be connected to the Stakehill tower. A very large area..
I'd say he has nothing to worry about: I put his address and the address of the build site into Google Maps and the two are roughly 1.9KM apart by road. Obviously roads aren't a concern with fixed wireless, so the relevant distance would be smaller still.
I'd say he has nothing to worry about:
My concern is how many people they will try and jam onto this tower.
I have a lot of big trees between myself and the tower. I hope i won't need to install a tower on the roof.
My concern is how many people they will try and jam onto this tower.
I have a lot of big trees between myself and the tower. I hope i won't need to install a tower on the roof.
Well, the wireless tower in Bridgetown covers north of 1,100 premises. That's almost twice the footprint. I assumed there'd be multiple towers involved, but there's just one on MyNBN's map.
Bridgetown covers north of 1,100 premises
Good to know. I'm just a bit paranoid as the rim in our area is very congested at night and really hope that this tower doesn't get congested.
I've send an email to NBN co to see if I can find out what the ETA is and when they will update the map.
Telstra Wholesale's rollout schedule, last updated on the 26th, still lists the 27th as the expected Ready for Service date. Have you tried ordering a service over the phone? A sales rep should be able to query NBN Co's RFS database directly.
Thanks for that, I've given them a call and they've advised that construction is yet to complete � Might of been some issues during construction, which doesn't surprise me :P
Still waiting for that letter! RFS Date everywhere I can see still says 27th of May, though!
Still waiting for that letter! RFS Date everywhere I can see still says 27th of May, though!
It's the 24th of June now. :(
Rollout Schedule & Disconnection Dates � Telstra Wholesale (09/06/16)
6MDR-10 Erskine WA Pinjarra CSA 24-Jun-2016
Hopefully this date sticks as it's only a week-and-a-half away.
Oh well! A date is better than no date (or a past date) anyway! :)
Thanks BNB!
Aaaaand... no letter! Probably going to be another push back :)
Aaaaand... no letter! Probably going to be another push back :)
Telstra Wholesale's Ready for Service schedule was updated today and says 6MDR-10 is now RFS.
Edit: As do MyNBN and Telstra's service checker. It's definitely live. Huzzah.
6-HER expected build commence date slips unsurprisingly into history. Seems like NBN was built (or not) to disappoint. Insert unhappy face here.
What a joke.
I called iiNet and they've told me that my premises is still not 'live' and "Service Class 10" how the flap does that work? I thought it was supposed to be FTTP? :(
at a joke.
I called iiNet and they've told me that my premises is still not 'live' and "Service Class 10" how the flap does that work? I thought it was supposed to be FTTP? :(
Ah � Possibly there's an issue at our apartment block? If I put in the next door neighbor it says Ready for Service on iiNet's website, but my apartment block (nextdoor) says not ready.. strange?
Ah � Possibly there's an issue at our apartment block? If I put in the next door neighbor it says Ready for Service on iiNet's website, but my apartment block (nextdoor) says not ready.. strange?
Sadly, NBN Co has always had trouble with MDUs. You may find yourself waiting months before you can finally order a service. Ring up NBN Co to see what the go is and keep bugging them about it.
Seems the next section of Halls Head has gone into "build commenced" Probably HER1? suspected technology FTTN.
Hmph, seems like NBNCo are confused with our address, we've already had reps come out and tell us it's good to go, but yet when I call them they say there's a problem � so does my ISP.
I'm confused on who to listen to because everyone is telling me a different story, it's god awful.
NBNco have now got license's for the tower in Parklands.
Still no updates on the Map for either the Stakehill/Lakelands tower or the Parklands tower.
http://web.acma.gov.au/pls/r
http://web.acma.gov.au/pls/r
Hopefully they are still on track for January go live.
Gotta laugh, I look up my address on NBN website and it says not ready, my service provider and Telstra are telling me that it is ready to go. When I look at the map it says service available but when I click on the link to check it all out it says sorry but we haven't got to you yet, lol makes me laugh.
Sadly, this is not out of the ordinary for NBNCo, apparently.
6HER seems to be on the move now. Yippee. Out today have seen NBN personnel in Falcon on Pleasant Grove Circle and also in Halls Head. Nice to see some action
Good to hear, NBN is now available at my place, booked in a technician for Friday 26th August, was hoping sooner but MEH its a date :)
Good to hear, NBN is now available at my place, booked in a technician for Friday 26th August, was hoping sooner but MEH its a date :)
Huzzah. That's sooner than I would have guessed given your situation.
The tech is booked in for Aug 23rd for my hook up, going to be interesting to see how it all goes. Even purchased a new modem / router for the occasion
The tech is booked in for Aug 23rd for my hook up, going to be interesting to see how it all goes. Even purchased a new modem / router for the occasion
So how was it?
So how was it?
Well, he hasn't been online since the 23rd, so either very good... or very bad. ;)
Tech didn't show to mine.
Rebooked for the 31st of August.. Hopefully somebody turns up this time.
Anyone with Internode in the Mandurah area getting congestion? I'm getting beyond sick of it. I had to leave iiNet due to congestion and if Node has gone the same way, Ill stop paying a premium for a non-premium product.
Anyone with Internode in the Mandurah area getting congestion?
Don't know about Internode, but TPG is terrible ATM. I'm getting about 21mbps from Perth servers, about 3mbps from Sydney, and about 0.7mbps international.
Mines been like this for weeks (maybe months now � lost track of it). Last week after many calls and emails to TPG, they said there was an issue and NBN should have it resolved by the end of August � I'd be laughing if I didn't want to cry.
Tech didn't show to mine.
Rebooked for the 31st of August.. Hopefully somebody turns up this time.
Is this with Telstra? because we had issues with this also.
Anyone with Internode in the Mandurah area getting congestion? I'm getting beyond sick of it. I had to leave iiNet due to congestion and if Node has gone the same way, Ill stop paying a premium for a non-premium product.
Yeah, I've been getting dips to around 35Mbps during peak times. Also, I'm growing fairly certain that torrents are now throttled.
Regardless, I'm more or less "stuck" with Internode as the free Astraweb essentially saves me ~$15 per month and I've been rather enjoying my recent switch to unlimited (1.88TB thus far this billing month with 18-and-a-half days to go). Not even TPG offers unlimited 100Mb/40Mb for $74 or less.
just encase some of you are sick of internode and iinet and others
Im with skymesh and its great
Sunday, 28 August 2016 18:11
Server: Perth
Down: 94.6 Mbps
Up: 38.0 Mbps
Latency: 4 ms
consistent speeds and im going 100/100 soon will post a speed test when available
Is this with Telstra? because we had issues with this also.
Nope, iiNet � and I believe the issue was on NBN's side not the RSP (but I don't know they're both pretty good at playing the blame game.
just encase some of you are sick of internode and iinet and others
Im with skymesh and its great
Can't tell if trying to prove point or rubbing internet speeds in our faces.
Regardless, I'm more or less "stuck" with Internode as the free Astraweb essentially saves me ~$15 per month and I've been rather enjoying my recent switch to unlimited (1.88TB thus far this billing month with 18-and-a-half days to go). Not even TPG offers unlimited 100Mb/40Mb for $74 or less.
Well I must have missed that memo because I think Im paying $115 for 1TB @ 100/40. I also use the Astraweb but Id rather pay for the extra Astraweb sub than have 1/10th my connection speed during peak periods.
just encase some of you are sick of internode and iinet and others
Im with skymesh and its great
I was with SkyMesh but have just changed to AussieBroadband
similar ethos to their service as skymesh � but with much better international speeds
skymesh has been suffering horribly (last 6-8 months) with slow international speeds (5-20mbps on a 100/40 connection) all the time (i.e. not a peak issue)
multi thread the connection, or get it from an AU source and its fine
US slow
EU/asia even slower
AussieBB so far seems much much better � 70-90mbps to US servers all the time and no noticeable peak reduction in speed
plus cheaper than skymesh at $75 for 500gb 100/40 (skymesh was $80 for 120gb plus large chunk of offpeak)
Well I must have missed that memo because I think Im paying $115 for 1TB @ 100/40.
Yeah, Internode didn't even so much as send out an e-mail. It was just dumb luck on my part as I decided to check the unlimited plans thread in the Internode forum one afternoon in late July and noticed people were discussing the new slate of NBN plans.
Gotta laugh, I look up my address on NBN website and it says not ready, my service provider and Telstra are telling me that it is ready to go. When I look at the map it says service available but when I click on the link to check it all out it says sorry but we haven't got to you yet, lol makes me laugh.
even better, Nollamara WA is not listed on NBN yet and is in MTM 3 year roll-out, however Amnet cannot verify address but list available NBN plans and verifying will be done "afterwards" form has been submitted.
lol .... Whats the point of a checker if it doesn't work. Although i know this already i'm outside the area, but i do checks like this all the time :)
It's the only way i find faults.
It's all been installed now, technician came � Took about 10 minutes and we were off to the races :)
Went quite well, only on about 12mbps up during peak times but that's 10 times what I was on before, only took less then half an hour to have the inside box installed and set up (they ran it into the room I wanted instead of going straight through the wall). Would have posted earlier but have been crook. Oh just to say that I am only on the basic package as that's all I need, can't justify paying for premium packages as I just wouldn't use it
So Internode got back to me stating that they know of no issues on 6PNJ congestion. Anyone who is with Internode in the Mandurah area can you please report to Internode support if you are having issues getting your full speeds.
Thanks guys.
So Internode got back to me stating that they know of no issues on 6PNJ congestion. Anyone who is with Internode in the Mandurah area can you please report to Internode support if you are having issues getting your full speeds
Already have on the 10/8/16, no usable internet for the family at night with speeds down to 960kbps, don't know how they can say there is no congestion when the first tech had a look at the graphs and she told me that 6PNJ was "dangerously congested".
Nothing has improved since then either.
Already have on the 10/8/16, no usable internet for the family at night with speeds down to 960kbps, don't know how they can say there is no congestion when the first tech had a look at the graphs and she told me that 6PNJ was "dangerously congested".
Nothing has improved since then either.
After placing an order with Internode on Friday I read about the congestion on 6PNJ. I caled support yesterday to enquire about the problem and explained that I had just placed an order but had reservations about proceeding if the congestion was going to be ongoing and requested a date for extra CVC capacity to be added. The Internode tech support rep said that he would source the information from a senior and get back to me. When he called back about an hour later the tech told me infaticly that there was no congestion at 6PNJ and subsequently no extra back haul was going to be added.
So if you are having issues with congestion with Internode I suggest that you raise another support ticket as the company does not appear to be aware of the issue or doing anything about it.
Oh yes they are, I still have an open ticket, btw-here's some of tonights results--
http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5606926664
http://speedof.me/show.php?img=160905121731-7568.png
http://testmy.net/db/VZImlQoOP
Spin my friend, so what are your real world speeds right now?, maybe the above is why I cannot use my connection for other than simple browsing right now
Hi Bindi,
Those speeds look pretty horrendus. I'm not on NBN as yet so I don;t have anything to report, but i'm guessing that until the congestion is resolved.
Lets hope that there is some action behind the scenes of the spin being presented to the customers.
I took regular speed tests all day showing considerable degradation from 7pm to 8pm. Wasnt even hitting 100 duri5nf the day either.
I submitted my excel sheet to support. If they cabt identify congestion issues without help from a thousand customers, I will be moving on
Tonight I went between 15 and 4 Mbps.
/forum-replies.cfm?t=2562356#r10
Link to my rant in the Internode forum. For those on 6PNJ, stay away for the moment.
For those on 6PNJ, stay away for the moment
I've just moved from Skymesh to Aussie Broadband because of slow international speeds.
Very pleased so far
Can post speed tests if anyone would like to see at a specific time etc
Very pleased so far
Can post speed tests if anyone would like to see at a specific time etc
That would be of great help to many on here currently having problems in this area, especially between 6.30-10pm when people would normally need their connection to be usable, not dial up speeds.
And hopefully hear that if they have issues, they respond and resolve quickly.
That would be of great help to many on here currently having problems in this area, especially between 6.30-10pm when people would normally need their connection to be usable, not dial up speeds.
Friday 8:40pm
To Perth 92/27
http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5617790140
Eastern States 90/30
http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5617797629
West Coast US 63/10
http://www.speedtest.ne
Geez, although you have 100/40 that's quite good speed, I have Internode 25/5 fttp and it's garbage by comparison--
http://beta.speedtest.net/result/5617828357 (local servers)
To Perth 92/27
http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5617790140
The ping times are strange, it's twice the time to Perth than to Sydney.
Although fast, is their routing pooped?
Also, can you explain what you did to change RSP's?
Although I guess your on FTTH so it may be different for my FTTN
[I can't see any recent info on changing RSP for FTTN]
ps, you need to update your info, still showing SkyMesh
My speeds are amazing right now compare to what I get in the evenings (though international is still crap).
TPG 25/5 � Sat about 9:15am
Perth: 22.97 / 4.82 � http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5619359204
Sydney: 17.97 / 4.78 � http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5619360249
San Jose CA: 5.48 / 4.16 � http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5619357192
Yeah cant really fault offpeak with Node on 100/40. Its just abysmal at peak times.
http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5619398600 � Perth 5 ping 93Mb/38Mb
http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5619396343 � California 199 ping 66Mb/16Mb
The ping times are strange, it's twice the time to Perth than the eastern staes.
Although fast, is their routing pooped?
This is what iiNet used to do back in the day. Route all traffic to eastern states and then back to WA. I wouldnt pick anywhere that did that these days.
The ping times are strange, it's twice the time to Perth than to Sydney.
yeah not sure what was happening there � think I might have been going over east and then back
was picking up my location as in syd too
normally picks it up in perth
Relief may be in sight for fellow Internode customers:
If you're at the Pinjarra POI you're likely impacted by a backhaul capacity issue, there is a backhaul upgrade in progress to resolve that.
I can't seem to find an advisory on the Internode site (which I'll ask about), however there is one up on the iiNet site https://www.iinet.net.au/status/4805991
The ETC on the iiNet website is currently October 6th.
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