How to get BigPond ADSL

So you've seen how BigPond makes broadband better, and you've made sure that you can get ADSL at your place. But what about getting your modem and a BigPond Broadband account, so that you can enjoy all the extra benefits of ADSL with us?

·                     Contact DTS at events@dts.net.au 

You can pick one up from any BigPond retail partner... but try www.dts.net.au

·                     You can use an ADSL modem that you already own and join now.

For most people, our Self-Install Kits make getting online quick and easy. They include high quality modems and step-by-step instructions - perfect whether you join BigPond online at your home or office or in-store.

Full Service Fixed Phone Savings ^

If you already have Telstra selected as your local and long distance telephone carrier, then you're eligible for our full service fixed phone plans. Customers who do not meet this requirement at any time will be automatically migrated to the equivalent non-full service fixed phone plan. To check your current full service fixed phone status, or to select Telstra as your full service fixed phone carrier now, event@dts.net.au 

Monthly Plans and Prices

During the term of the contract, you can choose (and move between) any of the following monthly plans. All plans offer up to 7 additional users for $1 per user per month (prices incl. GST).

Plan Name

Monthly Plan
Usage Allowance1

Speed2 (download/upload)

Additional usage

Ideal for

256/64 kbps

512/128 kbps

1500/256 kbps

(Cents/MB after allowance)

200MB ADSL#

200MB

$29.953^

-

-

$0.15 per MB

Light use, or exploring ADSL

 

400MB ADSL#

400MB

-

$39.953^

-

$0.15 per MB

Heavy emailing at high speed

 

500MB ADSL

500MB

-

-

$69.953^

$0.15 per MB

Regular use, light downloads

 

Unlimited* ADSL

Unlimited*

$59.953^

$69.953^

$99.953^

N/a

Fixed cost, open ended web access

 

20GB ADSL

20GB

-

-

$129.953^

$0.15 per MB

High-power professional web applications

 

View Full Service Fixed Phone plans

 

* Speeds may be slowed to 64 kbps after 10GB. Service may not be used for unauthorised purposes as set out in the Acceptable Use Policy. For more information on usage guidelines and the AUP please visit the Acceptable Use Policy.
* Full service fixed phone plans only available for Telstra customers who are directly billed by Telstra for local and long distance calls. Plans are not available to non-full service fixed phone customers. Customers who do not meet the full service fixed phone requirement at any time will be automatically migrated to the equivalent non-full service fixed phone plan. To check your current full service fixed phone status, or to select Telstra as your full service fixed email now. events@dts.net.au

Sign up online for the quickest and most convenient way to start your BigPond Broadband experience

 

ADSL with Home Wi-Fi

With BigPond Broadband ADSL, you have the option of choosing our Home Wi-Fi Self Install Kit or you can have it Professionally Installed by a Telstra Technician while being able to access the web without wires, around your home.

The BigPond Broadband ADSL with Home Wi-Fi modem connects to your phone line and the BigPond Broadband ADSL network from your home phone line. But when you connect your computer (or computers), wires are entirely optional. It means you can access the Internet from a comfortable position at home, any time you want.

The BigPond Broadband ADSL with Home Wi-Fi Self Install Kit is available and from DTS and selected Telstra shops

The installation costs for BigPond Broadband with Home Wi-Fi are higher than standard ADSL and Cable - due to the more sophisticated embedded software and technology in the wireless kit, as well as the higher cost of the modem itself.

Standard ADSL and Cable monthly fees and charges apply.

Contract Period

Cable with Home Wi-Fi Modem Self Installation Fee

Cable with Home Wi-Fi Modem Professional Installation Fee

ADSL with Home Wi-Fi Modem Self Installation Fee

ADSL with Home Wi-Fi Modem Professional Installation Fee

12 month

$249.00

$399.00

$309.00

$419.00

Bring Your Own Modem

Already own an ADSL Telstra approved modem? Then you could save yourself time and money by using it when you connect to BigPond Broadband ADSL.

Plus, if you still have a live ADSL connection with another provider, you may be able to "Rapid Transfer" to BigPond without any break in your web access.

 

ADSL Modem Installation and Charges

Contract length

Self Installation fee (BYO Modem)

Self Installation fee (1 Port Modem)

Self Installation fee (4 Port Modem)

Self Installation fee (Wireless Modem)

Professional Installation fee (1 Port Modem)

Professional Installation fee (4 Port Modem)

Professional Installation fee (Wireless Modem)

12 month

$99.00

$189.00

$289.00

$309.00

$299.00

$399.00

$419.00

 

24 month

$0.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

 

Customers choosing to bring their own (BYO) modem will pay $99 on a 12 month contract. They must use a Telstra-approved ADSL modem please email to enquire. events@dts.net.au If customers decide to change their installation method at any time, standard fees will apply (see above).

Customers who have already purchased a BigPond Broadband Kit from an approved Telstra Retailer will pay $60 installation on a 12-month contract (this applies to both the 1 port and wireless modems.)

Special Services and Installation Charges

Additional outlet.
(Installed at the same time as the broadband installation.)

Standard Fee for Service i.e. $22.00 per 15 mins, or part thereof.

 

Non-standard ADSL installation and connection.
(Applies to difficult locations, terrain, dwelling unit obstacles or commercial premises.)

Quote charge

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domain name registration & hosting

Price on application

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfer to a new address.
- Professional Installation customers.
- Self Installation customers

 
$189.00
$55.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replacement modem. ADSL 1 Port and USB Modem

$240.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replacement modem. ADSL 4 Port Router

$350.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replacement modem. ADSL with Home Wi-Fi Modem

$350.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

Static IP for ADSL5.

$10/mnth

 

 

 

 

 

 

Self-Installation fees

If you choose our self-install option but then find you need a technician to call and assist, you may be charged an extra $189 for the service call.

If you decide to cancel your Self Installation Kit prior to actually installing it, the Kit must be returned to Telstra intact. Failure to return an intact kit will result in a $462 replacement cost.

Replacement consumable items (cables, etc) are available for your Self Installation Kit. These will incur a separate charge plus a postage and handling fee.

Please note, Mac is not supported for self-installation.

 

Additional Information

Please contract DTS         www.dts.net.au 

 

Things you should know

1.      Monthly Plan Allowance (MB and GB) means combined upload and download data transfer (except for some traffic provided from time to time by BigPond at no cost). For the purposes of calculating usage, 1 Gigabyte = 1000 Megabytes. Unused usage forfeited.

2.      Speeds are presented in downstream/upstream format eg: 256/64 represents 256kbps downstream/ 64 kbps upstream. These speeds are the theoretical maximum speed achievable on a plan at any given time and are not guaranteed (i.e. customers may not achieve speeds of up to 256kbps). Speeds may vary from time to time depending on plan selected, internet traffic, server capacity and other factors.

3.      Minimum package cost for Full Service Fixed Phone Plans over 12 months with HomeLineTM Plus with self install 1 port modem on 400MB ADSL 512/128kbps is $1027.80, 500MB ADSL 1500/256 kbps plan is $1387.80, Unlimited* ADSL 512/128kbps is $1387.80, Unlimited* ADSL 1500/256 kbps is $1747.80 and 20GB ADSL 1500/256 kbps plan is $2107.80. Additional usage charges and early termination charges may apply.

Minimum package cost for Non Full Service Fixed Phone Plans over 12 months with self install 1 port modem on 200MB ADSL 256/64 kbps plan is $548.40, 400MB ADSL 512/128kbps is $788.40, 500MB ADSL 1500/256 kbps plan is $1148.40, Unlimited* ADSL 256/64 kbps plan is $908.40, Unlimited* ADSL 512/128 kbps is $1148.40, Unlimited* ADSL 1500/256 kbps is $1508.40 and 20GB ADSL 1500/256 kbps plan is $1868.40. Additional usage charges and early termination charges may apply.

4.      Online Games: This plan is not suitable for PlayStation® Network Gaming or Xbox Live. BigPond recommend a download/upload speed of at least 512/128kbps for optimal online game play on PlayStation® Network Gaming or Xbox Live.

5.      You must have an active BigPond ADSL service to be able to subscribe to the BigPond Static IP. ADSL is not available in all areas.

6.      20MB Mailbox Quota: BigPond Broadband customers have a limit of 20MB email storage space per mailbox.