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Satellite Broadband PDF Print E-mail
Westnet is now providing two-way Satellite Broadband, so more Australians in regional areas can experience high speed internet access and Westnet's award-winning customer service.

What is Satellite Broadband?

Westnet has a huge regional focus, and we know you deserve high speed internet access - no matter where you are. Two-way Satellite Broadband is a service that can deliver high speed internet, and can cater to regional or remote locations, where Broadband ADSL is not available. Using two-way Satellite technology to send and receive data instead of a telephone line means you don't have to be in a Broadband ADSL enabled area - you can be anywhere in Australia!

Australian Broadband Guarantee

Westnet is thrilled to announce confirmation of our participation in the Australian Government's Australian Broadband Guarantee scheme; offering free standard* satellite installation, saving $2,750!

Now is the time to get the high speed internet you deserve, wherever you live!

If you would like to read the compliance conditions for the Australian Broadband Guarantee, eligibility guidelines are available at http://www.dbcde.gov.au.

Important Information

Additional charges may be incurred for non-standard installation. In general, a standard installation refers to a single storey, 84cm satellite dish roof mount. Location, dwelling type and required travel distances will be considered during the application process and any additional charges will be advised prior to installation.

Free set-up offer terms and conditions
Customers must meet the eligibility criteria set by the Australian Government’s Australian Broadband Guarantee. Offer is available on a 12-month contract. If the service is moved, transferred or cancelled within this period a $120 pro-rate fee will apply. For any service moved, additional costs will also be charged. Free set-up applies to standard installation which involves a single storey, 84cm satellite dish roof mount. Additional charges may apply for non-standard installation. Location, dwelling type, freight and required travel distances will be considered during the application process and additional charges advised prior to installation.

Westnet’s General and Satellite Broadband terms and conditions also apply.

Maximum browsing and download speeds for Satellite Broadband are dependent on the number of users using the service within the network at any one time, performance of the satellite system, weather conditions (locally and at the station) and applications being used. Customers may find certain applications will not run as effectively on a Satellite Broadband service, when compared with an ADSL broadband service. This is largely due to the typical latency differences between the two service types.

What are Westnet's plans?

Westnet is offering half price on any Satellite Broadband plan for the first six months, saving you heaps!

  Shaping
Monthly
Price
Monthly Price With Half Price Offer
Monthly Allowance Broadband Only
Peak/Off-Peak
Monthly Allowance Bundled Peak/Off-Peak
Satellite Everyday - 512kbps/256kbps
Option 1 $19.95
$9.98 500MB/1GB 500MB/3GB
Option 2 $29.95
$14.98 1GB/2GB 1GB/4GB
Option 3 $34.95
$17.48 1GB/3GB 1GB/5GB
Option 4 $49.95
$24.98 3GB/6GB 3GB/8GB
Satellite Active - 1Mbps/512kbps
Option 1 $39.95
$19.98 1GB/1GB 1GB/3GB
Option 2 $44.95
$22.48 1GB/3GB 1GB/5GB
Option 3 $59.95
$29.98 3GB/6GB 3GB/8GB
Option 4 $99.95
$49.98 5GB/10GB 5GB/12GB
Additional Information
5c/MB excess fee applies to all non-shaped plans once the Monthly Allowance is reached. For shaped plans the speed will be reduced to 64kbps/64kbps.
Total minimum cost over 12 months for internet only is as follows; Everyday Option 1 = $179.58, Everyday Option 2 = $269.58, Everyday Option 3 = $314.58, Everyday Option 4 = $449.58, Active Option 1 = $359.58, Active Option 2 = $404.58, Active Option 3 = $539.58, Active Option 4 = $899.58.

Download Allowance Peak (9am – 11pm AEST/AEDST). Off-Peak (11pm - 9am AEST/AEDST). Download and upload traffic will contribute to Monthly Allowance.

Am I eligible for the ABG?

Finding out if you're eligible for the Australian Broadband Guarantee (ABG) is easy. Simply visit the Online Service Locator on the DBCDE website.

You may also qualify for more than one Australian Broadband Guarantee subsidy if:-
  • A business is run separately from your home premises,
  • If you move to a premises eligible for the subsidy.
Residential customers are eligible for more than one free connection on the same premises if you reside in a distinct house, self-contained unit or apartment. This includes:-
  • Separate dwellings on a single farming property,
  • Retirement villages or nursing homes,
  • A caravan permanently located in a caravan park or a boat (but only in a nominated home port and only when technology makes delivery of the service possible).
If you would like to read the compliance conditions for the Australian Broadband Guarantee, eligibility guidelines are available at http://www.dbcde.gov.au .

How can I get Satellite Broadband?

Simply download the Application form, fill in your details and fax it back to Westnet on 1 300 554 160.
 

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