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
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Monthly Allowance Broadband Only
Peak/Off-Peak |
Monthly Allowance Bundled
Peak/Off-Peak
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Satellite Everyday - 512kbps/256kbps
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| Option 1 |
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$19.95
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$9.98 | 500MB/1GB | 500MB/3GB |
| Option 2 |
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$29.95
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$14.98 | 1GB/2GB | 1GB/4GB |
| Option 3 |
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$34.95
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$17.48 | 1GB/3GB | 1GB/5GB |
| Option 4 |
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$49.95
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$24.98 | 3GB/6GB | 3GB/8GB |
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Satellite Active - 1Mbps/512kbps
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| Option 1 |
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$39.95
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$19.98 | 1GB/1GB | 1GB/3GB |
| Option 2 |
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$44.95
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$22.48 | 1GB/3GB | 1GB/5GB |
| Option 3 |
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$59.95
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$29.98 | 3GB/6GB | 3GB/8GB |
| Option 4 |
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$99.95
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$49.98 | 5GB/10GB | 5GB/12GB |
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Additional Information
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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.
- 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).