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  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    if you want to know your nearest exchange go to this site and type in your address

    http://www.yourbroadband.com.au/

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  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    guys... remind ko lang pag usapang jack sparrow, PM na lang, mahirap na baka ma OMB tayo dito...

    cheers :)
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    guys... remind ko lang pag usapang jack sparrow, PM na lang, mahirap na baka ma OMB tayo dito...

    cheers :)
    got it boss... ;)

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  • nfrondanfronda Perth
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    edited June 2013
    @psychoboy..Hahahaha..at hnanap q tlga kung saan part ung edited.. at naalala q ung reply m na narecv q sa email q..hahaha..anyway thanks for that..I will pass it to my hubby..

    06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
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  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    oist... may 2nd billing na kami... magkano senyo? :D
  • RepotSircRepotSirc Melbourne
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    As far as I know it's the cheapest plan for unlimited ADSL - $59.99. Pero crappy installation service. Their contractor only connected the phone line at the main distribution frame, but the line that goes to our flat was not crimped, so TPG tried to charge me another $60 for a "private technician" that will fix the internal wiring. For me it was an unfinished installation so after two days of calling TPG and emailing their complaints department they agreed to waive the $60 fee for the technician (which did a five-minute job in connecting two silver cables in the MDF).

    Then I found out from the other tenants here and from forums online that they always do that to new customers but the problem gets resolved when you push them back.
    Ang alam ko ganon talaga, hanggang MDF lang nila iteterminate ung copper line tapos customer na bahala mag-connect from MDF to CPE.

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  • ethanjacobethanjacob Perth
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    @psychoboy..Yes ok ung connection hndi nag lalog ung candy crush q at pag nanonood aq ng mga telenobela ng abs,. :D.. Hndi q na check ung speed ng net namin.. Check q mamaya.. Den ung modem nla, sobrang bilis e connect.. Hndi aq pinagpawisan, ikenonect q lg sa wall after 3 min ayun wifi na kaagad.. :D
    @nfronda Nice!! :) Ako nagka problema lang as there were issues with our Telstra telephone line so hindi makakuha ng adsl2 sync - after pinuntahan ng technician okey na!! Start na ng download...

    What I like about iiNet din is the tools which you can be able to keep track of your usage. As mentioned before i have 100Gb peak and another 100Gb of offpeak; akala ko dati kulang iyon pero almost 70% done na kami sa billing cycle and we barely touched the offpeak usage and 50Gb lang ang peak... Eheheeh!! :)

    More downloads pa cguro I guess... :P
    Yes gnyan din sakin 100gb peak and 100gb offpeak.. And ung offpeak q hndi pa masyadong nagamit.. Kaya sobra sobra samin ung usage allowance namin..

    Anu po ung gamit nyo pag dodownload ng movies? C hubby gus2ng mag dwnload kaso hndi alam kung panu..

    Hanep internet speed mo a 100gb :D pwede maki tap sa connection mo, gang 15mbs lang sa akin dito e :-))

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  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    As far as I know it's the cheapest plan for unlimited ADSL - $59.99. Pero crappy installation service. Their contractor only connected the phone line at the main distribution frame, but the line that goes to our flat was not crimped, so TPG tried to charge me another $60 for a "private technician" that will fix the internal wiring. For me it was an unfinished installation so after two days of calling TPG and emailing their complaints department they agreed to waive the $60 fee for the technician (which did a five-minute job in connecting two silver cables in the MDF).

    Then I found out from the other tenants here and from forums online that they always do that to new customers but the problem gets resolved when you push them back.
    Ang alam ko ganon talaga, hanggang MDF lang nila iteterminate ung copper line tapos customer na bahala mag-connect from MDF to CPE.
    This is true .. Telstra technician will only connect the copper from their Box to the buildings MDF ... inde sila obligado na i check yung connection from MDF to your unit .... we were TOG before and we have the same problem ... madali naman kausap yung kausap ko nun .. tinagalog ko na lang pinoy naman e .. of course waived yung fee

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  • nfrondanfronda Perth
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    @ethanjacob.. Ung 100gb ay data allowance un at hindi speed..

    06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
    28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
    28-06-12: Done Medical check
    30-10-12: Submit AFP check
    07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
    12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
    18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
    15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
    15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
    27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
    06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
    16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
    18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)

  • ethanjacobethanjacob Perth
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    Joined: Aug 28, 2013
    @ethanjacob.. Ung 100gb ay data allowance un at hindi speed..
    hihihi, mabilis kasi magbasa :D

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    Visa grant - June 2012
    Touchdown in OZ- Oct 2012

    Currently digging dirt in WA :-)

  • sebastian04sebastian04 Sydney
    Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Aug 22, 2012
    Any current feedbacks regarding TPG's service?
    I applied for unlimited internet with home phone last weekend (Im here in SA). I received the modem router last Wednesday. Still waiting for the ADSL service to be active -- medyo naiinip na pero sabi ng TPG 10-20 working days ang activation ng service --- medyo matagal ata yun, I back read and found out minsan may problem sa pag connect from the MDF papunta sa house/unit. Will this be a problem for me pa ba kung sakaling meron ng phone line dito sa loob ng unit?
  • chollecholle Sydney
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    Joined: Nov 21, 2013
    Any recommendations for NBN ISP's?

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  • mhejmhej Sydney
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    @cholle - not sure about the difference between the NBN ISP's available right now. I think the biggest factor is ensuring you are located in an NBN-ready area. Once you're there, I think the service should basically be the same regardless of provider at this point (since maaga pa lang ang pagkaka establish ng NBN at wala pa masyadong kalaban).

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  • chollecholle Sydney
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    @mhej yeah, that's what I thought. My new unit is definitely NBN-ready as I've confirmed on the nbn co website and I saw the box inside the unit as well. Sige, will shop around. Parang sulit yung 89.99 Unlimited 100/40 ng TPG hehe

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  • kremitzkremitz North Ryde
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    @cholle saang suburb kna lumipat?

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  • mhejmhej Sydney
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    @cholle - nice! congrats! kami naman kasi ng partner ko, hindi kami heavy internet users sa ngayon. I mean, if pang streaming and downloading lang naman ng videos, I think ADSL2+ will do the job. Medyo pricey rin pala ang NBN no? pero ayos yan talaga if heavy user ka. We have a friend na nagset up ng sarili niyang server farm worth 80TB. Halos lahat ng movies and TV Series imaginable meron siya. hahaha. Sulit na sulit ang NBN sa kanya.

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    - applied for NBI Clearance
    24 Oct 2013 - Primary Applicant (me) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
    4 Nov 2013 - Partner completed Medical Exam
    5 Nov 2013 - Claim NBI Clearance
    - Secondary Applicant (partner) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
    6 Nov 2013 - 20 Nov 2013 waiting for CO.
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    21 March 2014 - Flight to Sydney (Qantas 7PM HKT)
    6 May 2014 - Received 12 month contract from company (same company I worked for in Manila)
    12 May 2014 - Started work
    15 Dec 2014 - Hired permanently by current company (IT Service Manager).
    17 Apr 2018 - Applied for Citizenship (online)
    11 Mar 2019 - Citizenship Exam Schedule
    08 Oct 2019 - Australian Citizenship Ceremony

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  • chollecholle Sydney
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    Joined: Nov 21, 2013
    @mhej merong 60per month na unlimited, yun yung mas mababang speed 12/1. Eh walang sense yun haha kaya nga nbn para mabilis eh.

    @kremitz I ended up taking a brand new unit at Punchbowl, aka the ghetto! Mag-post ako sa kabilang thread later :)

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    30 Nov 2013 - IELTS Academic R8.5 W8 L8.5 S9 / Overall 8.5
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    23 May 2014 - VETASSESS Outcome: Positive
    27 May 2014 - EOI (70 points)
    9 Jun 2014 - Visa invitation received, application lodged (SI189)
    2 Jul 2014 - CO allocation
    6 Aug 2014 - Visa granted (IED 4 Jul 2015)
    11 Oct 2014 - Moved to Sydney
    20 Oct 2014 - Job offer
    29 Oct 2014 - Start of work
    17-26 Dec 2014 - Dog at Sydney quarantine
    24 Dec 2014 - Partner's initial entry (Maligayang Pasko!)
    16 May 2017 - Purchase first property
    17 Oct 2018 - Citizenship application lodged (Council: City of Sydney)
    8 Jul 2019: Test invite
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  • chollecholle Sydney
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    Okay, sagutin ko yung sarili kong tanong hehe.

    If your house/unit is NBN-ready, i.e. may NBN equipment na kayo sa loob, mabilis lang sila magkabit. I went with TPG - applied online Sunday, Wednesday nasa akin na ang router at naikabit ko nang sobrang dali (plug in lang talaga). No inspections required.

    Speedtest results - http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/3921109759 - mabilis siya!!

    Occupation: Other Spatial Scientist (ANZSCO Code 232214)
    30 Nov 2013 - IELTS Academic R8.5 W8 L8.5 S9 / Overall 8.5
    10 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment (VETASSESS)
    23 May 2014 - VETASSESS Outcome: Positive
    27 May 2014 - EOI (70 points)
    9 Jun 2014 - Visa invitation received, application lodged (SI189)
    2 Jul 2014 - CO allocation
    6 Aug 2014 - Visa granted (IED 4 Jul 2015)
    11 Oct 2014 - Moved to Sydney
    20 Oct 2014 - Job offer
    29 Oct 2014 - Start of work
    17-26 Dec 2014 - Dog at Sydney quarantine
    24 Dec 2014 - Partner's initial entry (Maligayang Pasko!)
    16 May 2017 - Purchase first property
    17 Oct 2018 - Citizenship application lodged (Council: City of Sydney)
    8 Jul 2019: Test invite
    20 Aug 2019: Test: (originally 20/9/19)
    21 Aug 2019: Citizenship Approved
    31 October 2019: Citizenship Ceremony 🇦🇺

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    Okay, sagutin ko yung sarili kong tanong hehe.

    If your house/unit is NBN-ready, i.e. may NBN equipment na kayo sa loob, mabilis lang sila magkabit. I went with TPG - applied online Sunday, Wednesday nasa akin na ang router at naikabit ko nang sobrang dali (plug in lang talaga). No inspections required.

    Speedtest results - http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/3921109759 - mabilis siya!!

    Droollllllll!!!! Huhuhu inde na kami makakabitan ng nbn bwisit na lieberals!!!!

    Google for Everything !!!

  • agentKamsagentKams Toowoomba
    Posts: 861Member
    Joined: Apr 25, 2014
    ^^ up for this. question lang po, planning to get TPG or Telstra, ok lang ba services ng TPG? also mangmang question, may phone connection sa unit na lilipatan namin, is that the same plug for the internet? thanks po.

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  • engr_boyengr_boy Sydney
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Jan 08, 2012
    anybody here use Yatango mobile?

    mukhang ok kasi yung ikaw magdedesign ng sarili mong plan at wala syang contract. sounds a little good to be true though. iniisip ko yung coverage kasi a lot of times, i work at the edge of perth metro na. borderline regional areas na like yanchep or pinjarra. useless din kung pangit ang coverage.

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