So you know what you want from a Broadband Plan and Internet Service Provider, but you’re looking for a little something extra? Saving money or being offered free installation, hardware, transfers, modems, routers, access or connection fees is certainly an attraction, but whats the catch?
Broadband Internet Deals and Special Offers can be the difference when it comes down to making a final decision. After all you may think there isn't much that separates some Plans over others, apart from the price, but look a little closer and you may find there can be. Lots of ISPs are offering loads of various discounts and incentives these days to lure the consumer, but one thing I’d like to point out before going any further is the bigger picture. Take this hypothetical example of a common offer into consideration: Here we have a ‘free hardware deal and $0 connection fee’ over a similar plan thats $10 a month cheaper – The value of the hardware and free connection might save you $240 to begin with, but then again you could be recuperating that cost back over 24 months when taking out the plan that $10 cheaper (and its ongoing). But hang on, what if I want to transfer or my conditions change? Then theres the catch of a possible early termination fee or administrative fee for transferring. Ok, I think you're starting get the picture but generally speaking, Special offers and Deals are great - but make sure you do the sums!
Below are the current deals and special offers available (at time of this post) from the ISPs at Broadband Guide. PLEASE NOTE: Terms and Conditions Apply.
BigPond Broadband
- Big Broadband Offer: Broadband Access from $14.97per month for 12 Months + Free Standard Modem + Free Connection Fee
- Big Three Broadband Offer: 3 Months Free Access + Free Standard Modem + Free Connection Fee
- Big Speed, BigPond: Half Price Broadband Access + Free Standard Modem + Free Connection Fee
Optus Broadband
- 2 Months Free Broadband + $0 Installation + No Excess Usage Fees
AAPT Broadband
- Get a Wifi Modem for only $99 (RRP $299)
Primus Broadband
- Join any 24 Month Flexible Broadband Plan and get a Wireless Modem for Half Price $119 (RRP $239)
- Join any 24 Month Flexible Broadband Plan and get a Wireless Modem for $89 (Save $150)
Westnet
- Free Connection to ADSL (Broadband1) and Free Modem when upgrading from Dialup on 24 Month plan
- Free Connection to ADSL (Broadband1) when upgrading from Dialup and combine with Westnet phone for 12 Months
- New and existing customers will receive FREE ADSL2+ (Broadband2+) connection valued at $139 when signing up to Westnet’s Broadband2+ and Phone product.
Netspace
- Free Set-Up fee and Free Standard ADSL Modem when joining on 24 Month flat rate Broadband Plan
- Save $10 every month off your Broadband Plan when switching your Phone to Netspace Home Phone.
- If you're already using broadband you can switch to Netspace broadband on a 6 month agreement with no set-up fee