Internet Service Provider Plans

To connect the Internet with your Computerbank Linux computer you will need a fixed telephone line and an (external modem, available at Computerbank for $25).   The internal modems and set up disks supplied by internet service providers do not work with Linux.  See also setting up the internet with a computerbank computer.

The cheapest way to connect to the internet is a dial up connection.  Broadband is faster but is also more expensive.

Caution: Most of the cheap dial up and broadband plans are NOT unlimited internet access.  This means if you go over your monthly allocation, extra fees are added (in some instances this can add up to over $100 per month). Check carefully before choosing an internet connection plan.  To help you we have listed unlimited internet access plans.

Netbay Internet Plans - good value

Unlimited dial up internet access $29.90 for 3 months - no set up fee. Cash, EFTPOS, Cheque, Money Order or Credit Card accepted.  See http://www.netbay.com.au

TADAust Connect - good value

Cheap ISP for people who have a Disability Support Pension, Aged Pension or DVA Entitlement Card. See http://www.tadaust.org.au for details and an application form. Cost is $5.50 per month for unlimited dialup internet access. There is a $15.50 initial setup cost.

TPG Internet Plans

Unlimited dial-up internet access for $50.85 for 3 months paid in advance by Credit Card only: http://www.tpg.com.au/products_services/dialup_pricing.php

Broadband: http://www.tpg.com.au/products_services/adsl_pricing.php?type=residential

Dodo Plans

Unlimited dialup internet access from $59.90 for 3 months paid in advance, Credit Card or Cheque, Direct Debit $1.50 extra: http://www.dodo.com.au/plans.htm

Broadband: http://www.dodo.com.au/plans.htm

iPrimus Internet Plans

Unlimited dial-up internet access from $59.95 for 3 months paid in advance, Cheque, Money Order, BPay, Credit Card or at Post Office: http://www.iprimus.net.au/plans_matrix.asp

Broadband Link: http://www.iprimus.net.au/broadband-pricing.asp?refcode=

Optus

Unlimited dial-up internet access from $24.95 per month payable by Credit Card or BPay:  Dial-up plans

Broadband: Broadband plans

Iinet

Unlimited dial-up internet access from $24.95 per month payable by Direct Debit or Credit Card: http://www.iinet.net.au

Broadband: http://www.iinet.net.au

AAPT

Unlimited dial-up internet access from $24.95 per month payable by Direct Debit
or Credit Card: http://www.aapt.com.au
Broadband: http://www.aapt.com.au

Telstra BigPond Plans

Unlimited dial-up internet access starts at $29.95 per month: http://www.bigpond.com/internet-plans/dialup/personal/

Dial-up Pre-paid: http://www.bigpond.com/internet-plans/dialup/prepaid/default.asp

ADSL: http://www.bigpond.com/internet-plans/broadband/adsl

Cable: http://www.bigpond.com/internet-plans/broadband/cable/

Updated JVS May 2006.