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Internode and Westnet shutdown: TPG moves customers to iiNet (www.gadgetguy.com.au)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Internode used to be a high quality home internet brand.

My understanding is that loyalty is never rewarded for competitive subscription services (gas, eletricity, water, internet, insurance, etc).

I wonder how long until AussieBB enshitifies?

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

The end of an era indeed.

Internode WOULD NOT move you off a grandfathered plan.

I rode that until I had to move somewhere without FTTP :-(

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (4 children)

Any recommendations as an alternative? I don't think I should surf them into the next repurchase?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

According to whirlpool.net.au forums these guys seem to be the best quality for home users:

AussieBB
Superloop
Maybe leaptel?
Probably some others https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum/92

They won't stay good forever, however.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

You can also add Exetel, which is owned by Superloop and uses their infrastructure (so has a lot of the same benefits).

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

For online gaming, Superloop and their reseller Exetel are particularly good as they take the fastest route to Asia. You'll get significantly lower ping on Tokyo-based servers, which opens up more options if you play competitive PvP games or MMOs. Others like Aussie Broadband only take that route one way so you'll have higher ping overall.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I use launtel, I pay a premium i think, but I don't know because I've go no desire to change.

[–] Heavybell 3 points 11 months ago

Upvote for Launtel. I love their charge per day prepay model.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

I am using Ozot. Small new company and no complaints with anything.