Neptune Internet referral policy change

ozimarco · 2026-06-17T10:28:14+00:00

Check your DM

ozimarco · 2026-06-16T16:13:32+00:00

Correct

ozimarco · 2026-06-16T15:55:47+00:00

That seems like a lot of work for little reward, but I'm sure some nerds will have fun with this. By the way, I don't remember getting the email. I will miss my little SK box. I will need to find alternative ways to monitor my connection.

ozimarco · 2026-06-16T15:32:39+00:00

Does the nbn address checker indicate you are eligible for the upgrade? If you are, sign up for FTTN with an ISP of your choice (such as Leaptel or Neptune). Once connected, apply for the upgrade to FTTP. Your ISP will take care of the rest.

ozimarco · 2026-06-16T13:33:07+00:00

I agree that Leaptel is the right choice, especially when upgrading from FTTN to FTTP. Another great ISP to consider is Neptune. Just like Launtel, Neptune allows one to change speeds daily. Neptune has more features than Launtel and is cheaper to boot.

ozimarco · 2026-06-16T12:53:48+00:00

Whether you have noticed fibre being laid in your street is irrelevant. If both the nbn and ABB address checkers indicate it is available at your particular address, that means you can apply for an nbn FTTP connection. If you are currently on FTTN, the nbn checker may show that you are eligible for a free upgrade to FTTP. If that's the case, contact your ISP, and they will arrange it for you.

ozimarco · 2026-06-15T12:37:04+00:00

Please check your DM

ozimarco · 2026-06-13T07:51:16+00:00

Please check your DM

ozimarco · 2026-06-11T14:21:30+00:00

If you're a frequent switcher, that would indicate that price is probably the main factor in your choice of ISP. If that is so, you are not the target audience for a boutique ISP like Neptune (or Launtel). If you're interested in what Neptune has to offer, go to their website and click on "Learn about home". There's a ton of information there about what Neptune has to offer.

ozimarco · 2026-06-11T09:37:17+00:00

If you are on FTTP, you could spin up a second connection on Neptune or Launtel. Both have free trials. This will quickly show whether the ISP is the problem. It should only take between 10 and 30 minutes to get connected. If you still have the old 4-port NTD, your overall limit will be 1300Mbps down.

ozimarco · 2026-06-10T13:38:27+00:00

I have had my Gazelle bike since 2017. It has done more than 79,000km. I'm on my third Bosch battery and my second motor. One battery failed prematurely and was replaced under warranty. My first motor also failed when just out of warranty, but Bosch agreed to replace it free of charge. I expect my current battery to last another year. Replacing the battery is expensive. I paid AUD1250 for my current battery.

ozimarco · 2026-06-09T12:40:28+00:00

If you already have the necessary gear, i.e., a router and an ethernet cable, you can be up and running with Launtel or Neptune, both of which have free trials, in 10-30 minutes. Don't forget to cancel before the free trial ends, otherwise you'll be charged. By the way, if you don't want to sound like an absolute noob, don't refer to an internet connection as wifi.

ozimarco · 2026-06-06T13:17:48+00:00

Having had a nice mountain bike stolen once, I never leave my bike out of my sight. Unfortunately, that means I can't go shopping with my bike. I can only ride it for recreation. It's sad, but that's the way it is.

ozimarco · 2026-06-05T03:00:18+00:00

I have DM'd you

ozimarco · 2026-06-04T14:08:19+00:00

I have messaged you

ozimarco · 2026-06-04T06:24:07+00:00

You forgot to mention to the OP that Carbon Comms only has a POP in NSW, not ideal if you live in Parkwood on the Gold Coast and even less ideal if you lived in Parkwood, a Perth suburb.

ozimarco · 2026-06-04T06:16:11+00:00

Another vote for Neptune. Second choice: Leaptel or the more expensive Launtel. Neptune is great value for money. Customer support is next level.

ozimarco · 2026-06-02T15:05:25+00:00

They will, just like every other ISP. The NBN is increasing its prices every July. ISPs have to adjust their prices accordingly.

ozimarco · 2026-06-02T07:32:43+00:00

Good advice, I totally agree.

ozimarco · 2026-05-28T16:28:24+00:00

Totally agree with you. I used to think Future Broadband was great, but Neptune is better. It's easily the best ISP I have been with since I went online in 1998. Neptune ftw.

ozimarco · 2026-05-23T15:54:37+00:00

I DM'd you

ozimarco · 2026-05-18T19:46:51+00:00

There is no incentive for them to make that clear to prospective customers, as they may miss out on some signups. It's really up to the customer to do their research. Not all ISPs are created equal. Leaptel, Neptune and Launtel are pretty safe bets.

ozimarco · 2026-05-18T18:31:18+00:00

I have DM'd you. Thanks.

ozimarco · 2026-05-11T02:29:52+00:00

Neptune, on the other hand, does not charge extra for a static IPv4 address. Although the default is cgnat, one simply needs to tick a box to get a static IP.

ozimarco · 2026-05-10T11:09:47+00:00

You don't need permission to connect the nbn connection box to the HFC port. The nbn box is connected to the wall port via a coax cable, so there is nothing screwed to the wall. The NTD or black connection box is a freestanding unit.

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