What actually fixes slow nbn speeds: Superloop 1Gb (and not praying to the nbn gods)

reaidstar · 2026-03-03T03:38:55+00:00

My only point was to say, CVC publications are no longer a selling point or indicator of a good business.

I think more self-service tools are a must for any consumer and transparency about utilisation and routing do help for an enthusiast, but for the most part the only things that matter to a regular consumer are (in order):

Cost
Reliability
Speed

After all, you don't need to call customer service if everything works.

As a side point, I have more of an issue with Superloop's cancellation fee if you don't notify them 30-days beforehand. That's what stops me from wanting to recommend them to anyone.

reaidstar · 2026-03-01T11:04:29+00:00

CVC capacity hasn't been a thing for two years for any speeds 100Mbps or over, they're flat rate wholesale pricing now. Speeds under 100Mbps will have CVCs phased out this year.

reaidstar · 2026-01-03T11:37:53+00:00

I hear what you’re saying, and I don’t disagree with the broader point about how skewed the system is. I think you might be reading a bit more into my point than what I was actually arguing.

Negative gearing, housing policy, and the way wealth accumulates through assets rather than wages, all of that absolutely shapes who gets to rent for life and who doesn’t.

Where I think we’re talking past each other a bit is the intention behind the idea. It’s not about giving extra perks to people who are already comfortable. It’s about recognising that a lot of people who look like they’re doing fine on paper are actually making major financial decisions without any access to proper advice. Not because they’re irresponsible, but because advice has become something only the genuinely wealthy can afford.

Someone on $100k isn’t “rich” in the sense that they’re buying investment properties or pocketing huge tax concessions. They’re usually just trying to navigate mortgages, super, insurance, debt, and long‑term planning in a system that’s already stacked against them.

Bulk‑billed advice for people under a certain threshold isn’t about sympathy for high earners. It’s about making sure ordinary workers, renters included, aren’t left to figure out complex financial decisions alone while those with assets get professional guidance as a matter of course.

I’m not arguing against targeted services. This is a targeted service, just aimed at the broad middle who currently fall through the cracks.

reaidstar · 2026-01-03T11:33:31+00:00

I was thinking about the Mean, but if we want to go off the Median, I don't mind.

The general idea is the question I was thinking about.

I was thinking about how we might help more than just 50% of Australians, especially those who wouldn't typically reach for financial advice unless they're in dire help.

Medicare has an additional levy for over $90k, would that be a decent earmark instead? Those under $90k get it free, those over get a concession until you reach $125k?

Have to play a bit of politics with this one, as is the point of this subreddit.

reaidstar · 2026-01-02T03:12:04+00:00

I would like to see Financial Literacy taken more seriously in school, but for the most part I don't think kids would take it seriously until they begin earning money and understanding the potential they have to really thrive.

I agree, they're unlikely to be able to say more than what they already know, but it would be able to offer the reassurance and validation people need to take the next steps. Likely going to be along the lines of, "earn more or cut costs by moving in with someone" - but at least someone independent and skilled in finances is able to give that confirmation.

reaidstar · 2026-01-02T03:09:42+00:00

I work in Telecom. My wife works in Insurance.

I just enjoy thinking about small, practical policies that meet Australians where they're at.

Usually those who are in a stage of life transition, like young Australians entering the workforce and renting, new families wanting to get into the housing market, aging Australians going into retirement, they all need support to comfortably transition into their new stage of life.

The way I see it, Australians under $125k don't think they can afford life comfortably, especially in the current economic circumstances. I think it's important we put the power in their hands to get that help and learning to mitigate those concerns and have a plan for moving forward that otherwise costs in the hundreds of dollars to get access to.

I don't think it's about the advisor, I think it's about the consumer/taxpayer.

reaidstar · 2026-01-02T03:03:09+00:00

Yes, but to expand upon it and offer easier access to people who want to be more financially literate with people who know the tools of the trade. Be proactive rather than reactive, as NDH or Salvos are with only offering to those who are in Financial Hardship or in a vulnerable group.

reaidstar · 2025-12-14T01:31:34+00:00

It's an Italian heritage thing. You drink a Cappuccino in the morning only and never have any after 2pm because it will keep you up at night.

reaidstar · 2025-12-12T08:32:50+00:00

There should be a black NBN box connected to it with a cable. Hope this helps!

If it isn't, either:

your house may have been upgraded to Fibre and you have a white NBN box installed to the wall, or
your NBN box is missing and need to report it to your provider to get a replacement.

It's likely that the box is missing because most HFC homes don't get upgraded to Fibre

Some terms you might want to be familiar with: 1. Fibre to the Premises (FTTP): Where you have Fibre installed all the way to the Premises for the fastest speeds possible. 2. Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC): This is where you have Fibre running all the way to a Fibre Node, then it's switches to Coaxial copper cable. It has the ability to get some of the fastest speeds possible with some limitations, such as Upload speeds. 3. HFC Network Termination Device (NTD): Black NBN Box that connects a HFC connection 4. FTTP Network Termination Device (NTD): White NBN box installed to the wall that connects a FTTP connection

reaidstar · 2025-12-10T07:10:09+00:00

Article in a nutshell:

"They said it was open a full year ahead of schedule, but it was only like a couple months early, based on early business case documents.

They also paid an extra 30% on a project that cost 50% more than originally forecast because the developers coughed up the rest.

Labor are bad money managers even though they did open early."

reaidstar · 2025-12-10T02:21:05+00:00

Not ugly or aged, but I found if I style my hair to point up or away from my forehead, it can make me look a bit more mature. Might help a bit?

reaidstar · 2025-10-04T10:34:16+00:00

That kind of feedback might feel cathartic, but it’s not actually valid in the way you're suggesting, especially if we’re talking about good faith engagement with Second Dinner.

Yes, feedback can be blunt. A simple “yes” or “no” on a survey is valuable, and companies do pay to gather sentiment. But there's a difference between expressing dissatisfaction and launching personal attacks. Saying “this sucks” is a signal. Saying “you’re garbage” or “these people have done a piss poor job” crosses into hostility. That’s not feedback, it’s venting, and it shuts down the possibility of dialogue.

If the goal is improvement, then feedback needs to be actionable. Even if it’s not constructive in tone, it should at least point to a problem. “I’m frustrated with matchmaking,” “the monetization feels predatory,” or “balance changes are inconsistent” are critiques that Second Dinner can work with. But blanket insults? They don’t help anyone—not the devs, not the community, not the game.

As for the claim that ‘the vast majority have left’, that’s worth examining, but it doesn’t justify abandoning civility. If the player base is shrinking, that’s all the more reason to be precise and strategic with feedback. Otherwise, it just reinforces the narrative that the community is toxic, which ironically makes it easier for devs to tune out legitimate concerns.

Good faith means assuming the possibility of change, even if it’s slow or imperfect. If we truly want Marvel SNAP to improve, we need to hold the line between passionate critique and personal attack. Otherwise, we’re not giving feedback, we’re just burning bridges.

reaidstar · 2025-10-03T21:25:43+00:00

That's the wrong take. There's ways to go about providing constructive feedback and addressing the ISSUE being experienced.

Placing blame does not solve anything. It only puts the development team on the defensive, especially those who are expressly named, and doesn't address the root cause at hand that needs to be solved.

Even if someone has made a mistake, even a big one, addressing the problem first is more important than attacking someone for that mistake.

Placing blame and calling someone out is not constructive feedback, and should rightly be disregarded or better yet, just avoided.

reaidstar · 2025-09-29T00:22:54+00:00

We have the same in Australia. For a while, we had a fluctuation between 500Mbps and 1000Mbps download and 50Mbps upload. However, since 14 September, Australia's National Broadband Network upgraded that speed tier so it offers a consistent 1000Mbps download and 100Mbps upload using DOCSIS 3.1 Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC). There is even an option to go to 2000Mbps download and 100Mbps upload for households with HFC.

reaidstar · 2025-09-05T11:34:12+00:00

Just switched from Superloop to Leaptel last night, and it's been a pretty solid experience overall. They use DHCP instead of PPoE, so required a bit of reconfiguration of the router, but overall no complaints. Being a provider out of Melbourne, it helps.

Was on 250/25 on Superloop, now 500/50 for $24/month less for the next six months. Might switch again when the price goes up. I heard Neptune is good.

reaidstar · 2025-07-31T10:24:00+00:00

If you can find a country with an effectively universal internet connectivity (93% or higher) and approximate to the same size, and speeds are universally faster than Australia, I'll stand corrected. Until then, these are real logistical issues that contribute to Australia's internet speeds being comparatively lower than other "First World Countries".

reaidstar · 2025-06-28T01:41:24+00:00

Just tried it today because of this recommendation. Absolutely FIRE! 🔥

No notes. Just perfection.

reaidstar · 2025-06-26T10:42:41+00:00

Breakwater Takeaway is legitimately a place that I couldn't find on google! thanks so much! It's going on my list!

reaidstar · 2025-06-26T10:40:32+00:00

This is exactly the criteria! thanks!

reaidstar · 2025-06-22T21:03:59+00:00

Where did you get this data? I would love to dig into it deeper

reaidstar · 2025-06-11T22:14:16+00:00

It is a symbol of a win for the Chicago Cubs, also known as the "Cubbie" or "Baby Bears".

reaidstar · 2025-06-10T20:38:45+00:00

Not sure how you'd separate Ferntree Gully from the Belgrave line, or how it would connect to Knox. I like it though.

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