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Broadband Terms and Conditions

Each of our residential broadband plans are covered by a set of terms and conditions.

Netspace Broadband Plans
256 Starter Plan
Home 2+ Starter Plan
Flat Rate Plans and Shaping
ADSL Plan Speeds
Free Traffic
Phone Bundle Discounts
ADSL2+ Phone Bundles
Agreement and Modem Package Terms
Netspace Agreement and Modem Packages
Netspace Account Details and Fees
Payment Terms
Plan Upgrades & Downgrades
Cancellation Fees
Service Relocation Fees
Shipping and Handling Fees
Standard Form Of Agreement

Netspace Broadband Plans

256 Starter Plan

The 256 Starter Plan is available only to new ADSL broadband customers and is available on all ADSL broadband agreements.

Excess usage on this plan is charged at 15¢/MB to a maximum excess usage charge of $49.95, after which shaping is imposed.

The maximum monthly cost of the 256 Starter Plan is $79.90 ($29.95 plus up to $49.95).

The monthly download allowance covers all data downloaded on Starter Plans. There are no free downloads on these plans and data blocks are not available for purchase.

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Home 2+ Starter Plan

The Home 2+ Starter Plan is available only to new ADSL broadband customers and is available on any length broadband agreement.

This plan is only available on the Netspace Complete network where phone bundling is a requirement.

Excess usage on this plan is charged at 15¢/MB to a maximum excess usage charge of $49.95, after which shaping is imposed. The maximum monthly cost of the Home 2+ Starter Plan is $59.90 ($9.95 plus up to $49.95).

If your total downloads exceed 1000MB (1GB) in any month Netspace may automatically upgrade you to the nearest priced Flat Rate ADSL2+ plan. If this occurs you will be not be able to return to the Home 2+ Starter Plan.

The monthly download allowance covers all data downloaded on Starter Plans. There are no free downloads on these plans and data blocks are not available for purchase.

If the service is cancelled prior to the conclusion of the agreement the Cancellation Fee will be calculated using a monthly rate of $19.95 per month plus the applicable Network Termination Fee.

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Flat Rate Plans and Shaping

All Netspace broadband plans (excluding the Starter Plans) are Flat Rate by default, meaning they have a fixed monthly download allowance after which traffic is shaped (your Internet speed is reduced to regular dial up at around 56k).

The total monthly download allowance is either Anytime (meaning that all of your quota can be used at anytime of the day or night) or it is divided into two parts: Peak and Off-Peak.

There are three possible quota types or peak/off-peak times.

Anytime
Peak: 7am to midnight, 7 days a week
Off-Peak: Midnight to 7am, 7 days a week
Peak: 10am to 3am, 7 days a week
Off-Peak: 3am to 10am, 7 days a week

For ADSL1 these times are in your local time zone. For ADSL2+ these times are presently AEST.

Anytime
If the download quota is exceeded during a given month, your speed will be shaped for the remainder of that month.

Peak-Off Peak
If the Peak or Off-Peak download quota is exceeded during a given month, your speed will be shaped for that time period only. For example, if you exceed your plan's download quota during Peak times, your Peak usage will be shaped, but your Off-Peak speed will remain unaffected.

The monthly download allowance covers all data received by the service, except for data downloaded from sites on the Netspace 'free access list'. When shaped, access to sites on the 'free access list' remains at full speed, however, your access may be slowed during periods of heavy network traffic.

ADSL Plan Speeds

ADSL speeds are represented in downstream / upstream format. For example 256k/64k represents up to 256kbps (kilobits per second) downstream / 64kbps upstream. The downstream / upstream speeds refer to the maximum speeds achievable accessing the internet using a Netspace ADSL connection. Due to many environmental factors, the actual speeds achievable are likely to be less than the maximum speed that is achievable based on your plan.

For more information about ADSL speeds please see our FAQ's

ADSL 1
How fast is ADSL broadband?
ADSL 2+
What speed will my broadband connection be on ADSL2+?

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Free Traffic

Currently advertised Netspace plans (excluding Starter plans) have free access to the Netspace Tucows mirror and Gamespace and more. For full details see the SFoA

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Agreement and Modem Package Terms

Netspace Agreement and Modem Packages

  • 256 Starter Plans 24 month Agreement and Modem Package costs follow:

    $0.00 Supply own modem
    $0.00 Rapid Transfer process (Churn)
    $49.00 Standard ADSL Modem
    $149.00 Wireless Modem (ADSL 4 Ports Wireless Router)

  • Participate in our free ADSL1 Rapid Transfer process (Churn) on a 24 month agreement and receive a free standard Netspace ADSL modem. Free ADSL1 Rapid Transfer on all agreements, excluding "No Contracts".

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Phone Bundle Discounts

Generally Netspace Broadband plans have a Bundled or Stand–alone option. To qualify for a Bundle discount you must be on an eligible broadband plan and also have an eligible Netspace Phone service. For more information see the Netspace Bundle Offer.

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ADSL2+ Phone Bundles

Depending on your area, some of our ADSL2+ services require phone bundling and transferring to the Netspace Complete network. Where this is the case you will be clearly advised before proceeding with your order.

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Netspace Account Details and Fees

Payment Terms

Payments to Netspace can be made by credit card or direct debit. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Diners' Card and American Express.

During the connection process, Netspace will not debit your credit card or bank account until we have determined to the best possible extent that broadband ADSL is available and connectable on your nominated telephone line.

If we determine that your application will most likely succeed, the cost of your Agreement and Modem Package and first monthly fee will be charged via your nominated payment method. If your application is unsuccessful, this charge will be refunded within 7 working days.

The date upon which your ADSL connection is confirmed connected becomes your Anniversary Date. This is the date upon which your agreement starts and is also the date where your monthly data usage is calculated.

Your monthly fee will be charged each month to your credit card or direct debit account around 10 days before your Anniversary Date. A tax invoice will be sent to your primary Netspace email address whenever your account is billed.

If we have supplied you with an ADSL modem, you will own this modem at the completion of your agreement if your account is up to date with all payments.

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Plan Upgrades and Downgrades

Change from an ADSL1 plan to another ADSL1 plan

Need more speed or downloads? You are welcome to upgrade from an ADSL1 plan to another ADSL1 plan at any time either during or after your agreement for free. Once you have upgraded, advertised monthly fees for upgraded plan apply.

You can downgrade from an ADSL1 plan to another ADSL1 plan if your agreement has expired or if you have previously upgraded your account during the life of the agreement. You can never downgrade to Starter Plans and you can not downgrade lower than your initial plan unless your agreement has expired. Downgrades to a plan with the same line speed (eg. 512k/128k to 512k/128k) are free of charge. Downgrades to a lower line speed (eg: 512k/128k to 256k/64k or 512k/512k to 1500k/256k) incur a cost of $19.

You can upgrade or downgrade your plan via the MyNetspace online account tools.

Upgrade from an ADSL 1 to ADSL2+ plan - Existing Netspace Customers

When upgrading from ADSL1 to ADSL 2+ you can select between the following two options:

  1. $0 with an 18 month contract extension*
  2. $99 with no contract extension*

Complete network limited time special offer – If you've had Netspace broadband at your current address for more than 6 months then you can upgrade to ADSL2+ on the Netspace Complete network for $0 with a 6 month contract extension* (normally $0 with an 18 month contract extension*).

Special Offer available for a limited time only.

* total contract extension may be longer if ADSL2+ 160 ++ plan is selected

Upgrading and Downgrading between ADSL2+ plans

You are welcome to upgrade from an ADSL2+ plan to another ADSL2+ plan at any time during your agreement for free. Once you have upgraded, advertised monthly fees for upgraded plan apply.

You can downgrade from an ADSL2+ plan to another ADSL2+ plan if your agreement has expired or if you have previously upgraded your account during the life of the agreement. However, you can not downgrade lower than your initial plan unless your agreement has expired.

All upgrades and downgrades between ADSL2+ plans are free of charge. You can upgrade or downgrade your plan via the MyNetspace online account tools.

Downgrade from ADSL2+ to ADSL 1

There is no facility to do this at this stage. Downgrading from ADSL2+ will be considered a disconnection and reconnection with all subsequent fees applying.

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Cancellation Fees

Broadband Accounts
Customers who cancel their broadband account prior to the conclusion of their agreement are required to pay 50% of any remaining monthly fees plus a network termination fee of $65. Customers out of contract on ADSL2+ plans are required to pay a $65 network termination fee.

Cancelling via the Rapid Transfer process
Customers who have completed their agreement's initial minimum term can transfer to another ISP using the Rapid Transfer process at no cost. If you are doing so you are not required to provide us with any notification. As above, customers who cancel their broadband account prior to the conclusion of their agreement are required to pay 50% of any remaining monthly fees plus a network termination fee of $65.

Cancelling without the Rapid Transfer process
For customers who have completed their agreement's initial minimum term and transfer to another ISP who is not a participant in the Rapid Transfer process by providing Netspace with 30 days written and signed notification of the cancellation of their account, shall pay $65 network termination fee for ADSL2+ services or no charge for ADSL1 services. As above, customers who cancel their broadband account prior to the conclusion of their agreement are required to pay 50% of any remaining monthly fees plus a network termination fee of $65. Customers out of contract on ADSL2+ plans are required to pay a $65 network termination fee.

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Service Relocation Fees

Changes of address or service number are treated as re-connections and are charged as follows:

Customers in agreement
Customers relocating within their agreement must pay a relocation fee of:
$99 if their service has been connected for more than 6 months
$149 if their service has been connected for less than 6 months

A fresh minimum term will apply from the commencement of the relocated service. This shall be either the remaining balance of their previous minimum term, or six months, whichever is longest.

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Customers out of agreement
Customers who are out of agreement can choose to pay a reduced relocation fee by extending their agreement by a fixed period. Customers can choose between these options:

  • 24 month agreement extension and no relocation charge
  • 18 month agreement extension and a relocation charge of $29
  • 12 month agreement extension and a relocation charge of $69
  • 6 month agreement extension and a relocation charge of $99
  • no contract extension and a relocation charge of $129

In all cases
Should the application to relocate the service to a new telephone line or service address be rejected, a $65 Network Termination fee will be charged, together with 50% of the agreement balance as per standard early termination.

Reconnection of an existing service
In cases where a third party has disabled or cancelled the telephone service line and that line has been reconnected, a re-connection fee of $149 will be charged, with no extension to the customer's agreement.

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Shipping and Handling Fees

If you order an item from Netspace that requires shipment you will be charged one of two standard Shipping and Handling fees either $12.50 or $4.50.

Fee Description
$12.50 Shipments that include a large item (regardless of the number of large items or whatever else is also shipped) will have a $12.50 shipping and handling charge. Large items include modems or VoIP adapters (ATAs).
$4.50 Shipments of small items that don't include a modem or ATA such as line filters will have a $4.50 shipping and handling charge.

Standard Form Of Agreement

Services provided by Netspace are covered by our Standard Form of Agreement.

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