What’s The Difference?
You will read on the Internode website about two types of Naked DSL plans – NakedExtreme ADSL2+ and Naked ADSL2+. There is a difference between the two and it’s important to know, so you get the best plan from Internode for you.
NakedExtreme ADSL2+ is delivered on the Internode (Agile) network. Download speeds go up to a maximum of 24,000 kilobits per second or 24 megabits per second. Like any Naked DSL service you don’t need to rent a landline phone each month. You can use Internode’s own NodePhone2 VoIP service to make calls.
Naked ADSL2+ (without the Extreme) is delivered over Internode’s parnter network – Optus. The Optus network has a maximum download speed of 20,000 kilobits per second or 20 megabits per sceond. You don’t need to rent a landline phone service as it is still a high quality ‘Naked’ connection. You also get access to Internode’s NodePhone2 VoIP service. It’s exactly like a normal Internode service, with Internode plans and technical support.
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What’s The Benefit?
By accessing a partner network to deliver their Naked DSL plans, Internode has significantly increased their network coverage – meaning that more Australians can now get Internode’s fantastic services. Internode currently has about 169 telephone exchanges where their own equipment (DSLAMs) has been installed or is in a planning phase. The Optus network has 366 exchanges with their equipment!
Some exchanges currently have both Internode and Optus equipment, but the number of individual exchanges covered by Internode across both networks is close to 400!
If you are at an exchange covered by both Internode and Optus, then we recommend choosing the Internode NakedExtreme plan. The potential download and upload speeds are slightly faster and Internode also gets past the “transmission loss too high” issues – they have customers connected at 7.5km from the exchange! Internode’s NakedExtreme plans also have higher download allowance per month.
What You Need to Know About the Plans
There are some things that are the same regardless of which Internode plan you connect to:
Fantastic Internode Customer Service and Technical Support
A Naked ADSL2+ connection without the need for landline rental
Access to NodePhone2 Special – a free VoIP account with $10 credit per month
The choice of free set up on a 24 month contract or $129 set up on a 1 month contract.
Uploads are free and do not count towards the data allowance
There are somethings that are different that you need to be aware of:
Internode network has a maximum theoretical speed of 24,000 kbps and Optus 20,000 kbps
NakedExtreme plans have higher download limit. For example for $49.95 per month NakedExtreme ADSL2+ has 5GB of downloads and Naked ADSL2+ has 1GB of downloads.
But regardless of which network you utilise, you’ll get great service and performance from Internode. You’ll also be able to ditch your landline, save money and use Naked DSL!
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