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Not all NBN providers will give you the option to bring your own modem when you sign up to a plan. We've looked at a couple of popular NBN providers that offer BYO modem NBN plans. Keep in mind that these aren't the only providers out there with a BYO modem option.
Aussie Broadband has a wide range of NBN plans, plus the option to build your own customised plan. It has 100% Australian customer service, optional Fetch TV on some plans and the choice of a home phone line.
It offers full tech support to walk you through connecting and configuring your BYO modem via its support line.
The NBN plans sold by iiNet are available either on six-month contracts or just month to month. Some of its faster plans have Fetch TV bundling options on six-month contracts, although you won't be able to get a home phone line if you bring your own modem.
It has support articles to help with a range of popular modems, but for ones not on the list you'll be left to search Google or visit the manufacturer's website for more help.
Internode has very similar offerings to iiNet, with the same range of six-month contract and no-contract options. The main difference is that you can get a Fetch TV bundle on more plans, but you still won't be able to add on a phone line with a self-supplied modem.
As with iiNet, if your modem's make and model isn't included in its support articles, you'll be left to your own devices to search for configuration details elsewhere.
Tangerine's plans range from NBN 25 up to NBN 100 and include a 6-month discount for new customers. It's very light on extras, providing simple plans that seek to give good value.
If you bring your own modem, it notes its customer support team will do its best to help you set up, but you may be left to do a good bit of configuration yourself, depending on the make and model.
You've settled on an NBN plan that lets you BYO modem and you're ready to get online. Since you aren't using a pre-approved, pre-configured modem, you may need a couple of extra steps to get it working:
In theory, most modern modems you have lying around should work for NBN connections. In practice, there are a few reasons you might not be able to use the modem you already have:
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I want to put in a security system as we travel most of the year i only need internet for this, to have access to the cameras . no other reason, the house does have NBN installed but is not connected and hasn’t for 3 years . Do i have to have a plan through the nbn to do this and what’s my cheapest option , $50 plus a month so i can look at cameras seems a bit rich.
Hi Joe! Completely understand why you’d want to pay the bare minimum. You can check out our guide to the top cheap internet plans to help you find a plan that’s under $50 https://www.finder.com.au/cheap-broadband-plans