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SkyMesh delivers satellite and fixed wireless plans to data-hungry customers in rural Australia.

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SkyMesh has been concentrating on providing services in rural and regional areas since 2018. It has a variety of different plans available, depending on how much data you're after.

Top features:
  • 100% Australian customer support
  • Bonus data during school holidays

Compare SkyMesh's full range of satellite plans below

SkyMesh has a bunch of different satellite plans for you to sign up to if you live in rural or regional Australia. They come in two types - regular Sky Muster and Sky Muster Plus plans. The difference between the two is that Plus plans let you do some Internet activities without it affecting your data allowance.

SkyMesh review: Why should you consider them?

Origin's Internet plans share the following features:

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Price

$34.95 and up monthly

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Technology type available

Satellite, fixed wireless

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NBN speeds available

Basicc II, Standard

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Optional extras

Phone line

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Support

Phone: 8am–8pm AEST, Monday to Friday; 8am–5pm AEST on weekends

SkyMesh is a company that has been focusing on rural and regional Australia since 2018. It has a wide range of satellite and fixed wireless plans, including Sky Muster Plus plans that can suit avid Internet users.

For the most part, you'll get the greatest value out of SkyMesh's cheaper plans, though even these are a bit dearer than another satellite provider like Reachnet by about $5 to $10 per month. The more expensive plans add on very little useful peak data for the fee increase and the pricier Sky Muster Plus plans are only worth it if you're planning to stream a lot of video data, which is the main metered traffic on those kinds of connections.

You can also get these extra features with SkyMesh

  • 100% Australian support. SkyMesh's support team is based entirely out of Brisbane and is available seven days a week.
  • School holiday data. On a regular satellite plan, you get a bonus 10GB peak data during each school holiday period.
  • Phone line. You can get a home phone line with cheap pay-as-you-go calls for an extra $10 monthly on top of your plan fees. SkyMesh also sells standalone phone lines for $29.95 monthly.
  • Data top-ups. If you run out of data on your satellite or fixed wireless plan, you can buy small extra GB blocks for between $2 and $5.


Should you go with SkyMesh?

Pros

  • Wide selection. SkyMesh has a large number of choices for you to pick between, depending on how much data you want.
  • Bonus data. You get 10GB of free peak data during every school holiday.

Cons

  • Poor value on more expensive plans. Past the 75GB mark, you're paying about $1 per 1GB of peak data, and sometimes more.

Summary: SkyMesh specialises in rural and regional services and has decent value on its cheaper Sky Muster Plus and satellite plans. Just watch out for its more expensive ones, which don't add much value for the price.

Check out SkyMesh's fixed wireless plans below

SkyMesh's fixed wireless plans can offer anywhere from a little to limitless data depending on how much you need.

Compare SkyMesh's Sky Muster Educational plans here

Are you or your children studying at a distance learning school in QLD, SA, or TAS? You're eligible to buy an Educational plan, focusing on anytime data without peak or off-peak periods.

SkyMesh Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a new modem to sign up to SkyMesh?

If you haven't been hooked up to the NBN previously, chances are you'll need a new modem. You can either go out and buy your own or buy one from SkyMesh. SkyMesh has two options: the first is $189.95 and has no VoIP capabilities, while the second costs $199.95 and can handle VoIP.

Are there any cancellation fees with a SkyMesh NBN plan?

Not by default, although you can add on a VoIP home phone line with pay-as-you-go calls for an additional $10 per month. Alternatively, you can get a standalone home phone line for $29.95 monthly, also with pay-as-you-go calls.

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6 Responses

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    SteveJuly 28, 2017

    We live in the Kimberley’s at a remote resort and can only get a set amount of internet a month. So I’m just wondering why can’t we get unlimited internet access through satellite?

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      RenchJuly 29, 2017Staff

      Hi Steve,

      Thanks for your inquiry. Please note that we are not affiliated with SkyMesh or any company we feature on our site and so we can only offer you general advice.

      If you are with SkyMesh, you can have a look on this page for their NBN satellite plans. You may contact them directly to inquire if it’s possible for you to get unlimited internet on your address.

      Meanwhile, you can also check this page for other Satellite NBN broadband plans.

      Cheers,
      Rench

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    ChopsNovember 9, 2016

    Do you operate out of WA? Margaret River?

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    • Avatarfinder Customer Care
      DeeNovember 9, 2016Staff

      Hi Chops,

      Thanks for your question.

      I’ve checked a number of addresses on Margaret River and I can’t find SkyMesh among the available providers. You can verify this by entering your complete address on our NBN tracker. Once you are able to get a result, just click the ‘Compare NBN plans’ button to check the broadband providers.

      Alternatively, you may also directly get in touch with Skymesh Customer Service and have them check your address.

      Cheers,
      Anndy

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    bettyJuly 23, 2015

    Can i get skymesh broadband without nbn

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      BrodieJuly 30, 2015

      Hi Betty,

      Thanks for posting your question on finder.com.au. It really depends on the area you’re in. I’d recommend calling Skymesh Customer Service and having them check your address.

      Thanks,

      Brodie

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