Vodafone has emailed its business customers, notifying them its fixed NBN broadband service is coming “later this year,” inviting them to register “so you could be eligible for 3 months free”.
The launch of Vodafone’s fixed NBN broadband offering, with its Wi-Fi Hub technology offering built-in 4G SIM card for instant connectivity, is coming soon, and with but three and half months left until 2017 is over, that launch is presumably coming sooner rather than later.
The telco is extending its offer until the 31 December 2017 - or until first 10,000 customers sign up, and naturally, you must be located in a Vodafone nbn area to quality, along with a valid ABN.
{loadposition alex08}The company says it “will be using your Vodafone billing address to determine your initial nbn coverage and ready-for-service status, so if you have moved recently, please keep your address up to date by visiting MyVodafone or give us a call on 135 888.”
So, what is Vodafone’s pitch for businesses to use its upcoming nbn service?
The company is offering:
- Unlimited Data
- The company says all of its “Vodafone nbn plans come with unlimited data so you can focus on growing your business without worry. Vodafone Fair Use Policy at time of purchase applies.”
- Instant Connect
- Vodafone promises you can “be connected to the internet from day one. Vodafone's Wi-Fi Hub hybrid technology gives you access to our mobile network while you wait to get connected to Vodafone nbn.”
- 4G Backup
- Vodafone says that “in the rare instances that the nbn network carries out repairs or upgrades, you can call us to activate your modem on the Vodafone's mobile network to ensure connectivity for your business.”
The caveats are that “Instant Connect and 4G Backup are subject to mobile coverage availability,” with “mobile speeds limited to a max of 12Mbps (down) and 1Mbps (up). Speeds are variable and individual performance may differ,” but hey, 12Mbps down and 1Mbps up is a lot faster than 0Mbps in either direction.
So, three months free “eligibility” is the hook thus far beyond the 4G backup and instant connectivity for businesses to choose Vodafone’s service, if you register here, that is.
Because I don’t know where Vodafone’s nbn terms and conditions are for this promotion on its site as yet, I’m reprinting them here for anyone curious to read them:
Things you need to know:
"For approved Business customers only with an ABN/ACN. Vodafone nbn is only available in selected areas and premises. Subject to service qualification check."
1: “For use only by approved customers with a valid ABN. Subject to service qualification check. Vodafone nbn is a data-only service and is not compatible with your home phone line service meaning you may no longer be able to use your landline (or existing phone number) for calls after you sign-up, depending on your technology type. Other services that rely on your landline will not continue to operate, such as some security services, medical alarms or devices, lift emergency phones and some email or fax services. Vodafone Fair Use Policy at time of purchase applies. Promotion runs from 09:00am (AEST) on 18 October 2017 until the earlier of 11:59pm (AEST) on 31 December 2017; or the point at which the first 10,000 valid entries are received. Entry is open to Australian residents, 18 years and over, located in Vodafone's designated nbn program regions, within NSW, ACT and Victoria.
“Prospective entrants must complete and submit a Vodafone nbn expression of interest form (EOI Form). The first 10,000 Eligible entrants who have submitted an EOI Form and sign up for a 24 month Vodafone nbn eligible plan will receive 3 months monthly plan access on their Eligible Plan for free. The maximum early exit fee payable for these plans is $350 (including device costs). Total minimum cost excludes $300 New Development Fee that is triggered when you live in a new development and any additional costs for call outs that may be applied when there is a missed appointment or where no fault is found. You will be charged for using your plan from the point of nbn activation at your premises. Please view full terms and conditions here. Permit numbers: NSW Permit No. LTPS/17/17265, ACT Permit No TP 17/01705. Promoter is Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Ltd ABN 76 096 304 620 of 177 Pacific Highway, North Sydney NSW 2060”.”
2: “Unlimited data is subject to our Fair Use Policy at time of purchase applies. Inclusions expire after 1 month. Services subject to number of devices connected, network coverage and your location.”
3: “Vodafone Instant Connect is a complimentary service that provides an interim internet connection using either the Vodafone 3G or 4G network in Vodafone Coverage Areas only. It is only available using the Vodafone Wi-Fi Hub™ with a Vodafone SIM on our network. Instant Connect is available from when you receive your Wi-Fi Hub until your nbn service is fully activated or for a period of 30 consecutive days (whichever occurs first). Speeds are throttled at a theoretical maximum of 12Mbps for downloads and 1Mbps for uploads. Service performance varies depending on network coverage and your location with speeds likely less than the maximum. Our Fair Use Policy at time of purchase applies.”
4: “Vodafone 4G Backup is a complimentary service that provides an interim internet connection using either the Vodafone 3G or 4G network in Vodafone Coverage Areas only. It is only available using the Vodafone Wi-Fi Hub™ with a Vodafone SIM on our network. If you are experiencing issues with your nbn service you must call Vodafone on 1300 650 410 or 1555 from your Vodafone Mobile. We will determine if you are experiencing a localised fault that requires resolution by an nbn technician and activate Backup. You will be able to use the Backup service until the fault is resolved or for a period of 30 consecutive days (whichever occurs first). Speeds are throttled at a theoretical maximum of 12Mbps for downloads and 1Mbps for uploads. Service performance varies depending on network coverage and your location with speeds likely less than the maximum. Our Fair Use Policy at time of purchase applies.”
