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Crikey 25/10 BYO

  • No contract
  • Phone bundle included
  • BYO modem available
Data/month

Unlimited

Speed Tier

Standard

25Mbps typical evening speed

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  • No contract
  • Phone bundle included
  • BYO modem available
Data/month

Unlimited

Speed Tier

Standard

25Mbps typical evening speed

Cost/month

$45

for 5 months, then $65/mth

Pros and cons

For Crikey 25/10 BYO

Benefits

  • Unlimited data allowance
  • Low cost plan
  • $20 discounted cost for 5 months
  • No upfront fees
  • No contract
  • Phone bundle included

Drawbacks

  • Standard speed tier

Mate communicate Rate Nbn plan overview

For Crikey 25/10 BYO

Plan Details

Data/month

Unlimited

Contract length

No contract

Speed Tier

Standard

25Mbps typical evening speed

Download/Upload Speed

25/10

Max download speed 25Mbps

Phone bundle included

Entertainment bundle included

Modem included

BYO Modem available

Static IP

Extra data available

Unlimited

Technologies

FTTP, FTTB, FTTC, FTTN, HFC

Contract cooling off period

30 days

Costs

Cost/month

$45

for 5 months, then $65/mth

Setup fee

Modem fee

Delivery fee

Min. cost for first month

$45

Cost for first year

$680

Contract cost

Min. $45 spend over 1 months

Support

Technical support via phone

Technical support in store

Phone support for billing and enquiries

Live online chat support

Home support

Email support

Account management & payments

Access bill statements

Website

Check data balances

Both

Pay bills

Website

Schedule bill payments

Website

Alert method - payment reminder

Late payment fee

$22

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  • Phone bundle included
  • Modem included
Data/month

Unlimited

Speed Tier

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95Mbps typical evening speed

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  • Modem included
  • BYO modem available
Data/month

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Speed Tier

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  • No contract
  • Phone bundle included
  • Modem included
  • BYO modem available
Data/month

Unlimited

Speed Tier

Standard Plus

43Mbps typical evening speed

FAQs

Can I use a modem without a router?

Yes, you can use a modem without a router, but only for a single device.

Do I need both a modem and a router?

If you want to connect multiple devices to your home network, including over Wi-Fi, then yes, you will need both a modem and a router. In many cases, both functions can be performed by a single device.

Can one device serve as both a modem and a router?

Many modern devices combine the functions of both a modem and a router for convenience.