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PCUG INTERNET SERVICES

Our Internet services pricing from 1st May 2006 are as below:

Previous rates are at Charges from 30 January 2006

DIAL-UP Services for members

Plan Cost per month Web space Number of Email boxes Notes
LOCAL ACCESS FREE with Membership 10 MB 1
  • Includes access to pcug/tip web addresses and news groups only. Including access to members web area for Special Offers, Support, etc.
  • Access to the PCUG secure web mail server from anywhere on the Internet
LOCAL ACCESS WITH EXTRAS $20 per year 100 MB Up to 5
  • As for LOCAL ACCESS but with larger webspace and extra mailboxes.
LIGHT USE $60 per year B 50 MB Up to 2, plus up to 3 Aliases
  • Full Internet access.
  • Up to 10 Hours/month
  • No Download limit
FULL ACCESS $114 per year C 100MB Up to 5
  • Full Internet access.
  • No time or download limits, but subject to fair use policies H and session limits I

Notes.

A. Our Dial-up number is currently a free call for TransACT customers eligible for free calls to other TransACT numbers
B. Payable Annually only $60 or 120 Hrs/Year. If you run out of time - just buy more.
C. $9.50 per month if paid 12 months in advance ($114), otherwise $10 per month paid six-monthly in advance ($60).
D. No Setup fees. (Except possible TransACT charges)
E. Use your own Modem.
F. Connection procedures at http://www.tip.net.au/connect
G. Web Space is actually personal space on our servers - it can be used for Web space, File backup, etc.
H. No more than an average 12 hours per day over any 7 day period.
I. Session limits of at least 4 hours may be applied, but you can attempt immediate re-connection.

Broadband Internet Services for members via TransACT
NOTE: Either via TransACT Cable or ADSL
Check with TransACT on 13 30 61 to see availability at your address

Plan A Cost B Download C Web Space D Email Boxes E Notes
LOW USE $174/Year 400 MB/Month 50 MB Up to 5
  • 12 Months = $174. 6 Months = $93
MEDIUM USE $240/Year 2,400 MB/Month 100 MB Up to 5
  • 12 Months = $240, 6 Months = $126, 3 Months = $69.
HIGH USE $450/Year Unlimited 100 MB Up to 5
  •  Shaped to 64 Kbps after 12 GB in any payment period. E.G. Shaped after 36 GB if a 3 month period is purchased.
  • 12 Months = $450, 6 Months = $231, 3 Months = $121.50

Notes.

A. No PCUG Internet setup fees. Connection procedures at: http://www.tip.net.au/connect.
These services are only available via TransACT connection - phone TransACT Customer Service on 13 30 61 to find out the situation in your suburb.
Includes a backup dial-up service. Our Dial-up number is a free call for TransACT customers.
B. TransACT fees are extra and may include installation fees and require a modem or router. Full details at: http://www.transact.com.au.
C. No excess download fees. Unused allowance carries over to the next month for the period purchased. Just buy download. E.G. A members pays for 3 months medium use. If 3 X 2.4 GB = 7.2 GB. If 7.2 GB is used after 10 weeks - the member would purchase another 3 or more month's access.
D. Web Space is actually personal space on our servers - it can be used for Web space, File backup, etc.
E. Up to 5 Email boxes with Household membership, One plus one Alias with individual membership.
F. There is normally a TransACT installation fee, but TransACT are currently offering free installation in return for 24 month contracts.

Broadband Internet Services for members unable or unwilling to connect via TransACT

Note: This service is no longer being offered to new users and these charges relate only to existing PCUG-DSL users.

Plan Cost Speed Download Volume Notes
LOW USE $49 per month 256/64 Kbps 1,000 MB per month A, B, & C
$65 per month 512/128 Kbps 1,500 MB per month
$110 per month 1,500/256 Kbps 2,000 MB per month
MEDIUM USE $55 per month 256/64 Kbps 5,000 MB per month A, B, & C
$80 per month 512/128 Kbps 15,000 MB per month
$165 per month 1,500/256 Kbps 25,000 MB per month
HIGH USE $60 per month 256/64 Kbps Unlimited A, B, & C
$85 per month 512/128 Kbps Unlimited
$170 per month 1,500/256 Kbps Unlimited

Notes.

A. Installation fee $125. Does not include cost of ADSL modem/router.
B. Excess download fee 0.6c per MB in any month.
C. Minimum sign-up period is 6 months.


FINALLY!
We are flexible and can assess your special requirements. For more information and special requests, please Email issc@pcug.org.au.

 

Last Updated on 29/04/2006

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