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Exetel NBN broadband plan price hike prompts customer churn

Exetel, an NBN broadband provider, is increasing prices and simplifying its plan offerings. The company is moving to a single 500/50 Mbps plan for $80/month, up from a previous 25/10 Mbps plan at $69/month. This change is prompting some customers to consider switching providers due to the increased cost and potentially reduced value, especially in areas with limited NBN technology like FTTN. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations; primarily affects consumer broadband services.

RANK_REASON This is a product change/price increase from an ISP, not a core AI development.

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Exetel NBN broadband plan price hike prompts customer churn

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This is a product change/price increase from an ISP, not a core AI development.
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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # Exetel now only have one # NBN # broadband plan 500/50 for $80/mth up from 25/10 for $69/mth. I will churn to another ISP. It is not worth the extra $11/mth p

    # Exetel now only have one # NBN # broadband plan 500/50 for $80/mth up from 25/10 for $69/mth. I will churn to another ISP. It is not worth the extra $11/mth plus # Caboolture only has # FTTN as the copper is so dreadful so it does not get above 48Mbps. # Superloop used # AI mod…