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Adam Biskupiak
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
- ADSL
- Verified customer
This is a joke... the case is with ACCC
So this is the story of my dealing with Mates.
I have been with Mates from almost 2 years. They have connected my old house and as the house usually not much issues I had. Never called them except one when Telstra cut wire somewhere and we had no internet for 3 weeks. Therefore I decided to move with Mates.
Moved to the apartment and everything started
a) I have received a message from Mates: hay mate you are connected. I am going back home to find out I have a signal in the socket but can't connect an internet. I call the Mates tell them ha...Read more
y I have no internet. Mates asked me to connect phone to each socket and try to call me. They can't. Whenever they try the fax is running. They agree that something is wrong they have to lodge case with Telstra as they are the owner of the network. They always says if Telstra says all was ok we will charge you. Doesn't; matter that telstra can say whatever they want. b) Telstra attend the building. Few days later I got message. Hay, Telstra found an issue and it was resolved now. I am coming back home. Connect the modem ... No internet. Even more, no signal in any socket !!. I call Mates. Tell them no Internet. They say something is wrong we will call Telstra but if all is ok you will be charged !!!1 comment
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Steve R.South East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Inconsistent speeds from 2mbps to 44mbps
Lots and lots of dropouts, wi-fi is terrible on both 2.4 and 5Ghz, it can have a great signal and reach up to 44MBPS, Ethernet connection can reach up to 48MBPS. Unfortunately drop outs are very frequent making watching TV a nightmare and constantly losing wi-fi signal. I will be looking around for a different provider. Online chat was no help, passed onto another department (pillar to post). Started well, with good coms, lost faith now and moving.
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Steve,
Sorry to hear you have been experiencing issues with your internet service.... Read more
We can see you contacted our live chat team on 24/01/2020 to troubleshoot the speeds of your wireless connection, which you advised ranged from 1Mbps to 30Mbps. Both of the tests you provided showed optimum speeds of 46Mbps and 43Mbps respectively. You then mentioned that the wireless signal keeps dropping off and our live chat team determined there may be an issue with the modem. They suggested that you contact support via phone so we can further diagnose any potential issues due to the many factors that can cause Wi-Fi issues. The issues you seem to be experiencing are purely W-iFi related which is determined by the modem router you are using, not the nbn network. The modem we provide is a mid-range modem and the specifications of the W-iFi were sent to you prior to you purchasing the equipment. At no point were you forced to purchase this device and we do offer a bring your own modem option if you required a modem with stronger Wi-Fi specifications. We can currently confirm you have over 20 devices connected wirelessly to the modem at this current point, this amount of devices connected can attribute to your fluctuations in speed and dropouts of signal. We are more then happy to work with you to improve your connection, however, we strongly suggest contacting support to troubleshoot wireless issues over the phone with one of our support agents. Switching providers will not resolve the issues you are having as they are purely related to the modem/router you are using currently. We have arranged for one of our support agents to contact you ASAP to assist and improving your connectionThank you for the reply. Whilst I can understand some of your points, as a customer there are a few things for you to maybe to look at and appreciate about your service, it also may help you avoid ne... Read more
gative reviews in the future. The 20 devices you mention will have been connected at some point and include family whom have visited 4 devices, 2 game consoles (rarely on) 4 old devices that are no longer in use. What is used regular are the 1 x smart tvs, 3 phones, 4 tablets and a couple of Amazon echos, so whilst writing 20 looks a lot, this is really just normal for a familyVanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Steve,
As advised, we can confirm we have already arranged for one of our support agents to contact you ASAP to troubleshoot any issues and try and improve your connection.... Read more
Our modem offers a mid-range Wi-Fi, but will not suit every single home as Wi-Fi performance depends on many factors. This includes, but is not limited to the size of your home, the positioning of walls inside the home, how many devices are connected, the materials used in construction and many more. Issues with Wi-Fi are often not reflective of the actual internet service. Our support team will be in touch to discuss further. Regards, The MATE teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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LaurenceDarwin, NT
- 2 reviews
- NBN 12 (Good Mates)
- Verified customer
Mate are an excellent company with brilliant customer service. Darwin speeds are lacking
I have had wireless nbn & now fibre nbn with mate in Darwin. They were a great help in getting the wireless nbn connected at my residence as I was on the edge of the service envelope. The change from my wireless account was seamless. However The 12/1 download speed is only about 2 mbps in Darwin on a fibre connection.
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Laurence,
Thanks for your review.... Read more
If you are only getting 2Mbps download speeds on an nbn 12 plan then there is definitely an issue that we need to resolve! It would be best to get in touch with our support team so they can assist. Regards, The MATE teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
What is the opposite of Mate
We signed up to Mate in September 2022. The Mate website and NBN Co website show our address is ready for connection. NBN installed a new cable to our property in October.
On 21 January Mate called to say the NBN have cancelled our connection indefinitely. They have offered no explanation of support at all.
Terrible customer service.
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Brendan,
We are sorry to hear this.... Read more
If nbn has advised that the service can't be connected and the rollout of nbn at your home has been delayed, then this is not something MATE or any other provider has any control over. The nbn network is maintained and controlled by nbn, and if the rollout of nbn availability is changed or delayed, then this is controlled by nbn, not MATE. Can you confirm your MATE code/account number so we can advise further to confirm the exact issue in your case? Regards, The MATE teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
sand L.Sydney, NSW
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Very good customer client. Easy to sign up, Easy to cancel
Decent speed average 40mbps for my 50best mate package. But connection might drop sometime during the Rain
Overall is good would Highly recommend to use
Also Value for Money compare to Most network.
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Sand,
Glad to hear you found it easy to sign up!... Read more
If the connection drops out when it rains, please let our support team know so we can troubleshoot and try and resolve any issues. Regards, The MATE teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Absolutely siiiick
I’ve been with MATE for two plus years and have had a great experience. Speaking to a local about sales and support has been a breeze. Never had a problem with the connect and all process is streamless once it’s up and running.
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Joshua,
Thanks for your support and loyalty!... Read more
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Glen McGregorSouth West, WA
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Easiest Internet Setup I've Ever Had
I signed up for Mate NBN 50 without knowing too much about them, but chose Mate over other similarly priced and comparable deals mainly due the fact that their customer service was based in Australia. This factored into my decision due to past problems with connecting new internet services in the past with other providers, and expecting to require multiple days of repeated phone calls to try and get a connection. However, this has been the smoothest and easiest connection I have ever had to make. I signed up early in the morning on a Wednesday,...Read more
the connection was active by midday the same day and my included NBN modem (which was already completely configured out of the box) arrived by Friday morning. Upon plugging in the modem, I was online in less than 5 mins. I immediately did a speed check and was getting the advertised speeds of around 47mbps. I cannot recommend this service enough, I have been incredibly impressed with the reliability, ease of setup and super quick time to get everything up and running.1 comment
Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Glen,
Thanks for giving us a go. Glad to hear the process was smooth and easy!... Read more
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kellychantie5North Queensland, QLD
- NBN
- Verified customer
Mate is amatezingi
The lost reliable internet provider ever. Had my internet all hooked up within 3 hours when told it would take 2- 4 days. The only issue is slower connection here and there but that's only because of several users (3) rather then the usual 2 still amazing speed for the price .
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi kellychantie5,
Thanks for your wonderful feedback!... Read more
Get in touch with our support team if you feel the connection is slow, as we can certainly troubleshoot and try and speed this up for you. Regards, The MATE teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Nicholas M.
- 2 reviews
- ADSL
- Verified customer
Constant dropouts...
But connects enough for me to believe it’s not an internal wiring issue which they’ve told me it is because Telstra said the connection to the premises was fine.
When I moved house I moved to Mate from TPG. TPG worked flawlessly but they charge you a moving fee. Mate appealed to me because it was free to sign-up and had a local customer service center.
I didn’t imagine there would be any problem with Mate, they had good online reviews, and even if there were an issue I could speak to someone to resolve it. I was wrong unfortunately. Should ...Read more
have trusted the phrase “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” Initially when I moved in I couldn’t get a connection at all. They sent Telstra out and that was resolved. Then we started having the dropouts. That’s when they got Telstra to check the connection. If Telstra says the connection to the premises is fine then it must an issue with the buildings internal wiring or your equipment. That means it’s up to the customer to test it with another modem (thankfully I had access to one and didn’t have to buy a new one as it still didn’t solve the problem), or get someone to check the buildings internal wiring which means organising and paying for someone to come out and check it based on what Telstra has told Mate.4 comments
Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Nicholas,
Sorry to hear that you experienced this issue.... Read more
If a Telstra technician has attended your premises and determined there is no issue on Telstra's side of the network and has stated that the cause of the issue is your internal wiring, then, unfortunately, this is not something we can control. We can confirm that dropouts on an ADSL internet service are not caused by capacity issues. If you have been advised by Telstra that your internal wiring is the cause of the issues, then we would recommend having your internal connection points, wiring and/or equipment checked by an electrician. We understand that these sorts of issues are frustrating - can you please provide your account number/MATE code so we can look into the issue further for you? Regards, The MATE teamHi Vanessa,
I just don’t understand how it could be an internal wiring issue when sometimes it works perfectly fine - last night for example I didn’t have a dropout between 11pm and 8am this morning.... Read more
If something was faulty internally wouldn’t it be consistent?Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Nicholas,
Thanks for confirming your account details.... Read more
We can see that you were charged an incorrect callout fee by Telstra, however, our team has advised you that we will dispute this with Telstra once the charge comes through. From the notes on your account, we can confirm that there may be an internal issue with the wiring or the modems you have used. We know that this sounds odd as we can see that you have tried two modems. We can confirm that nbn should be available very shortly, so we would agree that there is no point having the cabling inspected given the timing. As soon as nbn becomes available we will advise you and get you switched over ASAP. Regards, The MATE teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
zec2020Sydney Surrounds, NSW
- NBN 100 (Soul Mates)
- Verified customer
Perfect! You had me @ MATE!
Wow! Amazing!!! Professional, reliable and you listen! Thank you Anthony - you went above and beyond when it comes to customer service. Connected instantly! Special thank you to Adam, Mark and Tim.
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi zec2020,
Thanks for your kind words! We will also pass your feedback onto Anthony, Adam, Mark and Tim!... Read more
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- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Fool me once
my connection was good for a couple of months just like every other provider but then at 6-10 internet ping would go above 2k. they told me they would fix it, they did for a bit and again it happened. i just want internet without having so many problems. if they can fix this then yes they are an excellent provider but the constant spikes have left a bad taste in my mouth. Please fix, i know your'e good. you used to be. i keep changing providers because they pull the same thing. if you guys fix it i will take down my review and put a positive one, one that you guys deserved back then.
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Khalil,
Sorry to hear this.... Read more
Can you confirm if you have contacted our support team in regards to this issue? If you are experiencing issues, we will need to troubleshoot. Can you please advise your MATE Code/account number so we can look into this issue ASAP? Regards, The MATE teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Matthew DPerth, WA
- 15 reviews
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Best NBN Service & Customer Support On The Market!
After being with Telstra in Australia for over 20 years, we were shocked just to see how much of a difference there was with MATE! For starters, customer support staff were all Australian based, easy to understand, and knew how to fix any problems we had, this is universes away from Telstra's incredibly poor customer service team that don't even operate in Australia. There NBN 50 plan over FTTN technology has been a breeze to use. Over the 3 addresses we have lived at over the last 4 years, we have never had an issue with the internet slowing d...Read more
own during "peak times." If you are unsatisfied with your current plan, they have no lock in contracts so you can change providers at any time, and any changes you may want to make to your plan e.g NBN speed changes, can be done with no hassle. For new customers, there website is easy to use and will provide you with all the information you need. I recommend using MATE to everybody I know, this company is bringing the revolution to the Australian telecommunications market that we so desperately need!1 comment
Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Matthew,
Wow, what can we say! Very happy to hear we have provided you with a better experience than Telstra!... Read more
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Foxie
- 31 reviews
- 4 likes
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
So far much better than other providers (online chat for technical support)
I signed up last night very late. Service was setup just after midnight. Moved from superloop, which wasn’t able to support me properly. When I was calling superloop I had to wait for 1 hour and then just told to restart the router!
I started to experience drop outs with Mates, so I contacted via chat in 10 seconds! The customer service representative Vanessa could see I was having drop outs. She straight away sent a request to Nbn to fix the issue!
So far I’m impressed and I hope my issue is fixed. Superloop is unable to support if you have ...Read more
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Foxie,
Very glad to hear you've found our live chat support helpful and that we have provided a better experience than Superloop!... Read more
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Chris M.South East Queensland, QLD
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Good speed and great service.
I cut Telstra loose after 20 years and Mate has been a welcome breath of fresh air. Speed on my NBN is the same and dealing with Aussies in the call centre was a breeze. They were knowledgeable and gave me all the info I needed to reconfigure my Telstra modem until the new one arrived. Total down time, 15mins to reconfigure. Saving on bill, $26 per month.
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Chris,
Very glad to hear we've provided you with a much better experience than Telstra and saved you money in the process!... Read more
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Anthony K.Sydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
- NBN 100 (Soul Mates)
- Verified customer
Incredible !!! Best decision ever!
Connection and transfer of my service, was completed efficiently and without hassle.
The speed of my internet is as promised (extremely quick) and has never faulted.
Customer service from Tim and his team, has been impeccable and would highly recommend to anyone who is having issues with their internet.
1 comment
Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Anthony,
Wow, what can we say, thanks for your kind words!... Read more
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Max Barnham
- 2 reviews
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Helpful staff and smooth interactions
We were experiencing drop outs at first but after call mate and receiving a call back from one of their tech guys. Our problems were able to be solved thankfully
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Max,
Very glad to hear that our support team could resolve your dropout issues!... Read more
Thanks for taking the time to leave us this review, it is much appreciated. Regards, The MATE teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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- NBN
- Verified customer
Excellent Support & Service
Excellent support team, went above and beyond to rectify my issues and constantly kept me updated on the progress. Other providers just gave up on trying to sort out the issues with Fixed Wireless NBN, but MATE support team never gave up. The support team are brilliant and hard working.
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Rich,
Many thanks for your kind words, glad to hear that you've found our support team helpful!... Read more
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Adrian WoodsGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Have not had a single issue - can’t complain at all!
From the moment I was connected I haven’t had a single issue - speed, reliability and service as all been seamless.
MATE have been excellent. Would recommend to anyone looking for internet.
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Adrian,
Glad to hear we could get you up and running with no issues!... Read more
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- Verified customer
Best birthday present ever!
Mate communicate called me and offered me a new phone plan... Best birthday present ever!!!!!!!!!! so, just upgraded my phone plan to $40 for 40gb sooo cheap. I was originally on $29 for 10gb so basically i am spending and extra $11 a month for 4 times the amount of gb now i can face time anywhere anyntime and my son can play games when we are out the house. Love it, will recommend to my mates and add on other mobiles to my bundle for other family members and by doing this they will reduce $10 off my NBN bill! how good is that! Don’t experience...Read more
many drop outs and my partners telstra phone does so i beleive its better then telstra for that matter, excellento! the best ive ever had. company is always easy to talk to and understand and fix a problem quick smart. dont have much problem though! all good im one happy customer1 comment
Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Jess,
Thanks for your fantastic review! Happy to hear that we have provided you with a great experience.... Read more
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Mikesydney
- 3 reviews
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Very poor indeed - must love posing customers
Have just disconnected from these guys for a list of reasons
1.Not supplying adequate invoices
2.constant dropouts at the same time each night
3.overcharging.
4.disrespectful and rude staff from the management down
5.not honouring thier pledge to credit the persons account who referred me.
6. Constantly supplying excuses to general email and phone enquires
I have today changed to an alternative Australian owned provider and would strongly suggest that other potential mate customers do the same
Mate simply has no regard for customer satisfaction and no regard for compensating the customer for thier own short comings
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Mike,
Thank you for your feedback.... Read more
We sincerely apologise if you have been unhappy with any of our processes or service. Our billing team investigated and resolved the invoice issue earlier in 2022. We can confirm that there was one case where a monthly invoice was not sent to you via email due to a system error that affected several customers. This issue was rectified and has not reoccurred since. A fault was logged on your service with nbn. Our network provider assessed your fault case and advised us that the dropout issue was resolved and no fault was found on the network. We are always looking at ways to improve our service and processes, and your feedback has been passed onto the relevant team for review. We wish you all the best with your new provider. Regards, The MATE teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Questions & Answers
Dave J.asked
I have Mate wireless broadband on at my place in Peaceful Bay. I am looking to get NBN connected at my home in Perth . Do you have any deals that would allow these to be bundled?
DaveJones
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Dave,
We would recommend contacting our sales team on 13 14 13 to see what we can offer you.
Regards,
The MATE team
Hermiene L.asked
I currently am with Telstra and have the Telstra tv bix to run netflix etc. Will this still work with Mate?
1 answer
Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Hermiene L,
We are unsure if Telstra TV will work with MATE, it would be best to check with Telstra if they allow the device to be used with another provider.
Regards,
The MATE team
murrellanthony797asked
Does it cost money to reconnect when you move house?
1 answer
Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi murrellanthony797,
If you are moving address, we need to close your current account and re-open a new one at your new address.
We will need to process the first months payment in advance. However, based on your address we will need to check and advise if any connection fees are applicable before we process the order.
Please contact us on 13 14 13 and press "1" for sales, or email your full address to [email protected] so we can perform a service qualification check and advise.
Regards,
The MATE team.
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Adam,
Thanks for your review.... Read more
First of all, our support team have already advised you that they will be disputing the incorrect call-out fee charged by Telstra on your behalf. You were advised this via email last week. As this charge is passed through directly from Telstra and is not added by MATE, we will need the charge to come through from Telstra to be able to commence this dispute. Disputes with Telstra may, at times, be drawn out and require further information from you, which we will request via email if necessary. We understand this issue has been drawn out and appreciate that you are frustrated, however, we can assure you that we do "give a f..." about every single one of our customers. We can only rely on the information we are provided by Telstra as we do not own the physical infrastructure being used. Our team will be in touch once we require more information in order to dispute the relevant charges. Regards, The MATE team