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51 reviews
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  • Value for Money
    4.5 (51)
  • Transparency
    4.6 (41)
  • Customer Service
    4.6 (51)
  • Adequate Speeds Yes (86%) · No (14%)
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Angela K

Angela KVictoria

Thank you!

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I am happy to have this product that “is what it is” thus far! Set was so easy, everyone has been nice to talk to and helpful, so simple and hassle free! No issues with drop out so far. Ticked all my boxes in what I look for in products and services. 10/10 guys! Will be recommending to everyone! Thank you!



Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTC (Fibre to the Curb)
Start DateApril 2020
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Glenys Cooper

Glenys CooperSouth East Queensland, QLD

Not a good experience

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Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeI don't know
Start DateMarch 2020
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledBundled
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Doily

DoilyCentral Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews

Great service

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The NBN connection has been faultless, no dropouts to date. Only issue was getting the NBN serviceman here, very tedious, but they were helpful as well, when they finally got here.
MATE communication with me throughout has been of high standard, cannot fault their customer service.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTN (Fibre to the Node)
Start DateMarch 2020
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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1 comment
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Down to earth aussies, so happy with everything!!!!

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Great in communicating line problems and fixing times (not many issues anyway) huge $ savings compared to other companies. Always talk to a aussie when calling up and no long waiting periods either! I highly recommend using mate communicate.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTB (Fibre to the Building)
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledBundled
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Peter338

Peter338AU

  • 4 reviews

Supply of NBN

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I'm quite happy with the connection, wish it was a little faster but given that its a HFC setup, I'm not complaining. Its definitely faster than at my previous address

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeHFC (Cable)
Start DateDecember 2022
Adequate Speeds No
Standalone or BundledBundled
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Peter338
Peter338

I dont think speed can be improved because I live in a village-like setting of about 20 dwellings. I'm happy enough with it, I'm dont download movies or play games. Thanks anyway.

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ShanS

ShanSGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 2 reviews

You guys are my saviours

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Let's Be Mates, I cannot tell you how grateful I am for your incredible service. Fast, easy, and super-friendly to deal with. The connection happened less than 24hr after I contacted to join!!!!! I am so impressed, your dedication to providing a top service is excellent and I cannot thank you enough. Did I mention how FAST everything happened?! I have been a loyal customer to another provider for over 4 years and I have never been treated the way I was by you guys...hence why I left that provider. I will be shouting your name from the rooftops, highly recommended to all!!! Special shout out to Josh who took my frantic call and got all this sorted for me. UNBELIEVABLE. SAVIOURS!!!!!!

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTN (Fibre to the Node)
Start DateMarch 2020
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Aleksandra J.

Aleksandra J.South East Queensland, QLD

Very good quality of service and internet

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Like every Internet provider there was a few issues, it's expected some times, and they dealt with the problem immediately. They sent a technician on the next day to fix it for me. The service they provide is much better than big Internet providers in Australia. Very happy with that, I would give more than 5 stars.
In every company there are issues and a good company deals with them professionally. Good Job!

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeI don't know
Start DateNovember 2018
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate

Great provider!

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Connection is reliable, rarely have issues. I've had to call the support team twice - once with set-up issues and again with a modem problem. Mate offer a call-back service (meaning your not sat on hold going nuts), and the team are friendly, knowledgeable and really helpful. Can't fault the service I've received so far.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeI don't know
Start DateOctober 2018
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
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Leah Mcnaughton

Leah McnaughtonIllawarra, NSW

Seemless no issues and great to speak to a human

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No drop outs that I know of. Happy with the speed too. Anytime I've had a question the phone I spoke to a human about my problem and it was solved.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTN (Fibre to the Node)
Start DateJuly 2022
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledBundled
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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1 comment
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Keith B.

Keith B.Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

Excellent service

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Reliable connection and no dropouts at all. You can speak and understand an Ausie mate when contacting service centre . We also have 2 mobile phones with great coverage on the Telstra network

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTC (Fibre to the Curb)
Start DateJanuary 2020
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledBundled
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Sar

SarSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 8 reviews

Great price, great service

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excellent connection, no dropouts, affordable price and great service, What else could you ask for?
Very stable connection, even on the lowest tier. An Aussie is always available should you need help which you never will anyways. Thanks, Mates

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeI don't know
Start DateSeptember 2022
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Laurence

LaurenceDarwin, NT

  • 2 reviews

Mate are an excellent company with brilliant customer service. Darwin speeds are lacking

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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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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTN (Fibre to the Node)
Start DateMay 2018
Adequate Speeds No
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Kirsten S.

Kirsten S.Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

Great Company

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I have used these guys for both adsl and nbn in various addresses and across VIC and SA, never had a problem with connections, always able to contact the super helpful friendly customer service team and understand them.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTN (Fibre to the Node)
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Jack

JackSouth East Queensland, QLD

Run of the mill internet but a wonderful customer service

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Whilst we did have only the base package (and perhaps our connection may have been better with a more expensive package) there were some evenings when our connection could have been better. The odd email took some time to load and every now and again a netflix movie would stop to buffer.

The main attraction to Mate is their honesty and transparency. I would absolutely recommend mate, every time I called they were extremely patient, helpful and empathetic to helping find a solution to any problem I had.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeI don't know
Start DateJanuary 2022
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate

Good customer service let down by their upstream provider.

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Having just finished cancelling my service I must say Mate were very professional and their customer service was excellent.

Unfortunately their upstream provider was the root of the below issue which in the end was not resolvable.

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Every day from 9pm to 11pm your connection will be borderline unusable.
I pinged www.google.com and was timing out for >24 seconds consistently.
I was unable to any voice communication programs (Skype, Discord) without the other party sounding robotic.
Loading gmail took more than 10 seconds to load.
This should not be happening on an NBN connection.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTN (Fibre to the Node)
Start DateNovember 2022
Adequate Speeds No
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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1 comment
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Impressive customer service, fast line.

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Another fast connection with Mate! I'm really impressed with the personalised service from Frank, he had mums place up and running in no time, so I've been spreading the word about mate!

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTN (Fibre to the Node)
Start DateDecember 2022
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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U3A Ipswich

U3A IpswichSouth East Queensland, QLD

Very satisfied

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U3A Ipswich, a not-for-profit association, has subscribed two premises to Mate Communicate. First at Coalfalls and the second at Booval (Ipswich, Qld). We are very satisfied with the internet service and the billing process. As a result we have recommended Mate to several of our members.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTB (Fibre to the Building)
Start DateNovember 2018
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Katharine Adams

Katharine AdamsAlice Springs, NT

great service

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Great service and very helpful Australian-based customer support. Never had any connection issues that did not resolve within an hour. We moved and reconnected our service within 24 hours when we moved house.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTN (Fibre to the Node)
Start DateDecember 2017
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Kathleen Ryan-Taylor

Kathleen Ryan-TaylorGreat Southern, WA

  • 2 reviews

Non-Communicative Communications Company

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The NBN was meant to be installed multiple times and it kept being delayed with multiple excuses.
Whilst I understood that it was not Mate's issue, the communication was lacking.
Now it is has been installed we have not had any issues with our service and the one time we had connection issues we had great support on the phone from Mate.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeWireless
Start DateSeptember 2022
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Colin S.

Colin S.Northeast, VIC

Totally faultless Mate gets it right again.

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Mate sorted out our mobile phones and ADSL debacle a couple of years ago. Not a single glitch since. Recently, we 'finally' got NBN FTH installed. Thanks NBN. Mates kept us totally informed at every step, on each glitch, until the job was done. Not a moment of difficulty as Mate simply got the accounts re-sorted and it all runs smoothly. So different to some of the comments on social media from 'non-mates' people. I recommend Mates to all of my friends and associates.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledBundled
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeCapped Data
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