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Phil HicksGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Spoke to an Aussie no issues so far. Been with them for 3 months. Great speeds and when I needed help setting up easy!
Spoke to an Aussie no issues so far. Been with them for 3 months. Great speeds and when I needed help setting up I could actually understand them. Also keep jobs in Australia. Great rate too!
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Russell KentSydney, NSW
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
had some issues with the internet, however Tim from mate support was very helpful and fixed it quickly
customer service is great, tim from mate support was very helpful in resolving some connectivity issues. highly recommend mate, good value for money, if theres any issues the support team is very helpful
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Russell,
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- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Mate are ace!
Mate are awesome. Helpful, friendly and responsive staff and reliable wifi. Great service always. I’ve used Mate for a couple of years, and just switched over to NBN with them.
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Hi Melanie,
Thanks for your fantastic feedback!... Read more
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- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Helped me out when no one else had any idea what to do!
I moved into a granny flat 4 months ago and ever since had been getting the runaround from my real estate, NBNco, Telstra, TPG...basically anyone and everyone told me that I couldn't get a connection at my property without some enormous amount of time and effort. In 3 days I went from contacting Mate to having blazing fast NBN in my home. Having made the move to online classes for uni being able to get connected literally enabled me to keep finishing my degree. The best customer service and really went above and beyond, even helping me out on the weekend. Really cannot recommend them highly enough!
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Hi Josh,
Glad to hear we could help you out and get the address sorted!... Read more
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frankdandenong vic
- 2 reviews
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
NBN installation
We needed to install NBN as the current ADSL was going to be switched off. Contacted Mate who arranged for the NBN installer to come to our address on a Saturday. Sceptical in light of the current crisis.
True to their word NBN was at location at 8am. Reviewed the location for connection and proceeded to install a separate line to existing line, (with another ISP ) so that we would not be without internet in case things did go to plan.
All installed and after 1 hour wait and discussion with Mate to ensure modem configured correctly (BYO Modem) received text message to say all was working. Rebooted modem and we where away.
Great support and service all within 4 days. Could not have been easier. Great work.
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi frank,
Glad to hear we made the switch from ADSL to nbn easy for you!... Read more
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JohnHunter Region, NSW
- 3 reviews
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Quality service at a great price.
I was tired of wasting hours getting nowhere with foreigner call centres and that is what brought me to Mate about 18 months ago.
Since then I have enjoyed fast and reliable nbn at a great price with only a few drop outs?? solved with a modem reset.
The staff have always been friendly and eager to help or offer advice.
And the bonus is you’re supporting local jobs and local business.
Hands down, the best (of many) ISP’s I’ve had over the years.
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Freeman JudyFar North Queensland, QLD
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Best service and a pleasure to deal with
I signed on with Mate a few years ago and have never once had a single moment of doubt that they are the BEST. Any issue is resolved fast and correctly They call you right back when you need them They dont leave you on hold and they are Aussie boys at the end of the line !!! I leave the country periodically and have to disconnect and re start on return I was quite concerned as with any other companies this is always costly and a nightmare. With Mate it has been super easy. This company is 5 star excellent all the way
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Hi Judy,
Thanks for your feedback, it is much appreciated!... Read more
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David HinderPerth, WA
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Really good customer service; outstanding internet connection
First off: the internet with Mate has been superb. The only outage I've had was when the power went out for the whole suburb. No dropped connections and very rarely is it ever slow.
Secondly: Mate's customer service has been absolutely fantastic. They've helped me resolve multiple issues extremely fast. I cannot stress how great it is to be with a provider that doesn't make you feel like you're climbing uphill just to get a resolution. I'm very happy with Mate.
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi David,
Wow, what can we say!... Read more
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ColleenWestern Australia
- 3 reviews
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
A pleasure to deal with
I have been with mate for about 18 months and have had no problems at all with the connection. Communication has always been a pleasure and they are very polite..
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Hi Colleen,
Thanks for your kind words! Glad to hear our support team have been polite!... Read more
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Akshay KapadiaSydney, NSW
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Best & most reliable connection
I've recently joined mates NBN plan & I'm quite satified with the connection reliability & speed. I was with mates in the past on adsl plan & that was great too. Hence decided to sign up with them again!
Go for it!
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Hi Akshay,
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- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Very good!
There are usually no issues. However there is a slow connection during peak hours, this is as advertised so not surprised. One of the better internet companies i have seen.
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Sandra,
Thanks for your review!... Read more
If you are experiencing slow connection during peak hours, be sure to get in touch with our support team as we would certainly be able to help! Regards, The MATE teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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DrNGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 2 reviews
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Unfortunately can’t give zero stars
My service is dropping out for no reason. They will not assist with troubleshooting the issue and want 3-5 days to investigate!!! All other carriers assist immediately. They’ve now cancelled my service rather than fix it however I have not been compensated for no service. They are only contactable limited hours and not available Sundays. Exceptionally rude and difficult to deal with. Go elsewhere.
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi DrN,
We are sorry to hear that you have had a poor experience and would like to get to the bottom of this immediately.... Read more
We are certain that our team would not have refused to troubleshoot, as this is what we are here for. Can you confirm your MATE code/account number so we can look into finding out what happened? Our support team are all based in Australia so there are trade-offs we have to make in order to keep this the case, however, we don't believe our hours (8.30AM - 7PM Monday - Saturday) are "limited". We could easily extend our support hours if we were to have offshore support but this is not something we are willing to do as we are committed to 100% Australian support. Regards, The MATE teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Works better than expected
I had low hopes for NBN, but the speed is better than expected at 40+ upload. The MATE team was helpful in organising NBN installation and kept me up to date with progress over the month or so it took to get everything set up.
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Peter,
Happy to hear that the team kept you updated and we have exceeded your expectations!... Read more
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CarmenGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Great ISP
I’m really happy with Mate. The service is great and there have been no drop outs. I had some issues connecting my own router but Mate talked me through it and made connecting easy. Great customer care, highly recommend.
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Geoff
- 2 reviews
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Good team.
Would lile to thank the good mate team. Helpful and punctual. Fixed an issue with NBN fault in a very short timeframe. Our Internet never drops out and does not suffer any speed restrictions.
10/10
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Keith HogarthSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
as expected
stable and reliable connection
some dropouts from time to time but not significant
speed as expected 46/18
good service - responsive and knowledgable
speed not impacted by bad weather - very good !
no reason to look elsewhere
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Dorota WilsonPerth, WA
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Not as good as it used to be.
I was very happy with the service at my last address however after moving the service to my new address we're experiencing a lot of drop outs. I called mate to see why and got told it's not them but my modem. I never had issues with my modem and had double checked this. Feels like they're trying to push the blame elsewhere. Not impressed with this tactic
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Dorota,
Thanks for your review.... Read more
We can assure you that our support team does not "push the blame elsewhere" but merely tries to troubleshoot any issues with you to resolve them. You contacted our support team and advised that your internet service was dropping multiple times a day, however, based on the network logs we have access to, these dropouts were not occurring on the network. Based on the information provided and the network data that we could see, the dropouts were being caused by your modem. Nonetheless, we have arranged our support team to contact you to discuss this further. Regards, The MATE teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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PhilSydney, NSW
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Australian Customer Service
Great service, friendly team and quick phone calls answered.
At the end of the day, you are looking for a company with a reliable NBN speed and a quick support team, no contracts and hidden cost, simple.
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
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Hanna
- 2 reviews
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Pretty good
The internet connection is decent, much better than my last provider, but slows in the evenings.
The transfer process was fairly pain free.
Not into the whole “mate” schtick, like signing off “your mate” on bills. Insincere and pretty irritating.
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Hanna,
Thanks for your review.... Read more
Your internet speeds slowing down a little in the evening can be normal, as this is classified as the "typical busy period". However, if you feel the slowdown is more than it should be at night time, then we would suggest getting in touch with our support team to see if they can assist. In regards to your comments about "MATE" we will definitely pass your feedback onto the relevant team. We do try to be a little different with our brand than the norm. Regards, The MATE teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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David Whittaker
- 2 reviews
- NBN 50 (Best Mates)
- Verified customer
Consistent Excellence
Have been with Mates for about 18 months now, both in Tasmania and WA. The service is good, but the Support Team are Excellent, weather assisting with modem set up, or dealing with NBN performance issues. Always polite, super helpful and quick. The Best I’ve ever dealt with bar non.
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi David,
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Questions & Answers
DebWasked
I will be moving into a brand new building with no ADSL or NBN available. I would like to know about a wireless connection - am looking at the best mates fixed wireless? what does this mean? I have a modem, was presuming that all I would need is a sim card?
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi DebW,
We can confirm Fixed Wireless is a type of nbn service, however, we don't offer wireless broadband.
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
bobbysdadasked
At 7pm on the eve of me changing over to MATE, I thought I'd give MATE a call to see if there was anything I should know prior to my changeover. Well, the person I spoke to was annoying. He insisted on speaking over me all the time, and kept reciting over and over that because I was changing over on the 24th, [which is TODAY] there was nothing he would add. All I wanted to know was how will I be notified of my new log in and password and how long would I be without a connection, as it has been mentioned to me that sometimes it could be done within an hour. He almost accused me of lying, and that it could take up to three business days, and that he would review the tapes. He kept talking to me like I was some idiot. I was not amused, and almost threw in the towel there and then. His arrogance was astounding. You could do better hiring more pleasant people to handle your calls. I hope this wasn't a sign of things to come? Have I made a dreadful mistake, as I see others have had a difficult time with your service. Should I have gone to someone else? [639347]
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Hey buddy, that sucks, the people I have spoken to have always been great. I can suggest emailing them, they answer really quick and there shouldn’t be communication errors that way.
Thanks Phil. I was hoping one of their reps [eg Vanessa S] might be more helpful via here....
Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi bobbysdad,
We are sorry to hear this. We will have our internal management team review this call as we pride ourselves on our service.
Regards,
The MATE team
Rodasked
Do you allow incoming connections (for web server, ftp etc.)?
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Rod,
We can confirm we do not block any services.
To check availability and advise what we can offer you, we will require your full address.
Please contact us on 1300 876 283 and press "1" for sales, or email your full address to [email protected] so we can check and advise.
Regards,
MATE team
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate
Hi Phil,
Thanks for your feedback! Much appreciated by the whole team!... Read more
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