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  • Adequate Speeds Yes (84%) · No (16%)
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Naimat A.

Naimat A.Casey 2913, ACT

Awesome speed. Great Service

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Have been with mate for almost a year.
love the speed. was very easy to setup.
customer service is amazing. i have changed my speed up and down a few times. always a seamless experience and everything can be done via.
I highly recommend mate



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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Start DateJune 2022
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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1 comment
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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.



Transparency
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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Priscilla

PriscillaSydney, NSW

NBN Connection is shocking, as was my ADSL.

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Yes constantly dropping out, both ADSL & NBN. Mate previously sent a tech out, however my connections have not improved, even when I upgraded from ADSL to NBN... I’ve had my hands full and haven’t had time to search alternative providers, but I’m done with using this service. I’ve had this issue for a few years now and find I have a better connection hot-spotting my mobile data.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeWireless
Start DateOctober 2017
Adequate Speeds No
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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1 comment
MATE Communicate
Vanessa S.MATE Communicate

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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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1 comment
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explorer2203

explorer2203AU

  • 4 reviews
  • NBN
  • Verified customer

Fantastic customer service

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Been with these people for 2.5 years. Absolutely brilliant. Great communication. Excellent service. No issues at all. Certainly a breath of fresh air in a highly competitive Industry. Well done

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Start DateOctober 2017
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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1 comment
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Ash Dullar

Ash DullarGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 2 reviews

Great speed!

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Great speed throughout the day including peak times.
I’ve been with Mate Communicate for about 2 years now and never had any issues regarding speeds.
Even the customer service is pretty good.

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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 TypeUnlimited Data
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1 comment
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  • ADSL
  • Verified customer

Great connection. Easy set up. Great communication.

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Pretty spot on re connection. Very few problems. The odd drop out and have a reboot the modem however this has only been a couple of time.
Customer service / care team are excellent. Friendly and knowledgable.
Reasonably priced and local call centre.
All in all cannot fault.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Start DateFebruary 2018
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Lisa Maxworthy

Lisa MaxworthySydney, NSW

  • MATE
  • Verified customer

Simply the best

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Just too easy to deal with, order the sim card as Mate use telstra. Card arrived, so we activate on the weekend, two hours later the phone service is in action. Made a number of calls to New Zealand as these are in our Plan. I referred a friend, true to there word we have a credit on our bill, no emails or phone calls, true technology in action, Thank you Mate!

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Start DateMarch 2020
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeCapped Data
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1 comment
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James S

James SSydney, NSW

Excellent service, recommended to everyone I know!

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After being mucked around for five weeks prior by another NBN provider (*cough* Belong), Mate was massively refreshing. Got my service connected and sorted in one week (needed a technician visit), and have had reliable service and consistent support since. Cheers Mate!

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTB (Fibre to the Building)
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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Fast and affordable internet with quick installation and excellent customer service!

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Easy and quick installation - all happened within a week of signing up.
Internet speeds are consistently fast.
Affordable!
I needed to return the modem (as I discovered after the installation that my existing modem was NBN compatible) and the customer service and process to do this were smooth and easy.
I like how the call centre and support staff are based in Australia - a testament to MATE being committed to local employment, which is clearing lacking in the telecommunication industry in this country.
Highly recommended!

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeHFC (Cable)
Start DateJanuary 2020
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledBundled
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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1 comment
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Vanessa S.MATE Communicate

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Started off a bit rocky but perfect now

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A few problems with connection when I first joined but more an NBN problem than Mates . Since problem sorted perfect thank you . No drop outs good speed great service from support staff . I switched from IINet after being with them for 16 years and am happy I did .

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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1 comment
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Louise H.

Louise H.Sydney, NSW

Excellent service.

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NBN is fast and reliable but the best thing about Mate is the service. Excellent communication and problem-solving. Also it was fantastic to talk to someone who understood my Aussie accent. Highly recommend.

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

Joe C.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 2 reviews

Great Team Delivering a Great Service

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My experience with Mate has been a positive one, I have been with them for 2 months and from the initial phone call to sign up and to the subsequent connection it has been seamless. I have had no problems to date, no dropouts and consistent fast speeds. If you're looking at getting the NBN or thinking about changing providers I certainly recommend Mate.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTC (Fibre to the Curb)
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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Santiago Jimenez

Santiago JimenezSouth East Queensland, QLD

Excellent reliability and customer service

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I have had few downtime from time to time, but I'd say less than 2 or 3% of the time, probably even less than that. Really happy with their service, they've been pretty responsive when I'd require something out of them.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeI don't know
Start DateOctober 2018
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
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

Transparency
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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2 comments
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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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Ani Paul

Ani PaulPerth, WA

Excellent product and service

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No issues or dropouts. Perfect mate. Much Appreciated customer service team.
Amazing.

Strongly recommend to others.It will be perfect choice and offer for you.

Excellent product and service.

Great team and network speed.

Thanks mate.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Start DateJanuary 2020
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledBundled
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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1 comment
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So happy I moved to Mate

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Their Aussie call centre couldn't be more friendlier, more knowledgeable and more welcoming compared to other support groups used by other telcos, which lack empathy and understanding. Wish I had used them earlier.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeHFC (Cable)
Start DateMarch 2020
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Wyman c

Wyman cPerth, WA

  • 2 reviews

Good service. When I call up you don’t need to wait in long q, and respond ur call as quick as they can.

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No complain about the Nbn service. Stable connection and fast. My wife no more complaining. Which is sound good to me. Hahhaha
Don’t delay, make a move and apply it.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Start DateFebruary 2020
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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1 comment
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Alex

AlexCentral West, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Fantastic customer service. Good grade of service.

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NBN50 service, generally up. Some connection drop-outs but haven't been a customer since before the COVID measures and so many more people at home, I'm sure bandwidth allocations/management haven't been easy.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTN (Fibre to the Node)
Start DateFebruary 2020
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledBundled
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Alex
Alex
Alex

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Great service from an Aussie Company

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I have been dealing with mate for the past 2 years now without fault. Customer service is excellent when needed and they are quick to resolve any problems. I have referred multiple others to Mate and they are just as happy.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTN (Fibre to the Node)
Start DateFebruary 2022
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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1 comment
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Questions & Answers

kennyboi

kennyboiasked

MATE

Do you have details on minimum upload speed for typical busy period on each plan?

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MATE Communicate
Vanessa S.MATE Communicate

Hi kennyboi,

We can confirm there is no minimum upload speed specified from nbn.

Regards,

The MATE team

kennyboi
kennyboi

That doesn't make sense. Why would there be minimum download speed but no minimum upload speed?

Glenys Cooper
Glenys Cooper

Our upload speed with Mate varies between 8 and 10mbps

mARJ

mARJasked

MATE

How does Mate work if you are going to be away for over a month. Can you have a break of NBN service/

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Well you need to ask them directly. By calling them. i think you can if you call them probully a month in advance. They dont charge any sign up fee or exit fee.

MATE Communicate
Vanessa S.MATE Communicate

Hi mARJ,

All of our plans are month to month and we are unable to suspend or place an account on hold.

However, you could cancel your service before the start of your next billing cycle and then sign up to a new account to reactivate the service when you are back.

Regards,

The MATE team

Deanna Koh

Deanna Kohasked

MATE

Why am i paying for the fastest speed and only one person can be connected at one time?

1 answer
MATE Communicate
Vanessa S.MATE Communicate

Hi Deanna,

We can confirm the soul mates nbn 100 is suitable for 6+ users, however, if only 1 person can connect at a time, this definitely sounds like an issue.

We would recommend contacting our support team on 13 14 13 (press "2" for support) or email our support team at [email protected] and we can perform troubleshooting.

Regards,

The MATE team.

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