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  • Value for Money
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  • Customer Service
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  • Adequate Speeds Yes (36%) · No (64%)
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Terrible service, my parents plugged in the NBN modern and lost home phone and internet

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Bad customer service my parents have made numerous calls to southern phone and have had no technical help, said they would send a new modem, but with no phone line into the house a new modem wont work, plus the customer service person said it must be because they haven't payed there Bill is why they can't connect, when given receipt number they couldn't match it to existing number, going to another provider



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Connection TypeI don't know
Adequate Speeds No
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Dave Mck.

Dave Mck.Central Highlands and Goldfields, VIC

Customer service - no company protection.

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As a result of moving house i rang to cancel the phone and landline service. Due to lack of information forthcoming i cancelled as of the 20th of April, when my account was due on the 27th. Logically thinking that would the start of new billing period. But no, billing period was from 13 th. So that lack of information cost another months fees. Despite 4 emails, all i got was an apology that the operator had not looked at the emails for a fortnight. I have requested a refund of fess several times, but no result. DO NOT rely on customer service at the company.

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Value for Money
Start DateJanuary 2014
Adequate Speeds No
Standalone or BundledBundled
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Miles

MilesPerth, WA

  • 6 reviews

Very slow and difficult to deal with

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Connection started off being acceptable. Over the last few months Ive had 4-7 drop out a day and was told that NBN Co won’t fix the issue until I have 5 drop outs over 24hrs recorded, which didn’t take long. NBN Co fixed the issue but the tech guy didn’t care that he dropped my speed and sync down. The speed is now under 10Mbps on a 50/20 plan and again they are delaying fixing the issue with a average ping rate of 98ms and 6ms jitter which makes loading pages unbearable.

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Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTN (Fibre to the Node)
Start DateMay 2022
Adequate Speeds No
Standalone or BundledBundled
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeCapped Data
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Terrible Company

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Dont ever use Southern Phone they are the worst Company to deal with with everything going on with Covid 19 all they care about is getting their money paid not about what the individual is going through there are other Service Providers out there that are probably a lot better to deal with than these people Avoid this Company at all costs

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karel z.

karel z.Mid North Coast, NSW

Rubbish. Avoid this company.

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The connection is hopeless. Fibre to the node and a 50/20 plan lucky to ever get 11 mbps. Switched companies same plan NO Problems. Now 40 mbps. SPhone is useless. AVOID them. I live on the north coast of NSW in a new estate so expect the hardware is ok. Should have changed a year ago. Try calling these jokers. Better be prepared to be on the phone for at least 40 min before an answer. I swapped to an Aussie Broadband company if you get my drift. Awesome. Read the reviews on both these companies. Speaks volumes. SPhone should be negative 5.

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Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTN (Fibre to the Node)
Adequate Speeds No
Standalone or BundledStandalone
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Umut K.

Umut K.Perth, WA

The worst customer service and technical support ever

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeI don't know
Start DateMarch 2016
Adequate Speeds No
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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michael6269

michael6269North Queensland, QLD

do you want a review of Southern Phone or NBN

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Southern phone is GREAT!!!!!!!! i had no internet problems until the NBN arrived Since then i have had LOTS of problems and they have ALL been caused by the NBN. And they all been fixed by Southern Phone I have SPC accounts at two premises and at the first one to get the NBN I lost my home phone number for several months. It turned out that the NBN box I received was meant for someone else, SPC determined this on my first call to them but it was months before the NBN fixed thd problem. as for nbn12 nbn50 or nbn100 i have no idea i don't know which i have

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Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledBundled
Contract Type24-month contract
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Lisa N E.

Lisa N E.Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

Southern transferred my services without my permission

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How reliable is my connection.... Umm I don't have one, I had a connection with Telstra that I was more than happy with and then someone from Southern decided it was a good idea to transfer my services to my ex... he wanted the phone number, which just needed a change of ownership filled out - instead Southerm transferred my entire service to him.... and now they are not being helpful whatsoever... and why I am writing this - Good luck with them don't contact them if you need anything done, as their staff are completely incompetent

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeI don't know
Start DateMay 2020
Adequate Speeds No
Standalone or BundledBundled
Contract Type24-month contract
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Robbi

RobbiGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

As stated above, never had a problem. The switch to NBN a while ago was seamless.

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No dropouts, no issues. We are very happy with Southernphone. Our NBN connection was easy and seamless. As a pensioner, price is important to me, I have the service I want at a reasonable price

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Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledBundled
Contract Type24-month contract
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Hi Robbi,
Thanks so much for sharing your positive experience with us. We really appreciate it!!

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HisPA

HisPAMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

Incompetent - not to be used

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeI don't know
Start DateApril 2020
Adequate Speeds No
Standalone or BundledBundled
Contract Type24-month contract
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Hi there,
I am really disappointed to hear that you have had this experience with us. Can you please respond to my private message with your account details so I may assist you further with this?

MelG

MelGHunter Region, NSW

  • 5 reviews

Won’t compensate for their errors on the service that caused us not to be able to use internet effectively!

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTN (Fibre to the Node)
Start DateNovember 2018
Adequate Speeds Yes
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract Type24-month contract
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Hi Mel,
I have addressed this issue in a private message.

MelG
MelG

I'd rather choose dial-up

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Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTN (Fibre to the Node)
Adequate Speeds No
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Gav

GavNew South Wales

  • 2 reviews

Poor service

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Poor customer service and can never speak to a person. Service good at first and now worst ever. Massive billing issues, fees that were not fair after poor response times.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Start DateJanuary 2016
Adequate Speeds No
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeCapped Data
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Scott Bayley

Scott BayleyCanberra 2600, ACT

  • 2 reviews

Terrible NBN service

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I paid for 50mb and most days I was lucky to get 10-15 MB download speed. About twice a week at peak times for 15-30 minutes I would get zero. Despite numerous emails to SP over 18 months nothing was ever resolved. I would not recommend this service.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTN (Fibre to the Node)
Start DateNovember 2018
Adequate Speeds No
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Hi Scott,
I am really sorry to hear that your service is not very fast. I apologise for the inconvenience.
Can you please respond to my private message with your account details so I may assist?

Bad customer service and network

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I was referred by my brother to this network and get signed in for $60 plan where I got 30 Mbps speed and later I got sick of it because it was really slow and I call them, after waiting about 30 min they took my call, and finally I asked them what can I do to increase my internet speed, and they recommended to upgrade my plan, and I Did it, they said to upgrade to $70 plan for 45 Mbps speed. I recently checked my internet speed it was just 26 Mbps speed.
Still, the speed is slow and still not satisfied I called them waiting for about 45 min but no answer.
I personally believe that I was basically ripped off.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeWireless
Start DateOctober 2022
Adequate Speeds No
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Bali Singh

Bali SinghDarwin, NT

Absolutely horrible service...

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Absolutely horrible internet service.....so slow to respond.....very bad customer service. I would not recommend anyone to use southern phone services....
Thank you very much

Connection TypeI don't know
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Hi Bali,
Its sounds like you have had a poor experience with us recently. I am sorry to hear this and apologise for the inconvenience. Please respond to my private message with your account details so I may help you further with this.

Terrible landline connection last 2 months....

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Terrible landline connection last 2 months.....Southern Phone call centre waiting time is ridiculous.
I have emailed and spoken with customer service after a 1 hr wait, then another 35 mins for a tech.
I was told that SP had an issue with VOIP services on NBN and they have employed extra staff to solve....thats fine but how about letting customers know......when contract is finished I am leaving.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Connection TypeFTTN (Fibre to the Node)
Start DateDecember 2015
Standalone or BundledBundled
Contract Type24-month contract
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Nicole

NicoleMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

The WORST. Off and on connection for months. I’ll be lucky if it works for a whole 10 mins at a time

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My internet connection and satisfaction of it had went downhill ever since MyNetfone was bought over by Southern Phone. I’ve been having on and off connections for months. Not one time I’ve ever gotten the fastest and smoothest connection. It’s frustrating even more so as we have to be at home at all times because of the pandemic. A house with 4 people living in it fighting for a decent internet connection. After this month, I’m out! Customer service was so far average, but doesn’t change the connection rate. Honestly, I’m missing the service of the previous company (also not the best but better) before unwillingly pushed into this company.

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Customer Service
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Adequate Speeds No
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeCapped Data
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Save yourself the frustration

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I was forced to migrate to this company and whilst the people answering the calls are pleasant, It takes me on average an hour to speak to anyone. The actual internet data is sooooo sloooooww. i have been sent 2 different modems and "had the firmware updated" over the phone only to then lose all connection and have to call back and be out on hold for another hour. Have wasted so much time and become so frustrated and now totally over this incompetent service currently waiting to switch companies

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Start DateJanuary 2018
Adequate Speeds No
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract TypeMonth-to-month
Data TypeCapped Data
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Hi Marcus,
I am really sorry to hear that you have been experiencing these issues with your service. Are you able to respond to my private message with your account details so I may assist you further?

Ali S

Ali SSydney, NSW

Worst service ever

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Worst service error hung up on me twice and no call backs
Worst customer experience
Tried porting a number to them disconnected my current service week before sending the sim and said it takes 24 - 48 hours, 3 days later still saying we made a small error we have asked them again to transfer it will take another 24 -48 hours
Save your time and energy and choose some other service provider.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Start DateApril 2020
Adequate Speeds No
Standalone or BundledStandalone
Contract Type12-month contract
Data TypeUnlimited Data
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Hi Ali,
I am really sorry for the inconvenience this has caused you. If you would like to discuss this further, please respond to my private message and I will be more than happy to explain this process for you.

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Questions & Answers

Andrew

Andrewasked

Southern Phone Broadband

When can I expect a reply to my letter to David Joss which I sent a few months ago. I rang to check if perhaps he had died or left the organisation but the lady said no, he is still there. She said she would remind him but of course nothing has happened. I seem to recall there were around 17 issues I raised in my email to David. Just not good enough, and when the word gets around (which I am doing my best to spread) then customers will leave in droves and Southernphone will be a thing of the past. I have never heard of a company that relies totally on customers but which has a philosophy of treating customers like objects floating around a sewer. Andrew Frellek, Trevallyn, Launceston.

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highcountry
highcountry

join the un happy club, I was not treated treated well either

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Hi Andrew,
Thanks for reaching out. I am sorry to hear that you have not received a response to your letter. Are you able to respond to my private message with your account details so I may look into this for you?

Andrew
Andrew

HI,
I have replied to Yvette so you could contact her if you want my details. Andrew

Vicki

Vickiasked

NBN 12 (Basic)

Hi, is the internet nbn still down. I've had no wifi or internet since the power went down 31st dec. Hope I'm going to being reimbursed and I cant keep sitting on phone waiting for someone to answer.

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Good morning Vicki,
Thanks for reaching out. I'm sorry to hear that your service is not working at the moment. Are you able to respond to my private message with your account details so I can assist you further? *Shelby

Brian D.

Brian D.asked

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With the Wi-Fi I have a product that only supports 2.4G can I use it(Smart video Doorbell)

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David
David

You should be able to, signal dropout and slooooow speed is the problem.

Southern Phone
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Hi Brian,
As the connection is via Wi-Fi the service should work. Please do not hesitate to send us an email at [email protected] with your account number if you wish to discuss this further. *Darian

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