Internode plan changes

Just noticed Internode have released their (much anticipated) new plans.

Unfortunately, as I am on a TwoPlus plan (ie ADSL2+ on a Telstra Wholesale DSLAM) with 25gb data included, my plan has seen no change.

Even more disappointingly, after churning my home phone to Internode a month or so back (on the promise that some bundling discounts would be introduced in future) the bundling still hasn’t surfaced. I was kinda hoping it would come out with this round of plan changes (though I didn’t have any real evidence this would happen) and talk on the Whirlpool forums is that the bundling is not a high priority right now. So no extra value there either.

I really like Internode as an ISP, they’ve done the right thing by me, but when you see the cheaper prices offered by all the other ISPs out there you do wonder whether the extra cost is worth it.

Thankfully, there is some light at the end of the tunnel – my exchange is slated to have Internode equipment installed – and it’s currently in ‘Build Preparation’ – according to the FAQ it’s typically in this phase for 2-4 weeks, then goes in to ‘In Build’ which takes 18-24 weeks typically. So possibly, only a few months more to wait, and I will be able to migrate to a plan on Internode’s own equipment and save myself $30 a month (and gain an extra 5gb per month quota). Can’t wait 🙂

In other news, played basketball last night, at about 50% intensity, and while it was a little stiff last night, the calf strain is barely noticeable this morning. Much better than it was yesterday after the run. Definitely only a grade 1 strain, and fairly mild. Still in two minds whether to attempt a 2.5km jog on it in the morning, my head says no, but also says that maybe I’m trying to find excuses not to do it as it’s still hard work. Maybe a compromise (shorter run) is in order, just until I’m sure it’s right. Having had a chronic calf problem last year (the original strain was much worse, and I kept trying to come back to early and aggravating it) it’s probably the safest thing.

Congrats to Australia on winning the Champion’s Trophy (and heck, maybe I’ll have to rethink my opinion on Shane Watson, not only has be played bloody well but he hasn’t got injured in what, 7 or 8 games in a row now? Touch wood, of course… :))