Netphone (VoIP) FAQ
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- What is Netphone?
- What are the benefits of Netphone?
- How do I set up Netphone?
- Will Netphone work if my internet connection is down?
- Can I bring my landline number across the Netphone?
- If I move house, can I keep my Netphone number?
- Which features are available with Netphone VoIP?
What is Netphone?
Netphone is a VoIP service. VoIP stands for "Voice over Internet Protocol" – basically, it’s a phone service that transmits your voice over your internet connection.
What are the benefits of Netphone?
- Significantly cheaper call rates than traditional phones (for call rates on discontinued Netphone (VoIP) plans, please refer to the plan's Critical Information Summary).
- Mobile call charges are 29c/min (per 30 second block).
- International calls from 5c per minute. Check rates per country.
- 1300 and 13 numbers 30c untimed.
In exchange for these significant cost benefits, Netphone is only available to those who agree to waive their rights under the Customer Service Guarantee.
How do I set up Netphone?
Once your Netphone service has been activated, you’ll need to configure the service in your modem.
- If you have an iiNet modem, refer to its setup guide.
- For third-party modems, see VoIP settings (third-party modems are not supported for some VoIP services).
Will Netphone work if my internet connection is down?
No. If the internet connection is down, you won’t be able to make or receive calls using your Netphone service.
Please note: If your modem is set up to route Home Phone calls, and your internet connection is down, outgoing calls will be made by your Home Phone (landline) service at the rates applicable for Home Phone.
Can I bring my landline number across the Netphone?
Yes, in most cases we can bring your existing telephone number over to Netphone using a process called LNP (Local Number Portability). There are a few things we'll need to check before bringing your phone number over - just call our friendly Sales team on 13 19 17 to make an enquiry.
If I move house, can I keep my Netphone number?
Netphone numbers are attached to geographical zones, so unfortunately we cannot guarantee that you will be able to keep the same Netphone number if you move house.
Which features are available with Netphone VoIP?
Please see VoIP Features Guide for a full list of available features and how to use them.