Ever wondered what happens when a broadband provider decides to dabble in mobile services? Well, wonder no more! Aussie Broadband, once hailed as the knight in shining armor for all things NBN, decided to roll the dice and venture into mobile plans. The result? A cautionary tale that makes Trump’s Twitter feed look like Shakespeare and Egghead Albo’s budget promises seem credible.

Let me set the stage: Aussie Broadband, known for delivering decent internet (when the stars align), decides it’s time to offer mobile plans. On paper, these plans are irresistible. The prices? “Must-have,” they say, like the iPhone 15 at 50% off! But there’s a catch—oh boy, is there a catch. If you’re expecting a seamless mobile experience, you’ll be about as disappointed as someone expecting Scott Morrison to take responsibility for anything.

The first few months are decent—like the honeymoon phase of a bad relationship. But soon, the reception starts to falter. Calls drop mid-conversation, just like Albo drops the ball on, well, everything. Imagine this: You’re discharged from the hospital after an emergency visit, and your phone just won’t cooperate. No signal. Nada. The good folks at the hospital admissions desk have to call a cab for you because your “reliable” Aussie Broadband mobile is about as useful as a screen door on a submarine.

Frustrated? So was I. So, I did what any desperate person would do—I called Aussie Broadband’s technical support. The response? “It must be where you are,” they said. “Step outside,” they suggested. “Try another phone,” they advised. “Take your SIM card and place it in your other mobile phone.” Wait, WHAT? Are you serious? This is like asking someone to check if their car runs better with a different brand of fuel—if it doesn’t, maybe it’s not the fuel, guys.

After being stonewalled by tech support, I turned to Perplexity, my trusty AI-powered research assistant. Farewell, Google—hello, Perplexity! With this AI, every closed door is a magic phrase away from swinging wide open. Whether you need a quick answer or an in-depth exploration, Perplexity is your go-to digital librarian. And what did Perplexity reveal? A treasure trove of user complaints! Poor reception, call blackouts in areas where you’d expect full bars, and a tech support team that might as well be reading from a script written by Scott Morrison’s PR team.

In the midst of my lament, my brother decides to swoop in with a solution—BOOST Mobile. He’d already jumped ship from Aussie Broadband and was cruising along smoothly with Boost. Within moments of switching to Boost (after a mildly infuriating setup process, but hey, that’s another rant), it was like night and day. Calls went through without a hitch, reception was clear as day, and suddenly, the world seemed right again. 🦸‍♂️

Aussie Broadband should probably stick to what it knows best—or at least, better. Their mobile service? A colossal flop, a disaster, a mobile meltdown of epic proportions. If you’re still hanging on to that SIM card, it’s time to jump ship. Don’t be like Egghead Albo, clinging to a sinking policy—do what my brother did and BOOST yourself into mobile bliss.

For more eye-opening insights and to explore how tools like Perplexity can make a world of difference, check out our article [*From Me to You*](https://pigsfly.info/2024/05/06/from-me-to-you/) on Pigsfly Newspaper.

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