Pharmacy Internet
Pharmacy Connect
VoIPex's Pharmacy Connect range of products are designed to allow pharmacies to pick the most suitable services for their business needs.
Available products include:
Pharmacy Connectivity Incentive
The Pharmacy Connectivity Incentive (PCI) program is a new program funded by Medicare Australia in order to provide financial incentives to pharmacies that maintain business grade broadband internet connections. The PCI program will run from 1 January 2008 to 30 June 2010.
Please review the following sites to ensure your pharmacy is eligible for the program:
Pharmacy Guild of Australia - Pharmacy Connectivity Incentive
Service Features
- 5 e-mail addresses
- Free virus detection and spam filtering on e-mails
- 12 month contract
| Plan | Speed | Data | Emails | Contract | Bundled | Standard |
| PVDSL1500-30G | 1536/256 | 30,000 MB | 5 | 12 Months | $ 69.95 | $ 79.95 |
| PVDSL512S-30G | 512/512 | 30,000 MB | 5 | 12 months | $ 89.95 | $ 99.95 |
VoIPex Installation Options
| Setup Option | Cost |
| ADSL Installation | |
| New ADSL Connection | $109.00 |
| Rapid Transfer (transfer an existing ADSL service to VoIPex) | $ 44.00 |
| Speed Change (change the speed of an existing VoIPex ADSL service) | $ 55.00 |
| ADSL Hardware ** | |
| Billion 7402X Business Grade Modem\Router with 4 port switch + USB 3G Support | $199.95 |
| Billion 7402GX Business Grade Modem\Router with 4 port switch and Wireless + USB 3G Support | $299.95 |
| Billion 7800GZ Business Grade Modem\Router with 4 port switch and Wireless + embeded 3G Support | $399.95 |
| ADSL Central filter\splitter | $19.95 |
ADSL2+ Broadband
Voipex also offers ADSL2+ Broadband and Phone plans that are suitable as either a primary internet connection or a backup internet connection. The two plans available are an ADSL2+ plan with 10GB of data per month, and an ADSL2+ plan with 50GB of data per month. Common plans features are:
Service Features
- 5 e-mail addresses
- Free virus detection and spam filtering on e-mails*
- 12 month contract
| Plan | Speed | Data | Emails | Contract | Bundled | Standard |
| DSL2-10G | ADSL2+ | 10,000 MB | 5 | 12 Months | $ 49.95 | $ 59.95 |
| DSL2-50G | ADSL2+ | 50,000 MB | 5 | 12 months | $ 79.95 | $ 89.95 |
VoIPex ADSL2+ Installation Options
| Setup Option | Cost |
| ADSL Installation | |
| New ADSL2 Connection | $220.00 |
| Rapid Transfer (transfer an existing ADSL2 service to VoIPex) | $ 66.00 |
| ADSL2+ Hardware ** | |
| Billion 7402X Business Grade Modem\Router with 4 port switch + USB 3G Support | $199.95 |
| Billion 7402GX Business Grade Modem\Router with 4 port switch and Wireless + USB 3G Support | $299.95 |
| Billion 7800GZ Business Grade Modem\Router with 4 port switch and Wireless + embeded 3G Support | $399.95 |
| ADSL Central filter\splitter | $19.95 |
Broadband Backup Solution
Both ADSL and Mobile Broadband are viable backup internet solutions should your primary internet solution fail for any reason. Voipex provides both ADSL and Mobile Broadband solutions. Plan features include:
| Plan | Speed | Data | Excess | Contract | Cost |
| Mobile Backup | HSDPA/3G/2G | 1,000 MB | 10c p/MB | 12 Months | $ 29.95 |
| ADSL Backup | 256k/64k | 1,000 MB | 10c p/MB | 12 Months | $ 29.95 |
Backup Broadband Installation Options
| Setup Option | Cost | ||
| Backup Mobile Broadband Activation | $ 29.95 | Backup ADSL Broadband Activation | $ 99.95 |
Business Phone
The VoIPex business phone package is a stand alone telephone line rental service which is designed for customers who tend to make frequent short calls.
Standard Features
- Call Waiting - Answer incoming calls when you are already on the phone.
- Call Forward - Transfer calls from your home phone to another number.
- Call Back - If a number you have called is engaged you will get a call notifying you of when the number is free.
- Call Return - Gives you the number of your last unanswered call.
Plan Details
| Item | Business Phone | Business Bundled |
| Monthly Fee | $ 39.95 | $ 34.95 |
| Local Calls | 18c untimed | 18c untimed |
| National Calls | 15c per minute with no flagfall | 15c per minute with no flagfall |
| Calls to Mobiles | 33c per minute with no flagfall | 33c per minute with no flagfall |
| Line Hunt | $3.95 per line | $3.95 per line |
| Silent Number | $4.95 per line | $4.95 per line |
| Voicemail | $7.95 per line | $7.95 per line |
| Calling No. Display | $7.95 per line | $7.95 per line |
| Call Control | $7.95 per line | $7.95 per line |
Please note that the Business Bundled plan is only available as part of an ADSL and Phone Bundle. For more information on Bundled Plans see here.
Connection Costs
| Connection Type | Cost |
| Existing Phone Service Transfer | No Charge |
| Phone Reconnect - Previous phone service was disconnected. | $ 59.00 |
| Phone New Service - Previous phone service was disconnected and a site visit is required. | $125.00 |
| Phone Complete Install - No previous phone service. | $299.00 |
Domain and Web Hosting
VoIPex offers several domain and hosting products, as well as offiering domain registration services.
Plan Features
| Plan | Domain Host | Emails | Web Space | Contract | Cost |
| E-Host 5 | YES | 5 | N/A | 12 Months | $ 5.50 p/m |
| W-Host 10 | YES | 10 | 20MB | 12 Months | $ 11.00 p/m |
Domain Registration
| Domain Type | Domain Details | Registration Period | Cost |
| .com.au | Registration of a .com.au domain name | 2 years | $ 44.95 |
| .com | Registration of a .com domain name | 1 year | $ 19.95 |
More Information
Renewal Forms
Pharmacy Connectivity ADSL Renewal Form
Agreements
ADSL Acceptable Use Policy
Pharmacy Connectivity ADSL Terms and Conditions
General Information
30 days written notification is required for cancellation or closure of account. All plans subject to Acceptable Use Policy & Terms and conditions.
Email Spam and Anti-Virus
Although anti-virus and anti-spam scanning is done on all incoming and outgoing emails that traverse our mail server, we cannot guarantee that all viruses or spam will be picked up. We therefore recommend that customers install Anti-Virus software on each computer that connects to the internet.
Pharmacy Connectivity Incentive Services
Pharmacy Connectivity Incentive plan speeds are presented in downstream/upstream format eg: 256/64 represents up to 256kbps downstream/64 kbps upstream.
12 month contract applies to all plans with early termination for any reason requiring balance of contract to be paid. In addition to minimum contract amount a termination fee of $99 applies if contract terminated within 6 months.
An excess fee of 10c per megabyte is charged once data allowance is reached, capped at twice the normal monthly spend.
ADSL2+ Services
ADSL2+ services are not available in all states or exchanges.
Provisioning times for ADSL2+ services vary and it can take up to 20 business days for ADSL2+ services to be completed.
During installation of and ADSL2+ service there will be a loss of dial tone for a typical period of 4 hours, though longer periods may be experienced on occasions.
VoIPex ADSL2 services have fast downstream speeds of up to 20Mbps. Approximately 50% of customers on the VoIPex Network will receive speeds between 8 and 20Mbps. Actual speeds will vary and may be slower. Many factors affect speeds such as your distance from the telephone exchange, your line condition, your hardware and software, the source of your download, and general internet traffic. Speeds above 8Mbps require network compatible ADSL2+ modem and filters. Network theoretical download maximum is 20Mbps.
Hardware Information
All modem pricing includes GST, but does not include postage and handling
Domain Services
.AU Domains
Registration eligibility requirements are set out by .au Domain Administration (auDA). If you are a sole trader, have a state registered business name or an Australian registered company, you are eligible to register a .au domain name. For more information please see the Domain Name Eligibility and Allocation Policy Rules for the Open 2LDs (2008-05).
.COM, .NET & .ORG Domains
.COM, .NET & .ORG domain names are not restricted or regulated by auDA Policy Rules. They are therefore policy free and anyone can register any domain name.

