A "high risk call" is a phone call to an international destination that is known to be commonly used for phone fraud. To protect you from fraudulent phone activity, VoIP phone services are blocked from making high risk calls to certain international destinations by default.
If you attempt to place a call to one of these destinations, you will receive a recorded announcement which says "You are unable to make this call, please contact our customer service department".
How can I make calls to high risk countries?
You will need to call iiNet on 13 22 58, and once your identity has been verified over the phone we will be able to remove this feature from your account. The change will take effect within 2 business days, and then you'll be able to make calls to all international locations.
Current high risk call destinations
Country | Code |
---|---|
ALGERIA | +213 |
ASCENSION ISLAND | +247 |
AUSTRIA SHARED COST* | +43820 |
AUSTRIAN SERVICE | +438 |
BENIN | +229 |
BOLIVIA | +591 |
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA | +387 |
CAMEROON | +237 |
CAPE VERDE* | +238 |
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC | +236 |
CHAD | +235 |
COMORO ISLAND | +269 |
CUBA | +53 |
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO | +243 |
DIEGO GARCIA | +246 |
DJIBOUTI | +253 |
ECUADOR | +593 |
EQUATORIAL GUINEA* | +240 |
ESTONIA | +372 |
GABON | +241 |
GAMBIA | +220 |
GUINEA | +224 |
GUINEA BISSAU* | +245 |
HAITI | +509 |
HONDURAS | +504 |
LATVIA | +371 |
LIBERIA | +231 |
LITHUANIA | +370 |
MACEDONIA | +389 |
MADAGASCAR | +261 |
MALAWI | +265 |
MALDIVES | +960 |
MALI | +223 |
MARTINIQUE* | +596 |
MAURITANIA | +222 |
MONACO | +377 |
MOLDOVA | +373 |
MOROCCO | +212 |
NICARAGUA | +505 |
PALESTINE | +970 |
REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO | +242 |
SAINT PIERRE & MIQUELON* | +508 |
SAO TOME & PRINCIPE* | +239 |
SATELLITE SYSTEM | +882 |
SATELLITE881 | +881 |
SENEGAL | +221 |
SERBIA | +381 |
SEYCHELLES | +248 |
SIERRA LEONE | +232 |
SOMALIA | +252 |
SURINAME* | +597 |
TIMOR-LESTE* | +670 |
TUNISIA | +216 |
UGANDA | +256 |
UK SHARED COST* |
+44844 +44845 |
UK SPECIAL* |
+4474172 +4474184 +44745222 |
USA HIGH COST* | +1712432 |
WALLIS & FUTANA* | +681 |
ZAMBIA | +260 |
ZIMBABWE | +263 |
*Call blocking to these countries cannot be removed.
nbn setup guides for popular non-iiNet modems are available here.
If your third-party modem still isn't online after you've plugged it in, you may need to configure additional settings listed in this article. Please check the manufacturer's website for support information if you're not sure how to do this.
If you encounter a setting that isn't listed here (e.g. MTU) in your modem's Setup Wizard/Quick Setup, simply leave it as the default.
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- nbn® Fibre to the Building or Node (FTTB/FTTN)
- nbn® FTTC or HFC
- nbn® FTTP or FTTH
- nbn® Satellite or Wireless
- ULTRA VDSL2
- ULTRA Cable
nbn® Fibre to the Building or Node (FTTB/FTTN)
Modems must support VDSL2.
Internet Service Provider (ISP): | Other (Do not select "iiNet") |
DSL Standard/Mode/Modulation: | VDSL2 |
Connection Type/Mode/WAN Type: | IPoE or Dynamic IP address |
VDSL Profile: | 17a Multi Mode |
Username: | N/A |
Password: | N/A |
G.INP: | Enabled |
G.Vector: | Enabled |
DNS: | 203.0.178.191 or 203.215.29.191 |
nbn® FTTC or HFC
If you use a third-party modem, your nbn phone service (and any calls) will not be available.
Internet Service Provider (ISP): | Other (Do not select "iiNet") |
DSL Standard/Mode/Modulation: | Ethernet/WAN |
Connection Type/Mode/WAN Type: | PPPoE |
VLAN: | Enabled/on (or you may need to set the VLAN networking standard, 802.1q) |
VLAN ID: | 2 |
Username: | Enter your full username here e.g. example@iinet.net.au |
Password: | Enter your password (Forgotten password?) |
DNS: | 203.0.178.191 or 203.215.29.191 |
nbn® FTTP or FTTH
These instructions also apply to non-nbn Fibre to the Home (FTTH) connections such as OptiComm or RedTrain.
If you use a third-party modem, your included phone service (and any calls) will not be available.
Internet Service Provider (ISP): | Other (Do not select "iiNet") |
Mode/Modulation: | WAN |
Connection Type/Mode/WAN Type: |
IPoE or Dynamic IP address (If this doesn't work, try PPPoE - this setting is required for select locations) |
Username (required if using PPPoE): | Enter your full username here e.g. example@iinet.net.au |
Password (required if using PPPoE): | Enter your password (Forgotten password?) |
DNS: | 203.0.178.191 or 203.215.29.191 |
nbn® Satellite or Wireless
Internet Service Provider (ISP): | Other (Do not select "iiNet") |
Mode/Modulation: | WAN |
Connection Type/Mode/WAN Type: |
PPPoE |
Username: | Enter your full username here e.g. example@iinet.net.au |
Password: | Enter your password (Forgotten password?) |
DNS: | 203.0.178.191 or 203.215.29.191 |
ULTRA VDSL2
Modems must support VDSL2.
DSL Standard/Mode/Modulation: | VDSL2 |
Connection Type/Mode/WAN Type: | PPPoE |
VDSL Profile: | 17a Multi Mode |
VLAN: | Enabled/on (or you may need to set the VLAN networking standard, 802.1q) |
VLAN ID: | 10 |
Username: | N/A |
Password: | N/A |
G.INP: | Enabled |
G.Vector: | Enabled |
DNS: | 203.0.178.191 or 203.215.29.191 |
ULTRA Cable
All ULTRA Cable connections must use the modem that is supplied by us. These modems will auto-configure with all the required settings for ULTRA Cable and your included Netphone service.
Connections using third-party hardware are not supported, however, you may choose to connect your own WiFi router to the Cable Gateway to handle your home WiFi network.
The article will explain the meaning of the status lights found on the nbn Connection Box (indoor unit) used for nbn Wireless services. These lights may help you quickly check on the status of your nbn connection which may be useful when troubleshooting issues.
Status lights
Light | State | Meaning | |
POWER | Off | No power supply. All other lights will be off if the Connection Box has no power. | |
Red | Connection Box is operating on backup battery power and power is low (if a battery has been fitted). | ||
Green | Connection Box has power. | ||
Flashing Green | Connection Box is operating on backup battery power (if a battery has been fitted). | ||
STATUS | Off | Connection Box has no power or is in an unexpected state. | |
Red | A system fault is detected. | ||
Flashing Amber | Connection Box is booting up/initialising. | ||
Green | Connection Box is in test mode. | ||
Flashing Green | Connection Box is operating normally. | ||
OUTDOOR UNIT (ODU) | Off | Connection Box has no power or is in an unexpected state. | |
Red | Connection Box is offline. | ||
Flashing Red | An error is detected. | ||
Green | Connection Box is online. | ||
Flashing Green | Network activity. | ||
SIGNAL STRENGTH | Off | Connection Box has no power or is offline. | |
Red | Low signal strength (this is not necessarily a service fault as factors such as local weather can impact signal strength). | ||
Amber | Medium signal strength. | ||
Green | High signal strength. |
If you've never logged into Toolbox before, please see An Introduction to Toolbox.
If you've forgotten your password, please see How to retrieve a forgotten password.
If you wish to change the password for an additional mailbox (email service), see Change your additional mailbox password.
- Log in to Toolbox and select About Me.
- Under "Change password", select Update password.
- Fill out the form with your Current Password, New Password and Confirm Password. Passwords must meet the requirements in our Password Policy.
- Select Change password to finish.
iiNet made the decision to stop providing email services across iiNet and all subsidiary brands in 2023 to focus on creating better experiences for our core products: internet and mobile.
Customers who opted-in have now had their iiNet email addresses transferred to another Australian email provider, The Messaging Company.
Please contact The Messaging Company about support for these email addresses as iiNet will no longer be able to assist.
You can call The Messaging Company on 07 3497 3566 or submit a new request to their Support Centre.
Please note: The opt-in period has now closed, and any email address that was not opted-in has now been deleted and cannot be recovered. It is not possible to create new email addresses that use the “iinet.net.au” domain.
Will I need to pay anything to use my iiNet email address with The Messaging Company?
If your email address was included with your iiNet services: you won't need to pay anything to use your iiNet email address with The Messaging Company until 15 September 2024.
At least 60 days prior to 15 September 2024, The Messaging Company will contact customers with pricing options that will apply if you wish to continue using your iiNet email address with The Messaging Company.
If you paid for an iiNet email address: The Messaging Company will contact you with pricing options that will apply if you wish to continue using your iiNet email address with The Messaging Company.
iiNet is not able to provide any information about The Messaging Company's email pricing.
Terms and Conditions of Email Transfer
By opting-in to transfer your iiNet email service to The Messaging Company email platform, you acknowledge and agree that:
- We may disclose your personal information (i.e. your name, email address and contact number) to The Messaging Company for the purpose of facilitating your email transfer and you consent to this. The Messaging Company's privacy notice is available at: https://themessaging.co/privacy-notice/
- You will need to sign up with The Messaging Company as your email hosting provider and agree to their terms and conditions, and you will become a direct customer of The Messaging Company’s email service.
- Your iiNet email service will be transferred to The Messaging Company email platform, and The Messaging Company will be responsible for providing your email service after the transfer.
- iiNet will pay The Messaging Company email service charge until 15 September 2024. After 15 September 2024, you will be responsible for paying any charges you incur for the email service. The Messaging Company will contact customers with available pricing options at least 60 days prior to commencing charges for the email service.
- iiNet grants you the right to use your current email address, which incorporates one or more domain names owned by iiNet or one of our affiliates (e.g. @iinet.net.au).
- iiNet may withdraw the right for you to use your current email address when you cease acquiring services from iiNet or one of our affiliates.
- iiNet may also revoke the right in (4) above for other reasons, but we will endeavour to give you at least 60 days’ prior notice before that happens.
- Your use of your current email address, which incorporates one or more domain names owned by iiNet or our affiliates, is not transferable to another email service provider.
- When The Messaging Company begins providing your email services, iiNet and its affiliates will not be responsible to you in any way in connection with your email service (e.g. providing setup or troubleshooting support; security; service quality).
- If you contact us regarding your The Messaging Company email service, we may refer your inquiry to The Messaging Company directly, including by disclosing your personal information to The Messaging Company to help facilitate their prompt response to you. You consent to us disclosing your information to The Messaging Company for this purpose. If you have any concerns regarding how we handle your personal information, please email us at privacy@tpgtelecom.com.au or refer to our privacy policy at: https://www.iinet.net.au/about-us/legal/privacy
- The Messaging Company may collect your personal information in accordance with its privacy policy and terms and conditions. You should familiarise yourself with their privacy policy and ensure that you are comfortable with how your personal information will be handled. Neither iiNet or our affiliates will be responsible for any personal information you provide to The Messaging Company or their subsequent handling of such information.
If you've never logged into Toolbox before, please see An Introduction to Toolbox.
- Log in to Toolbox and select Notifications.
- You'll see a list of notifications. Simply click on a list item to expand it and view its content.
- You can use the Search bar to search for a specific notification, or you may sort notifications in the following ways:
- Date: Sort notifications by most to least recent.
- Description: Sort notifications in alphabetical order according to title.
This feature is available for nbn FTTB/FTTN/FTTC/FTTP & HFC only. If you have a different type of broadband, you'll need to contact us to reschedule.
If you've never logged into Toolbox before, please see An Introduction to Toolbox.
- Log in to Toolbox and select your nbn service.
- If your NBN order is in progress, you'll see the order tracker on the Dashboard. Under your Installation details, select request to reschedule.
- Choose from the list of available appointments and select Reschedule Appointment.
- Once your appointment has been successfully rescheduled, you'll receive an email and/or SMS from us to confirm.
This product was only available to select nbn FTTP customers as of 23 August 2017. It is no longer sold as of 15 May 2024.
These phone services do not have a voice mail feature.
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CLID Blocking
CLID Blocking (Calling Line ID Blocking) blocks your phone number from being displayed to the person you’re calling. It is disabled by default.
- Log in to Toolbox and select the VoIP service under Select service to manage.
- Select Settings.
- CLID Blocking can be enabled by setting its toggle switch to ON. Changes are saved automatically.
- While CLID Blocking is enabled, you can disable it for a single call by dialling *65 before the number you’re calling.
Call Barring
Call Barring blocks specific types of calls from being made using your phone service. It is disabled by default, but the following barring types are available:
- Bar outgoing long-distance (STD) calls
- Bar outgoing calls to Australian mobile phones
- Bar outgoing International calls
- Log in to Toolbox and select the VoIP service under Select service to manage.
- Select Settings.
- Each type of Call Barring can be enabled by setting its toggle switch to ON. Changes are saved automatically.
Call Forwarding/Diverting
Call forwarding allows you to divert calls from your phone number to a different number in the following circumstances:
- Always
- When your number is busy
- When calls to your number aren't answered
Standard call costs apply when any call forwarding features forward a call to a new destination. All call forwarding features are disabled by default.
- Log in to Toolbox and select the VoIP service under Select service to manage.
- Select Settings.
- Each type of Call Forwarding can be enabled by setting its toggle switch to ON, and entering the destination phone number in the text box.
- Select Update to save any changes.
Call Waiting
If someone calls your phone number while you’re on a call, Call Waiting allows you to put someone on hold. Call Waiting is enabled by default and currently, it cannot be disabled in Toolbox. If you’d like to disable Call Waiting, please call us on 13 22 58 and we’ll be happy to help.
- While on a call, you’ll hear a tone when there is another call waiting. To switch back and forth between the two calls, press the CALL button on your handset and then dial 2.
- To hang up on the person you’re currently speaking to and switch to the other caller, press the CALL button on your handset and then dial 1.
Call Return
Please note that dialling *69 is not supported for these services. However, handsets with a built-in call return function will work. Standard call costs apply.
Your iiNet services may be suspended if you have an overdue invoice, or in response to a security incident. Here's how to get unsuspended if that happens.
For more information about suspensions, see Consequences of Restriction, Suspension or Disconnection.
Select one of the links below to jump to a query:
- How to unsuspend your iiNet services (Overdue invoices)
- How to unsuspend your iiNet services (Security incident)
How to unsuspend your iiNet services (Overdue invoices)
- Check your email and/or mobile phone for any email or SMS notifications from us.
If your iiNet invoice isn't paid by the due date, you'll receive an email/SMS notification advising the earliest possible date your services may be suspended, BEFORE suspension occurs. Suspension can be prevented entirely by paying the amount owing before the advised suspension date. - If your iiNet invoice remains unpaid and your iiNet services are suspended, all you need to do is pay the amount owing. You can do this by:
- Making a payment in Toolbox; or
- Calling us on 13 22 58 to make a secure credit card payment over the phone; or
- Using any of the alternative payment methods listed on your invoice. - Once your payment has cleared, your iiNet services should automatically unsuspend within one business day.
If you are experiencing difficulties making this payment, then please see our Financial Hardship Policy for information about your options and how to speak to someone about your circumstances.
How to unsuspend your iiNet services (Security incident)
- Check your email and/or mobile phone for any email or SMS notifications from us.
Due to the unpredictable nature of security incidents, you'll be notified AFTER your services have been suspended. We may also attempt to contact you by phone using the contact details listed on your account. - The notification you receive will explain the nature of the security incident and outline what needs to be done in order to resecure your account. In general, this will include:
- Changing your iiNet account password(s)
- Running antivirus and malware scans
- Ensuring you are using secure passwords for your home network (i.e. WiFi and router access, particularly if a remote management feature is in use) - Once we've spoken to you to verify your identity and ensure that measures have been taken to resecure your account, your iiNet services may be unsuspended.
For more advice about how to stay safe online, including examples of emails impersonating iiNet, see our article about Scam emails and phishing.
If you’re experiencing domestic or family violence, we’re here to help.
We understand that having access to communications can be vital for those who are experiencing or have been impacted by domestic or family violence. You can talk to us about how we may be able to assist you in staying connected.
Keeping your mobile number
If you’re the not the account owner but want to be able to keep your mobile number, we may be able to help you in some cases.
Please give us a call on 13 22 58. Our team may be able to assist by transferring your mobile number into your name.
We will need you to do the following:
- provide us with copies of documents that can verify your identity, such a drivers licence or Medicare card;
- provides us with supporting documents including a duly witnessed Statutory Declaration setting out you are or have been the subject of domestic or family violence and where necessary, an AVO, police report, court order or a letter from women’s shelter, financial counselor or community advocate; and
- demonstrate that you are using a device that is associated to the relevant mobile number.
We’ll tell you how to do this. Once the above is received or established and we have verified your identity and circumstances, we will work with you to determine, where available, the most suitable process to keep your mobile number.
Financial hardship
If you’re experiencing financial hardship due to domestic or family violence, you can speak to us about applying for financial hardship assistance. Please see our Financial Hardship Policy for more information.
Unwelcome communications
If, as a result of domestic violence, you’re receiving unwelcome calls or messages via a service you have with us, we may be able to assist. For information on what to do if you’re getting unwanted phone calls to your home phone number, see our Unwanted Phone Calls page. Please be aware that you can also block the number from which the unwelcome communications originate by using to your phone's own features or by downloading an app to restrict the calls and messages you receive. If you are receiving life threatening communications, please report these to the police immediately.
Further assistance
If you’d like further assistance, White Ribbon lists support hotline numbers to services available to you.