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Broadband articles by Alana Faigen

Alana worked for Compare Broadband as a writer, keeping the site up to date on wireless technology. Alana has written articles analysing the best Mobile Broadband plans and how to get the most out of your broadband speed. Contact Compare Broadband about Alana's articles at news@comparebroadband.com.au



Get unlimited local and national calls with TPG

TPG has a special Super Chat offer which will suit you if you’re a heavy dialler of local and national numbers, and especially if you make the occasional international call. read more

iiNet advertisement banned over alleged subliminal advertising

iiNet advertisement banned over alleged subliminal advertising read more

Internode quick to push NBN prices low and quotas high

The National Broadband Network (NBN) may still feel a long way away for many Australian residents, but broadband provider Internode, initially one of the major critics of wholesale NBN pricing, has al ... read more

Amazon Kindle Fire release date announced

Tablet-hungry fans will be thrilled to hear the new tablet device by Amazon now has a US release date, which is November 15, 2011. read more

Amazon tablet may arrive this week

A new challenger to Apple’s iPad may arrive on our shores this week as Amazon has invited media to a press conference to be held in New York on Wednesday. read more

Broadband plans for Xbox

There is a range of plans to choose from to go with your new Xbox. You’ll want to make sure the plan you sign up to includes enough data for online gaming and watching TV over your broadband connectio ... read more

Westfield discounts when you “check-in” via Facebook

Westfield has attempted to bridge the divide between retail and online shopping by offering discounts when customers check-in via Facebook. read more

Telstra switches on 4G network

The fourth generation (4G) mobile wireless internet technology will be available to customers via the Telstra Next G network when the telco provider switches it on later this month. read more

Easy Naked with Internode

Internode’s Naked DSL plans are easy to set-up, easy to understand and include more than enough data if you regularly download music or movies. read more

Broadband bundles with all phone calls included

A description of home phone and broadband bundles which have some types of calls included in the monthly cost. read more

Optus fined for misleading advertising: third time in one year

A judge has fined Optus $5.26 million for displaying ads which did not clearly reveal throttle speeds once data limits had been exceeded. read more

Aussies eat through one third more data in 2010

The number of Australian internet subscribers rose by 17 percent last year, while we also made our way through 29 percent more data over the same period. read more

ACCC warns ISP’s to be honest about fibre speeds

As the National Broadband Network (NBN) continues to be laid out across the country, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned Australian Broadband providers to be clear abo ... read more

iiNet customer wins 500,000MB of free download quota and FetchTV service

To celebrate the installation of iiNet’s 500,000th broadband port, the Internet Service Provider (ISP) has rewarded a Gosford based customer with 500,000MB of free download quota and a fetchTV service ... read more

Disconnecting internet pirates may breach human rights, says UN

A new 22-page report by the United Nationals (UN) describes “disconnecting users from Internet access, including on the basis of intellectual property rights law” as a possible breaching of internatio ... read more

How do I find out how much data I am using?

For customers who aren’t on an unlimited broadband plan, it’s important to keep track of how much data you’re using. This helps to ensure your speed isn’t throttled, or alternatively, you’re not charg ... read more

NBN deployment underway thanks to $1.5 billion deals

NBN Co, the company responsible for the construction of the National Broadband Network (NBN), has signed two contracts yesterday worth almost $1.5 billion. This will lead the way for large-scale deplo ... read more

Free case of $191 boutique wine with Virgin Mobile broadband

Take a sip of Virgin mobile’s limited time offer where you’ll get a free case of boutique wine with selected 12-month Virgin Mobile broadband plans. The online offer ends June 15, 2011. read more

Australia to be in top five for household broadband penetration

Communications Minister Stephen Conroy today released the National Digital Economy Strategy, which holds the key aim that Australia be one of the top five OECD countries for household broadband penetr ... read more

Social networking safety tips

To coincide with National Cyber Security Awareness Week, Compare Broadband has compiled some tips and tricks to ensure you and your child are protected when it comes to sharing information on social n ... read more

Foxtel on Xbox 360: no data usage charges

Telstra Bigpond customers will be free of data charges when using the Foxtel on Xbox 360 service. Foxtel has also announced the addition of six BigPond TV channels which will be added to the service f ... read more

Government puts the spotlight on cyber security 30 May – 3 June

This week marks the start of the Government’s National Cyber Security Awareness Week, an annual event held to raise awareness of cyber security risks for home and small businesses. read more

I'm renting - what's the best broadband plan for me?

When you’re renting, a 24-month contract may be five rental houses down the track. While some broadband plans can be shifted to your new house, complications like relocation fees and not knowing if th ... read more

Prepaid vs. post-paid mobile broadband: breaking down the difference in cost

This article compares the cost of using prepaid mobile broadband to purchasing a post-paid mobile broadband plan. Modem costs are also considered. read more

TPG Naked DSL plans

Details of the TPG Naked DSL plans, including set-up costs, contract lengths and hardware requirements. read more

Engin Broadband Internet Service Provider Details

Engin Broadband Internet Service Provider details, including modem costs, contract lengths, time to activate, and peak / off-peak times. read more

Who are the VoIP providers in Australia?

Australians are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing a VoIP provider. Customers can choose to bundle their VoIP and broadband services together, or you can have your VoIP plan separate from yo ... read more

Take home BoB Lite for free with Westnet

Westnet is offering a free BoB Lite modem when you bundle either broadband and a home phone, or broadband and a FetchTV service. The bundle package must be on a 24-month contract, and the offer is ava ... read more

Dodo ADSL2+ broadband plans

Description of Dodo's ADSL2+ broadband plans, contract lengths and additional features. read more

Kalgoorlie residents get access to superfast broadband

More than 8400 households in Kalgoorlie have access to high speed broadband after Westnet and parent company iiNet launched new network infrastructure in the regional city. read more

FetchTV soon available through Optus

Optus has joined a number of other Australian internet providers such as iiNet, Westnet and Internode in offering online TV service FetchTV. read more

Dodo Naked broadband plans

Dodo’s Naked DSL plans are a great way to save money by avoiding the cost of home phone line rental. Instead, you can use a VoIP phone service or a mobile phone to make your important phone calls. read more

Dodo mobile broadband plans

Mobile wireless broadband plans are getting cheaper as more Internet Service Providers (ISP’s) continue to offer wireless services. Many plans also include extras such as tablet devices, netbooks and ... read more

Eftel home phone call costs

Broadband and home phone provider, Eftel, offers customers the choice between two home phone plans to bundle with your ADSL or ADSL2+ internet service. read more

Eftel home phone and broadband plans

If you like the look of Eftel’s ADSL or ADSL2+ broadband plans, then you should consider bundling your service with an Eftel home phone to get a monthly discount on your bill. There are two home phone ... read more

iPrimus ADSL2+/ADSL1 Zone 1 plans

iPrimus has lowered the cost of their Zone 1 plans. read more

Eftel ADSL2+ broadband plans

Eligible customers can take advantage of Eftel’s cheap ADSL2+ broadband plans which start at just $19.95 per month. You won’t need to agonise over any peak or off peak time restrictions on all but one ... read more

Eftel Broadband Internet Service Provider Details

Eftel Broadband Internet Service Provider details, including modem costs, contract lengths, time to activate, and peak / off-peak times. read more

Club Telco Broadband Internet Service Provider Details

Club Telco Broadband Internet Service Provider details, including modem costs, contract lengths, time to activate, and peak / off-peak times. read more

3 Mobile Broadband Internet Service Provider Details

3 has partnered with Vodafone to provide customers with the best of both worlds. The carriers provide a range of mobile plans, mobile broadband and wireless home phone services at inexpensive prices. read more

Virgin Mobile Broadband Internet Service Provider Details

Award winning provider Virgin Mobile offers a range of great value mobile plans and mobile broadband products. The carrier provides over one million Australians with mobile services using the Optus ne ... read more

Telstra broadband: how do their plans compare?

Telstra Bigpond offers a number of ADSL, cable, satellite and mobile broadband plans. You can choose to bundle your internet service with a Telstra home phone line, otherwise Telstra will give you a d ... read more

Australian internet users globally switched on

Increased internet usage is leading to a more globally aware and politically engaged society, according to a poll conducted by the Australian National University (ANU). read more

Unsecured wireless router causes false child porn charge

In a cautionary tale like no other, a man was falsely busted for downloading thousands of illegal images after his unsecured Wi-Fi network had been accessed. read more

Webmail: what you get from each provider

Most internet providers will supply you with multiple email addresses as part of your broadband package. If you intend on using an email address given by your broadband provider, you should make sure ... read more

Telstra and Motorola team up for the release of the Motorola XOOM

The highly anticipated Motorola Xoom will be available to Australians from May on Telstra’s Next G network. The tablet device is the first to run on the Android™ 3.0 (Honeycomb) platform. read more

NBN Co explains pricing model on Whirlpool

NBN Co explains pricing model on Whirlpool read more

New Zealand copyright pirates to be penalised under new law

The New Zealand Government has passed a new law which will see users who are found to be downloading content illegally to face a possible internet disconnection of up to six months. read more

TPG’s Dynalink and Netcomm modems

If you’re signing up to one of TPG’s standalone or bundle plans, you may need to purchase a new TPG modem to connect their ADSL1 or ADSL2+ service. read more

A guide to getting cable broadband in Australia

Cable broadband is a broadband connection that uses the same coaxial cables as a Pay TV service. read more

Telstra and Vodafone reduce Samsung Galaxy Tab by more than half

Telstra and Vodafone have cut the pricing of the seven inch Samsung Galaxy Tab, with Telstra offering the tablet for just $408 outright. read more

NBN changed to avoid losing against Telstra

Tonight’s episode of Four Corners discloses how the government’s initial plan for a fibre-to-the-node network was binned to avoid paying compensation fees of about $20 billion to Telstra. read more

What modems are on offer from the ISPs?

When signing up for a new broadband plan, it isn’t always necessary to purchase a new modem. Chances are, the modem you already own is compatible with your new service. If you don’t have a modem, you ... read more

Telstra Elite Mobile Wi-Fi: the newest portable hotspot

Telstra has released a new USB modem which can connect up to five devices at once. The modem provides typical download speeds of 550Kbps-8Mbps when connecting one device at a time (and in areas with g ... read more

The best broadband plans for streaming TV and movies

Instead of scheduling your life around when your favourite TV show or movie is going to air, watching content online means you can schedule the shows you want to watch around you. All you need is a fa ... read more

Prepaid broadband

Thanks to mobile wireless broadband, it is possible to get prepaid internet. While the plans don’t include as much data as ADSL home broadband or cable broadband plans, it’s perfect if you need intern ... read more

How to keep a handle on your data usage

There are a number of ways you can ensure your data allowance doesn’t get eaten away before your monthly bill cycle ends. read more

Best broadband bundles for long distance calls

Whether you’ve got a family member who’s doing the ‘Aussie thing’ to live in London, or you want to keep in touch with some long-lost travel buddies, you don’t have to put up with expensive internatio ... read more

Turnbull: Coalition would still pull out of NBN

Malcolm Turnbull has said the passing of laws, as well as signing of contracts will make discontinuing with the National Broadband Network (NBN) difficult. However, he says the Coalition would still p ... read more

iiNet ADSL2+ broadband and home phone bundles

Some people still rely on making calls from their home phone from time to time. If you’re one of those people, you could look at bundling your home phone service with your broadband to save a few penn ... read more

Internode says NBN pricing will phase out smaller ISPs

Simon Hackett, Internode’s managing director, has warned ISPs if you’re not part of the big five – being Telstra, Optus, AAPT, iiNet or Internode, then you won’t survive when the National Broadband Ne ... read more

“NBN Co harbours aliens” jokes Quigley

Poking fun at some of the media coverage regarding the National Broadband Network (NBN), NBN Co CEO Mike Quigley has reeled off some of his favourite headlines emerging in the media so far relating to ... read more

Conroy reaches deal to push broadband bills through parliament

Following a week of a drawn out debate with the Coalition, Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has managed to reach a deal with key independents to get two crucial broadband bills through parliamen ... read more

Relocating an iiNet broadband plan

If you’re about to move house, you may want to think about taking your iiNet broadband connection with you. As long as the service you currently have is available in your new area, iiNet can relocate ... read more

AFACT to face iiNet in High Court

The Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) has announced their plan to lodge an appeal against last month’s court decision which dismissed the group’s case against broadband provider ii ... read more

New scheme aims to increase recycling by 80%

The Government hopes to increase Australia’s recycling rate to 80% over the next decade, with TV’s and computers to be the first products covered under the scheme. read more

Bigpond’s Cable Ultimate Plans zip over to Melbourne

Customers in selected areas of Melbourne can now access Telstra Bigpond’s Cable Ultimate plans with superfast speeds of up to 100Mbps. read more

I want a broadband plan with no peak or off peak times

Broadband plans with no peak or off peak restrictions are becoming more popular as internet providers realise customers are after something simple. read more

Telstra decision may cause delay to NBN schedule

Telstra has postponed the shareholder vote that if passed, could see millions of their customers moved across to the National Broadband Network (NBN). read more

Become a part of the Vodafone Community

Vodafone has announced a new eForum where customers can login, vent, suggest, and report any issues they’ve been having with their Vodafone mobile or broadband service. read more

Broadband plans with low set-up fees and a free modem

Customers are sometimes disappointed to find that even though the prices of some broadband plans are dirt cheap, once you factor in setup and modem costs, the plan doesn’t look quite as cost-effective ... read more

AT&T home internet to be capped

Heavy downloaders with AT&T may find extra charges on their bill from May if they download more than 150GB on their DSL service. read more

iiNet proposes that internet pirates get demerit points

iiNet has proposed that a new independent body be set-up to deal with instances of copyright infringements. The ISP has suggested that the new body deal with piracy cases using a “demerit point” syste ... read more

Mobile wireless broadband - who is it suited for?

Comparing mobile wireless broadband to ADSL1, ADSL2+ or cable broadband is like comparing apples and oranges. Whereas ADSL broadband runs through your home phone line, mobile wireless broadband is exa ... read more

Broadband plans with no contract

If you’re not sure where you’ll be in six months time, or if you just want flexibility in how much data you want each month, there are no-contract plans available with the broadband providers listed b ... read more

Unlimited broadband Plans

Unlimited internet plans on ADSL1 or ADSL2+ broadband connections. read more

VoIP call rates compared

Once you’ve got your VoIP service all set up, there are huge savings to be made on phone calls – especially when it comes to long distance phone calls. read more

Internet piracy set to rise with NBN

Last year, 4.7 million Aussies accessed content illegally, including video games, software, music, TV and movies. As a result, the piracy cost the content industries $900 million. read more

Mobile broadband online specials

Like mobile phone plans, many mobile broadband plans are embellished with specials only available to new customers who sign up online. read more

Steve Jobs unveils iPad 2 amid stronger competition

Apple CEO Steve Jobs flaunted the second generation iPad to an invite-only audience in San Francisco yesterday. read more

Home phone and broadband packages with unlimited calls

If you make a lot of local, national or mobile calls from your home phone, you may not want to keep track of how many calls you make each month to ensure you keep your costs down. read more

Mobile wireless broadband modems compared

When mobile wireless broadband first gained popularity most providers offered only one type of USB modem to go with their wireless plans. Now, each carrier offers a range of modems to choose from whic ... read more

Optus 'yes' Fusion plans

The Optus ‘yes’ Fusion plans include very large amounts of data, with a new massive terabyte plan being added to their offerings. read more

Telstra reaches agreement with NBN Co and the government

Telstra’s CEO, David Thodey announced this morning that Telstra, NBN Co and the government have reached an agreement on the key terms regarding the decommissioning of Telstra’s copper network. read more

NBN to cost Australians 24 times more than broadband in South Korea

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released a report saying the National Broadband Network (NBN) will cost taxpayers 24 times what South Korea’s comparable broadband network did and it will run ... read more

Bundling a mobile plan with your TPG broadband

TPG is offering some of the cheapest mobile plans in Australia – they include large amounts of monthly call credit, high amounts of data and offer call rates which are comparable to most other mobile ... read more

Safer Internet Day 2011

Safer Internet Day is being celebrated today in over 60 countries. The event, targeted toward children and teens across the world carries the key message “stay safe online.” read more

What happens once my broadband contract finishes?

While most broadband providers usually offer a couple of different options when it comes to contract lengths, you may not always find a plan with the exact number of months you need. read more

Post-paid mobile broadband plans with no excess usage fees

Opting for a post-paid mobile broadband plan can get you more data each month than if you were to stick with a prepaid service. read more

How much cheaper is it to get a VoIP service than a standard home phone?

You may keep hearing that you can save money by acquiring a VoIP service instead of using a standard home phone. But how much can you actually save? read more

Bundle your broadband, home phone and mobile phone together with TPG

TPG’s home phone and broadband bundles are some of the cheapest plans on the market. read more

Getting fast broadband in regional areas

Internet Service Providers (ISPs) such as TPG, Dodo, Internode and iPrimus all offer ADSL2+ plans in regional areas. read more

NBN debate moves to SBS

Last night the debate over the National Broadband Network (NBN) continued, this time on SBS program Insight. read more

TPG Home Phone – what are the call rates?

For customers who do want to take advantage of having an active home phone line with TPG, below we have provided details of the call rates. read more

Vodafone improves customer service

Vodafone has announced a string of new initiatives which seek to “improve the ease, quality and courtesy” of its customer service. read more

How long does it take to set up broadband?

While your Internet Service Provider (ISP) can activate some plans within a few days, others can take longer to get going. read more

Upgrade to a better broadband plan for free

Depending on which Internet Service Provider (ISP) you are signed up with, it is always worth checking to see if you can move to a better plan – even if you are within contract. read more

AIG: the NBN is an “unprecedented opportunity”

The Australian Industry Group (AIG) has released a report in support of the National Broadband Network (NBN). read more

No Contract broadband plans

If you’re renting or thinking of selling your property, it’s hard to say where you’ll be in six months time. However, just because you may be considering moving, doesn’t mean you’re stuck with no inte ... read more

Internode Easy Naked plans with VoIP

Opting for Naked DSL will mean you can avoid paying expensive phone line rental each month. read more

Conroy: we will use federal law to make NBN connections compulsory

Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has warned states and territories that if they don’t make it compulsory for residents to connect to the National Broadband Network (NBN), he will look at making ... read more

Mobile broadband: best deals for heavy users

Mobile broadband is a great option for customers who can’t access ADSL broadband, and who don’t want an active home phone line. read more

Coalition pushes for NBN cost-benefit analysis

The Coalition is supporting a Bill that would force the NBN Co to reveal the financial details of its $43 billion National Broadband Network (NBN) project. read more

Optus Cable Broadband – no home phone needed!

Optus’ Naked (Standalone) cable broadband is available to customers in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. The plans suit broadband users who want superfast broadband. read more

Security concerns over NBN

A technology firm with links to the Chinese military is reportedly bidding to supply equipment to the National Broadband Network (NBN), sparking security concerns. read more

Satellite, ADSL, cable and mobile broadband connections in Australia

Compare Broadband's guide to broadband connections available in Australia. read more

Labor has oversimplified the NBN: Turnbull

Shadow Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has once again criticised Labor over the National Broadband Network (NBN). read more

Gillard: “the internet filter is appropriate”

Despite the struggle for the mandatory internet filter to win enough votes in the Senate, Prime Minister Julia Gillard has refused to give up on the policy, saying “the internet filter is appropriate. ... read more

Even if Liberals win, the NBN is here to stay

If the Liberals win the next election, the Liberal government has vowed not to remove any of the existing National Broadband Network (NBN) infrastructure laid by the Labor government. read more

Bigpond home phone and broadband bundles

If you have your heart set on getting ADSL2+ there is still a good chance that Bigpond will be able to offer ADSL2+ in your area even though other providers can’t. read more

Telstra blogger questions Australia’s need for terabyte plans

Heath Gibson, a Competitor Intelligence Specialist for Telstra, has criticised the terabyte fad amongst ISPs on Telstra’s blog yesterday. read more

Gillard: Can we afford not to have the NBN?

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has rejected fears that the $43 billion price tag on the National Broadband Network (NBN) may be better invested in hospitals. read more

Point Cook fibre broadband

Before there was fibre-to-the-home, Point Cook in Victoria was known as a ‘black spot’ for broadband due to the pair-gain system many of the copper lines were on throughout the estate. read more

NBN: second release sites

The NBN Co has announced 19 new locations for the next stage of the NBN rollout. read more

Turnbull argues NBN access will be too expensive

Opposition spokesman on communications, Malcolm Turnbull, has once again attacked the NBN claiming it will cost more than what most Australians are willing to pay for internet access. read more

Fibre optic plans – iiNet

iiNet is offering fibre plans to Point Cook, Victoria (Alamanda Estate) and University Hills, Victoria (Bundoora). read more

Conroy responds to telco tycoon's NBN criticism

Carlos Slim, the world’s richest man who runs 90 percent of Mexico’s landline services, has slammed the National Broadband Network (NBN), saying it is too expensive. read more

Fastest and cheapest ADSL1 plans compared

Being limited to an ADSL1 broadband connection doesn’t mean you’ll be stuck on a speed reminiscent to the one on your old dial-up connection. read more

Fibre optic broadband in Brunswick

In March 2010, Brunswick in Melbourne was announced as one of the five first release sites for the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout. read more

Fibre optic plans – Internode

So far, Exetel, Internode, iPrimus, and iiNet have released fibre optic internet plans. Both Telstra and Dodo have committed to releasing plans in the future. read more

Customers rate Internode as the ISP star

Internode customers have awarded the ISP with a five star rating in a customer satisfaction survey. read more

Fibre optic plans – iPrimus

Fibre optic broadband may still be a long way away for most Australians. However, if you do have access to fibre optic broadband, or if you’re just curious, we have provided iPrimus’ new fibre optic p ... read more

Exetel fibre optic broadband pricing

For those lucky enough to have fibre optic broadband access, and for those who are just curious, we have provided the fibre broadband plans available through Exetel. read more

A beginner’s guide to internet speeds and what they mean

One of the most important factors when choosing a broadband plan is knowing what the average speed on that plan is. read more

A renter’s guide to connecting broadband in your shared house

If you’re renting out your property, you’re probably after a broadband plan that offers flexibility. read more

Telstra to trial NBN in Tassie

From next month, Telstra will begin offering free broadband trials through the National Broadband Network (NBN) for one hundred customers living in trial sites in Tasmania. The NBN Co Tasmanian trial ... read more

The Greens’ push to keep the NBN in public hands

Greens Senator Scott Ludlam has pledged to try and stop the privatisation of Labor’s National Broadband Network (NBN). read more

Mobile wireless broadband use jumps 21.7%

A survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed that mobile broadband usage across Australia has grown by 21.7% from December 2009 to the end of June 2010. read more

Which is the best terabyte or unlimited broadband plan?

In the last month the stakes have been raised with the highest download broadband plans. There are terabyte, three terabyte and unlimited broadband plans, and we have provided a comparison of each bel ... read more

Dodo releases three terabyte broadband plan

Dodo last week released a massive three terabyte plan, and now leads the way in the Aussie ISP terabyte wars. read more

Cybercrime hits more than two thirds of Aussies

More than two thirds of Australians have been affected by cyber crime, according to a survey from security software maker Norton. read more

TPG updates ADSL2+ plans amid the war of the terabyte

In the last few weeks we have seen broadband plan updates from a number of Internet Service Providers (ISPs). read more

Telstra Bigpond adds some perks to their broadband plans

Telstra Bigpond is offering faster shaping speeds, free calls to customer service and up to 15 free email accounts in an overhaul of its broadband plans. read more

Optus taken to court over 'misleading' unlimited broadband claims

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has begun legal proceedings in Sydney’s Federal court against Optus. read more

Labor’s NBN set to resume with priority on rural areas

Labor’s negotiations with the independents in the last couple weeks have led to some changes in the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) from here on in. read more

Cheap satellite broadband plans

Satellite broadband allows customers in rural and regional areas of Australia to receive broadband. read more

Free wireless internet access in Sydney’s Circular Quay station

Sydney commuters will have free access to the internet on platforms one and two at Circular Quay station from September 6. read more

TPG home phone and unlimited broadband

TPG has added a new unlimited plan to their list of home phone and broadband bundle deals. read more

TPG broadband and mobile bundles

Customers who have a TPG broadband service can add a mobile phone plan to their account. read more

How to improve your mobile broadband speed

Below we have provided some quick tips on how to get the most out of your mobile wireless broadband speed. read more

Introducing BoB™ wireless modem and VoIP phone

BoB™ is a VoIP phone and wireless modem in one sleek black device. read more

How fast is wireless mobile broadband?

There are a number of factors which can affect the speed of your mobile broadband service. read more

What are the best internet plans for light users?

All you’re after is a light plan that’s easy to set up and won’t set you back $50 each month. read more

Larger downloads on Netspace ADSL2+ and Naked DSL plans

Netspace has recently given all of their broadband plans a makeover, and they have managed to pack in more data into each plan. read more

No contract and short-term broadband ADSL2+ plans

Many providers offer either no fixed-term or six-month commitment periods. read more

Internode customers to have access to FetchTV IPTV

Internode announced yesterday that there will a select group of Extreme and Naked Extreme ADSL2+ customers who will have access to the FetchTV IPTV service. The trial will begin by the end of Septembe ... read more

Telstra’s new Ultimate USB modem : 42mbps max speed

Telstra has launched a new mobile wireless USB modem today that is said to reach an average speed of 20mbps in certain metropolitan areas. read more

Three independent MPs looking into NBN

Julia Gillard has invited the three independent MPs to meet with NBN Co chief executive Mike Quigley to discuss Labor’s proposed national broadband network (NBN) in more detail. read more

Cheapest phone line rental when you bundle

ISPs will usually reward customers who bundle their two services together with cheaper phone line rental or larger downloads. read more

How does TPG billing work?

Many ISPs are now opting for direct debit as the only payment option for customers. read more

Phone number check for those without an active line

If you know you don’t have an active line, there are a few other options that will allow you to be on your way to finding the perfect broadband plan. read more

Which ISP offers the cheapest modems?

Modem costs will vary between internet service providers, and there are a number of different brands and modem types to choose from. read more

iiNet’s new ADSL2+ plans

Customers after a new ADSL2+ broadband service should take a look at iiNet’s ADSL2+ plans. read more

iiNet’s new Naked plans: How do they compare?

iiNet is looking better naked after they released new Naked DSL plans late last week. read more

Has the NBN been put on hold?

While Labor and the Coalition continue to struggle for the balance of power after Saturday’s election, the fate of Labor’s National Broadband Network (NBN) remains uncertain. read more

Australia’s biggest internet plans compared

In the last few months Australian internet service providers have been battling it out for the title of ‘ISP offering Australia’s biggest download plan.’ read more

iPrimus launches biggest download plan in Australia: 1.1 terabytes

iPrimus has announced a new ADSL2+ 1.1 terabyte download deal, dubbed the QUAD-1 Broadband plan. read more

Engin VoIP Plans – how do they compare?

Engin offers a choice of five different VoIP phone plans to be used with any broadband internet service. read more

Plans to get your Engin going

Engin VoIP plans and VoIP and broadband bundle plans have been popular with the Australian broadband market for the last six years. read more

Free Wireless Hotspots in Sydney

If you’re roaming around Sydney and looking to connect your laptop or smartphone to Wi-Fi, there are heaps of places around the city that offer free wireless internet. read more

Labor pledges $392 million for Online Consultations with GP

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has pledged $392 million to go toward a new online consultation service where Australians will be able to consult with their GP, even after hours. read more

Free Wireless Hotspots in Brisbane

If you’re roaming around Brisbane’s CBD you’ll be spoiled for choice as there are heaps of places around town that offer free wireless internet. read more

Free Wireless Hotspots in Melbourne

If you’re roaming around Melbourne’s CBD looking to connect your laptop or smartphone to Wi-Fi, there are heaps of places around town that offer free wireless hotspots other than public libraries. read more

The Australian Greens' broadband policy

On the Australian Greens website, the Greens put forward a number of general principles related to internet and new technologies. read more

Staying safe online

The internet has rapidly become a part of our daily lives, so at times it has been difficult to keep up with the latest online security measures and privacy protection. We have provided a brief guide ... read more

Mixed reaction to Coalition's broadband policy

The Coalition's broadband policy has received a mixed reaction from the press, politicians and the IT industry. read more

TPG releases cheapest broadband bundle

TPG may have the first broadband and home phone bundle deal on the Australian market for under $50. read more

TPG’s new ADSL2+ plans: cheap broadband with lots of data

TPG is at it again. Yesterday they packed in more data in their ADSL2+ standalone plans; however, they still remain at the same price levels. read more

Cancellation fees - how they differ between providers

We have provided a comparison of the cancellation fees which are quoted by each of the major internet service providers. read more

Optus 3G network expands into regional areas

Mobile broadband and mobile phone users in metro and regional areas may be pleased to know there will be a wider choice when it comes to choosing a mobile phone or mobile broadband plan. read more

Vodafone cuts mobile broadband prices

Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) has announced its new low-cost mobile broadband plans. read more

Costs of getting ADSL broadband

We have compiled a list of every possible extra fee a customer may be charged on their broadband plan, so that when you’re choosing a new plan you know exactly what you’re signing up for. read more

What are the different ADSL2+ shaping speeds?

There are two ways internet service providers will penalise customers who exceed their data limit. read more

Tips and tricks on how to improve your broadband speed

The advertised internet speed is a theoretical maximum speed only. Follow our tips to get the most out of your broadband speed. read more

Cheap ADSL1 Bundles – Westnet Home Phone and Internet Plans

If first-class customer service is important to you when choosing an internet service provider, you’ll be pleased to know Westnet has been voted best ISP for Customer Service for the last seven years ... read more

Federal Court hands Telstra $18.5m fine

Telstra has been forced to pay $18.55 million to the Commonwealth as a result of limiting telephone exchange access to other Australian internet service providers. read more

Cheap ADSL2+ home phone and internet bundles – Exetel

If you bundle a Netspace ADSL1 internet service with one of their home phone plans, you can save $10 each month on your monthly phone line rental. read more

Cheap ADSL1 Bundles – Netspace Home Phone and Internet Plans

If you bundle a Netspace ADSL1 internet service with one of their home phone plans, you can save $10 each month on your monthly phone line rental. read more

Vodafone Apple iPad plans

Vodafone is a global telecommunications company and for mobile broadband it sets a high bar for competition throughout Australia by offering cheap internet data packs especially for the new iPad. read more

What are peak and off-peak times in relation to broadband internet?

Up-to-date news on broadband related activities & upgrades from around Australia. read more

My broadband plan counts both uploads and downloads towards my data limit; what is the difference?

Up-to-date news on broadband related activities & upgrades from around Australia. read more

Telstra updates broadband phone bundles for T-Box launch

Telstra has increased data allowances in its range of home phone bundles to complement the launch of the new T-Box. read more

Cheap ADSL1 Bundles – iiNet Home Phone and Internet Plans

Up-to-date news on broadband related activities & upgrades from around Australia. read more

Cheap ADSL1 Bundles – iPrimus Home phone and Internet Plans

Up-to-date news on broadband related activities & upgrades from around Australia. read more


 


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