Why Australia needs a fibre optic network and not just Wireless Broadband
30/09/2011
The current debate between Australia’s two major political parties, the Labor Party and the Liberal Party, about whether or not our citizens need a fibre-to-the-home (FFTH) National Broadband Network ... read more

How to tether your Apple iPhone to your laptop for internet access
29/09/2011
You wouldn’t believe how many people own Apple iPhones, yet don’t know how to use them as a source of broadband internet for their laptop computer while on the go. Laptops are great, but what if you s ... read more

Vodafone Special Mobile Wireless Broadband Deals Sept. 2011
27/09/2011
It’s September 27, 2011 and Vodafone currently has three great Mobile Broadband deals that will only last for a short while. Until Sept. 30 (only three days left!) you can sign up online to the $29 Po ... read more

Telstra BigPond increases data limits on its broadband plans
27/09/2011
From Sept. 21, 2011 existing and new customers to Telstra BigPond will receive higher data limits on their broadband plans. The most important change to BigPond’s offerings is the inclusion of a 500GB ... read more

SpinTel shaking up cheap ADSL2+ bundle market with special offer
23/09/2011
It’s late September 2011. New customers to SpinTel can for a limited time only receive a $10 discount on the normally $49.95 per month ADSL2+ 20GB home phone bundle. This special deal gives you teleph ... read more

Where does Australia get its fixed line broadband internet from?
22/09/2011
Australia receives its fixed line broadband internet from super-long fibre optic submarine cables that zigzag across the world. Approximately five of these cables currently enter Australia through Per ... read more

Why does my cable broadband have slow speeds?
22/09/2011
Cable broadband is not available in nearly as many Australian locations as fixed-line ADSL or ADSL2+ internet connections, but if you can get cable, the broadband speeds are often capable of much fast ... read more

Amaysim offers awesome prepaid and post-paid mobile broadband deals
20/09/2011
Newcomer to Australian telecommunications, Amaysim, is blasting its way into the broadband market. read more

Optus First to Use Old Analogue TV Spectrum for 4G Wireless Broadband
15/09/2011
Optus has announced it is the first telecommunications provider in Australia to have been offered a license to use new 4G LTE mobile wireless technologies on the 700MHz bandwidth previously used to tr ... read more

The biggest Internet Providers in Australia
15/09/2011
You’re looking to get broadband internet and want to know who the biggest internet providers in Australia are. As of Dec. 2010 the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said there were 104 internet pr ... read more

Getting an internet connection for your caravan or campervan
14/09/2011
Caravans and campervans are a common sight around Australia, whether people are living in them permanently, or simply on a long travelling holiday. Some people live in caravan parks, while others are ... read more

Motorola Xoom tablet review: Bringing Google Android to the table
12/09/2011
We at Compare Broadband were lucky enough to receive a new Motorola Xoom tablet computer to play with in conjunction with the release of Optus’s new Xoom mobile broadband plans. read more

Internode first to show FetchTV over the NBN
08/09/2011
Broadband internet provider Internode has officially become the first Australian ISP (Internet Service Provider) to deliver FetchTV’s online TV service over the NBN (National Broadband Network). Fetch ... read more

iPrimus connects customers to all five new NBN sites
07/09/2011
Broadband provider iPrimus has just announced it has connected customers to every one of the five new mainland Australian NBNCo first-release Fibre-to-the-home sites. iPrimus now has fibreoptic broadb ... read more

Fast broadband changing Australian lifestyles
06/09/2011
Faster broadband speeds and larger download quotas are changing our online habits, as 91.4% of respondents to an online survey claim they have tried a new activity on their internet connection over th ... read more

TBG Internet Plans. We think you’re talking about TPG broadband.
02/09/2011
When you stick three letters next to each other (like TPG) you are bound to get phonetic errors like TBG. TPG, TBG: The two sound nearly identical; and if you weren’t really listening to your friend, ... read more

3 Mobile to finally be axed by Vodafone
31/08/2011
The end is near for 3 Mobile. Two years since the two companies came together, Vodafone has now decided to focus all of its resources and energy on a single brand: Vodafone. From now on, no new custom ... read more

HP Tablets are finished. Which tablets are the best? Any special deals?
25/08/2011
With the recent news about HP (Hewlett Packard) deciding to end its production of tablet computers, and the subsequent rush to buy its tablet devices for a fraction of their normal price, customers ma ... read more

Best broadband special offers in August
22/08/2011
August looks good for potential broadband customers with a number of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) offering special deals. read more

Telstra opens social networking support on Twitter and Facebook
18/08/2011
Telstra recently announced it will be offering 24/7 365 day per year customer support via Twitter and Facebook. Some people may think this is just another way for the giant telecommunications company ... read more

TPG improves its already award-winning ADSL2+ plans even further
19/07/2011
TPG is attempting to deflect an onslaught of rapidly improving ADSL plans being released recently by its competitors in the Australian broadband market by improving its own ADSL2+ plans. read more

iiNet offers 3-month free trial of FetchTV on 24-month broadband plans
15/07/2011
Current and prospective iiNet customers can now sign up to add FetchTV to their ADSL or ADSL2+ broadband internet connection, and get the first 3 months of the internet TV service for free. This is a ... read more

Exetel offers 6 months free broadband if purchased before July 31 2011
14/07/2011
This offer has expired, but call us on 1300 107 856 for up-to-date special offers. It sounds too good to be true, but Exetel is offering 6 months of free ADSL2+ broadband internet to new customers ... read more

How to transfer your old email to Gmail, Yahoo!7 Mail, or Hotmail
12/07/2011
When you sign up to a new broadband connection, the general rule is that your Internet Service Provider (ISP) will provide you with an email account with their company. This may seem like a nice added ... read more

Which broadband provider has the most satisfied customers?
06/07/2011
At Compare Broadband we are consistently asked about the prices, speeds and data limits of broadband plans. However, when these plan options are quite similar between different Internet Service Provid ... read more

New Optus ADSL2+ and cable bundle plans compete with the best
06/07/2011
Optus has just released three new broadband bundle plans that can be purchased on either ADSL2+ or cable internet connections. The new Optus plans include phone line rental, a lot of internet data, an ... read more

Internode rejects claims June 8, 2011 will be the end of the internet or an IPocalypse
07/06/2011
Like all non-tech head types, you are probably unaware that June 8, 2011 is World IPv6 Day. What does this mean? Every website on the internet has an IP address, a numbered address that informs comput ... read more

Long distance calls with TPG
03/06/2011
People considering changing over to a TPG ADSL2+ broadband and home phone bundle often ask us about long distance call costs. At the beginning of the contract TPG takes a home phone call deposit of $2 ... read more

Best broadband and landline phone packages for your small business
01/06/2011
If you need to get your small business online, we’ve asked all the questions so no area of your company’s telco needs goes uncovered. We’ve even recommended some broadband and phone packages with your ... read more

Australians disciplined at protecting home Wi-Fi connections
30/05/2011
The majority of Australians using Wi-Fi broadband internet connections at home are securing their networks with password protection, according to a survey. read more

The Biggest Mobile Wireless Broadband Plans in Australia
23/05/2011
Mobile Wireless broadband plans offer a lot less data than their ADSL counterparts, but if you travel a lot, or cannot get ADSL broadband in your area, there are plans on the market that do offer rela ... read more

Mobile Wi-Fi: Create a network when reception is only in one area of your home
20/05/2011
There are many reasons why people use Mobile Wireless broadband internet, as opposed to an ADSL connection through a telephone landline. If you travel, do not expect to live in one location for very l ... read more

Hurry! New Exetel ADSL2+ bundle plans come with free set-up
18/05/2011
Exetel is renowned for changing its plans on a regular basis, so you’ll need to be quick to get one of these new Exetel ADSL2+ bundle deals. read more

Changing over from Telstra to a TPG Home Phone Bundle
17/05/2011
When you’ve just gotten a phone line put on with Telstra, but want to change over to a TPG home phone line bundle, for example the 6-month TPG $9.99 ADSL2+ plan with $30 phone line rental, what do you ... read more

A beginner's guide to home broadband internet in Australia
12/05/2011
When first deciding to get a fast broadband internet connection for your home you will probably feel a little confused about the process, not to mention the extensive use of jargon by the industry. He ... read more

Third of broadband customers could be wasting money
10/05/2011
Up to a third of broadband and home phone customers could be wasting their money by not bundling both services together, a poll has found. read more

Setting up a Wi-Fi network at home or work
09/05/2011
There are innumerable reasons to set-up a Wi-Fi internet connection. If you have multiple computers that all need to be online simultaneously, a Wi-Fi network allows everyone to connect to a fast and ... read more

Securing a home Wi-Fi network so naughty neighbours don’t steal your broadband
06/05/2011
The best way to access the internet is via an ADSL2+ or fast ADSL1 connection at home. If you have a laptop, internet-enabled smartphone or iPhone, a tablet or iPad, or a desktop PC with a wireless ca ... read more

iiNet’s customer service improves as complaints in Australia’s broadband industry rise
05/05/2011
Complaints figures to Australian Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are released four times a year from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO). As of the start of May 2011, results from the pr ... read more

On and off-peak times: Which broadband providers have them, and what are they?
03/05/2011
Avoid on and off peak confusion when choosing a broadband plan read more

Why is my ADSL2+ broadband provider slow? ISPs by speed
03/05/2011
ADSL2+ is currently the main type of broadband internet Australians use to get fast, stable internet at home or in the office. Just about every Australian Internet Service Provider (ISP) can offer you ... read more

Does TPG offer mobile broadband?
29/04/2011
A lot of people calling us here at Compare Broadband to enquire about TPG ask us if they do mobile wireless broadband. The simple and straightforward answer is “No”. TPG is an ADSL, ADSL2+ and Naked D ... read more

Exetel removes off-peak times from ADSL plans
28/04/2011
Exetel has just changed its ADSL and ADSL2+ plans, which it provides via the Telstra, Optus, or AAPT telephone infrastructures. Exetel’s new plans dissolve previous off-peak time periods and do not co ... read more

Westnet joins the ranks of broadband providers offering fetchtv IPTV
21/04/2011
Westnet customers will now be able to access fetchtv services as an add-on option to their ADSL or ADSL2+ broadband plan. Westnet is following in the footsteps of its parent company iiNet, both of whi ... read more

iiNet, Internode take out best ISPs at Lifehacker 2010 Awards
21/04/2011
At popular technology blog Lifehacker, a recent poll was taken to see which Internet Service Provider (ISP) Australian broadband users would vote as being the best. Lifehacker readers voted for Intern ... read more

Why is my internet so slow?
20/04/2011
This question is asked by almost all broadband users at some point. And finding the answer to the question can sometimes be a fruitless and frustrating task. read more

iPrimus joins the unlimited Naked DSL game
11/04/2011
iPrimus has launched its first Unlimited ADSL2+ Naked plan, the only other proper unlimited Naked DSL plan in Australia besides TPG’s. read more

Australian internet users clock up over 3 hours per day online
11/04/2011
In 2009 Australian internet users spent an average of 17 hours and 36 minutes per week online, but the record was again surpassed with users in 2010 being online for 21 hours and 42 minutes. This is a ... read more

Can I change to TPG ADSL2+ if I’m currently an Optus customer?
08/04/2011
We receive numerous phone and email enquiries from Optus customers asking if they can change over from Optus ADSL broadband to a TPG ADSL2+ connection. As Optus often uses a separate telephone and bro ... read more

Twelve initial providers offer NBN fibre optic broadband on mainland
08/04/2011
The National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) has released a list of twelve companies intending to offer fibre optic broadband to Australian homes and businesses for the initial mainland release. read more

I spoke to Optus and they can’t give me ADSL. Do I have to get mobile wireless?
08/04/2011
Many people call up Optus (1800 780 186) and enquire about its cheap ADSL, ADSL2+, or cable broadband deals, but are told these services are not available in their location. Optus then offers the pote ... read more

Do I have to stay with Telstra for my phone service?
07/04/2011
When people are searching for a new ADSL broadband internet connection, a lot of different Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will have a service in your location. Many people call us up at Compare Bro ... read more

Fixed line and mobile wireless broadband complement each other
05/04/2011
In recent debate based around the National Broadband Network (NBN), people who want the massive infrastructure project laud the positive aspects of having a fibre optic fixed line to the home. On the ... read more

Which ADSL speed is right for me?
04/04/2011
When you start calling around or searching the internet for broadband at home, the jargon involved can be quite confusing. The most popular type of broadband currently available in Australia is ADSL, ... read more

Australian telecommunications industry 'needs to speak as one'
29/03/2011
The CEO of Telstra, David Thodey, says Australian telcos need to join forces and create a single voice to contend with issues, in a similar way to the mining and finance industries. read more

Consumers reluctant to pay more for online TV
29/03/2011
The majority of broadband customers aren't prepared to pay more for extras on their plan such as unmetered TV shows, according to a survey. read more

How much data will I need on my ADSL broadband plan?
29/03/2011
If you are about to sign up to a new ADSL broadband internet plan, one of the first questions an internet company’s sales representative will ask you is how much data you need. So, how much do you nee ... read more

I already have an ADSL modem, so do I still have to pay a set-up fee?
28/03/2011
When you sign up to a new ADSL or ADSL2+ contract the broadband provider will usually tell you about associated set-up fees. A lot of people who already have an ADSL modem from their previous Internet ... read more

TPG ADSL2+ 10GB $9.99 broadband plan without landline rental…Can it be done?
25/03/2011
ADSL2+ broadband internet with 10GB of data for only $9.99 a month – It sounds like a dream come true, but can you get something this unfathomably cheap in Australia and not pay $30 for landline renta ... read more

Optus increases value for iPad 2 customers
25/03/2011
The Apple iPad 2 is finally out, and Optus has made an instant move on its iPad plans in order to attract new customers. read more

The New Engin Unlimited VoIP Phone Plan
22/03/2011
Imagine calling everyone you know on local, national and mobile phones in Australia, as well as landline phones in 15 international countries for as long as you want, as many times as you like, for th ... read more

We answer your questions about churning to a new broadband provider
18/03/2011
If you do decide to move to a new Internet Service Provider (ISP) from your old broadband service, this is called a ‘churn’. Here are a few common questions we are asked about churning, and their asso ... read more

How to legally download or stream TV shows, music, or movies
17/03/2011
Here are a few places you can go online to download or stream content off of the internet without causing controversy. read more

Finding the best broadband plan: Jargon explained
16/03/2011
Understanding speed, data limits and other jargon used by broadband providers will help you find the best broadband plan without too much confusion. read more

ADSL, ADSL2+ and Mobile Wireless: Jargon explained
11/03/2011
If you are new to broadband and have no idea what the different terms mean, start here for an explanation of the different types of internet connections. read more

Broadband hardware jargon: What's a dongle?
09/03/2011
If you are after a broadband connection and you need hardware, you need to know your wireless router from your dongle. read more

Why isn't my ADSL broadband working?
07/03/2011
Whether you already have an ADSL connection, or are attempting to start a new service, you may have trouble getting the broadband internet to work. read more

Relocating a TPG ADSL broadband connection
07/03/2011
It’s not uncommon for potential TPG customers to ask about what happens if they need to move house while their broadband contract is still active. read more

Bundling your home phone, broadband and mobile phone with TPG
04/03/2011
You can save a lot of money on your monthly bills by bundling your home phone and broadband with TPG. However, you should also think about adding a mobile phone plan as part of the bundle, as the TPG ... read more

What do I need to make Skype calls over the internet?
04/03/2011
Making free Skype calls over the internet, or cheap Skype calls from acomputer to someone else’s landline phone. read more

TPG ADSL2+ Home Phone Bundles: Paying for a plan
25/01/2011
TPG has some of the cheapest broadband bundles on the market and new customers are flocking to the Internet Service Provider (ISP). read more

Broadband jargon 'too hard to understand'
10/01/2011
A poll shows 91% of Australians believe complex internet jargon makes it too difficult to choose a plan, despite efforts from the ACCC to make the broadband market more transparent. read more

Finding the right contract length for your broadband plan
07/01/2011
Before signing up to a broadband contract, be it ADSL, ADSL2+, Mobile Wireless, Cable, Fibre optic, or satellite broadband, one of the first decisions you’ll need to contend with is the length of the ... read more

Club Telco VoIP plans
30/12/2010
ClubTelco is an Australian broadband provider that specialises in short-term contracts and high quality customer service. ClubTelco offers numerous types of broadband internet services including ADSL, ... read more

Club Telco ADSL Plans
28/12/2010
ClubTelco is an Australian broadband provider that specialises in short-term contracts and high quality customer service. ClubTelco offers numerous types of broadband internet services including ADSL, ... read more

Optus improves Fusion plans
14/12/2010
Optus has increased the data allowance on several of its Naked, bundle and Fusion plans for both existing and new customers in time for Christmas. read more

The 2010 Australian Christmas broadband gadget guide
09/12/2010
This Christmas many Australians will be hoping their loved one buys them the futuristic gift of a digital broadband internet gadget. read more

How to use ADSL broadband and your landline telephone at the same time
18/11/2010
People who have only ever used dial-up internet often ask about whether or not they’ll be able to use an ADSL broadband connection at the same time as their landline telephone. The simple and easy ans ... read more

Engin increases data limits on ADSL2+ home phone bundles
12/11/2010
Engin boosts up its ADSL2+ bundles with both landlines and VoIP. Engin has made a name for itself with free local, national, calls to mobile and even international calls. read more

iPrimus dramatically improves its ADSL2+ plans
12/11/2010
iPrimus has changed four of its ADSL2+ broadband plans by adding much more download data. read more

3 Mobile allows international roaming on Vodafone network
10/11/2010
3 Like Home customers can now access Vodafone networks for international roaming in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong and Italy. read more

TPG adds unlimited local calls for $5 on ADSL2+ bundles
09/11/2010
TPG has added another option to its award-winning ADSL2+ home phone bundle plans by offering unlimited local phone calls for an extra $5 per month. read more

Vodafone slashes cost of mobile broadband overseas
09/11/2010
Vodafone is trialling new cheaper international roaming rates. read more

Broadband internet services save you time, effort and money
08/11/2010
For people who have never used the internet and want to know if it can improve their lives, you’ll be amazed at how much time, effort and money you can save by simply completing your general services ... read more

Why does ADSL cost more than ADSL2+?
08/11/2010
If ADSL2+ is much faster than all four ADSL1 speeds, then why is ADSL2+ cheaper? read more

Perth and Adelaide's super-fast WiMax mobile wireless broadband
04/11/2010
As broadband technologies evolve, there is a new mobile wireless technology war raging around the globe, with WiMax and LTE, and now the CSIRO’s Ngara technologies fighting for top spot in Australia. read more

CSIRO invents breakthrough wireless broadband technology for bush
04/11/2010
Australia's science agency CSIRO has unveiled a new wireless technology bringing fast broadband to the bush via analog TV signals. read more

Why are some broadband providers at my exchange, but others aren’t?
04/11/2010
When you start to shop around for ADSL or ADSL2+ broadband internet you may be surprised to see some companies’ services at your local phone exchange, but others not. read more

Broadband poll shows Australians want government-owned NBN
01/11/2010
Australian politics may be divided on the issue, but a recent poll shows average residential broadband users think the NBN should be owned by the Federal Government, and not by private companies. read more

Vodafone and 3 Mobile to create huge 3G mobile wireless network
25/10/2010
Vodafone and 3 Mobile, who are both owned by telecommunications giant VHA, have decided to expand their combined 3G mobile wireless network. read more

Seniors' internet: Why get broadband?
22/10/2010
Elderly people may not have had much experience with new technologies like broadband internet, but it doesn’t mean it’s ever too late to integrate a new activity into your lifestyle. read more

Avoid big mobile broadband bills abroad
21/10/2010
If you need to access the internet abroad, here’s how to beat the rip-off. read more

Australian broadband falls behind
20/10/2010
A recent worldwide broadband quality survey has shown Australia to be lagging behind over 20 other nations in terms of broadband internet speed. read more

Up to 90% of mainland Australians agree to NBN connection
19/10/2010
NBN Co has reported a higher level of support for fibre optic broadband in mainland Australia than expected, with a 90% consent rate in some test towns. read more

TPG releases new broadband ‘Off-Net’ ADSL and ADSL2+ plans
18/10/2010
TPG has just found a way to provide more people around Australia with fast ADSL broadband combined with large download data quotas. read more

Broadband in Tasmania
18/10/2010
With the roll-out of the National Broadband Network (NBN), Tasmania will lead Australia in broadband speeds. read more

ACCC chairman: Cost-benefit analysis for NBN unnecessary
14/10/2010
A cost-benefit analysis demanded by the Coalition and business leaders is an unnecessary step for the National Broadband Network (NBN), according to the competition regulator. read more

Optus executive: Broadband industry has "collective amnesia"
13/10/2010
Optus executive Maha Krishnapillai has attacked the Australian broadband industry for uneducated discussion about fibre optic and mobile wireless infrastructure. read more

The difference between ADSL2+ and cable broadband
11/10/2010
A lot of people we talk to don’t know the difference between ADSL2+ and cable broadband internet, and some aren’t even aware of what kind of connection they have at home. read more

Majority of Australians unhappy with current broadband speed
11/10/2010
The majority of Australians are unhappy with the speed of their current broadband connection, according to a recent poll from broadband comparison website, Compare Broadband. read more

The fastest broadband internet plans in Australia
07/10/2010
There are a number of different kinds of broadband internet including ADSL, ADSL2+, cable, mobile wireless, satellite and fibre optic, and each of these is only available in certain locations. read more

ADSL2+ business broadband plans
04/10/2010
If you have a small business, getting a business plan for your internet connection has several advantages over a normal residential broadband service. read more

Don't judge a broadband provider by price and data alone
04/10/2010
Each broadband company has attempted to differentiate itself by offering bonus options or aspects to their service. Which is best for you? read more

Using a fax machine on an ADSL broadband phone line
04/10/2010
Will you be able to have a fax on the same phone line as your telephone and ADSL broadband connection? read more

Investing in your ISP on the stock exchange
01/10/2010
Many of the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that provide broadband internet to your home are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, or on overseas markets. read more

The problem of using your ISP’s email service
30/09/2010
Do you feel locked-in to your service because your email account is with the current broadband provider, and you don’t want to lose your old emails or contacts? read more

The best ADSL2+ broadband bundle plans for large families
29/09/2010
If you have a large family, or at least a family with several members who use a lot of internet and/or make tons of telephone calls, it will be in your best interest to find a suitable broadband plan ... read more

Broadband users would pay more for ISP with Australian call centre
27/09/2010
Australians appear to be frustrated with broadband providers whose customer service, billing, or technical support services are based offshore, with 66% of users willing to pay more for Australian-bas ... read more

NBN cost analysis should focus on rural health services
27/09/2010
There is a raging debate amongst Liberals and the minority-controlled Labor government about whether or not to go ahead with the NBN. read more

Using your old ADSL modem with a new broadband provider
24/09/2010
When you connect up with an ADSL broadband provider’s service you’ll undoubtedly need a modem to make the connection work. read more

Managing your broadband usage quota
23/09/2010
In order to make sure your plan doesn’t incur excess charges, or get slowed down (shaped) early on in the month, you can use these methods to keep an eye on your broadband quota. read more

Broadband providers ask to be paid by direct debit
23/09/2010
These days, most internet companies tell you they only charge via direct debit from a bank account or credit card. read more

What you can do with a terabyte of data on your broadband connection
22/09/2010
With Internet Service Providers (ISPs) like iiNet, Netspace, iPrimus, Internode, Dodo and Westnet all recently announcing terabyte plans, it would seem we have evolved to the next level of broadband ... read more

Comparing broadband technical support hours by provider
17/09/2010
Different broadband providers have varied technical support times where they are reachable by telephone. Here is a breakdown of most of Australia’s ISPs and their associated technical support telephon ... read more

Exetel raises plan prices while customers are still under contract
17/09/2010
Exetel has raised the price of all their plans by $3.00, including the contracts of current customers who had signed up from December 2008 until the present date. read more

What can a faster broadband connection do for me?
10/09/2010
When people start calling various internet providers to ask about broadband in their area, they are often surprised to discover they have access to much faster internet than previously believed. read more

What are my broadband consumer rights?
10/09/2010
Before signing a contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP), it's important to understand your consumer rights. Here are a few common complaints and what you can do to resolve them. read more

Providers offer more GB, but back to counting uploads
09/09/2010
Recently Australia’s Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have been competing heavily for new customers, with their main focus being on how much data they provide with their broadband plans. read more

Broadband internet guide for seniors and pensioners
08/09/2010
If you have never had internet access or only ever had a dial-up connection, getting broadband internet could add an entire new dimension to your life. read more

How to keep an eye on internet data usage
06/09/2010
Every time you go on the internet you are using data. For this reason it’s a good idea to keep an eye on your data usage. read more

Australia's broadband infrastructure 'holding back the economy'
06/09/2010
Australia's broadband infrastructure is holding back the economy, according to 75% of respondents to an online poll from Compare Broadband. read more

Free wireless broadband hotspots in Perth
02/09/2010
Perth is an excellent city for free wireless internet. read more

Telstra’s new superfast wireless modem could be Coalition’s winning ticket
01/09/2010
In what could be deemed as a break for the Coalition government, Telstra has just released the world’s fastest mobile wireless broadband modem. read more

Netspace ADSL1 Plans: cheaper plans with more download
01/09/2010
Netspace has recently updated its ADSL1 plans. read more

iiNet trial FetchTV and customers are watching
30/08/2010
iiNet recently trialled a new broadband internet-delivered pay-TV service called FetchTV, and according to the Internet Service Provider (ISP) it has proven to be a major success. read more

How to set up your internet and home phone service in a new house
30/08/2010
If you’ve just moved into a new property, started renting a new home, or have recently finished building a house, you’ll probably want to set up a home phone and internet connection at the new residen ... read more

Broadband 'equal to utilities like gas and water'
30/08/2010
Broadband is now as necessary as utilities like gas, water and electricity, according to 78% of Australians. read more

How churning from broadband providers saves you money
25/08/2010
If you are considering leaving your current broadband internet provider for a different company, it is in your best interest not to disconnect your present connection. read more

Which internet companies have the best off-peak times?
23/08/2010
Here are some of the major ISPs and their related on and off-peak times. read more

Which providers offer unlimited local phone calls bundled with ADSL broadband?
23/08/2010
A lot of people looking for ADSL or ADSL2+ broadband and home phone bundles would like a plan that includes unlimited local phone calls. read more

Dodo offers unlimited ADSL and ADSL2+ broadband
23/08/2010
Internet Service Provider Dodo has upped the ante with its new batch of ADSL, ADSL2+, and Mobile Wireless broadband plans for both metropolitan and regional customers. read more

ADSL2+ connections are necessary for Naked DSL
20/08/2010
If you want an ADSL connection, but don’t need a landline telephone, you can’t get a Naked DSL service on an ADSL1 connection. You need ADSL2+ broadband. read more

Optus announces 6Mbps satellite broadband service
20/08/2010
Optus has announced plans to offer a 6Mbps satellite broadband service for outback users who live too far from potential ADSL or Mobile Wireless broadband connections. read more

Telstra writes off $90m to mobile broadband 'bill shock'
19/08/2010
It looks like Telstra may need to put more effort into explaining excess internet data use to its mobile wireless customers. read more

Changing plans, relocation fees and cancellation costs
19/08/2010
When signing up to an internet plan it is always good to be aware of all potential costs that may arise if you change the plan, move house, or need to cancel the contract. read more

VoIP Call Rates Compared
19/08/2010
Consumers are slowly catching on to the savings they can make by making calls from a VoIP phone. read more

Mobile wireless coverage and service issues
18/08/2010
Before signing up for mobile wireless broadband you’ll need to consider potential coverage and service issues. read more

The pros and cons of BYO ADSL or ADSL2+ modems
13/08/2010
During the sign-up process to any ADSL or ADSL2+ plan you will invariably be asked whether or not you’d like to purchase a new modem. read more

National Broadband Network’s 100Mbps plans must be more affordable
12/08/2010
Spending $43 billion of Australian taxpayers' money on a super-quick state-of-the-art optical fibre network could result in a bad investment for the country if the current pricing by NBN resellers for ... read more

NBN to be 10 times faster than previously predicted
12/08/2010
The NBN is now to be 10 times faster than the already predicted superfast 100mbps internet connection many Australians have been looking forward to. read more

No ADSL2+ ports at the local telephone exchange
05/08/2010
When you are doing the rounds enquiring about getting an ADSL2+ broadband internet connection, it is not uncommon for an Internet Service Provider to say, ‘Sorry, there are no ports available at your ... read more

Free optical fibre installation for Armidale and Townsville residents
05/08/2010
NBN Co Limited has offered Armidale and Townsville residents the chance to sign up for high-speed broadband. read more

Internode providing fibre-to-the-home in Pakenham, Melbourne
05/08/2010
Internode providing fibre-to-the-home in Pakenham, Melbourne read more

New Optus mobile wireless broadband plans with no excess data fees
05/08/2010
Optus has joined both iPrimus and Virgin in restructuring their mobile broadband plans so that you’ll no longer have to worry about any extra data fees. read more

Internode offers free online gaming
05/08/2010
Australian ISP Internode has proven popular with the online gaming community by offering free access to specific internet computer game services. read more

Liberals may lose votes over planned scrapping of National Broadband Network
03/08/2010
The National Broadband Network could be a significant vote winner for Labor, with 62% of respondents to an online survey admitting the scheme would influence their vote in favour of the government. read more

Cheap ADSL2+ home phone and internet bundles – Exetel
02/08/2010
Exetel offers four low-priced plans to customers who want to bundle their home phone and internet services in one neat package. read more

Mobile wireless broadband coverage: Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, or Three
02/08/2010
Mobile wireless broadband works through mobile phone towers, and generally is accessed via a small USB modem with a SIM card inside. read more

Australian National Broadband Network coverage revealed
30/07/2010
If you want to know what type of broadband service will be available in your area after the proposed National Broadband Network is built, the information has now been released to the public. read more

Beware broadband plans charging by the MB
30/07/2010
If you are on a broadband plan that doesn’t shape (slow down) your speed when you reach your allocated download limit, you’ll most probably incur excess usage charges. read more

What is so special about fibre optic 100mbps broadband internet?
29/07/2010
With the current Federal Government’s proposed $43 billion National Broadband Network now being rolled out in Tasmania, and the fibre-to-the-home trial in Point Cook, Victoria, some people will be won ... read more

Australians ready to leave internet providers that filter content
26/07/2010
Australian broadband users are prepared to switch internet service providers if their current provider signs up to the government's voluntary internet filter. read more

Telstra Apple iPad data plans
19/07/2010
With Telstra's Next G network you can use your amazing new Apple iPad on the biggest and fastest mobile broadband network in Australia. read more

One third of Australians illegally download content on a regular basis
14/07/2010
Of the 313 random participants in a recent poll, 37% admitted to having downloaded content illegally. read more

How much do VoIP phone calls cost?
12/07/2010
VoIP allows you to make and receive phone calls via the internet. Find information on broadband and compare plans from major Australian providers. read more

iPrimus offers 'Green Broadband' service
09/07/2010
iPrimus has partnered with Landcare Australia to provide a new service offering customers an environmentally conscious alternative for broadband internet. read more

Landline call costs in ADSL broadband bundle plans
09/07/2010
Bundling your landline telephone and ADSL broadband internet together means you only receive one bill, but you also benefit from cheap call rates. read more

Internode cuts cost of Naked broadband
07/07/2010
Internode has cut $10 from the price of its Easy Naked plan and extended coverage of its service by more than 200 telephone exchanges. read more

First NBN customers connected in Tasmania
05/07/2010
The first customers in Australia have been hooked up to super-fast broadband on the National Broadband Network. read more

Why can Bigpond give me ADSL2, but other broadband providers can't?
18/06/2010
Up-to-date news on broadband related activities & upgrades from around Australia. read more

What is true unlimited broadband?
17/06/2010
Up-to-date news on broadband related activities & upgrades from around Australia. read more

Australians want broadband priced by both speed and data
17/06/2010
Internet providers should stop imposing download limits and let their customers pay for speed and what they use, according to a survey from Compare Broadband. read more

Will my plan provider tell me if I've gone over my download limit?
27/05/2010
Up-to-date news on broadband related activities & upgrades from around Australia. read more

What should I do with my email account if I change providers?
20/05/2010
Up-to-date news on broadband related activities & upgrades from around Australia. read more

Australians agree you are at fault for illegally downloading movies
19/05/2010
Up-to-date news on broadband related activities & upgrades from around Australia. read more

Your comprehensive guide to broadband price comparison
13/05/2010
Up-to-date news on broadband related activities & upgrades from around Australia. read more

What’s the difference between ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ broadband?
06/05/2010
Up-to-date news on broadband related activities & upgrades from around Australia. read more

Why is it so hard to change from Optus to another broadband provider?
30/04/2010
Up-to-date news on broadband related activities & upgrades from around Australia. read more

Telstra developing ultra-quick 172Mbps mobile wireless broadband
26/03/2010
Up-to-date news on broadband related activities & upgrades from around Australia. read more

iPRIMUS customers watch ABC iView for free
25/03/2010
Up-to-date news on broadband related activities & upgrades from around Australia. read more

Exetel and Netspace push to become Tasmanian National Broadband Network providers
22/03/2010
Up-to-date news on broadband related activities & upgrades from around Australia. read more

USA-style Unlimited Downloads Loom in Australia
19/03/2010
Up-to-date news on broadband related activities & upgrades from around Australia. read more

Telstra supports same-day inter-bank payments
18/03/2010
Up-to-date news on broadband related activities & upgrades from around Australia. read more

National Broadband Network dead unless Telstra involved
18/03/2010
Up-to-date news on broadband related activities & upgrades from around Australia. read more

iiNet announces Netspace takeover talks
12/03/2010
iiNet announces Netspace takeover talks Internet service provider iiNet has announced this week that it is in discussion with fellow provider Netspace regarding a takeover bid. read more

Opposition and nation protests government internet filter
12/03/2010
Opposition and nation protests government internet filter Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey has publicly spoken against the Federal Government’s planned internet filter. read more

Exetel demands public apology from Telstra
12/03/2010
Exetel demands public apology from Telstra Internet service provider (ISP) Exetel has taken Telstra to court for allegedly breaching the Trade Practises Act and giving Exetel a bad name. read more

iiNet cleared over video piracy charges
04/02/2010
iiNet cleared over video piracy charges Australia’s third largest internet service provider was today cleared of any wrong doing in relation to customers who illegally download movies and television ... read more