Ereaders vs. Tablets: is there a difference anymore?30/05/2013Ereaders vs. Tablets: is there a difference anymore?
read moreKids online: how to protect them and stay cool28/05/2013Kids online: how to protect them and stay cool
read moreIs Skype your new home phone?16/05/2013Is Skype your new home phone?
read moreIs the Age of Facebook over?07/05/2013Is the Age of Facebook over?
read moreClosing an online gap: Internet in Indigenous communities01/05/2013Closing the online gap: Internet in Indigenous communities
read moreAustralian in Boston bombing checks in via Twitter23/04/2013Australian in Boston bombing checks in via Twitter
read moreSetting up an internet connection in Australia10/09/2012An internet connection is a lifeline home for many international students.
read morePhone and internet – how can you make the bundle work for you?09/08/2012With the rise of mobiles, particularly smartphones, people are finding less and less use for a home phone. The demand for bundles is falling, and here we're running into two issues in particular that ...
read moreSenior internet usage on the rise08/08/2012A new report from Sensis has found that older Australians are embracing home computers and tablets wholeheartedly.
read moreMobile broadband proves complementary to Australian businesses, households31/07/2012A new survey by Roy Morgan has shown that 45 per cent of Australian businesses have a mobile broadband service, and 93 per cent of businesses have a fixed line connection.
read moreGoogle launches NBN-lookalike fibre broadband service27/07/2012Google Fiber launched today in the two-state Kansas City region, as Google expanded from web and technology giant to broadband provider.
read moreAustralia ranked low worldwide for broadband20/07/2012The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), based in Paris, conducted a survey of 34 nations to find out how they compared to one another in terms of subscriptions per people. Au ...
read moreTPG revamps plans with great new phone offers18/07/2012TPG (1300 106 571) are well-known in the Australian broadband industry for their budget plans which offer easy, no frills ADSL2+ and home phone bundles. Now, they've upped the ante by keeping their ex ...
read moreWhat's new with the NBN17/07/2012It's a good week when we can report about the actual infrastructure and policy going on behind the NBN, and this week there are two important things to point out.
read moreTablets for kids – friend or foe?10/07/2012Let's take a look at the appeal of tablets for kids and work out whether or not a tablet is a wise investment for your family.
read moreThe connected traveller – internet options when travelling27/06/2012In this guide to using the internet while travelling, we'll break it down for you so that you can find exactly the right plan and option for you. We'll cover the basics and the not-so-basic, telling y ...
read moreSetting up your internet connection – fees and fiascos along the way20/06/2012A guide to the set-up fees and modem costs you might get when installing a broadband connection, and how to deal with them.
read moreBroadband to generate a trillion dollar economy by 205019/06/2012A new report commissioned by IT vendor IBM has found that Australia may be generating $1 trillion in revenue by 2050, mostly through the availability of high-speed broadband.
read moreApple to pay up to $2.25m fine for misleading Australian iPad claims15/06/2012After a lengthy back and forth, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has agreed to accept a settlement fine from Apple.
read moreHow Australians live now – online, mostly04/06/2012New analysis from the Cisco Visual Networking Index and the National Australian Bank has illuminated how and why Australians use the internet.
read moreOnline Playgrounds: A guide to keeping your kids safe online01/06/2012Learn how to keep your kids safe online with this (family friendly) guide.
read moreThree things you didn't know the NBN would change28/05/2012There's a lot of talk about whether or not the NBN is a good thing: here, we'll take a look at three distinctive ideas that have been suggested will or might come out of the NBN.
read moreNaked Broadband and Optus's free broadband offer – what do you need?09/05/2012Compare Broadband takes a second look at Optus's compelling free broadband offer.
read moreACCC cracks down on misleading advertising – again!27/04/2012The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has fined TPG for misleading advertising around its "500 free VoIP minutes".
read moreBroadband and new technology changes Australian viewing habits24/04/2012Smartphones, tablets, and laptops are changing the way Australians engage with television.
read moreBest pocket WiFi deals18/04/2012Pocket WiFi modems are here to save the day when it comes to dealing with some of the problems of mobile wireless broadband.
read moreVodafone to enter fixed-line market with NBN plans16/04/2012The NBN has given Vodafone the chance to move into the fixed-line broadband market.
read moreHow long will it take to get my internet connected?04/04/2012Find out how long each type of broadband connection takes to get set up at your house.
read moreVirgin increases data quota on mobile broadband02/04/2012Virgin increases data quota on mobile broadband
read moreAustralia loves the Internet – the highlights of the 2012 Nielsen Report28/03/2012Australia has the 5th highest level of internet penetration in the world, the 2012 Nielsen Report has revealed.
read moreMyNetFone announces NBN plans and pricing27/03/2012Everyone's favourite Naked Broadband provider, MyNetFone, have announced today their plans and pricing for the NBN.
read moreHow do I find internet providers in my area?21/03/2012Finding an Internet Service Provider (ISP) can be a frustrating and time-consuming process – here, we help you take some shortcuts.
read moreTPG profits up 65 percent with popular bundle plans20/03/2012TPG has announced a net profit increase of 65% in the second half of 2011, from $33.8 million to $55.7 million.
read moreOptus WiFi Plans20/03/2012Optus WiFi plans – great for the person who wants it all.
read moreAustralia on 'internet enemies' watch list14/03/2012Australia is one of fourteen countries "under surveillance" from Reporters Without Borders as a potential enemy of the internet.
read moreInternode, TransACT, iiNet offer relief package for flooded areas13/03/2012Internode and TransACT are among the ISPs offering internet and phone relief deals for those affected by the recent flooding in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
read moreBest wireless broadband plans09/03/2012Find the wireless internet connection that suits you, whether it be WiFi or mobile broadband.
read moreHow to set up a broadband connection when you move house06/03/2012A detailed guide to the trials and tribulations of setting up the internet when you move house.
read moreWatch out for scam Telstra email28/02/2012Be on the lookout for an emailed banking scam targeting BigPond customers.
read moreTelstra last major telco to sign NBN contract27/02/2012Telstra have signed contract with the NBN Co and will be able to start offering plans in NBN areas.
read moreTelstra internet outage keeps millions offline24/02/2012Millions of Australians were affected yesterday during a major outage of the Telstra network.
read moreThe easy guide to broadband for families23/02/2012A simple and straightforward guide to choosing the right internet connection for your family.
read more56% of Australians support the NBN21/02/2012A new poll by research houses Essential Media and Your Source has found that 56% of Australians are in favour of the National Broadband Network (NBN).
read moreCustomers care more about service than unlimited data20/02/2012Customers rank quality of service above coverage; analysts advise against unlimited tariffs.
read moreTelstra forced to regulate wholesale prices15/02/2012A decision passed down from industry watchdog the Australian Competitor and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will regulate Telstra's wholesale prices.
read moreExetel releases new NBN plan14/02/2012Yet again, Exetel have released a new impressive National Broadband Network pricing plan. For just $70/month, Exetel will provide 300GB at 100Mbps.
read moreGettin' Your Broadband On - A Student's Guide13/02/2012A student's guide to knowing what broadband you need and how to set it up.
read moreInternode tops survey in customer satisfaction09/02/2012Internode has been ranked first for best customer satisfaction amongst Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
read moreOptus announces NBN plans for small business owners07/02/2012Optus has released their pricing plans for small businesses under the National Broadband Network.
read moreFree Wi-Fi at Flinders Street Station03/02/2012Flinders Street Station to have free Wi-Fi from next month.
read moreExetel chief executive John Linton passes away03/02/2012Exetel's chief executive, John Linton, passed away on Wednesday night after suffering a stroke.
read moreiiNet's buyout of Internode complete01/02/2012A month earlier than expected, Internode has formally changed hands.
read moreTelstra's fibre optic network open for wholesale25/01/2012Telstra will be opening up its new fibre optic network in South Brisbane for wholesale.
read moreApple goes to school: new New iTunes U app takes top universities online20/01/2012Apple’s new iTunes U app heralds a dramatic change in the world’s approach to education.
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