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Adam is the content editor for Compare Broadband and Compare Mobile Plans. He is a telecommunications and internet industry veteran, having worked for almost every ISP and telco in Australia at one time or another. He specialises in cutting through the language used by providers and finding the real value in new plans and promotions. Contact Adam about his articles at adam@comparebroadband.com.au.
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Adam’s Latest ArticlesVodafone 4G Delayed to June – But Do I Need 4G?06/04/2013Vodafone's 4G rollout was originally due for April, but it's starting to look more like June. But what's the point of 4G without the necessary data access to take advantage of those speeds?
read moreWhy Wireless Won’t Work for NBN03/04/2013Wireless alternatives to the NBN are still being peddled as a legitimate option. They're not. So who benefits from arguing otherwise?
read moreWhat's Wrong With My Broadband Connection?24/03/2013It's 7:30 on a weeknight and you want to get caught up on the news and download your favourite shows. But all you're getting is 'Page Cannot Be Displayed". What's gone wrong, and what steps should I t ...
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Mikaella wrote for Compare Broadband until August 2012. She was previously Compare Broadband's "Ask The Expert" expert, as she is all too familiar with trying to wade her way through broadband jargon and advertising to seek out solutions. She is now studying Classic Literature in the USA. Contact Compare Broadband about Mikaella's articles at news@comparebroadband.com.au |
Mikaella’s Latest ArticlesIs 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
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Sarah was site editor of Compare Broadband until September 2012. She previously worked as a consumer journalist in the UK. Contact Compare Broadband about Sarah's articles at news@comparebroadband.com.au |
Sarah’s Latest ArticlesAustralia’s Technology Tax20/09/2012Are we getting ripped off on broadband?
read moreBroadband plans for iPad or Android tablets19/09/2012How to connect an ipad or Android tablet to the internet.
read moreFinding a broadband provider proves frustrating11/09/2012A poll from Compare Broadband shows finding a provider is the most frustrating part of buying a broadband plan.
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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 |
Alana’s Latest ArticlesGet unlimited local and national calls with TPG09/11/2011TPG 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 moreiiNet advertisement banned over alleged subliminal advertising28/10/2011iiNet advertisement banned over alleged subliminal advertising
read moreInternode quick to push NBN prices low and quotas high03/10/2011The 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 ...
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Jesse was Compare Broadband's ADSL and ADSL2+ guru and specialised in cutting through broadband jargon to simplify the process of buying a plan, until leaving in September 2011. Contact Compare Broadband about Jesse's articles at news@comparebroadband.com.au |
Jesse’s Latest ArticlesWhy Australia needs a fibre optic network and not just Wireless Broadband30/09/2011The 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 moreHow to tether your Apple iPhone to your laptop for internet access29/09/2011You 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 moreVodafone Special Mobile Wireless Broadband Deals Sept. 201127/09/2011It’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 ...
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| Jessica wrote articles on new technologies for Compare Broadband until June 2012, before moving onto pastures new. Contact Compare Broadband about Jessica's articles at news@comparebroadband.com.au |
Jessica’s Latest ArticlesSwitching saves03/05/2012A recent independent study in New Zealand has found that better broadband service is one of the top reasons to switch to a different internet provider.
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| Sam is a gadget junkie, taping his Discman and home phone together and gluing it to his fathers PDA long before the iphone was around. Having worked accross multiple telcos in roles across service, logistics and operations, he'll be able to give you a picture of whats on offer, how they'll benefit you and the devlopments in the industry that matter to the consumer. Contact Compare Broadband about Sam's articles at news@comparebroadband.com.au |
Sam’s Latest ArticlesTV and Entertainment set ups16/10/2012Getting the most out of your home entertainment system isn't just about buying enough popcorn, you need to make sure you've got fresh media to watch. Finding a set up that's cost effective and approp ...
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| Kat is a former site contributor for VTAC and is currently studying graphic design. Her specialty is in writing about new mobile apps for iOS and Android. She can be reached for questions about her articles at news@comparebroadband.com.au
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Katarina’s Latest ArticlesHow superior is Labor's NBN? NBN speed test lets you be the judge11/05/2013For those who are not tech savvy it is hard to image what the speed difference between Labor's NBN and the Coalition's NBN would look like; howfastisthenbn.com.au is the solution to this problem. We s ...
read moreHas Netflix encouraged the pirating of Arrested Development Season 4?06/04/2013The much awaited announcement has left many Australian fans disappointed. Netflix, the digital distributed who has revived the series, announced they would post all 15 episodes on May 26 exclusively o ...
read moreStop getting ripped off: Get a broadband plan with calls included05/04/2013You don’t want a plan with tricky hidden costs, or additional costs for national and mobile calls. The following plans are the best in the country, easy to manage usage and hard to go over the limit.
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| James is a writer by day and an obsessed audio/technology freak at night, usually found tweaking his hifi or mixer for hours until perfect. He is content writer for Compare Broadband, informing readers on new technology and the ever-developing state of the internet. He will help you understand what plan best suits your needs, whoever you are! James can be reached about his articles at james@comparebroadband.com.au |
James’s Latest Articles3D Printers: Guns or Toys?21/05/2013Could 3D printers seriously be a threat to our safety?
read moreWhy Samsung’s 5G mobile network (up to 1Gbps) can’t rival the NBN15/05/2013Yesterday Samsung revealed their new mobile network technology offering speeds of up to 1 Gigabit per second. It’s being dubbed as “5G” or the future of mobile networks. Samsung claims they’ve achiev ...
read more"Durango" Unchained: Will DRM cost Australians functionality with the new Xbox?27/04/2013The rumors and speculation over Microsoft’s new model of their Xbox gaming console are in abundance ahead of a May 21st event that will the see the new console officially unveiled. In the build up to ...
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| Jade is a content writer for Compare Broadband and Compare Mobile Plans. She is heavy internet user who likes to stay up to date with TV shows and movies. She is eager to help, and always on the lookout for the best mobile and broadband plans. Contact Jade about her articles at jade@comparebroadband.com.au |
Jade’s Latest ArticlesGlobalgig - No more bill shock!07/05/2013We’ve all heard the nightmare stories. The worst must be from Perth mother Nella Panetta who was charged $148,000 by Telstra for four days’ worth of Facebook and Skype with her children whilst oversea ...
read moreLabor wastes $25 million on failing NBN advertising campaign01/05/2013The Independent Communications Committee (ICC) have scrutinised the Labor Government for overtly political content, wording and phrasing in their $24.9 million National Broadband Network advertising c ...
read moreInsights from Futurist Tim Longhurst: ‘We are Cyborgs’29/04/2013Tim Longhurst is one of the world’s leading futurists and trend spotters. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies such as Johnson & Johnson and IKEA, and has lead billion dollar government strategies ...
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