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My ISP says i cannot get adsl2 in my area. I'm now using prepaid wireless broadband which is extremely expensive. Which method would be a better optio...

18/01/2012 11:31 AM

Hi Annette, Unfortunately, when a phone line is too far from an exchange, providing an ADSL service just won't be possible. In those cases, you will ......read more...

To have my computer connected to the internet, I would like to pay only up to $10 a month. I use the internet, at the most, two hours per day.

17/01/2012 04:56 PM

Hi Antoine,Internet for only $10 a month is a giddy prospect! Unfortunately, it’s also not a very attainable one. You say you only use the inter......read more...

I have 3 student accommodation houses in the Newcastle uni area . I am currently looking for a reliable fast broad band service for my house. This hou...

13/01/2012 09:57 AM

Hi Paul, Setting up student accommodation can be a great incentive for Naked Broadband. A great reason to get Naked Broadband is, essentially, that yo......read more...

I live in Mornington, Vic and in the market for an ISP. However I am aware that because I live so far out some of the higher speeds available through ...

12/01/2012 07:56 PM

Hi Kim,While it's often true that you get what you pay for, all ADSL providers use the same telephone exchange and the same copper wires to provide a ......read more...

My sister in law who is disabled has just bought a notebook computer with a dongle and is paying a lot of money for her internet. If we get broad band...

12/01/2012 08:42 AM

Hi Hilary, In most instances, a fixed-line connection (like ADSL) is indeed more economical and more stable than a mobile broadband connection. a TPG......read more...

I just moved into a unit which has no phone line, can you please confirm if I am able to connect to internet without a phone line. If yes what would b...

11/01/2012 02:41 PM

Hi John, You could mean two things here. If you mean there's no live phone connection, but there is a phone jack into the wall, then yes, you could c......read more...

Hi there, Just looking to get broadband internet for my apartment. I am in Elternwick - so i'm not sure if there is a certain provider who is bette...

10/01/2012 10:14 AM

Hi Erin, Elsternwick is well serviced for providers, so you should be able to pick and choose. ADSL2+ is the most widespread and readily available ty......read more...

Hi, I am getting broadband for the first time. My question is do I need to be with the same provider i.e. Bigpond (Telstra), Optus, etc. with both my ...

09/01/2012 02:24 AM

Hi Kevin,There are a few options open to you, although you will have to give a provider a call to find out if they are available in your area.If you g......read more...

I am about to sign up with Optusnet again on their Fusion $109.00/Mt. Can any of your plans come close?

05/01/2012 05:16 PM

Hi Doug, You can also call us on 1300 106 571 for details on TPG's bundle plans, which offer great value for money. TPG has an Unlimited Bundle for $......read more...

Can I get ADSL2+ in my area. I have contacted TPG and they tell me ADSL2+ is not available but ADSL offnet is available. What is the difference? &nbs...

05/01/2012 04:43 PM

Hi Reetu, Most of the non carrier-grade providers (pretty much everyone besides Telstra and Optus) establish their own network in select exchanges,......read more...

I have a Telstra T-Hub and WiFi with Telstra. I am able to play digital radio on my T-Hub but wonder how much download it will use? I see you estimate...

05/01/2012 10:51 AM

Hi Debbie,I see your dilemma – you have an easy way of accessing great content on the web with your T-Hub, like digital radio, email and news. B......read more...

Hi, is there any way I can definitely find out if I can get adsl or adsl2 without having to sign up to anything? And is there any way I can find out w...

03/01/2012 08:32 PM

Hi Tom,There is a process to connecting to an ADSL2+ service, which is common to all Internet Service Providers (ISPs). First, the ISP checks the avai......read more...

Can you please tell me how much the Club Unlimited- ADEL MAX plan is? On one side it is $50 on another it is $70. Thank you. Mike

21/12/2011 04:08 PM

Hi Mike,I'm not sure what website you are looking at, but on Compare Broadband Club Telco's Unlimited ADSL plan is listed as $50 a month and this is t......read more...

I am a disability pensioner who lives in a house with no wiring for telephone lines. I know that I am limited to mobile broadband (which I am also awa...

21/12/2011 02:31 AM

Hi Jay, This is asking a lot! Alas, your options are limited. You’ve accurately pointed out many of the current restrictions of mobile broadban......read more...

Hi, I'm comparing light broadband bundles (we only need 5-10 Gig exetel still looks best but we need a mobile too). I'm mainly finding it difficult to...

18/12/2011 02:13 PM

Hi Tim,If you are planning to move soon, you need to take into account the cost of breaking your contract as well as a relocation fee. Most Internet S......read more...

SIR WE NEED BUNDLE PLAN OF HOMEPHONE PLUS ADSL 100 GB $20 PLAN PLUS UNLIMTED LOCAL CALLS AND IF POSSIBLE NATIONAL CALLS. WE ARE TWO SENIOR CITIZENS ON...

15/12/2011 05:26 AM

Hi Om, A preliminary check of your address suggests that TPG can provide a service in your area. Option 1 - TPG can offer a Bundle plan with 100 GB......read more...

Hey I want to know if a pocket wifi device will work on a ps3? Manga

14/12/2011 09:45 AM

Hi Manga,Pocket Wi-Fi is another name for a wireless mobile broadband modem. It's a device that creates a Wi-Fi network on a mobile broadband connecti......read more...

Hi, my kids and I have iPods and iPhones and I want to be able to access Internet with these devices. Want a wifi plan suitable.

13/12/2011 07:52 PM

Hi Tammy,It’s important here that we distinguish what WiFi is, so that I can answer your enquiry correctly. WiFi is a technology that takes an e......read more...

Trying to get a broadband service for my parents. They currently have a home phone with Optus. Apparently Optus is unable to provide a broadband servi...

13/12/2011 10:41 AM

Hi Liz,I usually recommend ADSL2+ for home users, as it is faster and more reliable than mobile broadband. But if your parents only require a light pl......read more...

I am looking at purchasing an IPAD2 64 gb wifi and 3G model. I currently have a mobile broadband connection (my dongle is over 3 years old but still a...

11/12/2011 04:23 PM

Hi Vicki,If you need to use the same internet connection in more than one place and you are happy with your network coverage from Virgin, it's bes......read more...

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