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We are currently with Optus paying $109 pm for unlimited local and national calls plus 30GB which we regularly use. Was looking at 100GB or unlimited ...

14/08/2011 05:34 PM

Hi John,It’s almost always cheaper to get your home phone in a bundle, as this type of plan usually offers included phone calls. iiNet has a num......read more...

Who has best coverage for wireless broadband?

13/08/2011 11:14 AM

Hi Peter,The following providers offer their own networks with mobile wireless broadband:Telstra (via the Next G network)OptusVodafone 3 Telstra offer......read more...

Need assistance with difference in Wi-fi connections and plans eg: wi-fi cable and ADSL-2, Sue

11/08/2011 07:03 PM

Hi Sue,Here's a short summary of the different types of plans and what they mean.Note that any of the plans on these different types of broadband ......read more...

Need home phone/internet bundle. Area only has ADSL not ADSL2+, so I want ADSL or dialup. I only need about 5GB-10GB of data per month. I’m basi...

11/08/2011 09:28 AM

Hi Glyn, If you can only get ADSL1 and not ADSL2, we still would recommend ADSL over dial-up. ADSL is priced by speed. You can get a 256kbps, 512kbps......read more...

Hi, my neighbour and I are both getting an Aupair (nanny) and they will live in their own house behind our houses. The Aupairs are from Germany so the...

10/08/2011 10:19 PM

Hi Tam,If the nannies want to make Skype audio and video calls, you will need to set them up with a fast broadband connection. The main issue at hand ......read more...

I have just moved to Perth and want to get broadband for my rental property. I will be using my laptop mainly for Skype calls each week (approx 5 hour...

10/08/2011 02:47 PM

Hi Clare,Skype recommends upload and download speeds of at least 500kbps for high quality video calls, which is achievable on a 3G mobile broadband co......read more...

Price on internet wireless broad band connection for my lap top. Preferably around 5 to 10 GB? Cheers, John

09/08/2011 07:12 PM

Hi John,It sounds like you are looking for mobile broadband, which is a broadband connection over the mobile phone towers. Mobile broadband internet c......read more...

What's the best ISP without contract? Thanks, Fern

09/08/2011 05:02 PM

Hi Fern,Month-to-month contracts are available from several providers, either on mobile broadband, ADSL or ADSL2+ plans.You can find a list of the bes......read more...

As pensioners we want the best plan for our home phone and broad band - we currently use our computer daily, we do not down load things, just general ...

07/08/2011 03:12 PM

Hi Norma,It sounds like you are light users and your current plan is too big for your needs. Switching to a broadband and phone package that is closel......read more...

I currently have a BigPond ADSL2+ account. I went with BigPond because they were the only ones who could give me ADSL2+, but my speed seems woeful. My...

06/08/2011 01:46 PM

Hi Colin,We have received similar queries from a number of people using a variety of Internet Service Providers. They are told they can get ADSL2+, bu......read more...

I am a pensioner with a concession card and have a Telstra home phone which I pay $20 mth. I receive a telephone allowance from Centrelink. Is it wort...

06/08/2011 01:23 PM

There are many good reasons for getting the internet at home. Pay bills, shop for groceries, make free phone calls using applications like Skype, writ......read more...

What is the difference between ADSL and ADSL2? Kerry

05/08/2011 12:24 PM

Hi Kerry,ADSL and ADSL2+ are both broadband connections through the copper telephone wires to your home or business. While they both use the same tele......read more...

This is my first connection. Have a land line in place. Have a dial tone. Do you do connections to existing lines or do I have to get Telstra to do th...

05/08/2011 11:40 AM

Hi Ian,If you already have a landline service, it's not difficult to sign up to an internet plan with any provider who can offer a service in your......read more...

They say adsl and adsl2 is available in my area but they tell me I cannot get either due to having a pair gained line, how can this be fixed? Justin

03/08/2011 03:41 PM

Hi Justin,A pair gain describes a copper telephone line that has been split to allow two properties to have their own phone line. While your home phon......read more...

I am looking for a broadband and home line plan, which will give me sufficient internet usage for a low to medium usage of downloads. Home phone cost ...

02/08/2011 03:48 PM

Hi Margot,If you are after a fast broadband connection at home, ADSL2+ plans are your best option. A home phone line with the same provider will usual......read more...

We currently use a USB modem stick with Dodo which takes forever to load pages no matter what computer its plugged into. Is it usual for this type of...

01/08/2011 02:19 PM

Hi Karren,Unless you opt for a provider like Telstra Bigpond who can offer a very fast mobile network, many USB modem plans can be significantly slow.......read more...

To whom it may concern, I am interested in using TPG for my home, but I am just wondering if there is a TPG office I can visit in Brisbane around Sunn...

28/07/2011 03:20 PM

One reason TPG is so cheap is that it is an internet company found only on the internet! Sadly, there are no shops you can visit to ask about TPG pl......read more...

We have 2 mobile wireless USB broadband plans. One has never worked well and the other keeps disconnecting. We are looking for affordable internet tha...

21/07/2011 05:44 PM

Hi Debbie, If you can get fixed-line ADSL1 or ADSL2+ broadband, it is much more likely to be a faster and more stable service. It will also cost ......read more...

What are the cheapest naked broadband plans?

18/07/2011 09:17 AM

Hi Graham,Naked broadband plans are becoming more affordable as more people choose to ditch the landline to use mobiles or a VoIP phone instead. Naked......read more...

What is the best ADSL1 1500 broadband only, monthly fee up to $60.00 per month?

17/07/2011 03:38 PM

Hi Fabio,While there are plenty of options when it comes to choosing an ADSL1 broadband plan, unfortunately with ADSL1 broadband you will need to acti......read more...

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