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Are Dodo ripping me off by not providing Naked DSL? Hi, I am a heavy internet user, I signed up with Dodo last year on the ADSL2 unlimited b...

27/11/2012 07:17 AM

Hi Kim, I think you'll find Dodo don't have a 'nude' or Naked DSL plan for $39.90. They do have an Unlimited 'standalone' broadband plan for that pri......read more...

Telstra told me I can now get ADSL2+...is that right? Hi, we have been renting a unit in Shoal Bay, NSW for approx 5 years. And in that time w...

25/11/2012 02:10 AM

Hi guys, I think I can explain this. Bear with me, because for some of this I may be explaining things you already know; I just want to illustrate th......read more...

I would like everything, cheap, with no contract, and wireless, and... I am moving into a place with only a 7 month lease. I don't need a phone or do...

19/11/2012 08:54 AM

Hi Marieke, Wow! Don't ask for much, huh? :P Almost none of what you've suggested is possible (at least, not completely, and certainly not cheaply) ......read more...

No ADSL in the Gold Coast?. We are in the midst of finding a new house to lease on the Gold Coast. The ADSL availability here is nothing like I expe...

16/11/2012 10:34 PM

Hi Jane, Your story is certainly familiar - many people find that when they move, they get told by many providers that there's no fixed-line broadban......read more...

Upgrading to Wi-Fi for iPad Hi. We are currently with Optus (live in Baulkham Hills Sydney), on a bundled phone and internet contract that is on a mo...

10/11/2012 06:41 AM

Hi Liz, Short answer: you don't need to change anything about your actual connection to the internet. You just need to go buy a Wi-Fi router from any......read more...

Do I Have to Bundle My Home Phone and Internet? Do I have to change to TPG for landline rental in order to access a TPG plan? Can I pay by the mont...

07/11/2012 09:32 PM

Hi Marg, The short answer is no. But the long answer is that you'd probably want to. The way TPG, and any other DSL Broadband provider works, is by ......read more...

How Many Gigabytes do I Really Need? We want ADSL2+ with WiFi. It is so difficult to know how many GB are enough. Question 1... Can we increase GB if...

05/11/2012 02:03 AM

Hi Heather, Great questions! Let's see if we can provide some clarification. ADSL2+ is a technology that uses a standard telephone line connection t......read more...

Unstable speeds on DSL for Smart TV I am currently with Optus on a business DSL plan. I recently purchased a smart tv and found that at different tim...

30/10/2012 10:49 AM

Hi Peter, Lots to unpack here, so let's go through this one item at a time. 1. Business DSL. Call Optus on 1300 137 897 to find out how much of a 'b......read more...

Can I use a BigPond modem with TPG? Interested in TPG 100gb at $19.95 + $30 home phone. My present router is a Bigpond 2 wire 2071a is this o/k. As i...

30/10/2012 07:17 AM

Hi John, We actually wrote an article not long ago on how to use an old BigPond modem (specifically, the 2Wire modem you've mentioned) with another p......read more...

Very confused - stick with Optus, or move on? Hi! I am quite confused as to what would be suitable and the best value for me in relation to phone and...

27/10/2012 12:07 PM

Hi Carol, First of all, many thanks for clearly and thoroughly stating what you need and want! Sometimes people get overwhelmed by the choices and mu......read more...

I need 250GB to watch TV series online Hi, I'm hoping to get an internet package for my unit. But i'm not sure where to start. I don't have a home ph...

24/10/2012 05:59 AM

Hi Kaley, The best place to start is right here! Let's go over the fundamentals to help you find the best plan for your needs. 1. There are only thr......read more...

Why do I need a phone line for Naked ADSL? Hi. I need help comparing naked broadband Internet with adsl. We want a 6 (possibly 12) month contract. I ...

21/10/2012 02:30 PM

Hi Catherine, The real question is: why do you want Naked ADSL? I imagine it's because you don't want to pay for a home phone service that you don't ......read more...

Need 50GB of data, with no phone line I am presently with Optus and due to a price increase am able to get out of my plan. I have home phone and ADS...

18/10/2012 10:57 AM

Hi Judith, Well, getting a broadband connection without a home phone can be done in one of two ways - if the type of connection you're looking for is......read more...

Do I Need a Bundle? I need help with the best value for home internet and mobile. Im currently with Telstra on a home bundle but I no longer need a h...

15/10/2012 09:58 AM

Hi Lyn, There's a number of options available to you, but it's probably essential that we first understand some of the fundamentals. It sounds like ......read more...

Good Deals for Pensioners? Presently with Optus, pensioner phone $15.00/m and broadband 30gb @ $40.00/m Total approx. $45.00/month.plus club Telco VO...

14/10/2012 02:22 PM

Hi John, The real question here is - do you want a plan that is cheaper, or a plan that recognizes your status as a pensioner? Because there are ofte......read more...

No Ports Available I used your site and thought that iprimus naked DSL would best suit my needs. So I signed up. Now, I have been told by them that "...

12/10/2012 07:50 AM

Hi Samantha, The first thing you should do is contact iPrimus immediately to arrange a cancellation and refund of your order, if you don't want to wa......read more...

Don't want to pay with Direct Debit I need unlimited fast speed broadband with home phone. Need free local calls. Not interested in national/mobile c...

11/10/2012 02:23 AM

Hi Rao, It's always nice to hear from someone who knows what they want! I can give you a couple of really quick recommendations: Dodo $59.80 Unlimit......read more...

Why have Optus raised their prices? I am on a 120GB plan with Optus Cable internet, the prices have gone up (looking for the cheapest & best deal...

09/10/2012 09:48 AM

Hi George, We've just recently written about Optus' price rise; you can access the article here. Your questions raise some very good talking points.......read more...

Hi, We are moving to Tasmania from Sydney, and will have good wireless coverage. At present we have a home phone line and connected ADSL for our int...

08/10/2012 03:16 AM

Hi Laura, You've got plenty of options, which is good news! There is one misunderstanding here that we address quite often. Your current broadband c......read more...

I need ADSL, or Mobile Broadband, with Wi-Fi Hi, I require broadband internet access by ADSL2+, naked ADSL or mobile, whichever is the best value (I...

04/10/2012 07:50 AM

Hi Wayne, Good bunch of questons, pretty much covers everything we get asked :D Let's go step by step. ADSL2+, Naked DSL or Mobile Considering the......read more...

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