Sarah Routledge

Sarah Routledge

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Sarah was a writer at Compare Broadband.

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19/01/2012
IPv6 day set for June 6, Internode already in
Internet companies across the world have set June 6 2012 as the switchover day from IPv4 to IPv6, while Internode has decided not to wait and has made IPv6 available to all customers.IP (Internet Protocol) addresses are the numerical addresses used to identify every device connected to the internet.
18/01/2012
Pensioners want more help to access internet
Pensioners need more financial help from the Government to access the internet, according to an online poll.Broadband comparison website Compare Broadband asked visitors "Should pensioners receive more financial help from the Government to access the internet?" and 91% of the 550 respondents voted
12/01/2012
Rent a FRITZ!Box from Internode
Internode is offering FRITZ!Box routers and handsets on a rental basis for customers who want a top of the range ADSL2+ modem/router but don't want to pay a premium price.The FRITZ!Box range starts from $249 from Internode and includes a host of features, including a cordless VOIP phone base
21/12/2011
Parental controls at ISP level gain support
Australians would like parental controls on the internet at an ISP level, according to a poll on Compare Broadband.Compare Broadband asked visitors to the site to vote on the question, Should ISPs offer free optional parental controls such as blocking websites with gambling or adult content?The
17/11/2011
Early Christmas gift from iiNet
iiNet is offering new and existing customers a free mobile plan for six months in return for signing up to a bundled or Naked DSL plan on a 24-month contract.New iiNet customersNew customers simply need to sign up to any bundled home phone and broadband or Naked DSL plan for 24 months to receive
9/11/2011
Optus NBN plans revealed
Some details contained in this article have been updated at Optus announces NBN plans for small business owners. Optus has revealed its NBN plans, which will start from $39.99 when bundled with a mobile plan.Optus is the biggest Internet Service Provider (ISP) yet to announce their prices for the
9/11/2011
Broadband complaints to Ombudsman fall
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) recorded fewer complaints about broadband services in 2010, despite an overall rise in telco complaints.Overall, new complaints to the ombudsman rose by 17.8% to 197,000, triggered by a 51.4% increase in complaints relating to mobile services. In
1/11/2011
Exetel offers 20GB bundle for $29.50
Exetel is offering 20GB plus line rental for just $29.50 a month, making it one of the cheapest ADSL2+ bundles on the market.The OT-10 plan is split into 10GB peak and 10GB off peak, for $9.50 a month, when bundled with a $20 home phone line. Call Compare Broadband on 1300 106 571 to sign up to this
12/10/2011
Free Wi-Fi to encourage public transport
Free Wi-Fi on public transport would encourage more people to travel by train, bus, ferry or tram, according to a poll.Visitors to broadband comparison website Compare Broadband were asked, 'Would free Wi-Fi on all public transport encourage you to use public transport more often?' A total of 75% of
18/08/2011
Internode plans now available in Alice Springs
Internode has brought ADSL2+ services to Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, with more upgrades coming soon.The South Australia-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) said its first ADSL2+ DSLAM in the Northern Territory is now active. Customers connected to the exchange can now access
4/08/2011
Australian broadband speeds improve
Average peak connection speeds in Australia have doubled over the last three years as more households switch to high-speed broadband, according to the latest figures from Akamai.US-based internet platform Akamai handles the internet traffic for some of the world's largest organisations, with one
23/03/2011
TPG's ADSL2+ bundle deals a 'success'
TPG's ADSL2+ home phone and broadband bundle plans have been labelled a success by the ISP, following a 477% increase in uptake over the last six months.Launched almost a year ago, in April 2010, TPG's bundle deals are among the cheapest on the market. Over the last six months, the number of bundle
9/02/2011
Bigpond offers FOXTEL on the T-Box
Bigpond is offering FOXTEL over its ADSL and cable broadband services through the T-Box.Telstra customers will see 30 of FOXTEL's channels, including FOX Sports Play, Movie One and Showtime Premiere streamed unmetered to their set-top T-Box.Telstra chief executive officer, David Thodey, said: "With
9/02/2011
Internode offers extra Power Pack features on plans
Internet Service Provider (ISP) Internode has streamlined its internet plans selection and now offers customers an additional Power Pack or Business Pack for extra features.Internode now only offers its four Easy broadband product lines, with the option of adding a Power Pack for an extra $10 a
16/12/2010
iiNet offers mobile phone plans
Broadband provider iiNet now offers customers the option to bundle in a contract-free mobile phone plan, with unlimited access to Facebook and Twitter.iiNet Mobile operates on the Optus network, which covers most of Australia, and is exclusive to iiNet broadband customers.The plans are available
2/12/2010
Internode offers NBN-ready modem
Internode is offering an NBN-ready ADSL2+ modem with a built in wireless telephone handset – the FRITZ!Box.Developed by German company PC Range, FRITZBox is the "most feature-rich Home and SOHO ADSL2+ router ever offered in Australia", according to Internet Service Provider (ISP) Internode.Internode
21/10/2010
Internode customers can port landline numbers to VoIP
Internode customers can now migrate their telephone number to NodePhone, Internode's VoIP service.Switching to VoIP means broadband customers can make cheaper calls over the internet and even cancel their landline service altogether, saving monthly line rental costs.Internode product manager Phil
13/10/2010
Broadband users warned over scam
If you are called up out of the blue and told your computer has a virus, hang up immediately, Australians are being warned.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) are warning broadband and computer users not to fall for a
8/09/2010
iiNet's Fetch TV to get soccer channels
Internet service provider iiNet has secured the Australian rights to the club channels from Premier League teams Chelsea and Manchester City.iiNet customers can view all Barclays Premier League matches, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa games, Carling Cup and FA Cup matches for the two clubs, as
29/07/2010
Australia ranks 50th for broadband speed
Australia ranks 50th in the world for broadband speeds, lagging behind neighbour New Zealand.    In its 'State of the Internet' study of broadband speeds around the world, content distribution service Akamai gave Australia a global rank of 50 for its average connection speed of 2,613kbps, while New