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19/09/2017
How to get broadband internet in rural and remote areas and communities
It is 2017 and living in a regional or remote area in Australia doesn’t have to mean you are restricted to a dial-up internet connection. Thanks to the Australian Federal Government’s commitment to increase the access to and quality of broadband internet in regional and remote areas through the
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19/09/2017
How long will it take to get my internet connected when moving house?
So you’re moving into a new house or you’re not satisfied with your current internet provider but you’ve found a new plan that you want to try, great!  The next problem is, how long do you have to wait to get connected? Today, we’ll cover some of the typical situations where you might be making a
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19/09/2017
Whats the difference between on-peak and off-peak times for broadband internet?
These days, more often than not, when you sign up for NBN or an ADSL2+ broadband internet plan, you can get unlimited data for quite an affordable price.  That being said, there are still some very tempting plans out there where you can get huge download data limits for even lower prices but in
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19/09/2017
How can I get a temporary internet connection with no contract?
If you do not want to lock into a contract with your internet because you move around a lot or because you’re staying somewhere only for a holiday, there are a few different ways you can make your connection – Mobile Broadband, ADSL2+ or NBN. Which option is the best will depend on where you’re
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19/04/2017
What are the best NBN speeds and providers in Australia
It is no secret that most of us wish we had internet speeds that could rival what you see on TV shows and speeds that other countries on the globe are so blessed with. In Australia, though we are slightly lagging behind the rest of the world, the NBN rollout map is our saving grace. With the
Best Buys
16/12/2016
What is the difference between NBN and ADLS2+?
As the continued rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) provides many Australians with the speeds that are required for today’s tech based world, many remain confused about what is the difference between NBN and ADSL2+ and what are the benefits of moving to the NBN as it is rolled out in
NBN
27/06/2017
Optus NBN Plans vs Telstra NBN Plans
Welcome to another week of NBN broadband comparisons. In this week’s edition, we will be looking into both Optus and Telstra’s NBN plans that are currently on offer to the public. Both Optus and Telstra are giants in the telco industry, providing consistent and quality broadband connections to homes
NBN
16/12/2016
What is the difference between NBN and Cable?
With the continued NBN Rollout, many people are still unaware of the difference between the NBN and current internet services such as Cable Broadband. In many ways cable broadband is fairly like the service that you will get with the NBN. The biggest difference between the two technologies is the
NBN
18/09/2017
The Ultimate Guide to the NBN
The NBN is everywhere. Everywhere you turn, you will see a TV commercial for the NBN or massive billboards perched above roads, freeways and buildings. This comes as no surprise, considering how our entire nation will soon run our broadband internet plans via the NBN network. In this guide, we will
NBN
18/09/2017
NBN Customers To Get Refunds
Uh oh! The NBN has found its way into the headlines once again! Very recently, it was published that thousands of the National Broadband Network’s subscribers/customers will be given a refund after the nation’s biggest and most prominent telco launched an investigation into the overcharging of a
NBN
18/09/2017
Telco Industry Ombudsman: Australians Expect Too Much From The Internet
Are you someone who expects a little too much from the internet? Well, that is what Telco industry Ombudsman Judi Jones thinks! According to Jones, consumer expectations in Australia for internet speeds, quality and availability are getting higher and higher, leading to an inevitable increase in
NBN
15/09/2017
NBN Exceed their FY 2017 Targets
This year, the NBN has absolutely blasted through their construction, activation and revenue targets for 2017. This is a monumental achievement for the NBN, with its footprint reaching a whopping 5.7 million premises in Australia, 2.4 million active services and a very impressive $1 Billion dollar
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