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7/04/2011
The best broadband plans for streaming TV and movies
Instead of scheduling your life around when your favourite TV show, movie, or sport is going to air, watching content online means you can schedule the shows you want to watch around you. All you need is a fast internet connection with enough gigabytes. Some providers also offer unmetered content, meaning you can stream some TV shows or movies
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6/04/2011
Prepaid broadband
Thanks to mobile wireless broadband, it is possible to get prepaid internet. While the plans don’t include as much data as ADSL home broadband or cable broadband plans, it’s perfect if you need internet on the go. You also won’t have to worry about long contracts or expensive excess usage charges. See our pick of the best prepaid mobile broadband
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6/04/2011
How to keep a handle on your data usage
There are a number of ways you can ensure your data allowance doesn’t get eaten away before your monthly bill cycle ends. Fortunately, many internet providers no longer charge for excess downloads (apart from providers such as Dodo and Exetel), however many ISP’s slow your broadband speed down considerably. These shaping speeds can be as slow as
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4/04/2011
Best broadband bundles for long distance calls
Whether you’ve got a family member who’s doing the ‘Aussie thing’ to live in London, or you want to keep in touch with some long-lost travel buddies, you don’t have to put up with expensive international rates to give them a call. There are some plans with rates so low that it’s cheaper to call your mate in Canada than it is to speak to your
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31/03/2011
Turnbull: Coalition would still pull out of NBN
Malcolm Turnbull has said the passing of laws, as well as signing of contracts will make discontinuing with the National Broadband Network (NBN) difficult. However, he says the Coalition would still pull out of the project if it wins office.Malcolm Turnbull spoke at the Communications Day Summit in Sydney today, stating that the fibre network
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31/03/2011
iiNet ADSL2+ broadband and home phone bundles
Some people still rely on making calls from their home phone from time to time. If you’re one of those people, you could look at bundling your home phone service with your broadband to save a few pennies each month. iiNet is one of Australia’s largest broadband providers, and they’re renowned for their superior customer service. They offer a range
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30/03/2011
Internode says NBN pricing will phase out smaller ISPs
Simon Hackett, Internode’s managing director, has warned ISPs if you’re not part of the big five – being Telstra, Optus, AAPT, iiNet or Internode, then you won’t survive when the National Broadband Network (NBN) is completed."How many retail national service providers do you think the NBN is planning for?" Hackett asked. "The feeling of the
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30/03/2011
“NBN Co harbours aliens” jokes Quigley
Poking fun at some of the media coverage regarding the National Broadband Network (NBN), NBN Co CEO Mike Quigley has reeled off some of his favourite headlines emerging in the media so far relating to the contentious scheme, including:“Internet piracy could be fuelled by NBN” “Telcos fear NBN will crush them”   “AFP raises cyber-crime fears over
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29/03/2011
Conroy reaches deal to push broadband bills through parliament
Following a week of a drawn out debate with the Coalition, Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has managed to reach a deal with key independents to get two crucial broadband bills through parliament.As part of the deal, the Federal Government has promised to keep the National Broadband Network (NBN) prices consistent in all regions where
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29/03/2011
Relocating an iiNet broadband plan
If you’re about to move house, you may want to think about taking your iiNet broadband connection with you. As long as the service you currently have is available in your new area, iiNet can relocate the plan for you – whether you’re in contract or not. However, be aware that if you are in contract, relocating your service constitutes as breaking
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25/03/2011
AFACT to face iiNet in High Court
The Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) has announced their plan to lodge an appeal against last month’s court decision which dismissed the group’s case against broadband provider iiNet.Last month the Federal Court ruled that iiNet had not authorised the copyright infringements which occurred on the provider’s internet connection.
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25/03/2011
New scheme aims to increase recycling by 80%
The Government hopes to increase Australia’s recycling rate to 80% over the next decade, with TV’s and computers to be the first products covered under the scheme.Under the Product Stewardship Bill, “television and computer industries will be responsible for the collection of all products. They will also be responsible for covering the cost of
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