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8/12/2009
Direct Debits and Broadband internet in Australia
Many Australian broadband internet providers require a monthly direct debit payment from a bank account or credit card. Exetel, Netscape, TPG, and iiNet all prefer a direct debit payment system. Telstra Bigpond and Optus may offer a billing payment system and if you are not comfortable with a direct debit then these providers may be your best
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8/12/2009
Potential disadvantages to look for when connecting a Broadband service
Broadband internet is a highly competitive industry in Australia and there are a large number of advertisements currently offering cheap connections and discounts to new broadband subscribers. It is important to understand all the facts about broadband and the deal you are considering before signing up. If you are unsure about a broadband plan, you
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8/12/2009
Broadband Internet News Services
The popularity of broadband internet connections worldwide has expanded the types of services offered by a number of industries. One example of this is the availability of news services and digital content online. By moving into the online realm news media companies save money and reduce the environmental impacts of publishing hard copy magazines
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8/12/2009
Who's Using Broadband in Australia?
The number of Australians connected to broadband internet connections at home has increased steadily since the late 1990s. Interestingly, one study has revealed that the majority of Australians now spend more time on the internet than watching TV. In June 2008, three quarters (6.2 million) of Australian households had access to a home computer. 5.5
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8/12/2009
Telstra, Optus and Broadband Service Providers
The variety of broadband service providers able to service your area will often depend on which wholesaler owns the copper line that runs to your house. This line is owned by one of the major telecommunications wholesalers, either Optus or Telstra who then rent the line to allow other broadband service providers to offer an ADSL service. Telstra
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8/12/2009
No Contract Broadband
Most Australian internet service providers offer their broadband plans on contracts ranging from 6 to 24 months. However, it is often difficult to foresee how your situation may change before the contract expires. One way to avoid cancellation charges when you are uncertain of how long you will remain at your current address is to subscribe to a
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8/12/2009
Online Radio
The availability of broadband internet connections has enabled the use of technologies involved in broadcasting radio over the internet. You can now listen to radio programs from around the world through your computer and broadband internet connection. Internet radio is often also referred to as web-radio or streaming radio and is transmitted
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8/12/2009
Direct Debits
Many internet service providers in Australia will require a direct debit payment for a broadband service. During the broadband application you will be required to give the details of a credit card or bank account and agree to the terms and conditions of the direct debit service agreement. Payment will then be automatically deducted each
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8/12/2009
Which Bundle?
Many internet service providers will also offer options to bundle home phone or VoIP services with a broadband connection. In most cases a bundled plan will also attract reduced fees or larger download limits. Bundling both the home phone and broadband with the same provider means you will receive a single monthly bill for both services. The major
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8/12/2009
WiFi - Wireless Networking
A home wireless or Wi-Fi connection offer wireless connectivity to your ADSL, ADSL+2 or Cable connection around your home. Connecting internet devices wirelessly gives you the freedom to move around the home without needing a long ethernet cable connected to a modem. Wi-Fi is different from a mobile broadband internet connection as Wi-Fi requires
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8/12/2009
Hidden Broadband Costs
When considering an application for a broadband internet connection it is important to consider additional costs associated with setting up your service. These additional costs are not always emphasised in advertisements for broadband connections. Below are some of the most common costs associated with an ADSL, ADSL2+, Mobile broadband and Naked
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8/12/2009
Advantages of a Wi-Fi Connection
A Wi-Fi network (or home gateway as it is sometimes called) gives you the freedom to be online anywhere in your house that is in range of your modem’s Wi-Fi signal. It can mean you are free from wires and Ethernet cables and can be online without having to run cables around your home. A Wi-Fi connection is different from a mobile broadband internet
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