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20/11/2012
What is Click Frenzy?
From 7pm, AEST tonight, a site called Click Frenzy will be hosting a massive online sale incorporating hundreds of retailers. The idea will be that deals will go up every few minutes, with the option to add items to your cart, and then have them all delivered by a central organization (instead of by the individual retailers themselves) for a low
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21/09/2012
Australia’s Technology Tax
Are we getting ripped off on broadband? At Compare Broadband, we are often asked why broadband is more expensive compared to other countries. But is broadband really more expensive Down Under, and if so, why? Will the NBN bring us into step with the rest of the world?Thanks to research from Google, we can take a look at broadband prices across
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10/09/2012
How to get a broadband or mobile plan with free calls to mobiles
Telstra got a gift from the competition regulator this week, in the form of a discount on calls placed from fixed lines to mobiles. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has dropped the regulated minimum termination rate, the rate paid by one network provider to another, per minute, for calls made to mobiles from a fixed line
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22/12/2010
Cheapest broadband plans
Broadband providers make many different offers to attract customers: free modems, the promise of excellent customer service, unmetered content or other extras.But sometimes all you are looking for is the cheapest internet connection around. Deals are always changing, but here is a selection of the cheapest broadband plans currently on the market.
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10/12/2010
The 2010 Australian Christmas broadband gadget guide
This Christmas many Australians will be hoping their loved one buys them the futuristic gift of a digital broadband internet gadget. Who wants a woolly jumper, knife set, or shaving kit when you can get modern technology like a handheld go everywhere internet device? Apple iPads are all the rage, and there are also numerous mobile broadband plans
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19/11/2010
How to use ADSL broadband and your landline telephone at the same time
People who have only ever used dial-up internet often call us up and ask about whether or not they’ll be able to use an ADSL broadband connection at the same time as their landline telephone. The simple and easy answer is ‘Yes’.To have an ADSL broadband connection you need an ADSL modem. This is the machine that enables a fast internet connection
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4/11/2010
Why are some broadband providers at my exchange, but others aren’t?
When you start to shop around for ADSL or ADSL2+ broadband internet you may be surprised to see some companies’ services at your local phone exchange, but others not. You may also find one provider can offer ADSL2+ while another only ADSL1. Why do these variations occur?The answer is fairly simple, but not always obvious. There are many thousands
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29/10/2010
How much cheaper is it to get a VoIP service than a standard home phone?
You may keep hearing that you can save money by acquiring a VoIP service instead of using a standard home phone. But how much can you actually save? A VoIP phone will generally have cheaper monthly access fees (or none at all), and VoIP call rates are almost certain to be cheaper than the rates available on a home phone line – especially if you
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27/10/2010
Upgrade to a better broadband plan for free
Depending on which Internet Service Provider (ISP) you are signed up with, it is always worth checking to see if you can move to a better plan – even if you are within contract.The broadband market is competitive – which is great for us, because it means that plans continue to get cheaper, while also packing in more data.While you may only be a
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27/10/2010
No contract and short-term broadband ADSL2+ plans
If you’re renting or thinking of selling your property, it’s hard to say where you’ll be in six months time. However, just because you may be considering moving, doesn’t mean you’re stuck with no internet over the next few months.While month-to-month plans are great for flexibility, be aware that you will pay higher setup costs in return for a
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22/10/2010
Seniors' internet: Why get broadband?
Elderly people may not have had much experience with new technologies like broadband internet, but it doesn’t mean it’s ever too late to integrate a new activity into your lifestyle. Learning about new things can ultimately become a very rewarding experience, and when it comes to the internet, your life may truly change for the better.Learning
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15/10/2010
Satellite, ADSL, cable and mobile broadband connections in Australia
Compare Broadband's guide to broadband connections available in Australia.SatelliteWhat is it? The broadband connection is delivered to the home via a satellite transceiver. Satellite broadband uses the same satellites that send and receive television and telephone services. Who is it for? Residents in regional or remote areas where ADSL or
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