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19/11/2024
Prepaid vs. post-paid mobile broadband: What you need to know
At Compare Broadband, we know how important it is to have a mobile broadband plan that suits your lifestyle. Whether you're someone who uses data sparingly or someone who streams and downloads frequently, you want a plan that's affordable, flexible, and matches your data requirements. Being able to get online when you need to is essential, so
Mobile broadband
19/11/2024
Can I get NBN?
Congratulations on your new home or upcoming house move. Before you dive into the excitement of settling in, it's essential to address an important aspect: getting your home connected, especially when it comes to setting up an NBN connection for a new house. The NBN - or National Broadband Network - has been around for a while now but if you’re
NBN
18/10/2024
The 3G shutdown looms: What you need to do
As of 28 October 2024, 60,000 phones in Australia will no longer be able to contact emergency services due to the 3G network shutdown. However, the implications of this closure extend beyond mobile phones, impacting medical devices, security systems, and other essential technologies. Both Telstra and Optus have confirmed that their 3G networks
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15/10/2024
NBN showcases multi-gigabit speeds in successful field trial
NBN Co has demonstrated the future potential of its Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) network by successfully achieving download speeds of up to 8.7 Gbps during a live field trial. This marks a significant step towards meeting the growing demand for faster and more reliable Internet services. The trial used Distributed Access Architecture (DAA)
NBN
30/09/2024
Apple leads the 6G wireless technology race
Apple Inc. just began selling the first iPhones with 5G wireless speeds a few months ago. Now, they are already planning to work on sixth-generation cellular connectivity or 6G.  Bloomberg recently reported that Apple posted job listings. They are looking for "Wireless Research Systems Engineer - 5G/6G" and "RAN1/RAN4 Standards Engineer." Working
Latest News
30/09/2024
Telstra Air: What it is and how to use it
In the past, Telstra Air was a benefit available only to Telstra customers. You needed to be either a Telstra mobile or broadband user to access it.  For broadband customers, this meant setting aside some of their modem's bandwidth to connect to the Telstra Air network. However, things have changed, and Telstra Air has recently been revamped into
Guides
30/09/2024
ACCC latest: Fastest NBN provider in Australia
Choosing the fastest NBN provider is essential for ensuring a reliable and seamless online experience, especially at an affordable price.  With a wide variety of providers and plans available, finding the right option to meet your specific needs can be overwhelming. Factors such as download speeds, reliability, and pricing all come into play when
NBN
30/09/2024
Do I need a home phone service?
Say goodbye to the era of needing a phone line for your Internet connection to work. With most NBN plans, you're no longer tied to a bundled phone service - though you can still get one if you want one - which means you can get Internet with no phone line now. Most NBN users prefer Internet-only service and use their mobiles for calls. With NBN,
Guides
25/09/2024
Securing your Wi-Fi network
Many people with high-speed Internet use a wireless router for home Internet access when looking at how to secure Wi-Fi. However, an issue with a Wi-Fi network at home arises when it's not properly secured, allowing others to use your Internet without permission.  This can lead to slower Internet speeds. Unsecured networks are also susceptible to
Hardware/Modems
25/09/2024
NBN FTTN - What is it?
An FTTN (Fibre to the Node) NBN connection uses a combination of fibre optic cables and the existing copper network to bring Internet service to homes. In Australia, FTTN is the most widely used connection type, with close to 3 million homes relying on this technology.  One key thing to remember is that you can't choose the type of NBN connection
NBN
20/09/2024
Superloop offering the eero 6+ Wi-Fi Modem for $0
Superloop has exciting news for customers looking to upgrade their home Wi-Fi experience. It is  now offering the advanced eero 6+ Wi-Fi modem for $0 as part of a limited-time pilot program.  This offer is designed to enhance customer satisfaction and deliver top-tier Internet speeds, particularly for users on Superloop's high-speed NBN
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6/09/2024
NBN to launch faster speed tiers and multi-gigabit Internet by September 2025
The NBN Co has announced it will accelerate the download and upload speeds of its top three wholesale products starting from September 14, 2025. This upgrade will be available to internet retailers for both residential and business customers who connect via Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) or Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) technology. As part of this
NBN
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