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19/02/2013
Should you leave Telstra?
Last week Fairfax Press reported that Telstra, Australia’s largest telecommunications provider, will be trialing P2P throttling on a small number of Victorian users.  This means that for those affected, Bit Torrent speeds will slow down significantly.                       Looking for unlimited downloads? Check out TPG's unlimited bundles fro
Best ADSL2+ Plans
23/10/2012
What Do You Use?
The staff at Compare Broadband spend all day, every day, analyzing the retail market for Broadband, shifts in technology, and determining the best value for money across as many providers as possible. You’d think this would give them an edge in determining the best deals for their own families. And you’d probably be right.Adam Wajnberg, Content
Best ADSL2+ Plans
11/09/2012
Setting up an internet connection in Australia
An internet connection is a lifeline home for many international students. Electricity and heating are necessary in an abstract sort of way – an internet connection is integral. It's bad luck that an internet connection can also be the most confusing and complicated thing to set up. Let's run through your options and some of the better deals out
Best ADSL2+ Plans
31/08/2012
Senior and pensioner discounts on broadband plans
At Compare Broadband, we're often asked about pensioner discounts for broadband plans.  Although concessions are available on most services for pensioners, there are no discounts available on broadband plans. However, there are a few ways to get the best value for money on an internet connection.Telstra home phone pensioner discountTelstra offers a
Best ADSL2+ Plans
4/05/2012
Switching saves
A recent independent study in New Zealand has found that better broadband service is one of the top reasons to switch to a different internet provider. Surveying 50,000 Australians and 12, 000 New Zealanders, the investigation into consumer switching shows the cost and the data cap level are the biggest concerns that are taken into account for all
Best ADSL2+ Plans
11/01/2012
Low Cost vs High Cost providers – why pay more?
The margin for competition in the broadband game is surprisingly slim. At the bottom of the scale, low-cost providers are offering ADSL connections (with line rental included) for around $60. The higher-cost providers are offering similar packages for $80-$100. Somewhere in this $40 differential, there are dozens of companies vying for a piece of
Best ADSL2+ Plans
6/06/2011
Best broadband apps for your iPhone
Most Internet Service Providers (ISP) have an app for their service and while they are all useful, some are also innovative and fun. Either way, if you have an iPhone, you may want to grab one of these free apps designed to make your life easier.iPrimusiPrimus broadband customers have a great new app to play with. Customers can use it to ask for a
Best ADSL2+ Plans
18/05/2011
ADSL and ADSL2+ broadband faults
Broadband connection slow, unreliable or just downright failed? There are quite a few places where an ADSL connection can go wrong.The internal wiring in your home; the phone jack, the filter or splitter if you have one; the modem and your computer can all affect the quality of your connection. Your broadband provider should be able to take you
Best ADSL2+ Plans
3/05/2011
Why is my ADSL2+ broadband provider slow? ISPs by speed
ADSL2+ is currently the main type of broadband internet Australians use to get fast, stable internet at home or in the office. Just about every Australian Internet Service Provider (ISP) can offer you ADSL2+, but the speeds from each provider may vary, and this can be because of a number of reasons. The maximum speed for an ADSL2+ connection is
Best ADSL2+ Plans
6/04/2011
Fixed line and mobile wireless broadband complement each other
In recent debate based around the National Broadband Network (NBN), people who want the massive infrastructure project laud the positive aspects of having a fibre optic fixed line to the home. On the other side of the argument, people against the NBN have expressed the belief that mobile wireless broadband is the answer to Australia’s broadband
Best ADSL2+ Plans
2/04/2011
Can I get a no-contract broadband plan?
Month-to-month, or no-contract, plans for ADSL and ADSL2+ broadband connections do exist, although they are less common than on Mobile Wireless plans. Pre-paid plans will only be found on Mobile Broadband.InternodeInternode offers either a month-to-month contract or a 24-month contract on all ADSL2+ plans. On a month-to-month contract, customers
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22/03/2011
Broadband plans for students
Whether studying on campus or online, students need a reliable, cheap broadband connection. The two options most suited to students is a Mobile Broadband plan or an ADSL2+/ADSL plan depending on what is available.The best broadband plan depends on your priorities. If you are after heaps of data at the fastest possible speed, an ADSL2+ plan will be
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