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9/12/2019
What is a fast broadband speed?
Everyone wants fast broadband speeds but it can be very difficult to know what fast speed is if you don’t understand the figures and terminology. What is fast and what is slow? What is a good speed and what is bad? What is a megabit per second? Can you choose your speed and who will give you the best?This article will explain ADSL broadband speeds
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27/11/2019
The Internet! (for Mums)
At Compare Broadband, we often find ourselves helping parents find a suitable broadband plan for their family - our own parents, and other people's parents. Usually these requests are prompted by demands from children who understandably need fast, reliable internet connection for their homework, although the ability to play online video games is
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19/11/2019
Best broadband plans under $50
A dollar saved is a dollar earned, so give yourself a pay rise by slashing your broadband bill. We've crunched the numbers for you and found the best broadband plans for less than $50 a month.ADSL2+Fast and stable, ADSL2+ connections are ideal for streaming video and radio, downloading movies or just surfing the web. The downside is you will need
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13/11/2019
What are the best NBN speeds and providers in Australia
It is no secret that most of us wish we had internet speeds that could rival what you see on TV shows and speeds that other countries on the globe are so blessed with. In Australia, though we are slightly lagging behind the rest of the world, the NBN rollout map is our saving grace. With the intention of providing faster connection speeds to all
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13/11/2019
Steve Jobs lost mouse found after 30 years
Steve Jobs’ Lisa computer mouse, pictured below, has been retrieved after 30 years of being buried in a time capsule. The time capsule was created as part of the 1983 International Design Conference in Aspen, Colorado. Steve Jobs spoke at the conference 30 years ago, forecasting technologies such as the iPad, the App store and wireless networking.
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13/11/2019
Half of Australians paying too much for broadband and mobile – ACCAN
The Australian Communications Customer Action Network (ACCAN), an independent communications industry watchdog, has released their latest National Survey developed in conjunction with Ipsos Research.  Key amongst the results was the revelation that nearly half of Australians fail to compare their current provider to the competition, even if it
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11/11/2019
Investing in your ISP on the stock exchange
Many of the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that provide broadband internet to your home are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, or on overseas markets. As telecommunications is one of the fastest growing industries on the globe, which ones could you invest in?In Australia, the four largest internet companies, TPG, iiNet, SingTel
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11/11/2019
Staying safe online
The internet has rapidly become a part of our daily lives, so at times it has been difficult to keep up with the latest online security measures and privacy protection. We have provided a brief guide to staying safe online for the home internet user. Sending information through the internetThere are emails sent around that offer money or promise
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11/11/2019
Securing your Wi-Fi network
Many users with broadband internet connections will have a wireless router that allows them to connect to the internet wireless around their home. One problem with a home Wi-Fi network is if it is not secured properly it may let others use your internet as well. This can mean your internet connection is slower than it should be and you may end up
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28/10/2019
Do you want wireless or Wi-Fi broadband?
Do you want wireless or Wi-Fi? Misunderstanding broadband terms will cause you much confusion in your search for a broadband plan. The last thing you want is to sign up to a plan you don't want or need. Knowing exactly what product you are after will help you make informed decisions and find the right plan that best suits you. Wireless broadband
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27/05/2019
A beginner’s guide to internet speeds and what they mean
One of the most important factors when choosing a broadband plan is knowing what the average speed on that plan is. Even if you find a response to this question, you may still wonder how this will affect your internet usage.Below we have provided a guide to broadband speeds. Finally you can understand the difference between kbps and mbps. We’ll
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6/02/2018
What are the best no contract and short-term broadband ADSL2+ plans?
As rental properties continue to gain popularity in Australia’s housing market, it is not surprising that many Australians are looking for short-term broadband contracts. Not to mention, there is an array of new options and deals that are constantly being released by competing Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and with NBN being rolled out across
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