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2/06/2021
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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14/05/2021
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 common internet jargon. 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 broadband speeds to
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14/05/2021
Whats is the best TPG Plan for you?
TPG Telecom Limited is an Australian Telecommunications and IT company that specialises in consumer and business internet services as well as mobile telephone services. TPG is Australia’s second largest internet service provider with a 22% market share. The company prides itself on simplicity, affordability, and reliability. Being one of the
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14/05/2021
What are the best pocket wifi deals?
As hot-spotting becomes more and more of a common function on our smartphones, you may be wondering why we are still talking about pocket WiFi. Rather than being outdated by mobile tethering, pocket WiFi router technology has also been enhanced over the years. This can be a worthwhile investment if it fits your needs. What is pocket WiFi? Pocket
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14/05/2021
What are the best unlimited internet plans?
Following the introduction and absolute massive popularity of streaming services such as Netflix, Stan, Apple Music, Spotify, and Foxtel Play, unlimited internet plans are more needed now than ever.  But what are the best unlimited plans for you?  Whether you are part of a family that watches movies together in the evenings, or someone who is
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14/05/2021
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 more and more Australians are in search of short-term broadband contracts. Fortunately, there is an array of new options and deals that are constantly being released by competing Internet Service Providers (ISPs). For this reason, you may not
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14/05/2021
Best Broadband plans that have low setup fees and free modem
Various broadband plans seem to be great deals at first glance because of the price published in advertisements. However, when you factor in the cost for set-up and buying a modem, you may be disappointed to know that the price you have to pay isn’t as cost-effective as the providers make it seem. Fortunately, there are various economical plans
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4/05/2021
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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4/05/2021
Pensioner and Senior Discounts for ADSL and NBN Broadband Plans
At Compare Broadband, we want you to get the best value for your money. Although there are no specific senior and pensioner discounts available on broadband plans, there are a few ways to connect to the internet more affordably. 1. Telstra home phone pensioner discount Telstra offers a pensioner discount on their Home Phone Essential Plan. This
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4/05/2021
Why can’t I have a plan at the cheap prices advertised?
This is a classic question, asked often by puzzled or irritated Australians: why can’t I have a broadband plan at the cheap prices advertised? You see it on billboards, find it online, and hear it on the radio: lots and lots of broadband for a cheap, cheap price. You go to get that plan and suddenly it’s doubled or even tripled in price. What is
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4/05/2021
Great value plans under $60
If you are looking to save a little bit of money on bills each month then finding a broadband plan under $60 may well be your answer. And no, not all plans under $60 are small data plans for light users; it is definitely possible to sign up to a large data plan for as little as $60 per month. The below recommendations have something for everyone:
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25/02/2021
No Contract Broadband Plans Under $50
Finding broadband plans is easy. However, most of them come with long lock-in contracts. Having an internet plan with a contract is not a good decision, especially if you're not sure you'll be in the same place for a long time. But aside from that, having a long commitment to a provider is not ideal if you want to test out a provider to see if
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