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28/07/2012
Google launches NBN-lookalike fibre broadband service
Google Fiber launched today in the two-state Kansas City region, as Google expanded from web and technology giant to broadband provider. Google has spent the past few months and an as of yet unknown amount of money installing its own optical fibre lines through the region, and now it's going to begin hooking up households through Kansas City to
Fibre Optic
7/10/2010
Point Cook fibre broadband
Before there was fibre-to-the-home, Point Cook in Victoria was known as a ‘black spot’ for broadband due to the pair-gain system many of the copper lines were on throughout the estate. More recently, up to 1500 homes in Point Cook have been given access to the fibre optic network, which allows download speeds of up to 100mbps. This will not only
Fibre Optic
30/09/2010
Fibre optic plans – iiNet
iiNet is offering fibre plans to Point Cook, Victoria (Alamanda Estate) and University Hills, Victoria (Bundoora). These plans offer super fast speeds which are currently only available to a limited number of Australians. Customers have a choice between a no fixed-term contract and a 24-month contract. A no fixed-term contract incurs a $159 setup
Fibre Optic
30/09/2010
Fibre optic broadband in Brunswick
In March 2010, Brunswick in Melbourne was announced as one of the five first release sites for the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout. Approximately 2700 premises in Brunswick will have access to the network as part of the initial rollout.According to the Communications Minister, Stephen Conroy, Brunswick was chosen as one of the first
Fibre Optic
29/09/2010
Fibre optic plans – Internode
Which providers offer fibre optic broadband plans?So far, Exetel, Internode, iPrimus, and iiNet have released fibre optic internet plans. Both Telstra and Dodo have committed to releasing plans in the future. InternodeInternode has a wide range of plans available for customers who are lucky enough to be situated in areas with access to fibre optic
Fibre Optic
29/09/2010
Fibre optic plans – iPrimus
Fibre optic broadband may still be a long way away for most Australians. However, if you do have access to fibre optic broadband, or if you’re just curious, we have provided iPrimus’ new fibre optic plans below.iPrimus offers fibre optic plans on standalone or bundle plans. Plans which are bundled with a $24.95 per month iPrimus home phone are on a
Fibre Optic
24/09/2010
Exetel fibre optic broadband pricing
Most Australians do not yet have access to fibre optic broadband, and it may be some years before many of us do. However, for those lucky enough to have fibre optic broadband access, and for those who are just curious, we have provided the fibre broadband plans available through Exetel.Which other providers offer fibre optic broadband plans?So far,
Fibre Optic
29/07/2010
What is so special about fibre optic 100mbps broadband internet?
With the current Federal Government’s proposed $43 billion National Broadband Network now being rolled out in Tasmania, and the fibre-to-the-home trial in Point Cook, Victoria, some people will be wondering what the big deal is about. Australians already have fast broadband with ADSL2+ and cable connections offering up to 24mbps and 30mbps
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