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14/02/2013
What is Standalone, or Unbundled ADSL2+?
Increasingly, customers want the benefit of a fixed line broadband connection without having to pay for the dreaded ‘line rental’, which most people associate with a landline telephone service that they don’t need or want. This has led to the rise of Naked ADSL, which offers ADSL broadband with no line rental to pay; but people get this confused
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24/12/2012
MyNetFone expands VoIP network with acquisition
MyNetFone has acquired GoTalk for $1.4 million, expanding its wholesale voice-over-internet network to be one of the largest in Australia. The buyout will further cement MyNetFone’s status as the VoIP provider of choice for budget (and customer service) conscious consumers.What is VoIP?      Voice over Internet Protocol seems straightforward, but
Naked ADSL2+
7/11/2012
Best Deals Right Now for Naked DSL
Later this month we’ll be posting a thorough examination of Naked DSL, which is in the news spotlight as Telstra makes furious arguments against providing it to consumers. We’ll examine what Naked DSL is, what it isn’t, why it can be largely ignored and why most people have no clue what it’s all about.
Naked ADSL2+
8/10/2012
Why Do I Need to Pay Line Rental?
This is by far the most frequent question we get. The condition of having to seemingly pay for a landline service that is increasingly irrelevant, just to have a consistent high speed internet service seems ludicrous to many people.                        The customer angst around paying line rental has led to the rapid take up of mobile
Naked ADSL2+
5/09/2012
Refresher: Naked DSL and Telstra’s refusal to provide it
This week, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has started the painful process of getting  Telstra to offer Naked DSL links to its wholesale customers – that is, fixed copper line connections with no standard voice service attached, at a lower price to a bundled line. The response from the telco giant was uncharacteristically
Naked ADSL2+
19/04/2012
MyNetFone Naked Broadband – Best Naked deal available?
***MyNetFone have been running an offer for the last few months on plans $50 and over. On a 12 month contract, new customers will receive a free connection and a free wireless modem. They’ve added a sweetener this week – first two months free. They’re currently only guaranteeing the offer until April 20th (though we’ve seen their offers extended in
Naked ADSL2+
5/11/2011
Naked DSL FAQs
We get a lot of questions about Naked DSL, so here's a round-up of the most frequently asked. You can find our pick of the best Naked plans here, or give us a call on 1300 106 571 and we can answer any questions not covered here.What is Naked DSL?Naked DSL, also known as Naked broadband, is an ADSL2+ internet connection through a phone line with
Naked ADSL2+
22/10/2011
Free set-up and free modem on MyNetFone Naked DSL
Naked broadband provider MyNetFone is offering a free Netcomm NB6Plus4Wn, worth $129.95, and free set-up on a 12-month contract.Naked broadband is a super-fast ADSL2+ connection through a telephone line without the home phone service. Naked DSL plans are ideal for households who use mobile phones or VoIP to make calls, and want to save money on
Naked ADSL2+
21/10/2011
MyNetFone review
MyNetFone is an Australian owned and operated Internet Service Provider (ISP) specialising in Naked DSL services.Naked DSL is a popular form of broadband in Australia, where many customers already have mobile plans and do not have a need for a landline telephone service. MyNetFone also offers VoIP services, which customers can add to their
Naked ADSL2+
26/05/2011
Rejected for Naked DSL: What to do next?
Naked DSL is ADSL2+ broadband without line rental. It's ideal for households who do not use the home phone, either because they prefer VoIP applications like Skype, or they use their mobile phone for all their calls.However, Naked DSL is not available everywhere and your application may be rejected for a number of reasons. If your first choice
Naked ADSL2+
16/10/2010
VoIP guide: Save money by making calls over the internet
Many a family argument has been sparked by an unexpectedly expensive phone bill. Fortunately, the technology exists to significantly reduce the cost of calls, promoting harmony throughout your household.VoIP, which stands for Voice over Internet Protocol, is a way of making calls over the internet. Many people are familiar with Skype, which is now
Naked ADSL2+
23/04/2010
How do I set up a Naked DSL connection?
Naked DSL is for people who want an ADSL2+ superfast broadband connection, but who don’t need a landline telephone. For those who are unaware, Naked DSL is an ADSL2+ super-fast broadband internet connection that runs on the copper phone line to your home, yet you effectively deactivate the phone aspect of the line to make it function solely for
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