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4/12/2013
How To Get Started Shopping Online
Hello, my name is Gillian… and I’m an online shopaholic. The world of online shopping has changed the way I shop, not to mention my wardrobe.   The convenience of having all of the pretty things at your fingertips instead of having to battle overcrowded shopping centre parking lots, rude sales assistants and not being able to find the item
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13/03/2013
VoIP and how it can save you money
VoIP With technology reaching a futuristic level, some may find it strange our basic utilities haven’t gone the same way. Despite the major advancements in technology over the past decade, why do we find ourselves still using the 100-year old home phone standard? Some may say it’s laziness, other’s might say the technology just isn’t there yet.
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16/12/2011
Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G: What's the difference?
Many customers ask for Wi-Fi when they mean Wireless. This seems like a simple mistake or slip of the tongue, but when calling a provider, it can lead to getting a product that you don’t want. Wi-FiWi-Fi is not a separate method for providing internet from a carrier to your computer. Rather, it’s a technology that is fitted into the modem that
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29/09/2011
How to tether your Apple iPhone to your laptop for internet access
You wouldn’t believe how many people own Apple iPhones, yet don’t know how to use them as a source of broadband internet for their laptop computer while on the go. Laptops are great, but what if you suddenly need to access the internet and you don’t have a Mobile Wireless USB dongle, or you are nowhere near a Wi-Fi enabled Internet café? This is
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8/04/2011
Do I have to stay with Telstra for my phone service?
When people are searching for a new ADSL broadband internet connection, a lot of different Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will have a service in your location. Many people call us up at Compare Broadband and ask whether or not they will have to keep their landline phone rental with Telstra if they sign up with a new service provider. The quick
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29/03/2011
How much data will I need on my ADSL broadband plan?
If you are about to sign up to a new ADSL broadband internet plan, one of the first questions an internet company’s sales representative will ask you is how much data you need. So, how much do you need? This all comes down to what you intend to do on the internet, as well as how many people or computers are online in your home.How much data you use
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28/03/2011
I already have an ADSL modem, so do I still have to pay a set-up fee?
When you sign up to a new ADSL or ADSL2+ contract the broadband provider will usually tell you about associated set-up fees. A lot of people who already have an ADSL modem from their previous Internet Service Provider (ISP) wonder if they need to pay these set-up fees at all. The fact is modem and set-up fees are two totally different things.The
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19/03/2011
We answer your questions about churning to a new broadband provider
As the Australian ADSL and ADSL2+ broadband market is incredibly competitive, there is a good chance you’ll come across a new offer better than your current plan. This is especially true if you have been on the same broadband plan for a long time, as the evolution of technology means broadband speeds and amounts of provided data are improved on a
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7/02/2011
What happens once my broadband contract finishes?
While most broadband providers usually offer a couple of different options when it comes to contract lengths, you may not always find a plan with the exact number of months you need.Take for example TPG’s home phone and broadband bundle packages. The plans are either six-month or 18-month contracts. A six-month contract has a $129.95 setup fee,
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7/01/2011
Finding the right contract length for your broadband plan
Before signing up to a broadband contract, be it ADSL, ADSL2+, Mobile Wireless, Cable, Fibre optic, or satellite broadband, one of the first decisions you’ll need to contend with is the length of the contract period. Contracts can be anything from prepaid, month-to-month, 6-month, 12-month, 18-month, to 24-months in length, and each period has its
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8/12/2009
Hidden Broadband Costs
When considering an application for a broadband internet connection it is important to consider additional costs associated with setting up your service. These additional costs are not always emphasised in advertisements for broadband connections. Below are some of the most common costs associated with an ADSL, ADSL2+, Mobile broadband and Naked
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8/12/2009
Direct Debits and Broadband internet in Australia
Many Australian broadband internet providers require a monthly direct debit payment from a bank account or credit card. Exetel, Netscape, TPG, and iiNet all prefer a direct debit payment system. Telstra Bigpond and Optus may offer a billing payment system and if you are not comfortable with a direct debit then these providers may be your best
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