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28/07/2022
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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28/07/2022
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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28/07/2022
WiFi - Wireless Networking
A home wireless or Wi-Fi connection offer wireless connectivity to your ADSL, ADSL+2 or Cable connection around your home. Connecting internet devices wirelessly gives you the freedom to move around the home without needing a long ethernet cable connected to a modem. Wi-Fi is different from a mobile broadband internet connection as Wi-Fi requires
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15/11/2019
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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11/11/2019
Advantages of a Wi-Fi Connection
A Wi-Fi network (or home gateway as it is sometimes called) gives you the freedom to be online anywhere in your house that is in range of your modem’s Wi-Fi signal. It can mean you are free from wires and Ethernet cables and can be online without having to run cables around your home. A Wi-Fi connection is different from a mobile broadband internet
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4/08/2014
Potential disadvantages to look for when connecting a Broadband service
Broadband internet is a highly competitive industry in Australia and there are a large number of advertisements currently offering cheap connections and discounts to new broadband subscribers. It is important to understand all the facts about broadband and the deal you are considering before signing up. If you are unsure about a broadband plan, you
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