Internet

Dodo NBN Plans & Prices Compared

Posted by January 19th 2024

When it comes to internet plans, there may be a few names you think about, and for many Aussies, Dodo would no doubt be one of them. Dodo, which is part of the Vocus group …


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Belong adds speed caps to all NBN plans

Posted by September 23rd 2022

For Australians looking for an affordable alternative to the big-name telcos, Belong has become a standout provider in the NBN space. But if you're currently on a Belong NBN plan - or considering switching to …


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What is a POI?

Posted by June 30th 2021

The NBN is fraught with confusing terms and technology, with different connection types and speed tiers not making it any easier on the typical Australian household. Beyond the tech found in your home, getting you …


Google Chromecast Review & Guide

Posted by May 25th 2022

Introduced to the world in 2013, the Google Chromecast has slowly crept its way into households, with the streaming dongle proving to be a useful addition to those looking to make the most of their …


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Optus tops ACCC’s fastest ever NBN speed report

Posted by October 14th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its 11th report into real-world NBN performance, tallying data on the biggest providers to see which telco offers the fastest speeds. This quarter's report covers the …


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What is the NBN Technology Choice Program?

Posted by July 13th 2022

When the NBN was initially planned, every house across Australia was meant to get Fibre-Optic cables right to the door: this became the Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) technology type. After initial roll-outs in testing …


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Mobile Broadband vs NBN Internet

Posted by June 2nd 2022

The NBN has become the standard for Australian home broadband, but that doesn’t mean you have to get an NBN plan to have access to the internet. Lots of people go without the fixed-line connection, …


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TPG vs iiNet: Product comparison

Posted by January 19th 2024

TPG now owns iiNet, but both offer competitive ADSL and NBN plans starting from just $30. Find out which one reigns supreme in Canstar Blue’s review.



No Contract NBN plans compared

No Contract NBN Plans & Prices

Posted by January 19th 2024

The NBN is quickly rolling out across the country, but not without controversy: telcos not being able to meet the speeds they advertise, poor service, expensive installation costs, and so on. Some providers have even …


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SpinTel Home Wireless Broadband

Posted by June 22nd 2022

If you’re looking for a replacement for your ADSL internet connection, and don’t want to go with the NBN, home wireless broadband might be the best solution for you. Home wireless broadband is a type …


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Internet plans with Fetch bundles

Posted by November 29th 2023

Want to get premium ‘pay TV’ channels but don’t want to pay premium prices? Fetch may be your answer. Fetch grants you access to channels including MTV, ESPN, Nat Geo, Discovery Channel, Universal, BBC, Disney, …


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Top VPN Providers in Australia

Posted by May 16th 2023

For some, the words ‘VPN’ can sound scary and confusing, and simply searching for them online gives you thousands of options to choose from, all claiming that they can give you the latest and greatest …



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Why you should use a VPN

Posted by August 9th 2022

Security, censorship and having to wait to watch the latest American TV shows are all serious problems for internet users. Can a VPN solve them?


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Southern Phone Home Wireless Broadband

Posted by June 2nd 2022

Home wireless broadband is a great NBN alternative that plenty of providers are now offering, in case you can’t get fixed-line internet at your home, or you simply don’t want it! As long as you’ve …


iiNet NBN Plans & Prices

Posted by June 1st 2022

Compare iiNet NBN plans across three speed tiers to providers such as Telstra, Optus and TPG in this Canstar Blue review.


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Telstra adds ultra-fast NBN plans, plus new 5G home internet

Posted by June 22nd 2022

Not content with just offering NBN 100 and 5G mobile internet, Telstra has finally flipped the switch on both ultra-fast NBN and 5G home broadband. The telco has announced that it is now offering eligible customers …


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NBN speeds: Optus still ACCC’s fastest provider

Posted by May 27th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has (finally!) dropped its latest report on the state of NBN speeds across Australia, offering a valuable insight into how plans and providers have performed over the last quarter. …