Internet

Do you need a phone line for NBN

Do you need a phone line for the NBN?

Posted by May 17th 2024

Having a phone line in the home may have been more common with older internet connections like ADSL. With the rise of the NBN, phone lines started to become obsolete, especially as many of us …


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FTTC NBN: Everything you need to know

Posted by May 17th 2024

While the NBN might be the most popular way for Aussies to access the internet at home, each home may have a different experience depending on what NBN connection type they have. Fibre to the curb …


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FTTN NBN: Everything you need to know

Posted by May 17th 2024

When it comes to choosing an NBN plan, the technology type used to connect your home to the NBN can have a big impact on what speeds and plans you can get at your home. Fibre …



HFC NBN: Everything you need to know

Posted by May 2nd 2024

When it comes to the NBN, not every NBN connection type is equal. With different connection types available to different households, it can be confusing to not only work out what connection you have, but …



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Best internet for travelling Australia

Posted by April 19th 2024

Thankfully, there is still remote internet access in Australia, no matter your internet usage needs. In this guide, we take a look at your options for internet while travelling Australia. The best internet for travelling Australia Travelling …


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Can I use my own modem with a new internet plan?

Posted by February 26th 2025

KEY POINTS A compatible modem may be used when switching between NBN plans or during ADSL to NBN transitions, or in the case of home wireless/mobile broadband, when switching SIM cards on unlocked modems. You …


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NBN phone lines explained

Posted by April 16th 2024

The Fibre Phone (your NBN phone service) has been introduced as a new way to make your phone calls. Learn how it works and if it's worth buying.


FTTB NBN plans

FTTB NBN: Everything you need to know

Posted by May 10th 2024

If your home is connected via an FTTB NBN connection and you want to know more about this connection type and the FTTB plans available to you, read on to compare a range of FTTB …



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Mobile data: What is it and how much do you need?

Posted by March 27th 2025

Gone are the days of phone plans with limited call and text inclusions, with unlimited standard national calls and SMS pretty much standard across postpaid and prepaid plans. Thanks to the constant improvement in smartphones …


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Telstra launches Starlink satellite plans: Should you ditch the NBN?

Posted by January 17th 2025

Telstra's new Satellite Home Internet plans are finally available to residential customers, giving Aussies in regional areas a new option for faster and more reliable internet. Originally announced in July 2023, Telstra's satellite plans include broadband …


Australian telco industry explained

Posted by October 2nd 2024

Learn about the Australian telco industry, and which providers might be the best fit for you in terms of features and coverage.


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Boost Mobile takes on ‘less trusted’ telcos with NBN launch

Posted by March 22nd 2024

Popular prepaid provider Boost Mobile is finally making the move into broadband, announcing plans to begin offering high-speed NBN plans to Aussie customers. The challenger telco — which offers SIM-only mobile service on Telstra’s nationwide network …


Going wireless with the NBN

Fixed Wireless NBN plans and providers

Posted by August 21st 2024

Fixed wireless and satellite will bring the NBN to rural and remote communities. So what are your options? Compare wireless plans today with Canstar Blue.


Starlink internet Australia: Speed, price and plans

Posted by February 26th 2025

KEY POINTS Starlink is a satellite internet service operated by SpaceX that offers faster speeds than traditional options, ideal for regional and remote areas of Australia. While Starlink is widely available, the hardware and monthly …



NBN fibre upgrade for homes

NBN fibre upgrade guide

Posted by March 19th 2024

With more demands on our internet services than ever, NBN Co is rolling out upgrades to millions of Aussie homes and businesses so more people can have access to fast speed NBN plans. But there are …


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Why so many homes are switching to Aussie Broadband for NBN

Posted by March 15th 2024

Aussie Broadband continues to kick goals in its quest for nationwide NBN domination, according to new data from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The ACCC's latest NBN Wholesale Market Indicators Report shows that …