Broadband: Guides

Is your broadband plan ready for Netflix?
| By Joseph Hanlon

Is your broadband plan ready for Netflix?

Netflix and other streaming services are on the way. Does your broadband have the speed and download cap necessary to handle them?

NBN Guide: What You Need to Know
| By Joseph Hanlon

NBN Guide: What You Need to Know

An NBN installer will be knocking on your door before long to organise a time to connect you to super-fast broadband. Here is everything you need to know before the NBN arrives in your neighbourhood.

Should I Get Telstra or Optus Cable Internet?
| By Alex Angove

Should I Get Telstra or Optus Cable Internet?

If you want cable internet your choice is probably between Optus and Telstra, but which do you get?

Travelling with Vodafone: $5 a day roaming explained
| By Alex Angove

Travelling with Vodafone: $5 a day roaming explained

Are you with Vodafone and planning a trip? You could pay just $5 a day for unlimited roaming access to your current plan.

Broadband Bundles with international phone calls included
| By Joseph Hanlon

Broadband Bundles with international phone calls included

Bundling international calls with your home broadband plan is a great idea and may be cheaper than doing the same with your current mobile phone plans.

Telstra Bigpond vs Optus Broadband: which bytes are right for you?
| By Joseph Hanlon

Telstra Bigpond vs Optus Broadband: which bytes are right for you?

Telstra and Optus broadband bundles battle for your internet bucks, but which deserves to be victorious? We take a closer look at what each offers beyond the basics.

Top 5 Aussie ISPs for Watching Netflix: the Plans You Need
| By Alex Angove

Top 5 Aussie ISPs for Watching Netflix: the Plans You Need

Netflix has released its most recent ISP speed index report, showing a fierce ongoing battle for first, and a surprise in last place.

How the NBN Differs from ADSL2+, Cable and Wireless
| By Alex Angove

How the NBN Differs from ADSL2+, Cable and Wireless

How will the NBN differ from the way we access the internet now? We compare the proposed speeds and costs of an NBN to the technology options we have today.

Best Mobile Broadband Plans: Data for Your iPad or Android Tablet
| By Joseph Hanlon

Best Mobile Broadband Plans: Data for Your iPad or Android Tablet

Mobile Broadband is definitely the easiest, most convenient way to get online, but there are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a plan.

Is it Difficult to Switch Broadband Providers?
| By Joseph Hanlon

Is it Difficult to Switch Broadband Providers?

If you're tempted to switch to a new broadband provider but you're concerned about the cost and internet downtime, don't be. The process is a lot simpler than you think.

Best Broadband Plan for Renters
| By Joseph Hanlon

Best Broadband Plan for Renters

If you are bound to move house every year or two, you need a broadband that is flexible and can move with you at short notice.

Broadband usage guide: how much data do you need?
| By Alex Angove

Broadband usage guide: how much data do you need?

How much broadband will you use and what size plan do you need? We take a look at common online services and pass-times.

Best Unlimited Broadband Plans for Modern Aussie Families
| By Joseph Hanlon

Best Unlimited Broadband Plans for Modern Aussie Families

Australian internet usage is skyrocketing and many families are now turning to Unlimited Data broadband plans for peace of mind. Here are some of our favourites.

How to find and use Emoji on your Android or iPhone
| By Joseph Hanlon

How to find and use Emoji on your Android or iPhone

Tired of sending messages using boring old words? Your phone probably has a treasure trove of emoji characters, if you know where to find them.

Best Broadband Plans for Netflix
| By Joseph Hanlon

Best Broadband Plans for Netflix

The amount of data you'll need for Netflix will vary depending on your usage habits and the quality at which you stream.

How to Use Spotify Rewind
| By Alex Angove

How to Use Spotify Rewind

Spotify Rewind is fun, but it probably won't work on your phone and it can be a little buggy

The Benefits of Bundling? Savings. Lots of savings.
| By Alex Angove

The Benefits of Bundling? Savings. Lots of savings.

If you have separate home phone and broadband plans then you're probably paying too much for both.

What exactly is TurboFlix and what does it do?
| By Alex Angove

What exactly is TurboFlix and what does it do?

TurboFlix ads are popping up everywhere offering to "expand your Netflix library!" Just what exactly does this mean?

Netflix tax: current prices 'unfair', but is Netflix really cheaper?
| By Alex Angove

Netflix tax: current prices 'unfair', but is Netflix really cheaper?

Netflix's entry-level package might sound cheap, but you don't really get that much for it.

Best ADSL Plans With 500GB: Big Data Means Peace of Mind
| By Alex Angove

Best ADSL Plans With 500GB: Big Data Means Peace of Mind

There are plenty of providers with big-hitting caps out there. You don't have to go unlimited to get peace of mind.

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Is your broadband plan ready for Netflix?

Is your broadband plan ready for Netflix?

Netflix and other streaming services are on the way. Does your broadband have...

NBN Guide: What You Need to Know

NBN Guide: What You Need to Know

An NBN installer will be knocking on your door before long to organise a time...

Should I Get Telstra or Optus Cable Internet?

Should I Get Telstra or Optus Cable Internet?

If you want cable internet your choice is probably between Optus and Telstra,...

Telstra Bigpond vs Optus Broadband: which bytes are right for you?

Telstra Bigpond vs Optus Broadband: which bytes are right for you?

Telstra and Optus broadband bundles battle for your internet bucks, but which...

Broadband usage guide: how much data do you need?

Broadband usage guide: how much data do you need?

How much broadband will you use and what size plan do you need? We take a look...

Best Unlimited Broadband Plans for Modern Aussie Families

Best Unlimited Broadband Plans for Modern Aussie Families

Australian internet usage is skyrocketing and many families are now turning to...

 

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Optus locks in EPL for customers only

Optus locks in EPL for customers only

Football fans may need to consider a switch of phone or broadband provider as...

iPhone SE: Apple Joins the Affordability Plus Quality Game

iPhone SE: Apple Joins the Affordability Plus Quality Game

The new iPhone SE is everything Apple's small-screen fans needed, and a smart...

Optus 4G Broadband Priced like ADSL

Optus 4G Broadband Priced like ADSL

Optus has introduced the first mobile broadband plan priced like a fixed-line...

Telstra TV: the streaming box to rule them all?

Telstra TV: the streaming box to rule them all?

Telstra will soon be selling a new set-top box capable of connecting you to all...

Netflix pricing: you probably don't want the cheapest option

Netflix pricing: you probably don't want the cheapest option

The lowest-tier Netflix plan will only get you SD streaming to 1 device, for $3...

TPG buying iiNet: what does it mean and how could it happen?

TPG buying iiNet: what does it mean and how could it happen?

iiNet's board of directors has unanimously voted to accept a $1.4 billion offer...

 

Guides

Best Broadband Plans for Netflix

Best Broadband Plans for Netflix

The amount of data you'll need for Netflix will vary depending on your usage...

Naked DSL - How it Works

Naked DSL - How it Works

Naked DSL is a way to ditch your home phone line rental fee while still getting...

Netflix, Presto, Stan: why not get them all?

Netflix, Presto, Stan: why not get them all?

You could spend hours analysing the video libraries of Netflix, Presto and...

Belong doubles included data

Belong doubles included data

Monthly broadband ISP Belong is doubling its data quota on Large plans and...

6 best free music streaming services in Australia

6 best free music streaming services in Australia

There are plenty of options for free music in Australia these days, but these...

How to make a complaint about your mobile service

How to make a complaint about your mobile service

Have a problem with your telco? Read our guide before you make that complaint.

 

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Broadband Deals

Mobile Broadband Bundle Data Bonus

Mobile Broadband Bundle Data Bonus

Bundle an existing Virgin Mobile postpaid phone plan with a $30+ postpaid mobile broadband plan on the same account & get 1GB bonus data (to use in Oz)

$0 Standard Activation + $1 Modem

$0 Standard Activation + $1 Modem

Only $1 upfront for a quality plug and play Wi-Fi modem, nothing for standard activation and savings of $119 over 12 months

Score Double Data on Prepaid

Score Double Data on Prepaid

Activate a Vodafone Prepaid Mobile Broadband service before 31 May to receive double the included data in Australia

Free WiFi Modem

Free WiFi Modem

No modem? No worries! Selected fixed broadband plans from iiNet now include a free WiFi modem on a 24-month contract


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