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NBN address check: How to check NBN availability

Posted by May 17th 2024

Now that the initial build of the National Broadband Network (NBN) is complete, over 12 million homes and businesses across Australia have access to the NBN network. However, as of March this year, there were …


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How to cancel your internet plan

Posted by May 17th 2024

Whether you’ve decided to switch internet providers, switch to a different internet type or you no longer want your internet service, cancelling your internet can vary between providers. In this guide, we take a look at …


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ADSL vs NBN: What is the difference?

Posted by May 16th 2024

Just a decade ago, ADSL technology was the speediest way to access the internet at home, but since then it has been superseded by the ultra-fast fibre of the National Broadband Network (NBN). But what …


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Report reveals telco customers’ frustrations as complaints rise

Posted by May 9th 2024

New data has revealed customers’ ongoing frustrations with Australia’s telco companies, with close to 16,000 complaints lodged to the industry’s authority in the first quarter of 2024. The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) revealed on Wednesday that …


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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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Compare the best NBN 12 plans

Posted by April 24th 2024

When choosing an NBN plan, one of the biggest decisions is which speed tier you should choose. There are several different speed tiers available and it can be tricky to decide which speed tier is …


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Do I need NBN for internet?

Posted by May 10th 2024

Just because it’s the most popular — and perhaps easiest — way to connect to the internet, it doesn’t mean you have to use NBN for your home internet. In this guide, we’ll cover those …


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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 April 16th 2024

Many internet providers include modems with their plans, but there are often added costs involved. So if you already have a modem, can you use it with a new internet plan? In this Canstar Blue …


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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.


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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 October 1st 2024

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.