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  50 significant moments from internet history

  We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

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  iPhone and Wi-Fi: the way to 4G?

  Internode has no incentive to provide free access to its Wi-Fi networks for any reason at all, apart from genuine love, and maybe the joy of finding a new way to flip Telstra the bird.

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  Unwired loses favour with Exetel

  Local internet service provider Exetel today said it might stop reselling Unwired's pre-WiMax wireless broadband service as it inked a deal to provide 3G mobile broadband services through Optus.

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  Optus USB Slimline Modem

  The Optus USB modem works as advertised, but fluctuations in service and a few software bugs have hampered our experience during testing.

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  iiNet to offer mobile phone services?

  Broadband ISP iiNet is considering reselling mobile phone and mobile data services. The company also hopes to replace Optus as the second largest broadband player in Australia, according to Greg Bader, the company's chief technology officer.

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  Primus launches shaped mobile broadband

  Primus Telecom has launched a mobile broadband service which will be speed-shaped once the data quota has been reached, instead of charging excess.

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  Vodafone Internet Stick

  For those blessed with excellent 3G reception in their homes the Vodafone Internet Stick will serve you well. Be sure to check Vodafone's coverage map before coughing up the cash.

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  Telstra, Unwired revamp wireless plans

  Unwired and Telstra today both revamped their wireless broadband plans: in the same week that Optus and Virgin unleashed new wireless offerings.

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  Apple has killed the video store; will ISPs be next?

  The Olympics are nearly over, and the Australian team deserves kudos for an excellent performance all around. Yet even as the Olympic sun sets on the Bird's Nest for the last time this weekend, millions of spectators around the world will be scanning their dials in the hope of finding something else to fill their viewing hours.

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  Optus prepaid broadband data robbery

  Optus launched an innovative prepaid wireless broadband service but soiled the deal by counting data used in enormous 10MB increments.

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  Protect your Wi-Fi network from hackers

  Good wireless security isn't hard to implement provided you know which steps to take. We'll show you how to do it.

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  Kill GPRS to make Virgin Broadband fly

  After struggling with Virgin Mobile's broadband over 3G for a couple of weeks, I discovered a modem tweak that has completely changed my Internet experience.

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  Intel CEO predicts a more personalised Internet

  In the future, Intel chief executive Paul Otellini predicts Internet services will be more proactive, predictive and context aware.

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  3 bundles mobiles with broadband

  3 Mobile bundles capped mobile plans with mobile broadband and very nearly gives us what we want.

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  Please Explain: HSDPA

  Are you confused by the seemingly endless lists acronyms and jargon associated with technology? We're here to help. Check out our definition of HSDPA.

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  New Wi-Fi distance record: 382 kilometers

  Researcher Ermanno Pietrosemoli has set what appears to be a new record for the longest communication link with Wi-Fi.

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  Thames becomes giant Wi-Fi hot spot

  Service enables users to roam anywhere along a 22-kilometre stretch of the river without interruption to their Internet connection.

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  I'm looking for a reasonable wireless Internet plan that will not break the bank.

  I have recently purchased a Sony Vaio Laptop (latest release) with Windows Vista. The laptop has a built in wireless card and I am looking for a reasonable wireless plan that will not break the bank. I use the laptop whilst out and about for work and also at home for general Internet browsing. Do you have any suggestions as to a provider that could meet my needs but not break my bank?