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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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  30,000 get naked with iiNet

  Australia's third-largest internet service provider iiNet today said it had signed up more than 30,000 local customers to its naked DSL service and more than 80,000 to its internet telephony offering.

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  More Australians using broadband than dial-up: ABS

  Broadband now accounts for between 50-75 per cent of internet connections and the number of older Australians accessing the Web is increasing.

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  Optus loses the sunshine state

  Optus customers in Queensland are stranded in a communications desert, with a cable break at the Gold Coast wreaking havoc.

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  Photos: T[Life] Melbourne

  Telstra's new T[Life] store in Melbourne is glossy and enormous, and those south-of-the-border should count themselves lucky. Everyone else we bring you a virtual walk through.

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  Telstra unveils T[Life] Melbourne

  Telstra has thrown the covers off three new stores in Melbourne including the company's largest retail outlet located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.

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  ISPs: Govt porn filters 'could cripple internet'

  Broadband providers Internode and iiNet have hit out against the Federal government's ISP-level content filtering initiative — a scheme that could cripple Australia's high-speed internet access, according to one exec.

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  3 Mobile Broadband USB modem (v.2)

  While this newer USB modem from 3 carries itself with a sharp new look, it delivers nearly identical performance to its predecessor.

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  Oi!: 3's wire-free USB

  3 Mobile's HSDPA broadband modems have shrugged off the shackles of a wired connection and been given a sleek-looking makeover in the process.

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  VoIP guide: Voice over IP in Australia

  Making phone calls over the Internet isn't just for the tech savvy anymore. Using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) is easier than ever before, with several services out there that can help drastically reduce your phone bill. Here's everything you need to know about VoIP in Australia.

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  Trojan horse targets Skype users

  Miscreants have again adapted the Warezov Trojan horse to target Skype users, Websense Security Labs warned last week.

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  Skype's 'unprecedented' outage

  The VoIP company offers a mea culpa for its disrupted service last week, which it says stemmed from a routine Windows update.

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  3 working on low-cost Skype mobile

  3 is thought to be working on a Skype mobile, which will give the VoIP service more presence on mobiles.

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  Australian VoIP providers 'must do better on 000'

  The Australian Communications and Media Authority has urged VoIP service providers to enable users to access the triple zero emergency call number.

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  Malicious software disguised as Skype Defender

  Skype is sounding the security alert, and users should take note before using the Internet calling service.

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  Gotalk VoIP service targets Engin customers

  Emerging telco Gotalk launched the second phase of its VoIP service yesterday, prompting what it believes will be the beginning of a "price war" in the Australian market.

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  Skype's mobile dreams

  While it makes sense for Skype to be on mobile phones, it may be years before the free peer-to-peer software makes its way into the mobile market in a big way.

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  See and speak: a guide to making video calls

  Would you like to see who you're talking to? Making video calls is easier than you think. CNET.com.au steps you through the options.

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  Engin Voicebox 3102

  If you want a simple VoIP box with PSTN pass-through, the Voicebox 3102 is it. It's a pity that it's locked to one VoIP provider, however, making it a slightly expensive option.

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  MyNetFone Netgear TA612V

  The TA612V is a solid unit that provides a low-cost way to make VoIP calls. It is a good choice for a household or small home office where users are keen to cut their telephone bills.

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  Netgear SPH101 Wi-Fi Skype Phone

  If you're hopeless Skypeaholic with a home Wi-Fi router, the SPH101 is your dream product. If you're a budget minded VoIP fanatic, maybe not.

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  Linksys CIT400 Skype Phone

  The Linksys CIT400 allows you to make both land-line and Skype calls, all without a PC.

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  MyNetFone Linksys SPA2100

  The SPA2100 is a good quality VoIP ATA, and comes highly recommended, although we'd suggest shopping around for an unlocked unit.

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  NetComm NB9W

  The NB9W is a solid performer, combining a modem, router and VoIP gateway in one, making it an ideal solution for the home or office.

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  Philips VOIP433 Dual Phone

  A handy cordless phone that allows for both landline and VoIP calling through Windows Live Messenger.

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  Engin Voice Box

  If you're a heavy phone user who can deal with having yet another home phone number, then Engin's voice box could save you serious money.

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  NetComm MyNetFone V-100

  The V-100 combines solid technology and a service that's cheaper to run than competing VoIP services.

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  NetComm V35 portable USB VoIP speakerphone

  The V35 works admirably as a speakerphone for any VoIP application on any modern computer platform, although you may have a touch of sticker shock at the asking price.

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  Freshtel 4030 Stick Phone

  Travellers with VoIP fixations will love Freshtel's excellent and easily transportable USB VoIP adaptor.

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  Netcomm NB9W ADSL2+ Wireless Broadband Modem router with VoIP Gateway

  The NB9W is a solid performer, combining a modem, router and VoIP gateway in one, making it an ideal solution for the home or office.

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  Netcomm MyNetFone V-100

  The V-100 combines solid technology and a service that's cheaper to run than competing VoIP services.

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