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Laptop Connect: No strings wireless broadband
If you're facing a short period without internet access then Laptop Connect could be just what you're looking for.
Netspace turns on Tasmanian ADSL2+
Melbourne-based internet service provider Netspace has switched on ADSL2+ broadband services in Tasmania, making it one of the first to do so in anticipation of the launch of the Basslink fibre-optic cable across the channel.
Articles
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Will Rudd's bush backhaul bonanza deliver?
Rural areas will be welcoming the government's decision to put its money where its politicising is, funnelling $250m into a regional fibre upgrade. The investment could be the firmest step yet for Labor's NBN dream — but Rudd and Conroy need to deliver, and quickly, to preserve the NBN's credibility.
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CBA may be facing denial of service
Problems with Commonwealth Bank of Australia's internet banking website are due to a high level of traffic, some of which may be malicious, the bank said today.
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Apple devices hit cafe sweet-spot
Nearly 50 per cent of devices used to access free wireless across inner city Melbourne and Sydney run Apple operating systems, according to ISP Unwired.
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Australia ranks ahead of US for home broadband access
A world survey claims that 72 per cent of Australian homes have access to the high-speed internet.
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Film studios drop part of iiNet case
In federal court last Friday, the film studios backed down from an aspect of their piracy court case against iiNet, leading the judge to award iiNet compensation.
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Reviews
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Telstra Turbo 21 modem
Telstra's Turbo 21 delivered the fastest wireless broadband experience we've seen. This excellent performance will be enough to justify its high price for some.
Specs: 1.9 Mbps, 21 Mbps, USB
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NetComm N3G005W 3G Wi-Fi Router
Renters or those who want to mix and match broadband styles with a dab of 3G will do well with NetComm's N3G005W router, as long as you don't need lots of wired ports.
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Billion BiPAC 2070 HomePlug AV200
Billion's entry into the homeplug market is a good one, with a few rough edges.
Specs: Ethernet over power
