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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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Telstra Next G Prepaid Broadband

Telstra's prepaid wireless broadband offering is good for casual browsers or those who'd rather avoid dodgy Net cafes, but beware — there's a pricing sting to be considered.

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BigPond Next G Wireless Broadband Mobile Card

Fancy a 1.3Mbps broadband pipeline direct to your notebook, without a cable in sight? The new BigPond wireless data card makes good on Telstra's lofty promises for its Next G network.

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3 NetConnect Mobile Broadband Card (HSDPA)

3's NetConnect mobile broadband card combines HSDPA speeds, compatibility with ExpessCard and PC Card laptop slots and exceptional pricing plans into a magic mobility mix.

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Australia's uncapped broadband data dream dies

The dream of broadband without data limits is set to slip through Australians' fingers, as countries like the UK start to wave goodbye to their own uncapped plans.

Vodafone: No 'dollar-a-day' broadband for Aussies

Vodafone New Zealand has launched a new "dollar-a-day" mobile broadband service, but the carrier's Australian office has told users not to hold their breath for a similar deal here.

3 bundles mobiles with broadband

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

Australia getting more broadband for its buck

Australian broadband users are getting more out of their Internet connections although prices have remained static, a report from the Internet Industry Association (IIA) has found.

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Avoiding downloading pitfalls

Downloads always breaking? Follow our handy pointers to get the most out of your Internet connection.

Wireless networking made easy

Wireless networking doesn't have to be brain-meltingly difficult. This CNET.com.au tutorial will walk you through the steps in setting up a Windows-based network to ensure that it remains robust and secure.

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?

The best ways to back up your data

Backing up your hard drive is something you should do regularly, but because of forgetfulness, the unpleasantness, or just plain laziness, you put it off. Before you know it, the drive takes a dive, and all your files are gone for good.

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Mobile broadband cranks it up: HSDPA data cards compared

High-speed mobile broadband has arrived! We compare Telstra's BigPond Wireless Next G service, Vodafone's HSDPA-enhanced 3G network and 3's new NetConnect ExpressCard.

ADSL2+: Turbo-charged broadband, at last

Forget about the usual New Year's resolutions; this year, soon-to-be-widespread ADSL2+ availability will give you far better things to do with your time. David Braue catches up with the market.

Is it time to ditch your landline?

Tired of watching your phone bill soar as Telstra uses fixed-line rental increases to jack up its profits? Getting rid of your land line is now easier than ever. CNET.com.au weighs up the options.

Wireless: the next lap

Wireless technologies are rapidly evolving to provide faster transmission speeds and greater bandwidth, with a glut of new standards already announced over the course of the past year.

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Broadband Optimizer 1.5

Increase download speeds for large files.

NetSuperSonic 2.6

Increase the speed of your Internet connection with this optimization tool.

DataCapper 1.2

Monitor your Internet data usage gathering information directly from the modem or router.

Data Comm Pro 1.1

Manage your data.

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