Tags: broadband, unwired

Unwired Wireless Card

While the speed and pricing plans make it appealing for those who aren't deskbound, Unwired's Wireless Card is cruelled by the lack of true mobility and the Sydney-only coverage, which itself is undeniably patchy.

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iBurst Wireless Card

iBurst is a superb wireless broadband solution that's highly useful for the mobile business user, but regular consumers will likely find its price to be a deal breaker.

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Telstra BigPond Wireless Broadband

As long as you're a metropolitan broadband user, Telstra BigPond Wireless Broadband delivers well, but it can't be said to be an inexpensive broadband option.

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Netcomm MyNetfone V300

The V300 works just fine as a VoIP router but it lacks the firewall configuration options that all routers should have.

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3 Mobile Internet NetConnect Card

Those seeking a wireless "broadband anywhere" connection have another reliable option with the 3 Mobile Internet NetConnect Card, but the usual "subject to coverage area" caveats apply.

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Wagga Wagga gets Unwired-style broadband

Pay-TV operator and carrier Austar today launched the first of a planned 25 regional wireless broadband networks, with Wagga Wagga residents getting access to the same technology popularised by Unwired in city areas.

Get rid of your home phone

With wireless broadband hitting the airwaves, and the continuing fall in mobile phone call prices, do you still need your home phone?

Unwired launches wireless card

Wireless broadband provider Unwired has launched a wireless card offering several months later than originally planned -- but only to a limited group of customers for now.

Unwired Melbourne launch imminent

Unwired says it will start offering wireless broadband services to Melbourne's central business district (CBD) and select inner-city suburbs from this Wednesday.

BigPond muscles into wireless broadband

Australia's wireless broadband competitive landscape is about to spike with BigPond finally confirming an August 25 launch.

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?

Which broadband plan is right for me?

Confused about the variety of broadband plans on offer? Our quick and simple Australian broadband guide tells you what you need to know before you decide where to sign up.

I need to get wireless Internet on my laptop, but can't find anyone offering ExpressCards.

Recently I bought an HP notebook which only has an ExpressCard slot. However, when I called Optus to ask to be connected or to assist me with this, nobody knew what I was talking about when I mentioned ExpressCard. I would appreciate it if somebody could please explain how it all works. Also I would like to know how it works overseas and what sort of plans are available.

Wireless network buying guide

Here's what you need to know about networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

Broadband on the move - Australian 3G data card round-up

Road warriors rejoice - 3G data cards are bringing some long awaited speed to mobile Internet access. We take a look at offerings from the major Australian carriers.

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.

Around the world in.... WiMax

WiMax, the controversial long range wireless broadband technology, is set to spread across rural Australia from next year -- but despite the outgoing Howard government's ambitious project, both fixed and mobile variants of the technology are already being deployed around the world.