Editors' Top Rated Broadband

The CNET.com.au Editors' Choice Award is a hallmark of exceptional product performance, design, quality, and value, and signifies a product that is considered best of breed in its category.

Netcomm NP200AV Homeplug

Netcomm's chunky purple NP200AV Homeplugs offer those stricken with wireless data woes a way out — at a price.

24/12/2007 02:54 PM

Freshtel 4030 Stick Phone

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

10/07/2006 05:33 PM

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.

03/02/2006 04:47 PM

Vodafone Mobile Connect

Aggressive pricing, a slice of speed-boosting tech and a tempting 'unlimited' downloads plan puts Vodafone in pole position in the race for 3G datacard customers.

15/12/2005 12:09 PM

Netcomm MyNetFone V-100

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

04/03/2005 05:18 PM

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Optus launched an innovative prepaid wireless broadband service but soiled the deal by counting data used in enormous 10MB increments.
Naked DSL: Australian service provider roundup

This roundup of thirteen of Australia's largest internet service providers looks into who's got naked DSL broadband already, who doesn't, and who wants to.
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Starbucks plans to close 61 of its 84 coffee shops in Australia stores, which will likely result in at least half of its Telstra wireless broadband hotspots dropping off the radar.
SA to fill Adelaide's ADSL blackspots

The South Australian government has gone to market for a telecommunications carrier to fill Adelaide's ADSL black spots until the $4.7 billion national fibre-to-the-node broadband network (NBN) gets underway.
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.
Getting naked not worth it: AAPT

Despite the rush by other providers to start selling so-called naked DSL, where broadband is sold without a phone line, the nation's third largest telco AAPT today said it would continue to hold back on the grounds that the product has been priced too low.
Naked DSL extends broadband reach

Within two months, Internode will tackle customers who have previously sat in ADSL black spots, by offering its new naked service up to seven kilometres from its own exchange network.
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.

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.
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.
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.
Naked DSL: Australian service provider roundup

This roundup of thirteen of Australia's largest internet service providers looks into who's got naked DSL broadband already, who doesn't, and who wants to.
Watch downloads on your TV

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Coonan talks tough on Telstra CDMA

Communications Minister Senator Helen Coonan has again warned that Telstra must not jeopardise CDMA coverage to customers in regional and rural areas as the telco prepares to switch off the network in favour of its third generation mobile network.
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Telstra achieves a single bill

The consolidation of back-end billing systems at the nation's largest telco Telstra is starting to show results, with the telco notifying customers it could now issue them a single bill covering all of their broadband and telephony services.
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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.
ASUS AIR

ASUS enters the Internet radio fray, but is anyone listening?
Netcomm NP200AV Homeplug

Netcomm's chunky purple NP200AV Homeplugs offer those stricken with wireless data woes a way out — at a price.
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.
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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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.
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.
3 Mobile Broadband USB Modem (HSDPA)

It's hard to say whether it's the hardware or the network at fault with 3's USB Mobile Broadband USB Modem. Either way, we're not impressed with what it offers.
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.
Optus Wireless Connect

Optus' combo PC Card ticks every box on the wireless menu, including 3G, GPRS and Wi-Fi, to serve road warriors with a smorgasbord of connectivity.

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Netcomm NP200AV Homeplug

Netcomm's chunky purple NP200AV Homeplugs offer those stricken with wireless data woes a way out — at a price.
Freshtel 4030 Stick Phone

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

Aggressive pricing, a slice of speed-boosting tech and a tempting 'unlimited' downloads plan puts Vodafone in pole position in the race for 3G datacard customers.
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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