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Satellite Broadband: 2 sides of the coin

Satellite broadband is a type of internet connection that benefits people specifically those in the rural outskirts. Unlike DSL or a cable internet service, this type of connection does not rely on terrestrial cell sites, but instead on a dish connected to a satellite that orbits in space. Satellite technology is not new, but it… View Article

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18 Nov 2013

5 things to do with your fibre broadband connection

Now you’ve decided to make the switch to a fibre broadband connection, what things can you do that you may not have been able to before? 1. Download HD movies High definition (or HD), is an all new level of visual quality when it comes to movies. If you’ve been stuck with a DSL connection,… View Article

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11 Nov 2013

Internet Services: Predictions for 2020 and Beyond

As if the kind of internet connection that we have today is not enough to keep us satisfied with our many online activities, predictions for internet services in 2020 are actually pointing us to an even better future. Today where advancements in internet infrastructures are being spewed like wildfire and for countries where governments are… View Article

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7 Nov 2013

Choosing broadband plans: factors to identify and compare

With so many broadband internet providers out there, it’s crucial that you arrive at the best decision so your broadband connection won’t disappoint. There are a number of important factors when choosing a broadband connection, including your location. Although cities in Australia are all broadband-ready, regional cities may not have one just yet. Also, not… View Article

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30 Oct 2013

NBN Broadband: how it can impact Australian households

The completion of the NBN broadband infrastructures by 2015 will truly change the way all Australians will live their lives. Even today although it is not yet 100% complete, the impact the NBN is already staggering. According to a September 2013 analysis by Deloitte Access Economics, the average Australian household will gain a total of… View Article

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28 Oct 2013

The differences between VoIP phone VS landline phone

If you can stream shows using your internet, you can also make calls by having a VoIP internet phone. Though this is more popularly used in offices, it can also be used in homes. Instead of a traditional line that uses copper wires for data transmission, an internet VoIP service uses your existing internet connection… View Article

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21 Oct 2013

Fibre Optic internet: the internet game changer

As if we haven’t reached our internet speed peaks enough, here we have an emerging broadband technology in the form of fibre optic (FO). The first FO link dates back to 1976 in Chicago. It replaced voice and data circuits, making long distance calls possible and secure since 1980. What is it? To appreciate fibre… View Article

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7 Oct 2013

Benefits of VoIP for businesses – Internet Phone Service

Communication plays a powerful role in any business. For any organisation to grow, it has to be internally and externally well-connected. Not long ago, business phones and fax machines were 2 of the few means of communication. Costs have been high, and there were hardly any alternatives to choose from. Today, with the rising growth… View Article

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30 Sept 2013

What you should look for in an internet service provider

Looking for the right internet service provider is crucial. With so many companies out there, choosing one is not an easy decision. You need to be decisive in terms of what you want. It is important that the provider you are looking for is a trusted name in the industry. Do some research, look up… View Article

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26 Sept 2013

Broadband Internet: what is best for you?

Back in the day, a dial-up internet connection with a maximum speed of 56 kbps was a status symbol. Although the number of online activities were quite limited, people were not complaining. Today, we are still inching our way up to faster internet. Under the umbrella of broadband internet, there are 4 kinds of technology… View Article

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23 Sept 2013

Satellite Broadband: How It Works and How Congestion Happens

We live in a digital age where internet infrastructures continue to advance. A manifestation of this advancement takes the form of a satellite broadband connection, where we are able to ‘do more’ and ‘be more’ regardless of time and space constraints. Just as these improvements continue to prosper and change the way we live, it… View Article

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