June 2007 - Posts

• Primus announces plans for 100 new DSLAMs

  Australian Telco giant ‘Primus’ has commenced a roll-out of 100 additional DSLAMs (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexers). Over the next 6 months  Primus intends to expand its Australian Broadband network by a whopping 50%! They are yet to introduce ADSL2+ speeds to their Broadband list so their DSLAM network roll-out will be highly anticipated.  News of the expansion comes as a big surprise considering the Government’s future intentions on implementing a Fibre-to-the-Node network.  The potential new FTTN network may supersede many Primus ADSL ports thus making them unnecessary.  However, Primus Australia CEO 'Mr Ravi Bhatia' has suggested that the demand for high speed Broadband is extremely high and the roll-out will only strengthen Primus as one of Australia's leading telecommunication operators.   “This deployment will increase our network reach by over 50%. This expansion of Primus infrastructure has been driven purely and simply by customer demand. Moreover, our infrastructure ownership allows us to guarantee quality and reliability to our customers” “This investment is a vote of confidence in fair and balanced competition policy and regulatory environment in the Australian telecommunications market. Our new investment solidifies Primus’s position as one of the leading infrastructure based operators in Australia”    You can check out all the current Primus Broadband Plans right here at Broadband Guide.   Regards,   The Broadband Guide Team    Posted Jun 29 2007, 12:13 PM by Ronnie with no comments Filed under: Broadband , ADSL, Broadband logs

• Want Broadband Now?

  You can receive Internet Access almost immediately, along with extensive information on Broadband right now with our free to use service. No need to wait any longer or spend countless hours researching Internet Service Providers or Plans when everything can be explained in simple to understand English right here at Broadband Guide or by speaking to a consultant.  We understand the burden and complexities behind searching and choosing a Broadband Plan that’s right for you.  As a result, we have developed various online tools, features and resources that help make searching, comparing and joining Broadband Plans and Providers a breeze.   Broadband Guide can help you make an informed decision then get you up and running on high speed Broadband Internet in no time at all by using our fast, free, and simple to use service.  No matter what type of connection you're after (ADSL, ADSL2+, Cable, Wireless or Satellite), or where you live in Australia (metropolitan city, provincial, town, or country), Broadband Guide can help you find a suitable plan within minutes.  Even if you’re new to Broadband or switching (rapid transfer / churning) Internet Service Providers and require minimal or high speed Broadband Internet access... we can help!  Our aim is to provide a simple, informative and prompt service that caters for all Australians (and free to use), so spare a couple of minutes of your time and see for yourself how easy it can be.    Broadband Now Search, Compare, Join or simply check out a Broadband Plan quickly and easily! Just click on a preferred link below.Plan Finder Wizard (<- click link) An excellent plan search tool for those new to broadband and seeking an informed choice. It's dynamic features make it simple and fun to use and finding the right plan is only steps away. Highly Recommend! Search Plans  (<- click link) This advanced method of search enables users to make customized selections by using an interactive display interface that’s easy and enjoyable to use. Here you can choose from Region, Type, Provider, Speed, Download Limit, Contract Length and Price Range. Browse Plans (<-click link) For those seeking extensive information on Broadband Products & Plans, the 'Browse Plans' feature has various components for browsing information, features and resources. # Note - A Comparison feature is available with any Search function. Simply check the boxes that appear on the left hand side of each plan in the search results, then either scroll up or down to the 'Compare Selected Plans' button to compare 2 or more separate plans. Find out More Perhaps you’re new to Broadband and the Internet or would generally like to find out more information on Broadband? We have many resources that can help answer your questions and get you up to speed on Broadband. Broadband Help, Tips, Guides, Comparisons, FAQ’s & much more. Broadband Guide Forums (<- click link) Not sure about which plan to join, or perhaps you want some advice? Ask and answer questions, or add comments and concerns in our Broadband Forum. Joining is easy and instant. Also Highly Recommend! Broadband Help Centre (<- click link) Choose from a smorgasbord of Broadband topics. Technical Advice, Terminology, Glossary, Services & Uses, Conversion Tables, Hardware, Types, Security, Tips and much more. The Broadband Debate – The current state of Broadband in Australia Over recent years the Australian Federal Government and various Telecommunication Companies (namely Telstra Bigpond & Optus) have periodically discussed the implementation of high speed Broadband Internet throughout the country. With Australia lagging behind other major developed countries in High Speed Broadband Internet Access, recent initiatives such as the ‘Broadband Connect’ program, which is meant to deliver fast Broadband to rural and regional Australia, have been introduced however, will just barely meet some of the coverage areas in our vast and extensive locations. As the Broadband debate continues to mount, slow decision making in Parliament has also impaired High Speed Broadband advancement. This has now witnessed the Federal Government at logger heads with Telstra, Optus led G9 Telco consortium, the Labour Party and even the ACCC over Australian Broadband improvements.  All parties involved with the new proposed High Speed Broadband Network are currently submitting proposals that will supply Australia with a Wireless Broadband ( WiMAX ) and Fibre to the Node Network ( FTTN ). Speculation to whether or not it will reach 98% or 99% of the population effectively is also an issue. It's difficult to predict how long the new Broadband Network process will take with some suggesting development on a new service will not start until late 2008 or early 2009, and actual new Broadband services to become available by 2010 or 2011.  Communications minister Senator Helen Coonan has suggested the new proposed Network may provide speeds of up to 12Mbits or beyond. In the meantime the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts will be providing support for those wishing to know more. As for accessing faster Broadband than what's currently available, Australians will have to sit tight and be satisfied with what they have now along with waiting a couple of more years yet. Whenever that may be.... well your guess is as good as mine, but one things for sure, Broadband Guide will be ready.  Regards, The Broadband Guide Team Posted Jun 19 2007, 02:55 PM by Ronnie with 3 comment(s) Filed under: Broadband , Broadband Plans, Broadband Providers, Internet Access, Broadband Help Useful Resources, Broadband Now, BroadbandNow, WiMAX, FTTN, High Speed broadband, Broadband Connect

• Broadband Bundles with Home Phone, Mobile Phone or Pay TV

  Start saving on your Broadband Internet service when you Bundle one or more Home Phone, Mobile, VoIP or Pay TV (Foxtel/Digital TV) services with your Broadband Provider. Did you know that many ISPs offer a variety of discounts, deals, extras or cheaper fees when combining your Broadband Internet service into a Bundled package? Well they do and it can save you a significant amount of money just from rolling over a couple of your home or business services into one! Whether you're new to Broadband or seeking to switch Broadband services, a Bundled Package can generally be obtained with relative ease by calling your prospective Provider. Combining two or more services is generally referred to as 'Bundle' although it is not uncommon to use the term 'Package'. Various Internet Service Providers on the Broadband Guide site offer discounted monthly fees when an additional service is taken with your Broadband Internet Product.  These discounts typically offer a reduced monthly Broadband fee, however some Providers may grant additional discounts or bonuses such as extra usage limits, phone calls, sms texts, or cap deals. Furthermore, reductions or special offers on free installation, hardware, or transfers when bundling may also apply. When browsing products on the Broadband Guide site, Bundle Options are shown in the form of a small logo (e.g. Telephone, TV, Mobile Phone, VoIP). Adjacent to these logos is an adjoining Check Box that indicates availability and by checking the box, it confirms that you wish to select this service also. Search return results will show what additional Bundling options are available in conjunction to the respective Broadband Internet Plan by allowing you to 'check' and 'uncheck' a Bundle Option. Once you have established a suitable Plan and Bundled Option, further details and pricing can be located by clicking the 'MORE INFO' button located right next to the Bundle Options. Here you can view vital information regarding plan options by alternating the additional Bundle Options check boxes, and or, selecting various contract lengths. Prices and information will instantly change according to the selections you make. Broadband Provider contact phone numbers are located in the MORE INFO section of all plans. So if you're unclear on any of the information provided and would like further details, or to simply sign up to a Bundled Broadband Service right there and then, call the affiliated phone number and you're almost done! Search for Broadband Internet Plans with Bundle Options by clicking here. Good Luck!  Regards, Broadband Guide Useful Broadband Bundle Links: VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) at Broadband Guide Broadband Bundles at Broadband Guide Broadband Bundle Plans & Packages at Broadband Guide   Posted Jun 14 2007, 02:10 PM by Ronnie with no comments Filed under: Special Offers Discounts or Deals, Broadband Bundles, Broadband Bundle, Broadband Packages Internet Access

• Australians want Faster Broadband

  Australia 31st March 2007 - 6.43 million Aussies subscribe to the Internet! With more and more Australians accessing the Information Superhighway every day, current trends are indicating a rapid rise towards faster broadband subscriptions. This has been made evident by recent ABS statistics that suggest connection speeds of 1.5Mbps or greater have increased by 43% from September 2006 to March 2007. That’s a significant jump of almost 500,000 subscribers! Steady Growth From the 6.43 million (as at the end of March 2007), the total number of Household subscribers to the Internet had reached 5.67 million with business and government making up the remainder with 761,000. This can also interpret into 2.09 million subscribers on dial-up compared to a whopping 4.34 million on non dial-up. DSL (Digital Subscribers Line) still remains the most popular type of Broadband Internet technology used with non dial-up subscribers tipping the scale at 3.36 million. Why Wait With a proposed new high speed FTTN (fibre to the node) network still sometime away and many exchanges constanly being upgraded with DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer) devices, it appears that a substantial amount of Australians are progressively signing up to Broadband Cable, ADSL and ADSL2/2+ services. If you would like to join the ever growing list of Aussies making the leap to faster broadband or want to check out what's available, you’re more than welcome to browse through our Broadband products by clicking here. Regards, Broadband Guide Statistics obtained from ABS (Internet Activity, Australia Mar 2007) Posted Jun 07 2007, 12:04 PM by Ronnie with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Internet Access, Broadband News, Broadband General