www.smh.com.au

iiNet details 'Naked DSL' roll out

Broadband is about to get "naked" in a move that may further reduce dependence on the traditional telephone.

    Signal from the mount: now even Everest has coverage

    China's largest mobile phone service provider successfully tested a transmission station on Mount Everest today, making it possible for climbers and those on next year's Olympic torch relay to make calls, a state news agency reported.

    Plans for free wireless internet in CBD on hold

    A NSW State Government plan to offer free wireless broadband throughout the CBD has stalled, a senior City of Sydney staff member says.

    Big rise in gripes by Internet customers

    Internet Complaints against telecommunications companies have risen by more than 30 per cent over the past year.

    Broadband use grows rapidly

    Australia records a sharp increase in the number of households and businesses with broadband internet connections.

    Voice in the wilderness

    The communications watchdogs have refused to step in to help Voice Over IP (VoIP) users who want to keep their phone number when switching service providers.

    Hanging on the telephone

    Is the mobile phone the sound system of tomorrow?

    BigPond sinks in satisfaction survey

    Customers of Telstra's BigPond have given Australia's largest internet service provider a resounding thumbs down.

    Want free wi-fi with that?

    Free wireless internet access is coming to an advertising screen near you, writes Lia Timson.

    The bare facts about 'naked DSL'

    Australian ADSL broadband providers are gearing up to launch "naked DSL" plans, enabling users to for the first time bypass costly line rental charges.

    Review: Motorola RAZR2

    If Motorola's original slim silver RAZR was the Star Wars of the mobile phone business, then the RAZR2 is The Empire Strikes Back.

    Virgin Mobile Broadband

    Mobile broadband is now the cool kids' table in the technology market, and the mobile phone companies have got the very best seats.

    War of the mobiles

    The telcos are fighting for your business on the small screen, writes Lia Timson.

    Nokia 6120 Classic X-Series Bronze

    The product name is a bit of mouthful but, as Shakespeare would have said, this is a beast with two backs.

    Freedom factor

    Want to access the internet from any room in your house without a trail of cords following you? Here's how.

    Send the right signal

    There's more to setting up your wireless home network than you might expect.

    Grasp of the game

    The footy finals and the cricket are in the palm of your hand thanks to a revolution in sports viewing, writes Steve Meacham.

    Lock it down

    There is no reason to make it easy for your neighbours to invade your wireless network and tamper with your files.

    Telstra switches on super-fast downloads

    Telstra's cable broadband customers in Melbourne and Sydney can now get 30 megabits per second download speeds after a major network upgrade.

    No strings attached

    Virgin broadband David Flynn leads you through the world of wireless broadband.

WIRELESS & BROADBAND

iiNet details 'Naked DSL' roll out

Broadband is about to get "naked" in a move that may further reduce dependence on the traditional telephone.

BROADBAND PLAN SELECTOR

1. This plan is for:
2. Downstream Speed:
3. Minimum Included Megabytes
4. Maximum Monthly Spend:
5. Connection Type:
6. Location:
7. State:
8. Sorting:
* Please note: There is a lot of information in our database, and the tables may take a while to process.

MOBILES & HANDHELDS

Hanging on the telephone

Is the mobile phone the sound system of tomorrow?

MOBILE PLAN SELECTOR

1. This plan is for:
2. I want a new phone:
3. Network Type:
* Please note: There is a lot of information in our database, and the tables may take a while to process.

VoIP TELEPHONY

Voice in the wilderness

The communications watchdogs have refused to step in to help Voice Over IP (VoIP) users who want to keep their phone number when switching service providers.

VoIp BILL CALCULATOR

Local Rates: Any call made to a number within approx 165km from where you're calling.
Number of calls:
Total Duration: mins secs
Local Rates: Long Distance Rates: Not International Calls.
Any call made to a number over 165km from where you're calling.
Number of calls:
Total Duration: mins secs
NOT International Calls
Mobile Rates:
Number of calls:
Total Duration: mins secs