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  • ISPs: Govt porn filters 'could cripple internet'

    Broadband providers Internode and iiNet have hit out against the Federal government's ISP-level content filtering initiative a scheme that could cripple Australia's high-speed internet access, according to one exec.

  • WiMax gets royalty-dodging patent pool

    Six technology titans are banding together to jointly license patents that cover WiMax in an effort to prevent costly royalty rates.

  • AARNet: Aussie innovation demands bandwidth

    Without more investment in high-speed fibre broadband, Australia's competitiveness will suffer, according to academic Internet service provider Australian Academic and Research Network (AARNet).

  • Tassie SMEs lose out as Basslink hits delays

    The lack of choice in broadband plans in Tasmania, caused by delays to the Basslink fibre optic cable, is hitting small business in the state hard.

  • US presidential election 2008: Barack Obama talks tech

    Iraq, immigration, taxes, and healthcare probably have been the four most pressing topics of the 2008 US presidential campaign. IT has made nary an appearance -- so what do the candidates think on the subject of technology?

Blogs (2)

  • Read the blog post - David Braue

    In CDMA hubbub, don't forget the broadband

    Last week, a family friend rang for some technical help. "Telstra sold me this wireless Internet service and they promised it would work both at my home and at my office," he said. Said home is in the Melbourne CBD, and said office is in Kyneton, a lovely town about an hour away from Melbourne.

  • Read the blog post - David Braue

    You got your VoIP on my broadband!

    Life may be like a box of chocolates -- but telecoms right now is gearing up to be a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, as service providers seek increasingly novel ways to blend their offerings.

Features and Case Studies (27)

  • Looking beneath the net neutrality surface

    IBRS advisor Guy Cranswick argues that the use of net neutrality is an aggressive manoeuvre to retain market share and withhold change in the telecommunications market.

  • What is the NBN good for?

    Despite Communications Minister Stephen Conroy's assurances to the contrary, in my crystal ball I'm seeing a broadband price rise coming to millions of Australians once the National Broadband Network has been built.

  • Top 10 reasons not to buy an iPhone

    Since its release, the iPhone has had more than its share of press. Love it or hate it, everyone's been talking about it and looking at its sleek, colourful interface, it's hard not to fall in love with it. But like most decisions based on emotion, buying one may not be the smartest thing to do at least, not yet.

  • Hilton Hotels: Tim Harvey, CIO

    Tim Harvey, CIO of Hilton Hotels, tells of technologies that will turn hotel rooms into "homes away from home".

  • Palm's founder says Foleo is best idea ever

    Although he knows not everyone will agree, Palm founder Jeff Hawkins is convinced the Foleo is the best idea he's ever had.

Reviews (27)

  • HP TouchSmart tx2 (1015AU)

    HP's TouchSmart tx2 is its next-generation tablet PC, stuck in last generation's body.

  • Samsung i560

    Seeing or using the i560 is hardly a pulse-racing experience. People looking for a solid phone with navigation will find what they are looking for in the i560. Fashionistas should look elsewhere.

  • Sony PCS-TL33

    High-end videoconferencing units can cost an arm and a leg and may be bulky, so Sony sought to save on space with their simple Ipela PCS-TL33 video conferencing unit. While the PCS-TL33 may be lacking in some areas, but it will satisfy the needs of many businesses.

  • Billion BiPAC 7404VGP

    This is a full-featured home or small business ADSL router that'll comfortably handle all your broadband needs, including Wi-Fi, VoIP and ADSL2+. But don't expect it to be an easy task to set up the advanced features.

  • Linksys WRT54G3G

    The Linksys WRT54G3G does an admirable job of simply and seamlessly sharing a Vodafone 3G data connection.

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