Fresh from the news that it’s buying Internode, iiNet’s is already teasing its upcoming hardware. Simon Watt from the company’s Lab team says early 2012 will see a product that a “few wireless modem owners will find it very interesting.” (These sketches labelled Bob3 accompany his post). Then he mentions a “super-secret new product”… More »
They’re the two of Gizmodo readers’ favourite ISPs — but soon they will be one. iiNet is buying Internode in a $105 million deal. More »
A coalition of ISPs has proposed new rules for dealing with Australians thought to have downloaded copyrighted material. It has already generated a lot of controversy and discussion, but just how will the process work? More »
A list revealing the peer-to-peer throttling habits of the world’s biggest internet service providers has been made public by Measurement Lab, a Google-backed platform that allow researchers to perform extensive tests on the performance of the internet, among other things. The list includes a number of Australian ISPs, including Telstra, Optus, Internode and iiNet. More »
If you’re a business, delays in getting your phone services connected or fixed costs money. If you’re a regular customer, it’s still a pain in the arse. Minister for Communications, Stephen Conroy, says a new Customer Service Guarantee will set “timeframes to be met by providers for the connection, fault repair, and keeping of appointments.” More »
When Internode adjusted its broadband prices a couple of weeks back (including slashing the $60 Easy Naked plan from 150GB to 30GB per month), they weren’t yet sure if some users would be forced to move across to the new new plans. Some will be, and here’s who’s affected. More »
The NBN is still but a glint in the eye of many Australians, but trials are steadily rolling out around Australia. Test customers have interim pricing plans, but now Internode has given insight into its wider NBN pricing plans, and perhaps how the competitive landscape may unfold… More »
