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MiFi Makes Sharing 3G Easy

11:03AM Angus Kidman | A 3G broadband connection is often useful, but by nature restricted to a single PC, and sharing it can get complicated, especially if different operating systems are involved. The MiFi gadget makes that task easy, converting your 3G connection into a wireless signal on a battery-powered device. More »
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Internode Easy Broadband Goes Naked, Still Counts Uploads

12:00PM Angus Kidman | When Internode announced its Easy Broadband package back in July, Lifehacker pointed out one flaw: it counts uploads as well as downloads, which can get you into shaping territory rather quickly. Internode has now expanded the scheme with a “naked ADSL” version, but that restriction still remains. More »
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Internode Shows Call Wait Times On Its Site

8:30AM Angus Kidman | When you’ve got an Internet connectivity problem, the last thing you want to do is hang on hold for hours on end. Internode is trying to help consumers sidestep that issue with a continuously updated online record of call waiting times. More »
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Internode Launches Naked ADSL2+ In Tasmania

2:18PM Angus Kidman | Tasmania has relatively weak mobile broadband and will have to wait a while for NBN services, so Internode’s rollout of its NakedExtreme ADSL2+ plans is good news for Taswegians seeking a bandwidth fix. More »
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Internode NodeLine Is Cheap But Strange

1:27PM Angus Kidman | Internode has added a standard telephony service to its range. The prices are cheaper than conventional landlines, but the question remains: why? More »
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Internode Easy Broadband Has One Catch

10:30AM Angus Kidman | Internode’s new $49.95 broadband plan sounds like an appealing option if you’re helping someone get connected, but there’s one important catch to be aware of. More »
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Internode Increases Caps On 3G Broadband

9:00AM Angus Kidman | When Internode rolled out its 3G plans back in April, we were critical of the relatively low data limits, so it’s good news that they’ve now been increased. More »
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Internode’s 3G Broadband Service Not Spectacular Value

11:40AM Angus Kidman | Internode this week is rolling out its own-branded version of Optus’ 3G service for data-hungry consumers on the move — but does it make sense as a broadband deal? More »
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Get Free Wi-Fi At The MCG

10:00AM Angus Kidman | Good news for sporting types planning on hitting a few events at the Melbourne Cricket Ground: the MCG is now offering free Wi-Fi throughout the venue, courtesy of a deal with Internode. I wouldn’t necessarily advise taking a notebook PC to a match, but it’s a handy way to tweet for free if you’ve got a suitably-equipped phone. If you’ve tested out the coverage on the ground, let us know what it’s like in the comments. Photo from Wikimedia Commons. Internode More »
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Internode Officially Allowing Unmetered Tivo Downloads

12:00PM Angus Kidman | Further details on the Internode/Tivo unmetered downloads arrangement, which we first reported on at the beginning of the month, have finally emerged. The good news is that the deal isn’t just restricted to new accounts: any existing Internode customer with a Tivo can access the Tivo EPG software updates and the ‘Blockbuster Movie Of The Week’ without it counting against monthly cap totals, and with no special setup required. Internode has also said that further unmetered content will be offered later in the year; there’s no details, but with iView already on its list, unmetered iTunes would probably be top of most people’s lists. Internode More »