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Old Oct 1st 2004, 9:36 am
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Hi ALL
I am on visa validation trip to OZ on 14 thsi month. I am a heavy user to Internet about4 hours as I run business from the net. I came to know unlike US the tel is billed every minutes so can anyone suggest me what to do in such a situation ?
Any ISPs or other ways ?
I want cheapest way to browse net
Thanks All
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Old Oct 1st 2004, 9:43 am
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Hi ALL
I am on visa validation trip to OZ on 14 thsi month. I am a heavy user to Internet about4 hours as I run business from the net. I came to know unlike US the tel is billed every minutes so can anyone suggest me what to do in such a situation ?
Any ISPs or other ways ?
I want cheapest way to browse net
Thanks All
Sorry I can't give you the information you need but I suggest you also post your request in the BritVics forum:

http://s7.invisionfree.com/BritVics

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Originally Posted by OzTennis
Sorry I can't give you the information you need but I suggest you also post your request in the BritVics forum:

http://s7.invisionfree.com/BritVics

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If you're using dial up you connect to an isp who is in your local call area.Melbourne charges a flat rate for local calls- untimed ! So you can stay on all you like for a local call cost 20-25c depending on your carrier .
Dial up can cost as little as $9.95 per month unlimited use.
Everyone is pushing broadband now and it is falling in price .I pay $29.95 per month unlimited use- but with a limited download.
Unlimited broadband /download wil cost you about $50 per month at the moment.
The fun starts when you try to install your modem.!

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The fun starts when you try to install your modem.!
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Make sure you disable Anti-virus programs etc before installing the modem. Mine refused to install, until the virus program was disabled. But they didn't mention that until I rang them !! Then it installed like a dream.
 
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Originally Posted by melbournehelp
If you're using dial up you connect to an isp who is in your local call area.Melbourne charges a flat rate for local calls- untimed ! So you can stay on all you like for a local call cost 20-25c depending on your carrier .
Dial up can cost as little as $9.95 per month unlimited use.
Everyone is pushing broadband now and it is falling in price .I pay $29.95 per month unlimited use- but with a limited download.
Unlimited broadband /download wil cost you about $50 per month at the moment.
The fun starts when you try to install your modem.!

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I've just gone for TPG broadband $19.95 but 200meg download limit, which has already run out and I've only had it a week.
I found it very easy to set up, good instructions and help line if needed. I think the unlimited option is $49.95
Jenny
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I've just gone for TPG broadband $19.95 but 200meg download limit, which has already run out and I've only had it a week.
I found it very easy to set up, good instructions and help line if needed. I think the unlimited option is $49.95
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Dodwload limits sound Mad!!! :scared: :scared:

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Dodwload limits sound Mad!!! :scared: :scared:

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If you are using a web cam to contact friends/relatives etc. I believe that contributes a fair bit to your download resource.
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Old Oct 2nd 2004, 7:08 am
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This is the place to look for details about internet access in Australia:
http://www.whirlpool.net.au/

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Originally Posted by pokhrea
Hi ALL
I am on visa validation trip to OZ on 14 thsi month. I am a heavy user to Internet about4 hours as I run business from the net. I came to know unlike US the tel is billed every minutes so can anyone suggest me what to do in such a situation ?
Any ISPs or other ways ?
I want cheapest way to browse net
Thanks All
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