diddy

Does anyone know what I need to do to get on the internet? Do I need to do anything to my laptop to use it in Australia and does anyone know a good ISP?

I have a telstra line btw.

Thanks,

Paul.

fraser

I bought an optus pre-pay $35 for 45 days unlimited use.

You have to py for a local call each time you connect, but most times you can stay connected all day.

diddy

Thanks Fraser. Do you know if it's just a case of plugging the laptop into the phoneline or do I need to do anything to a UK modem?

Ta,

Paul.

fraser

Yep just plug it in

fraser

You don't have to get pre-pay you can use your internet connection izard and it will find a server for you, just make sure the laptop knows it's in oz

diddy

That's what I mean. I'm a complete IT dunce. How does the laptop know it's in Oz?

Paul.

fraser

It will probably ask when you go to internet connection wizard, or set the time to Australia.

jib

The best dialup deal in Aus - http://www.beagle.com.au/

jib

Click 'start' then 'control panel' then 'regional & language settings' set it for Aus.

CPGagie

I use the computer a lot for work during March and October (hol time now, get in! ) I use "itxpress", I have a 512/128 broadband with them, no limits or caps. Its $101 per month, it was the cheapest I could find for what I need. It is discusting to be honest, the citizens in Australia are getting screwed big time on this front.

diddy

Thanks.

Paul.

Coogee Rocks

The main companies are offering horrible deals becasue they no that aussies trust the big names e.g. Telstra, Optus etc.. Same as BT in the UK.

I have 12,000/1000 for about $100 (this includes a phone line and calls for a month) 20 gig limit which I get nowhere near even playign lots of online games and sufign the net most nights. I would need more if i was downloading music movies of course.

S

Smudgo

Have a look at http://www.whirlpool.net.au/ enter your postcode & a list of available ISPs & prices are displayed. The discussion is good to get an idea of the quality of service etc