APC - Tagged Articles - Naked DSL http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. iiNet selling 4,000 BoBs per month http://apcmag.com//iinet-selling-4000-bobs-per-month.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-selling-4000-bobs-per-month.htm

Finn, the guy on the iiNet ads, might be annoying, but the company's BoB has proven to be a smash hit with customers.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:19:49 +1000 Aussie home broadband connections tip past the 50% mark http://apcmag.com//aussie-home-broadband-connections-tip-past-the-50-mark.htm http://apcmag.com//aussie-home-broadband-connections-tip-past-the-50-mark.htm

Despite one in every two Australian homes having a fixed broadband connection, we barely make it into the Top 20 list of countries with the highest penetration of home broadband.]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:21:46 +1000 Telstra slugs new landline customers with $100 penalty for moving to naked DSL http://apcmag.com//telstra-slugs-new-landline-customers-with-100-penalty.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-slugs-new-landline-customers-with-100-penalty.htm

A new $100 ‘temporary connection charge’ for disconnecting a landline after three months is claimed to dissuade customers from joining competing ISPs on a naked DSL plan.]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:55:00 +1000 Optus admits slow broadband problem http://apcmag.com//optus-admits-slow-internet-problem.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-admits-slow-internet-problem.htm

Optus has admitted that it has been "shaping" internet connections to a slower speed than advertised.]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 22:30:23 +1000 MyNetfone launches Naked ADSL2+ http://apcmag.com//mynetfone-launches-adsl2-service.htm http://apcmag.com//mynetfone-launches-adsl2-service.htm

MyNetFone's naked ADSL2+ packs surprisingly good value -- $39 a month for 5GB peak usage. You could pay that much to Telstra just in line rental.]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 14:15:58 +1000 The bare facts on Optus’ naked DSL http://apcmag.com//the-bare-facts-on-optus-naked-dsl.htm http://apcmag.com//the-bare-facts-on-optus-naked-dsl.htm

Optus becomes the first major league telco to strip down for naked DSL, but punts on mobile rather than VoIP as its landline replacement.]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:34:45 +1000 Internode triples ADSL2+ coverage area http://apcmag.com//internode_triples_adsl2_coverage_distance.htm http://apcmag.com//internode_triples_adsl2_coverage_distance.htm

Internode has announced it will no longer follow Telstra's restrictive rules about ADSL line length in areas where it has its own ADSL2+ DSLAMs installed in exchanges.]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:34:05 +1000 iiNet profits bulge from unexpected naked growth http://apcmag.com//iinet_stronger_when_naked.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet_stronger_when_naked.htm

Broadband users are rushing in droves to rid themselves of Telstra line rental, says a delighted iiNet. ]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:06:43 +1000 Internode announces Naked DSL transfers http://apcmag.com//internode_announces_naked_dsl_transfers.htm http://apcmag.com//internode_announces_naked_dsl_transfers.htm

Internode says customers who already have a phone line can now get Naked ADSL2+ connected on it, rather than having to get a whole new line connected.]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:41:00 +1000 Internode strips covers off naked DSL http://apcmag.com//internode_strips_covers_off_naked_dsl.htm http://apcmag.com//internode_strips_covers_off_naked_dsl.htm

No more annoying Telstra line rental bill with Internode's new "Naked" DSL service. PLUS: coverage expanded to 350 exchanges. ]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:27:08 +1000 "Literally naked" DSL services loom http://apcmag.com//literally_naked_dsl_services_loom.htm http://apcmag.com//literally_naked_dsl_services_loom.htm Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:55:43 +1000