Lincoln Computer Centre - Wireless Broadband

Internet Choices on Lower Eyre Peninsula

There are a number of wireless internet options for residents and businesses on Eyre Peninsula. Generally speaking all of the wireless internet options are broadband which simply means a faster internet connection than a standard dial-up connection over a normal phone line.

Please note that my observations below are general in nature and biased by design (24 years in the computer industry will do that to you!) so you should take the opportunity to contact each of the providers below to satisfy yourself as to the quality of the service they are offering and it's suitability to your requirements.

Please note that feedback as to the accuracy of this document is most welcome.

	Dial-Up Internet Connection
	Low cost, low speed internet connection using virtually any regular telephone line Lincoln Computer Centre recommends Internode dial-up connections from $10.00 per month Browse to www.internode.on.net/dialup/index.htm
	ADSL Internet Connection
	Fast broadband internet connection available within 3.5km of an ADSL enabled telephone exchange Connect to the internet and still use your telephone to make and receive calls Lincoln Computer Centre recommends Internode ADSL connections Plans from $29.95 per month for unlimited time (there are data download limits) Browse to www.internode.on.net/adsl/pricing/home.php
	Next G Wireless Broadband Connection
	Fast broadband internet connection available within range of a Next G mobile phone tower Ideal for mobile users with laptop computers Next G is available from Telstra BigPond, phone 13POND (137 663) Plans from $29.95 per month for 10 hours Be very aware of additional costs if you exceed your monthly data or time allowance Browse to http://my.bigpond.com/internetplans/broadband/wireless/NextG/about/default.jsp
	Satellite Broadband Connection
	Fast broadband internet connection available wherever you can see the sky Plans from $29.95 per month for unlimited time (there are data download limits) There may be additional costs if you exceed your monthly data allowance Federal government subsidies may apply if you are unable to get an ADSL connection There are a number of providers of satellite connections including the following Telstra BigPond http://my.bigpond.com/internetplans/broadband/satellite/about/ Activ8me www.activ8me.net.au/ BlueMaxx www.bluemaxx.net.au/ Lincoln Computer Centre makes no recommendations as to the best choice of satellite provider
	Wireless Broadband Connection
	Fast broadband internet connection available within range of a dedicated access point Plans from $29.95 per month for unlimited time (there are data download limits) There may be additional costs if you exceed your monthly data allowance Federal government subsidies may apply if you are unable to get an ADSL connection There are a number of providers of wireless broadband connections including the following Broadband Anywhere www.broadbandanywhere.com.au/ Presently available within sight of Winters Hill (generally speaking), other points across EP one day ONEWire www.onewire.com.au Presently available in Tumby Bay Lincoln Computer Centre makes no recommendations as to the best choice of wireless broadband provider

A word from Greg ...

If you have a laptop or notebook computer with wireless networking built-in, you can connect to a wireless network in the home or office, at school or university, and even at internet cafes and other wireless "hotspots". Most of the time you will need a password to connect, however many organisations offer free connections where a password is not required.

For example, if you travel through Adelaide airport you can connect to the free Internode wireless hotspot while waiting for your plane, you can check your mail, browse the internet or do your on-line banking.