If you've come to this page looking for high speed, low cost, broadband Internet access, you've come to the right place - unless you live outside Australia. If you do, then I'm sorry to say that we cannot help you. (All the information provided below is courtesy of TPG Internet Pty Ltd.)
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What is ADSL Broadband?
What are the benefits of ADSL Broadband?
How Fast Is ADSL Broadband?
What sort of computer do I need for ADSL Broadband?
Can I Get ADSL Broadband?
What if my exchange doesn't support ADSL Broadband?
How much will it cost me?
Troubleshooting ADSL

What Is ADSL?

Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) is a new technology that uses your existing telephone lines to provide you with high speed, high bandwidth digital lines.

It provides you with fast access to large websites, streaming media such as Internet Radio, multiplayer gaming and a wide range of other online services.

If you are a business owner, ADSL can provide you with the means of allowing your staff to work from home.

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What Are The Benefits Of ADSL?

1. Between 5 and 25 times faster than the 56kbps modem that you would probably  be using on a dialup account.
2. Internet and voice (or Fax) simultaneously.
3. Always on-line. If your ADSL modem and computer are switched on, you're on-line.
4. No dial up phone costs.
5. Almost instantaneous alerts when an email arrives.
6. Excellent data security that exceeds other technologies.
7. An unlimited number of network users.

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How Fast Is It?

The following table compares the time to download various files using a 56kbps dial up modem, a 256k and a 1500k ADSL connection:

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What Sort Of Computer Do I Need For ADSL Broadband?

If you are in an ADSL area and able to get ADSL to your business or home, then whether you can connect to TPG ADSL comes down to just one thing: the right computer. The minimum specifications for a PC are as follows.

If you are using a machine like the one above, it's probably time that it was put out to pasture. If you have an old machine, and you'd like to get a new one, click here for a quote on one of our high quality systems.

The minimum specifications for an Apple Macintosh are as follows:

1. Power PC, Power Book, iMac or iBook (G3 or G4 strongly recommended)
2. Operating System OS 8.1 or later
3. Open Transport TCP/IP version 1.1.2 or later
4. 12MB RAM (recommended)
5. a CD-ROM drive
6. Colour display (minimum 800 x 600 resolution x 256 colours)
7. Free space on Hard Disk Drive - 16 MB
8. a spare Ethernet interface
9. sound card and speakers recommended
10. Internet browser capable of supporting FTP (File Transport Protocol) such as Netscape Navigator 3 and above or Microsoft IE3.

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Can I Get ADSL Broadband?

Click here to find out. You will be taken to the TPG Internet ADSL Broadband Sign Up page. When you get there, click 'Continue with Registration'

On the page that is then displayed, enter your telephone number and click 'Start the Search'. If you cannot get ADSL Broadband on your number a message will be displayed telling you so.

If you can, then a form will be displayed allowing you to register for ADSL Broadband.  

If you decide not to go any further, you can simply hit the 'Home' button on your browser

If you decide to go ahead, and you're interested in the free modem package (currently $49.95 Australian per month), it's the first option that is offered to you.

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What if my exchange doesn't support ADSL Broadband?

You can place a request to get an upgrade by submitting your interest by completing this form.

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Last modified: July 07, 2007