[clug] broadband ISPs in Canberra

[John]

> Talking about internode, do we have any ISPs in Canberra that offer
> wireless hotspots?
>
Just keep an eye on Internode, they have of course the citilan in 
adelaide (still free to node users when there, pending the final 
bedding down). They also have a significant relationship with 
Unwired, so there will be wireless offerings coming to canberra.

John

 
> Kim
> 
> On 2004 Sep 24, , at 11:47 AM, John wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> >> Dear Canberra Linux users,
> >>
> >> I am moving to Canberra next week, starting postdoc research at
> >> ANU.
> >>
> >> I'd like to hear what broadband providers you might recommend.
> >>
> > Strongly recommend Internode http://internode.on.net
> > assuming you can get adsl then internode is a quality provider, not
> > necessarily the cheapest, but certainly have the quality service and
> > support. Linux friendly  with mirrors available which do not count
> > in your downloads.  also have some excellent streaming services,
> > internet radio which does not count in downloads.
> >> I'm a Debian developer, so I'll need a fair bit of bandwidth to
> >> cover those activities (though I might be able to leverage ANU's
> >> mirror for updates).  I estimate 5-10GB per month would be plenty,
> >> though unlimited might perhaps be nice.  A static IP address would
> >> be optional, but again, may be nice.
> >
> > Check out their plans you won't be disappointed.
> >>
> >> I'll be living in Charnwood to start with but might move closer to
> >> ANU later (anyone looking for a housemate?).
> >>
> >
> > Hope this helps,
> >
> > John
> >
> >
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