Category Archives: Technology

NBN is down

Posted on 12/11/2019 by AlanM52

Internet went down about 20 mins ago but we are good as the Telstra Smart Modem Gen 2 has switched over to mobile backup for both both internet and phone.

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Telstra Smart Modem Gen 2 – dodgy update

Posted on 10/10/2019 by AlanM52

We have the Gen 2 version that GSM internet AND voice backup and ET complained this afternoon that she tried to make some calls – and nothing ??? OK…ring your mobile – nothing. Ring my mobile – nothing. Hmm…we have … Continue reading →

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Day two without our Lenovo AIO desktop

Posted on 02/10/2019 by AlanM52

Which has gone in for warranty service – intermittently runs hot. This will be the last time cos the 3 year warranty has like two weeks left. So…back to the faithful Scorptec box which these days normally resides in Al’s … Continue reading →

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IPTV Pro purchase

Posted on 22/09/2019 by AlanM52

IPTV – been using the free version for a while and now that Foxtel is cancelled (return box tomorrow) decided to buy the full IPTV Pro version. Going around installing on all the devices, Lenovo AIO Win10, balcony and lounge … Continue reading →

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Telstra TV

Posted on 09/07/2019 by AlanM52

Great news Tubi TV app now available in the app store – yay

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No Internet !!!

Posted on 01/05/2019 by AlanM52

Not able to even access the Telstra modem downstairs in my study from the balcony AIO desktop – bugger. The Dell 16 port switch in the linen cupboard is dead – no lights. This thing has been running for like … Continue reading →

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Telstra NBN speed check

Posted on 30/04/2019 by AlanM52

Looks good.

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Telstra outage notice

Posted on 12/04/2019 by AlanM52

E-mail from Telstra advising of planned outage. This sort of thing does not really effect us any more as the Telstra Smart Modem Gen 2 has 4G backup – including voice

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What a coincidence !

Posted on 08/11/2018 by AlanM52

Shortly after I made the last post we lost the Internet, and of course no phone – ET not happy with the latter Radio 3AW news update that south east areas have lost power so not the NBN this time. … Continue reading →

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Talking turkey with Telstra

Posted on 18/09/2018 by AlanM52

We are now out of contract with our 12 month bundle for phone, internet & Foxtel from Telstra. That means some of the Foxtel discounts are adjusted adding about $10 to the monthly cost with Entertainment, Documentaries & Movies going … Continue reading →

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