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August 08
It's nigh on impossible to avoid Olympic fever round the iiNet office...
July 08
Some of us have a morning routine, a ritual to shoehorn our brains into the day ahead...
June 08
Last month's how-to article on using iinet webspace struck a positive chord with a few of our readers...
May 08
Amidst a flurry of new products and welcome additions to the Media Lounge family, we're very excited to have announced the acquisition of our industry neighbours, Westnet...
April 08
I have a newfound appreciation for how much of my casual week actually pivots on both my home computer and my broadband...
March 08
I've spent an uncharacteristic amount of time lately playing tech support for the family. Not that I mind this, of course...
February 08
Every where you go these days everyone has a laptop and with laptop sales surging worldwide it seems that maybe it's not just my imagination.
January 08
The buzz of summer is here! With this in mind I thought it only right to focus on the festivities of summer.
December 07
Here it is - the final edition of iiNews for 2007. It's been a huge year for iiNet staff and our customers, from the launch of our manifesto advertising campaign to the recent release of Naked DSL.
November 07
There must be people like me out there. People who can't remember their landline phone number...
October 07
This year's election not only promises to be a cliff hanger epic, it also promises a campaign like nothing you've ever seen before...
September 07
It seems like the whole of Australia (including the media) discovered Facebook at this same time early this year...
August 07
Being from Perth I often find traveling abroad, particularly to big cities, a confronting experience..
July 07
The future has never been more "now" than ever before. In the past when people thought of the future, they were thinking "far" into the future...
June 07
This month my hard drive put on a few extra gigabytes of memory fodder after I attended a wedding event of epic proportions...
May 07
I've been working towards a high definition TV upgrade for a while now. Sadly, while my bank account does demand a small measure of respect, the kind of dosh...
April 07
No time for well polished segues this month, we've got too much to get through. First off is the new look iiNet site. Our web team have been wanting...
March 07
While doing a spot of research for this month's feature story I came across a term that I didn't recognise (though perhaps should have) called "Web 2.0"...
February 07
Missing the weekend paper often drives my partner to distraction. Not because I've missed out on my dose of current affairs, political upheavals...
January 07
I was just about to write this month's intro on my New Year's resolution to "get fit" - and then I looked back to the February edition of 06 only to find the exact same resolution on my list...
December 06
I fully expect that only half as many people will be reading this month's iiNews than last months. After all, most people have more pressing matters to attend to like prepping for Christmas day...
November 06
I'm sure I'm neither the first nor the last person that is going to say this, but we're officially in the "lead up" to Christmas...
October 06
October is a challenging month. It's challenging for me because I know the spending spree (I mean festive season) is about to begin, but my wallet isn't yet into the spirit of sacrifice and starvation...
September 06
This month I'm feeling a little refreshed after taking a week's break for a long overdue holiday. While I was away I set my sights on achieving the seemingly impossible: to learn how to relax...
August 06
This month we launched our new suite of broadband plans which feature some sweet new bundle deals...
July 06
This month marks my one year anniversary at the helm of iiNews...
June 06
It would be terrible of me to not mention that something called the World Cup is on at the moment wouldn't it? Someone said to me the other day...
May 06
May sees the famous Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) kick off in Los Angeles with gaming and digital entertainment taking centre stage...
April 06
Broadband in Australia is the talk of the town at the moment. The issue of "our broadband vs theirs" has been all over the papers...
March 06
As the January/February lull slides behind us, the IT industry moves into high gear in March with all the big announcements and arrivals...
February 06
February is the perfect month to take stock of just how many New Years' resolutions we've all broken so far. My daily urban dictionary "word of the day" updates brought me up to speed on my own feeble efforts recently...
January 06
For this month's theme - the iilounge - we take a look at the growing trend of integrating your home computer and Internet into your lounge room....
December 05
Is there an official start to the holiday season? I'm not sure. It starts for me when I can smell pine needles. When I can hear the argument starting around the house as to how big the Christmas tree really has to be...
November 05
The last half of October turned up some interesting firsts - first time we've hit 50,000 customers on our DSLAM infrastructure, first time we turned 12, first time I interviewed a celebrity...
October 05
Here at iiNet we've been busy spring cleaning our product range and hiring extra personnel to help us to improve our quality of service...
September 05
We're all abuzz at the moment with the launch of our premium Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service...
August 05
We're going to have a bit of a think tank session on what you can do to help protect your computer from computer viruses, spyware, spam and hackers...
July 05
On the business front, the newest thing to hit iiNet's shores are our new business plans that combine the accessibility of iibroadband2 with the advanced features of the new iibusiness pack...
June 05
The past month, we've been busy gearing up for our "free connection, free modem" special offer which might just be the catalyst required for those pondering a move into broadband...
April 05
While the hectic summer period has drawn to a close and many are welcoming the cooler, more relaxed Autumn season, it's been all systems go for iiNet staff...
February 05
As summer reaches its peak with 40C days in some areas, it's time to start thinking about making the most of what's left of it...
January 05
Welcome to the first iiNews of 2005! I hope you had a safe and enjoyable holiday period...
December 04
As another year draws to a close we reflect back on the year's activities and milestones...
November 04
Brand relaunch, open day, anti-spam & anti virus solutions..
October 2004
This month is internationally recognised as Breast Cancer month, and I will be doing my part by participating in the "Big Walk" from Perth to Fremantle on October 24...
September 2004
The hot topic for this week is broadband availability. On a personal level, my own ADSL application was rejected last week and I'm not too happy about the prospect of life without broadband...
August 2004
This month we are making the progression from dialup to broadband even easier, with a range of promotions and some great prizes to be won! For the next few months we're offering a trial of our fastest bliink account...
July 2004
This month the focus of our newsletter is on improvements to our existing products and plans! Our lead story tells you how you could win an Olympus digital camera valued at almost $500 just by telling us what you think...
June 2004
This month our newsletter is focused on new improvements to our accounts which will benefit all of our members! We have a great new phone service called ...
May 2004
Welcome members to another edition of iiNews! We have another jam packed issue this month, with heaps of exciting new offers! There's no excuse for not making the change to ...
April 2004
Welcome members, As you may have noticed we now have a letter from the editor to help keep you in the loop! Most importantly, this is the last edition of our newsletter before the Spam Act...
March 2004
Message from the MD, refer-a-friend, wiink, whirlpool, kiids corner and more...!
February 2004
Message from the MD, bliink gets even better, iiPhone + bliink package, Refer a Friend, New iiNet Website and more...!
January 2004
Message from the MD, iiNet wins "Best of the Best" Awards, Movies by Burswood, iiPhone Launch, New Bandwidth Deal, Winners of the Retravision Vouchers Announced and more...!
December 2003
Message from the MD, iiNet Open Day a Success, Tier 1 and 2 Rollout, Wait times down, Nova FM and ZdNet Campaigns, The 2003 iiNet AGM and more...!
November 2003
Message from the MD, iiNet staff granting wishes, Look out for the Nachi Virus, iiNet 2003 Open Day, Launch of PlayStationÃ‚Â®2 Network Entertainment, Competitions, and more...!
October 2003
Message from the MD, iiNet ranks number 1 in C Nielsen Internet Survey, Look out for the Swen Worm, New iiNet Network Operations Centre, Launch of dedicated support line, New ADSL demand register, Competitions, and more...!
September 2003
Message from the MD, Contact Centre innundated by requests for virus support information, Internet safety gets priority at St Hilda's, Office expansion complete, Victoria & NSW get hardware, Kiss my WAMI 2003, New iiNet website components, bliink BIZ+ and bliink SOHO product updates, and more...!
August 2003
New look monthly newsletter, Message from the MD, Octa4 joins the iiNet Group, bliink now available nationall, Changes to the SFOA, Help iiNet increase ADSL coverage, Shell server lives again, bliinky's Game Tips, Customer Profile, Inside the Call Centre, Inside the Staff Room, Competitions, Site Scan, Changes to the SFOA for Domain Names.
June 2003
bliink update, Network Abuse, bliink Milestone, Atlantis Changes, Keeping your Domain Records Up-to-date New Junk Mail Tagging Service, Final Notification of a Network Change.
February 2003
iiNet Introduces bliink SOHO, Try iiNet's New Toolbox and Win, Webimpact Change of Management, New Broadband ADSL Exchanges, iiNet Welcomes Country NetLink Clients, iiNet's Financial Results, New Webmail System, Nationally Accredited Course for Call Centre Staff.
January 2003
iiNet Reaches Three Milestones For 2002, Origin Internet, Local Telecom and Internet Limited, Employment Opportunities, Alternative Shell Access, bliink Broadband Home Payment Methods, Changes to Webmail, Upgrades to Bandwidth Servicing in Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane, Notification of Network Change, New Dialup Numbers for Gingin & Toodyay,
December 2002
Open Day DVD Winner, iiNet Moves into Regional NSW and Victoria, Refer a Friend Promotion, Variations to the iiNet Standard Form of Agreement (SFOA), bliink Broadband Roll-out Continues, Exploit in Internet Explorer 5.0 and above, Carmel School Wins With bliink, Reception Opening Hours over Christmas and New Year Holiday Period, Contact Us
November 2002
iiNet 2002 Open Day, Withdrawal of Shell Access on opera.iinet.net.au, bliink Enters Queensland, WA ScamNet, Customer Service and Continuous Improvement, bliink Winners, Internet Wise Great Christmas Offer, iiNet AGM Reminder, Contact Us
October 2002
bliink Just Got Better!, Virus Update: W32.Bugbear@mm, bliink Broadband Available in Queensland, Freedom Available Regionally!, Endeavours Receive a Free Upgrade, Digital Camera Give-Away, National Dial-up Roaming,iiNet AGM, Contact us
September 2002
RockNet have joined the iiNet Group, Domain Consumer Alert, In-house and On-site Services, bliink Launch Successful, Free Internet Seminars, Games Update, Change Your Details Online With Our New Contact Editor, Contact us
August 2002
Glens leap for charity, Upgrade to Bliink now!, Games Update, iiNet upgrades broadband services in Sydney and Melbourne, Change your details online with our new Contact Editor, Simplification of our telephone system, Free Internet Seminar, Movie Competition Thank you, Contact us
July 2002
Welcome Hartingdale customers!, Bliink - New Broadband Products, Network News, Renewal Notices to iiNet Customers for .com.au Domain Names, Important .au domain changes, New-Look Invoices.
May 2002
Win a Digital Camera!, Broadband News - New Term-Free Option!, Free Internet Lessons Continue, ADSL Modems, New Spam Filters, Virus Update: W32/Klez.h@MM, Network News, Broadband Payments, Games News!
April 2002
Broadband Home Accounts Now Available Regionally, More Broadband Exchanges Now Available, New iiNet Website Feature - iiCalendar, iiNet Announces the ADSL Free Zone!, New FTP Server, Variations to iiNet's Standard Form of Agreement, Movie Competition, Contact Us
March 2002
Welcome, Quality Assurance, Important News for Voyager Clients, Are you still dialing up to the Internet?, Changes to iiNet IVR, Contact Us
February 2002
Welcome, Network News, New Network Tools, WebTrack - Change to Web Filtering Policy, New Bill-Payment Options, Domain Renewal Notices, Free Internet Lessons Continue, Contact Us
December 2001
Welcome, Open Day!, Unlimited ADSL, Referral Scheme, New Virus Warning, Christmas Opening Hours, Contact Us
November 2001
Welcome, Explorer DVD Competition Winners, iiNet's Sky Writing Plane!, Domain Renewal Notices, Showcase Shines Apples, Free Internet Lessons a Success, ADSL now Available in Regional WA, Explorer On-Line Sign Up, iiNet AGM, Contact Us
October 2001
Welcome, Voyager PlayStation 2 Competition Winners!, Win Tickets to Scary Movie 2, Network News, Changes to iiNet's IVR System, ADSL: New Exchanges and Products, Internet Wise Affiliation - Special Offers Continue, Webtrack - Now with Parental Control!, iiNet Moves With the Ages, New Tool for Atlantis Accounts, Change of Conditions for Atlantis Accounts, Games News
September 2001
Welcome, Network Upgrades, New Product - WebImpact!, Special Offer: Internet Training for the Over 45's, Network News, ADSL Backup Now Available, Call Centre News, Games News
August 2001
Welcome, Good News for Rockingham Clients, Network Upgrades, New Feature for Explorer Accounts!, Network News, Call Centre News, Karrinyup Shop
July 2001
Welcome, iiNet's New Premises, Network News, Network Upgrades, Games News, Domain Name License Renewals Warning, Wantree Support Number Decommissioned
June 2001
Welcome, Network News, New Tools, Welcome To Our New Explorer Members, iiNet's New Premises, High Speed Business Solutions, Name the iiNet Crab
May 2001
Welcome, New Lines, New Phone System, Explorer Members Upgraded, Games News, Email Virus Prevention - A Few Tips, $500 Prize Winner, Domain Name License Renewals Warning
April 2001
Welcome, Network News, Standard Form of Agreement, Games News
March 2001
Welcome, Network News, Extra Addresses for Explorer Accounts, Atlantis Minimum Payments, Special Deals on Computer Hardware, iiNet Network Status, $500 Prize Winners
February 2001
Welcome, New Lines, Network News, Domain Name License Renewals Warning, Games News, STD Charges, Online Payment Method, Customise Your Homepage
November 2000
ADSL, Computer Expo, iiTel New Lines, Melbourne and Sydney POPs, Load Management, New Tools, Ellenbrook Intranet, Retail Outlets
October 2000
Network Faults on October 17, Bandwidth Changes, New Lines, New Products, Onsite Computer Bookings, Games News, Explorer Account Information
September 2000
iiNet and BankWest, New Cable Accounts, City Span, ADSL, Games News, Postal Address
August 2000
New Staff, New Lines, Connection Issue Update, Homepages at iiNet, iiNet and BankWest, Games News, iiNet and Satcom
July 2000
GST Update, New Lines, New Tools, Account Changes, Games News, iiNet's Privacy Policy, iiNet/Scoop Privilege club, Proxy Information, Account Details
June 2000
New Lines, New Tools, Power Outage, Usenet News Service, Geraldton Seminars, Games News, Satcom National Databank, iiNet/Scoop Privilege Club, Accounts issues
May 2000
New Lines, ADSL Trial, Virus Help, Scoop/iiNet Privilege club, Account Issues, Games News, Network Status Mailing list
April 2000
Coming Attractions, New Lines, Contacting iiNet Customer support, iiNet/Scoop Privilege Club, iiNet Welcomes Satcom National Databank, Tucows, Games News
February 2000
Trip for two to be won, Additional lines, Web Server Changes, Congestion tones, Cable Internet Access, Customer Service Delays, What iiNet is up to in the Community, iiNet/Scoop Privilege club, Network Status Mailing list
January 2000
Acquisitions and Mergers, Wantree Reception, Additional Lines, National Roaming, Privacy Guarantee, Sunset Cinema, iiNet/Scoop Privilege Club, Games News
November 1999
Additional Lines, The Perth Computer and Technology Expo, Customer Service Questionnaire, Australian Personal Computer Magazine Survey, Sunset Cinema, Scoop Privilege Club, Retailers, Staffing, Games News
October 1999
iiNet float on the ASX, Wantree News, customise the iiNet Page, latest Games, subscriber Offer, complete our questionnaire and win, Computer Expo, local number for Bunbury support, SMTP mail delivery
August 1999
iiNet to float on the ASX, iiNet and Wantree Merger, our Name Change, acceptable Use Policy, iiNet Web Site, iiNet Staff, your Input.
July 1999
24/7 Customer Support, Censorship Bill, The GST, Karrinyup Shop, Local Mirrors of Popular Sites, and more.
May 1999
Our New Shop, New Internet Legislation, More Dialup Capacity, New Local Call Coverage, New Web Affiliate Account, iiNet's Guide to Cyberspace.
December 1998
V.90, New Contact Number, New Payment Options, iiNet Modem Numbers.
November 1998
Support Aid 98, New CDs, Birthday Bash Update, iiNet Modem Numbers, Antivirus Centre.
October 1998
iiNet turns 5, Extended Support Hours, Password Security, Recent Upgrades, Dialup Numbers.
March 1998
8M Link Commissioned, New Diverter Numbers, Mandurah Upgrade, Reducing Load on Opera, Support Special - Modem Dropouts, Finger on the Pulse - iiNet Netstatus, Emailing iiNet, Credits
November 1997
Happy Fourth Birthday, Discovery goes Digital, 8 digit phone numbers, 56K, Procedures for dealing with Accounts, Multiplayer Games, News on News, Credits.
June 1997
Welcome, iiNet in SA, New modems & rotary, New phone numbers, Webtrack, Games online, Credits.
March 1997
The Telecommunications Industry, Upgrade on Services, Service Difficulties, Internet Domain Names, iiNet's Training Services, Internet Relay Chat, Easter Times
December 1996
Editorial, We've moved!, Our Perth Rotaries, The iiNet Network, New Services, Western Australian State Election, Network Downtime, In Closing
November 1996
Editorial, Rotary Update, Useful Information, Payment, Improving into the future, Western Australian Internet Association.
September 1996
Editorial, New Nodes in South West and SA, Short Login Rotary, New Dialup Pricing, Postal Address, Casual Positions, In Closing
April 1996
Editorial, Extended Support Hours, Software Products, Macintosh Support, What's a Rotary?, Modem Woes, Multiple Rotaries, Closure of 3227331, Training Room
February 1996
Editorial, Ongoing Problems, Staff Additions, Extended Support Hours, Email Support, Telstra Upgrades, UUCP Moved, Web Pages.
January 1996
Proxies, Exorcising the Killer Daemon, Phone Numbers, Standard Settings, Summary, EMAIL EUDORA (Windows and Macintosh), WORLD WIDE WEB (Unix, Windows and Macintosh), MS Explorer - Win 95, Windows, Mac, and Unix specific.
December 1995
Editorial, Christmas Opening Hours, Support Staff, Current Contact Details, Internet Guide, Upgrade to link speed, Introduction of opera, PGP Key.
October 1995
Editorial - iiNet Staff, How and when to get Support, Chain Letters, System Setup Changes (important), New Release of Windows 3.11 software, Batch FTP now available, Revision of Pricing for Dialups, Bunbury is alive!, Coming Changes (vitally important).