http:// 2010-02-04T07:13:00Z 2010-02-04T07:13:00Z netspace-declares-faster-more-affordable-broadband-for-sale-and-traralgon

Victorians who live in country towns Sale and Traralgon do not have to wait for the Australian Government to bring them out of the internet “blackspot1”. Netspace is already bringing more competition to town and more high-speed broadband options to their doors. Netspace continues to invest in new equipment in exchanges in rural Australia, and has just released high-speed broadband (ADSL2+) services for Sale and Traralgon with the reliability and customer service of a reputable, national ISP, yet priced to rival broadband options from other major ISPs. Stuart Marburg, Netspace’s Managing Director, said, “Residential and business internet users in rural Victoria can now realise significant savings on their broadband costs, or take this opportunity to upgrade to high-speed broadband for less. Netspace plans are now delivering speed and data to more areas of Victoria at prices up to $50 per month less than some of our competitors.” Some of the most popular Netspace residential plans*: ADSL2+ 20GB at $29.95 per month when bundled with home phone ADSL2+ 15GB at $39.95 per month stand-alone Netspace is also investing in providing Naked DSL services in the Sale and Traralgon exchanges. This is scheduled to commence midway through 2010. In simple terms, Naked DSL is fast broadband without the monthly phone line bill. Marburg said, “At Netspace we took the decision not to wait for the government to implement its plans for regional broadband infrastructure, but rather to continue to invest in our roll out of ADSL2+ and offer more affordable highspeed broadband options in more regional areas of Australia.” *Terms and Conditions applyMonthly cost shown when ‘Bundled with phone’ is for broadband only. Phone costs are in addition to monthly broadband fee. $10 minimum monthly call spend applies to the Lite phone plan. Total cost of 20GB bundled with home phone over 12 months is $962.80. Uploads and downloads are counted.Total cost of 15 GB plan stand alone over 12 months is $1,498.40. Uploads and downloads are counted.Pricing statements valid as at 29 January, 2010.- Ends - For more information: Richelle Gillett, Spectrum Communications(ddi) 02 9954 3299 (m) 0421 808 292 richelleg@spectrumcomms.com.au Matthew Phillips, Regulatory and Carrier Affairs Manager, Netspace Online Systems Pty Ltd(ddi) 03 9811 0037 (m) 0409 157 059 matthew.phillips@staff.netspace.net.au www.netspace.net.au 1 National Broadband Network: Regional Backbone Blackspots Program

2010-02-04T01:33:00Z back-to-school-2010-in-victoria-means-free-internet-and-big-tax-dollar-savings

Netspace announced today that it has signed a three-year contract with the Victorian Government to provide all Victorian Government schools with internet services from 2010.This contract helps deliver on the Victorian Government’s commitment to provide free internet for government schools in 2010, saving schools an estimated $9.5 million in 2010.Throughout 2010 all Victorian Government schools – more than 1600 in total – can receive free internet delivered through the centralised internet service, including over 1200 primary and P-12 schools, more than 250 secondary colleges, over 60 specialist schools and numerous school camps and language education schools. ”For Netspace, this contract builds on our existing relationships with schools across Victoria. Netspace is a national ISP, but we are based here in Melbourne and have been the ISP of choice for many schools in Victoria since our inception in 1992,” said Stuart Marburg, Managing Director, Netspace. “We are excited to now be the official ISP for all Victorian Government schools – helping to save Victorians money in the long run, and helping to bring true equity of access to internet services for all Victorian schools.”“We have secured this contract due to Netspace’s demonstrated ability to provide a rich feature-set of application services,” said Marburg, “and to ensure high volumes of web content-filtered internet data to our education customers.” - Ends - About NetspaceMelbourne-based internet-service provider (ISP) Netspace is one of Australia’s leading ISP challenger brands, providing internet access and fixed telephony services to approximately 80,000 customers Australia wide. Netspace has its roots firmly placed in Melbourne, and is the brain child of two entrepreneurs whose dedication has seen Netspace grow to a nationally renowned company since its conception in 1992. www.netspace.net.au Media Contact: Richelle Gillett, Spectrum Communications(p) 02 9954 3299 (m) 0421 808 292 richelleg@spectrumcomms.com.au