Broadband News
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Intelia plans high-capacity cable project linking Australia and NZ
A new high-capacity submarine link connecting Sydney and Melbourne to Invercargill in New Zealand is being planned at a cost of NZ$160 million ($147.8 million).
Source: iTnews Australia
5G vs. NBN: Which is best for you?
Is 5G home broadband faster or more reliable than the NBN? Compare plans, prices and speeds, and find out who wins.
Source: WhistleOut
Best NBN plans January 2024: Editor's Picks
Read on for our monthly picks the best NBN plans for unlimited data, value and speed from Telstra, Optus, TPG & more. NBN plans starting at $44.90 find the best one for you!
Source: WhistleOut
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
Southern Cross eyes Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 for its Next cable expansion
Specialist international capacity provider Southern Cross is planning to deploy Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) technology as a key part of the company’s Next expansion plans from Sydney to Los Angeles.
Source: iTWire
Telstra International spreads its Pacific reach
Telstra's international arm has signed on with three new submarine cable consortia.
Source: iTnews Australia
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Vodafone is already discounting the Galaxy S24
Get an immediate saving on the cost of your new Galaxy S24 when you pre-order it from Vodafone.
Source: WhistleOut
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
TPG uses survey results to plug new fibre upgrade program
Australian telco TPG claims a "sizeable number" of Internet users are suffering from connectivity problems and feel "a real need for speed".
Source: iTWire
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
Google helps get Humboldt cable between Chile and Sydney off the ground
Google is set to help get the Humboldt submarine cable project between Chile and Sydney off the ground, after several years of planning.
Source: iTnews Australia
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
Circles.Life has a massive 650GB mobile plan (but only for a limited time)
Optus MVNO, Clircles.Life, is adding bonus data to a several mobile plans so you never have to worry about exceeding your limit.
Source: WhistleOut
NBN Co turns to AI to improve network management
NBN Co is turning to AI and automation as it strives to maintain and improve service quality and reliability.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Compare unlimited internet plans in Australia
Compare unlimited internet plans for cheap deals on every major NBN speed tier, as well as 4G and 5G home wireless technology.
Source: WhistleOut
Hawaiki launching 400Gbps Ethernet services
The Hawaiki Australia-US cable is now offering 400Gbps Ethernet services.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Vodafone's postpaid customers aren't using the data they're paying for
Vodafone has jumped on the end-of-year statistical analysis trend looking at how often Australians used their mobile data, calls and texts.
Source: WhistleOut
2023's biggest mobile news stories
2023 feel like a blur? Here's the breaking stories from across the mobile industry this year including Optus' outage, price hikes and more.
Source: WhistleOut
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
Launtel holds onto the fastest NBN provider title
The ACCC has released its 23rd Measuring Broadband Australia report, and Launtel has maintained its top spot. The report found Launtel customers receive 103.8% of their NBN plan's maximum speeds during the busiest hours of the day (between 7pm and 11pm).
Source: WhistleOut
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
ACCC reviews more than 100 online influencers in social media crackdown
Of the influencers reviewed, the ACCC said 81 per cent were found to have posted something "that raised concerns" — one of the most identified issues being influencers not disclosing brand sponsorships or paid partnerships.
Source: ABC News
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
AARNet gets $6.55 million to boost ‘digital connectivity’ in regional Australia
The Australian Academic and Research Network, AARnet, has received $6.55 million from the Commonwealth investment through Round 3 of the Australian Government’s Regional Connectivity Program (RCP).
Source: iTWire
Optus hits 800 Gbps in field network trial
Optus has reached optical transport speeds of 800 Gbps in a live network trial on its 400 Gbps system on both coastal and inland routes between Sydney and Melbourne.
Source: ARN
Sun, 10th Dec 2023
NBN Co rolls out hybrid vehicles with elevated platforms to maintain its network
Australia’s national broadband network provider NBN Co has deployed a fleet of hybrid vehicles with elevated work platforms to install, maintain, and repair aerial sections of the NBN network.
Source: iTWire
Fri, 08th Dec 2023
Compare cheap internet plans December 2023
Compare the cheapest internet plans in our database from over 30 providers more across NBN, 5G, 4G and more.
Source: WhistleOut
Thu, 07th Dec 2023
TPG is killing off Internode and Westnet
Internode and Westnet customers will be moved to iiNet next year.
Source: WhistleOut
Sat, 02nd Dec 2023
Satellite NBN customers can now get cheaper unlimited data plans
Australians connecting to the NBN via satellite now have more options when it comes to unlimited data plans.
Source: WhistleOut
Fri, 01st Dec 2023
Telcos blocked 336.7M scam texts in the past year
Australian telcos have blocked over 336.7 million scam texts since July 2022, according to new figures released by the ACMA.
Source: ARN
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
NBN Co launches new Wholesale Broadband Agreement
Broadband operator NBN Co has launched a new Wholesale Broadband Agreement (WBA5) with Retail Service Providers (RSPs).
Source: iTWire
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
Optus begins compensating customers with cash over nationwide outage after earlier offer of extra data
In written answers to Senate questions on notice, Optus has confirmed it has paid compensation in cash to customers affected by its nationwide outage on November 8, after being slammed for originally only offering extra data.
Source: ABC News
Mon, 27th Nov 2023
ACCC keeps eye on tech giants' expanding reach
The ACCC is homing in on the rapid reach and influence of tech giants, and the impact that has on competition, data collection and emerging technologies.
Source: iTnews Australia
Comms dept staffers with Optus unable to call Triple Zero during outage
Two out of three federal communications department staff with Optus mobiles could not access Triple Zero on the morning of the Optus outage.
Source: iTnews Australia
Digital platforms face ACCC scrutiny for data collection and ‘unfavourable’ cloud storage’
The walled gardens of digital platform giants are the latest areas to come under regulatory scrutiny as part of the Digital Platform Services Inquiry.
Source: ARN
Sun, 26th Nov 2023
NBN Co energy deal jumpstarts new solar farm in southeast Queensland
Broadband operator NBN Co has signed a third renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) that will underwrite the construction of a new 120MW solar farm in southeast Queensland.
Source: iTWire
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
Black Friday NBN and internet deals 2023
Save up to $240 on NBN over 12 months, try 5G home internet for $1 for the first month, and more Black Friday internet deals.
Source: WhistleOut