Broadband News
Mon, 06th Nov 2023
National rail network to go all-4G
Freight rail communications are to finally enter the 4G age, with the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) announcing a communications upgrade to reach more than 3000 sites.
Source: iTnews Australia
Fri, 03rd Nov 2023
Fixed Wireless NBN plans could be getting a lot faster next year
Good news for rural Australians.
Source: WhistleOut
Tue, 31st Oct 2023
Telcos ready for showdown over landlines in the regions
Debate is erupting over the future of rural telecommunications, with the government and telcos labelling current arrangements as no longer fit for purpose.
Source: SMH
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
Telstra could lose USO responsibilities
Telstra’s obligations for delivering telephony services under the Universal Service Obligation (USO) could cease under a planned "modernisation" of the scheme.
Source: iTnews Australia
CBA and Telstra 'scam indicator' feature officially switched on
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has officially switched on its ‘scam indicator’, developed in partnership with Quantium Telstra.
Source: iTnews Australia
Aussie Broadband unshackles Symbio proposal
Aussie Broadband has put forward a new offer for the acquisition of Symbio, unshackling it from previously specified conditions.
Source: ARN
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
Aussie Broadband announced as Australia's most trusted telco
Leading Australian market research company Roy Morgan has announced Aussie Broadband as the standout for the telecommunications category in its annual Trusted Brand Awards for 2023.
Source: WhistleOut
Vodafone $5 roaming now works in-flight
Vodafone's popular $5 roaming deal is extending from the ground to 20,000 feet in the sky, with a new in-flight roaming service.
Source: WhistleOut
Vocus chosen for new Google South Pacific cable system
Vocus has been selected by Google as its preferred partner to work on a new submarine cable system across the South Pacific, linking Australia with Fiji, French Polynesia and the US.
Source: ARN
Google, Vocus to connect US and Australia with new subsea cable system
Google is set to deploy two new trans-Pacific subsea cables between the United States and Australia, via Fiji and French Polynesia, with Vocus to help deliver the project.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 25th Oct 2023
NBN Co to make fewer ACT premises gigabit-capable
NBN Co has downgraded its target for gigabit-capable premises in the Australian Capital Territory from 57 percent to 50 percent, because it is more cost-effective to build in other parts of Australia.
Source: iTnews Australia
NBN Co and Nokia crack 20 Gbps speeds in live network tests
NBN Co has achieved speeds of up to 20 Gbps in live network tests with Nokia over its FTTP network.
Source: ARN
ACCC backs govt plan to develop emergency mobile roaming
The final report of the ACCC’s regional mobile infrastructure inquiry has prompted the government to announce a scoping study to require the telecommunications industry develop an emergency roaming during natural disasters to help Australians stay connected.
Source: iTWire
Aussie Broadband's fastest internet plans are getting a permanent price cut
Like many Australian internet providers have in recent months, Aussie Broadband will be adjusting its NBN plan prices from November 21. The winners are internet customers who want faster speeds, while those on NBN 12 through NBN 50 will see a price rise.
Source: WhistleOut
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
Telstra offering up to six months free prepaid for those in need
Telstra is offering Australians in need up to six months of free prepaid mobile service with 70GB valued at $160.
Source: WhistleOut
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
Faster NBN plans are about to get cheaper
After a long wait, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has finally approved NBN Co's variation to its Special Access Undertaking (SAU).
Source: WhistleOut
Optus boosts coverage in three new areas
Telecommunications company Optus has switched on new towers in Hill River South, Dongolocking North, and in Cunderdin North as part of the Australian Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program.
Source: iTWire
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
NBN Co is now upgrading 5000 premises a week to FTTP
NBN Co says it has doubled the number of premises being upgraded to full fibre since August, while also revealing work to enable its fixed wireless network to deliver wholesale speeds in excess of 325Mbps.
Source: iTnews Australia
New NBN regulation will promote competition and long-term interests of Australians
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accepted NBN Co’s latest proposed variation to its Special Access Undertaking (SAU), which includes measures designed to protect consumers from sharp price rises, reduce barriers to entry for new retailers and create incentives to fix systemic issues that drive poor NBN consumer experience.
Source: iTWire
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
Netflix may hike prices after success of password-sharing crackdown
Netflix's crackdown on password-sharing likely boosted subscribers by about 6 million in the third quarter and the streaming pioneer is expected to set the stage for price increases when it reports earnings this week.
Source: iTnews Australia
Tue, 17th Oct 2023
NBN Co gets green light for new pricing, service standards
A nearly three-year process to agree new price and non-price terms for the NBN is complete, after the ACCC agreed to a varied special access undertaking (SAU) after several rounds of changes.
Source: iTnews Australia
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
TPG’s Felix rethinks low-cost mobile plans but won’t go ‘no-frills’
TPG Telecom’s digital-only telco brand is expanding beyond its one unlimited plan and says its environmental and app-focused pitch is winning customers.
Source: SMH
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
ACMA rising telco complaints report at odds with TIO
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released a report showing that consumer telco complaints have risen in the past year, contradicting a recent report by the TIO.
Source: iTWire
Oman Australia Cable gets extra capacity
The Oman Australia Cable has been upgraded to boost its speed and cut its latency.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
NBN plans with the best upload speeds
It's easy to find an NBN plan with fast download speeds. Thanks to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), providers are required to be transparent about peak hour download speeds for all of their NBN plans, not just the speed tier they're based on. These are called typical evening speeds.
Source: WhistleOut
Sun, 08th Oct 2023
TPG Telecom's due diligence period over $6.3 billion deal with Vocus expires
TPG Telecom's due diligence granted to fibre company Vocus to manage its $6.3 billion deal to acquire parts of its assets and related fixed structure has now expired.
Source: iTWire
Fri, 06th Oct 2023
Compare the best NBN providers (October 2023)
Choosing the best NBN provider can feel like an impossible task. There are over 100 NBN providers operating in Australia and the list only continues to grow. Sure, the big guys are all there, but there are also plenty of smaller providers ready to compete for your money.
Source: WhistleOut
Coles Mobile long-expiry plans are down, down this month
Coles, it's the big supermarket chain where prices are "down, down" and for this month most of its mobile plans are too.
Source: WhistleOut
Thu, 05th Oct 2023
More than 700,000 in Victoria eligible for fibre upgrade
Wholesale broadband provider NBN Co announced more than 700,000 homes and businesses in Victoria are eligible to upgrade to NBN full fibre and access to fastest home internet speeds.
Source: iTWire
Queensland putting $250 million in fibre backhaul from Townsville to Mount Isa
The Queensland government has announced $250 million of new investment in its Queensland Capacity Network (QCN), which provides carrier backhaul services over fibre built to support electricity distribution networks.
Source: iTnews Australia