Broadband News
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
Telstra's NBN 50 plan will cost $100 per month from November
Telstra is increasing prices on NBN 25 and NBN 50 plans from November 1, for both new and existing customers. Both will go up by $5 per month, taking the NBN 25 plan to $85 per month and the NBN 50 plan to $100 per month.
Source: WhistleOut
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
Best no lock-in contract NBN plans in Australia
Most NBN providers offer contract-free plans but some have a catch. Read to find the best option for you and avoid hidden costs.
Source: WhistleOut
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
Equinix and Southern Cross Cables to link A/NZ with the US
Equinix and Southern Cross Cables have extended their ongoing agreement to link Australia and New Zealand to the United States via a subsea cable.
Source: ARN
Tue, 26th Sep 2023
Best mobile plans for seniors in 2023
Choose the best mobile plan for seniors and understand the great value deals out there from Telstra, Vodafone and more.
Source: WhistleOut
Wed, 20th Sep 2023
NBN price changes by Christmas are now all but certain
NBN Co is all but clear of opposition to its revised prices and service standards, with attention now on the practicalities and costs of backend system changes, and how to ‘sell’ two price rises between December and mid-2024.
Source: iTnews Australia
Best home wireless internet plans: September 2023
Looking for the best value Home Wireless Broadband internet plan? We share our recommendations for the best plans to consider as an NBN alternative.
Source: WhistleOut
Mon, 18th Sep 2023
Is an NBN 100 plan worth it in a single-person household?
Is NBN 100 worth it if you live alone? Here's what we think.
Source: WhistleOut
Wed, 13th Sep 2023
Aussie Broadband cuts price on its fastest NBN plans
In the market for a high-speed internet plan? Now's the perfect time to try Aussie Broadband.
Source: WhistleOut
Tue, 12th Sep 2023
The fastest NBN provider has changed yet again
The ACCC has released the latest Measuring Broadband report.
Source: WhistleOut
Qualcomm to supply Apple with 5G chips until 2026
Qualcomm has signed a new deal with Apple to supply 5G chips to the iPhone maker until at least 2026.
Source: iTnews Australia
Mon, 11th Sep 2023
Cheapest NBN plans under $50 in Australia | September 2023
Explore cheap NBN plans starting from $44 per month from providers like Tangerine, Exetel, Spintel and more.
Source: WhistleOut
Fri, 08th Sep 2023
NBN Co works on its fibre upgrade processes
NBN Co has made changes to its field service processes for upgrading customers from copper to fibre, aiming to complete the “majority” of orders with a single appointment, and give better visibility into more complex switchovers.
Source: iTnews Australia
Tue, 05th Sep 2023
NBN research shows middling smart home adoption
A new NBN report shows Australians are interested in smart home technology, but not many are using it yet.
Source: WhistleOut
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
Which 5G modems and routers can you buy in Australia
These are the 5G modems you can buy right now if you're looking to get high speed 5G internet.
Source: WhistleOut
Wed, 30th Aug 2023
NBN Co exec reshuffle in networks and engineering
NBN Co has elevated Dion Ljubanovic to the role of chief network officer, and chief engineering officer John Parkin to chief operating officer.
Source: iTnews Australia
NBN Co promotes John Parkin to COO
NBN Co has promoted its chief engineering officer John Parkin to the role of chief operating officer.
Source: ARN