Broadband News
Wed, 05th Apr 2023
West Ulverstone secures stronger Optus coverage
Telecommunications provider Optus has switched a new tower in West Ulverstone in Tasmania to improve network connectivity, reliability, and reach for the region.
Source: iTWire
Tue, 04th Apr 2023
Password-crackers and metadata used to check Centrelink users' relationship status
Services Australia is using telecommunications metadata and password-bypassing software to investigate welfare recipients suspected of claiming single payments while in relationships.
Source: iTnews Australia
amaysim launches International Roaming packs
Mobile phone operator amaysim has launched its International Roaming packs starting at $20 just in time for Easter.
Source: iTWire
Telstra, Optus, others oppose ACMA low-band plan
Telstra and Optus are opposing an Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) proposal to let miners use low-band radio spectrum for underground communications.
Source: iTnews Australia
Aussie Broadband adds 5G plans without the speed cap
Aussie Broadband's latest Fast Track 5G mobile plan provides 30GB of data at uncapped 5G speeds for $45 a month.
Source: iTWire
Thu, 30th Mar 2023
Telstra Purple nabs leader from Telstra's international business
Telstra International boss Oliver Camplin-Warner is returning to Australia to head Telstra Purple.
Source: iTnews Australia
Belong lands new CTO
Telstra’s budget brand Belong has appointed Fabio Andrighetto as its new chief technology officer, after Lambros Kallianiotis left the role for Bupa last November.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
NBN rollout drives Aussie fixed line revenue above $8B
Australia’s fixed communications market reached over $8 billion in 2022 following the completion of the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout.
Source: ARN
Tue, 28th Mar 2023
AFP adds Latitude to data breach monitoring operation
The Australian Federal Police is expanding Operation Guardian, set up in the wake of the Optus data breach, to also monitor the internet for leaks of Latitude Financial data.
Source: iTnews Australia
Tue, 21st Mar 2023
NBN Co drums up $2.1B for energy efficiency initiatives
NBN Co has raised €1.35 billion (A$2.1 billion) from issuing European Green Bonds for energy efficiency initiatives.
Source: ARN
Mon, 20th Mar 2023
Optus aware of potential conflict with Boost prior to legal action
Optus has admitted it was aware of a potential conflict when using the term "boost" for its new services in the lead up to facing legal action and has been ordered to stop using the term in the meantime.
Source: ARN
Circles.Life latest telco penalised for IPND breach
MVNO Circles.Life has become the latest telco to attract a fine for not complying with its integrated public number database (IPND) obligations.
Source: iTnews Australia
Thu, 16th Mar 2023
Find the Best NBN 1000 Ultrafast Plans
Ultrafast internet, as dubbed by the NBN, is officially the fastest NBN available in Australia maxing out at potential download speeds of 1000Mbps. Gigabit NBN!? What a world we live in.
Source: WhistleOut
Over 300K records stolen in suspected Latitude cyber attack
Latitude Financial Services has claimed over 300,000 records have been stolen in a cyber attack stemming from an unnamed “major vendor”.
Source: ARN
Tue, 14th Mar 2023
NBN Co makes 500 staff redundant
NBN Co has made the decision to make 500 employees redundant, impacting middle and senior management roles.
Source: ARN
NBN Co to make around 500 staff redundant
NBN Co is expecting to reduce the size of its workforce by around 10 percent, or around 500 positions in real terms, between now and the end of the financial year.
Source: iTnews Australia
NBN Co and Western Sydney airport sign critical agreement
NBN Co has signed a master development agreement with the Western Sydney International Airport, bringing with it a bevvy of connectivity options.
Source: ARN
Mon, 13th Mar 2023
Compare Australia's best cheap NBN plans under $50
Explore a range of cheap NBN deals from under $50 per month with budget deals across providers like Exetel, Belong, TPG, and more.
Source: WhistleOut
Vocus' Melbourne data centre hit by power outage
Vocus is recovering from a pair of power outages at its Melbourne data centre on Monday morning which impacted a range of internet, cloud and other telecommunications-related services.
Source: iTnews Australia
NBN Co eyes "transient international airlines" as customers
NBN Co is exploring a possible expansion of the satellite mobility service it sells to airlines that could see it offered to international carriers, presumably as they enter Australian airspace.
Source: iTnews Australia
NBN Co switches chipsets for its HFC cable modems
NBN Co will introduce a new network termination device (NTD) - or cable modem - for its hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) network later this year, built around a new chipset sourced from Max Linear.
Source: iTnews Australia
Fri, 10th Mar 2023
NBN Co sees its first-ever dip in active HFC services
NBN Co saw its total number of HFC subscribers fall by almost 5700 through the back of 2022, despite there being no obvious upgrade path or replacement option.
Source: iTnews Australia
Origin offers internet customers 12 free months of Paramount Plus
Find out how new Origin internet customers can not only save on their bills each month but also score 12 months of Paramount Plus for free.
Source: WhistleOut
Thu, 09th Mar 2023
Free FTTP NBN Upgrades: Everything You Need to Know
If you're lucky enough to be able to get a free FTTP NBN upgrade, here's everything you need to know.
Source: WhistleOut
Wed, 08th Mar 2023
Subco announces landing extension for Oman Australia Cable
Connectivity solutions provider Subco unveiled its plan to deliver a landing for its 9,800 km-long Oman Australia Cable by extending a branch to Salalah, Oman.
Source: iTWire
Tue, 07th Mar 2023
Best Mobile Broadband Plans March 2023: Editor's Pick
Mobile Broadband is definitely the easiest, most convenient way to get online, but there are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a plan.
Source: WhistleOut
Best Satellite NBN Plans March 2023: Compare & Save
Looking for the best value Satellite NBN plan? View our monthly picks and compare providers like SkyMesh, iiNet, IPSTAR and more.
Source: WhistleOut
Compare cheap NBN plans from $45
Explore a range of cheap NBN deals from under $50 per month with budget deals across providers like Exetel, Belong, TPG, and more.
Source: WhistleOut
Best NBN providers and their plans compared in 2023
Find out who’s who in the NBN market and compare Australia’s best providers, including Dodo, Telstra, Tangerine, TPG and more.
Source: WhistleOut
Sun, 05th Mar 2023
Smaller RSPs increasing NBN share: ACCC
The ACCC's latest NBN Wholesale Market Indicators Report reveals that the top three providers – Telstra, TPG and Optus – together lost 95,000 services during the December 2022 quarter, reducing their respective shares to 42.4 percent, 22.4 percent and 13.1 percent.
Source: iTWire