Broadband News
Thu, 27th Jul 2023
Nokia accelerates 5G roll out with Optus, TPG Telecom, One NZ
Nokia has rolled out its modular Interleaved Passive Active Antenna (IPAA) products to accelerate 5G deployment across Oceania.
Source: ARN
Tue, 25th Jul 2023
Get cheaper NBN for a whole year with this telco's offer
Southern Phone is currently running discounts on its fastest NBN plans, with new customers eligible for a discounted rate for their first year with the provider.
Source: WhistleOut
Mon, 24th Jul 2023
Vocus activates Darwin’s first international fibre cable
Australian specialist fibre and network solutions provider Vocus has switched on the first international fibre-optic cable into Darwin, facilitating a new entry point for international data and establishing the area as a digital hub in the Asia Pacific.
Source: iTWire
Vocus Darwin cable lights up
Vocus’ 1000km Darwin cable has gone live, giving the city a connection to the company’s North West Cable System (NWCS).
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 19th Jul 2023
Aussie Broadband investigated over IT system fault
An “IT system fault” at Aussie Broadband caused it to mistakenly send thousands of excess data usage warnings on a single day last year.
Source: iTnews Australia
The best NBN providers and their plans compared (July 2023)
Compare Australia’s best NBN providers like Aussie Broadband, Dodo, SpinTel, Optus, Superloop, iiNet and more and their NBN plans.
Source: WhistleOut
Vodafone has a $1,000 discount on the Galaxy Z Fold 4
Vodafone sure seems to be running out the rest of its Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 stock, with big discounts on both 2022 foldables.
Source: WhistleOut
Tue, 18th Jul 2023
Optus says no change in stance on Berejiklian employment with company
Telecommunications firm Singtel Optus says it has nothing to add to its earlier statement about former NSW premier and current Optus executive Gladys Berejiklian's future following the finding of serious corrupt conduct against her by the NSW Independent Commission against Corruption in June.
Source: iTWire
Mon, 17th Jul 2023
Vocus upgrades its Melbourne to Adelaide cable route
Australian specialist fibre and network solutions provider Vocus has upgraded its Melbourne to Adelaide cable route to 800Gbps technology with services available up to 400Gbps for customers.
Source: iTWire
NBN Co reshuffles digital leadership with Crispin Blackall's exit
NBN Co’s executive general manager of digital Crispin Blackall has left, with the company advertising over the weekend for a new digital leader.
Source: iTnews Australia
Vocus adds capacity between Melbourne and Adelaide
Vocus said the rise of AI and growth in cloud computing is behind its decision to upgrade its Melbourne to Adelaide cable route to 800Gbps.
Source: iTnews Australia
Optus, banking sector roll out call-back scam blocks
Optus has rolled out a service designed to block call-back scammers.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 12th Jul 2023
SkyMesh sells Clear Networks' fixed wireless infrastructure
SkyMesh has sold the fixed wireless infrastructure of Clear Networks, which it bought last year, to Summit Internet.
Source: iTnews Australia
Bundle your mobile phone and internet plans and save
Bundle your mobile, home phone and internet bills in one easy, cheaper payment. Compare the best deals from MATE, iiNet and more.
Source: WhistleOut
Tue, 11th Jul 2023
Superloop cuts price of NBN 100 plans and up
Get an ultrafast NBN plan for less thanks to Superloop's new discounts.
Source: WhistleOut
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is under $1,000 for Prime Day
Save big on Samsung's best phone from last year.
Source: WhistleOut
Mon, 10th Jul 2023
Tangerine mobile plans are getting much better international roaming
The Telstra MNVO is the latest small provider to shake up its roaming offers.
Source: WhistleOut
Thu, 06th Jul 2023
ACMA grills telco industry on ‘urgent and non-negotiable’ TCP improvements
ACMA has grilled the telecommunications industry, claiming that it needs to take up “urgent and non-negotiable” improvements to consumer protections.
Source: ARN
Telcos failing consumers, face regulation
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has told a Communications Alliance consultation that the industry needs to improve its customer protection framework.
Source: iTnews Australia
Best NBN 100 plans: Fast NBN in Australia
Compare the top providers of NBN 100 plans like Dodo, iPrimus, Southern Phone, Origin and more based on speed, value and price.
Source: WhistleOut
5G home internet plans in Australia | 7 Deals
5G home internet plans are becoming more widely available. Sign up with Telstra, Optus, TPG and more with 5G internet starting from as little as $60/month.
Source: WhistleOut
Cheapest NBN plans under $50 in Australia
Explore cheap NBN plans starting from $44 per month from providers like Tangerine, Belong, TPG and more.
Source: WhistleOut
Get a 100GB mobile broadband plan for under $30 per month
Tangerine has fleshed out its mobile broadband range with two new plans.
Source: WhistleOut
Wed, 05th Jul 2023
NBN Co's chief operating officer Kathrine Dyer to leave
NBN Co’s chief operating officer Kathrine Dyer is set to leave this year after almost 13 years with the network operator.
Source: iTnews Australia
Telstra sells Clayton land to Monash Uni for $30m
Telstra has sold vacant land adjacent to its global operations centre in Victoria to Monash University.
Source: iTnews Australia
Telstra 5G goes live with Ericsson cloud RAN infrastructure
Seven of Telstra's 5G sites are now running on Ericsson's cloud RAN infrastructure.
Source: iTWire
Tue, 04th Jul 2023
The best NBN providers and their NBN plans compared (July 2023)
Compare Australia’s best NBN providers like Aussie Broadband, Dodo, SpinTel, Optus, Superloop, iiNet and more and their NBN plans.
Source: WhistleOut
Telstra mobiles plans just got more expensive - how do they compare?
How do Telstra's mobile plans compare following its latest price rise?
Source: WhistleOut
NBN Co to refine its prices with smaller internet providers in mind
NBN Co is now worried its pricing is disadvantageous to smaller internet providers, which lack the resources to programmatically balance their mix of customers to offset their costs.
Source: iTnews Australia
Mon, 03rd Jul 2023
Telstra to sell Starlink’s internet services to reach rural Australia
Telecommunications provider Telstra has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink to provide voice-only and voice plus broadband to rural and remote Telstra customers in Australia.
Source: iTWire