Broadband News
Thu, 14th Jul 2022
Exetel will upgrade your NBN speed for free for 5 days every month
Exetel will let you jump up to a faster NBN speed tier for up to free five times per month provided you’re on FTTP, FTTN or HFC.
Source: WhistleOut
Former telco reseller Red Telecom meted with $450k fine for failing to pay 7 customers
Limni Enterprises, formerly known as Red Telecom, has been fined $450,000 for allegedly failing to pay $63,000 to seven customers.
Source: iTWire
Telstra Digicel deal completed
Telstra has completed its acquisition of South Pacific telco Digicel.
Source: iTnews Australia
TPG blasts 'emotionally manipulative' Optus campaign against Telstra deal
TPG Telecom said it was “surprised” and “disappointed” by a social media campaign waged against its proposed network sharing deal with Telstra.
Source: iTnews Australia
Telstra's Fetch TV acquisition cleared by ACCC
Telstra’s proposed acquisition of a controlling 51.4 percent stake in Fetch TV is set to go ahead, with the ACCC deciding not to oppose the deal.
Source: iTnews Australia
Telstra and TPG accuse Optus of ‘scaremongering’ over proposed network-sharing deal
The war of words between Australia’s largest telcos has heated up as TPG and Telstra accuses Optu of “twisting” their proposed 10-year network-sharing agreement.
Source: ARN
ACCC proposes broadband amendment for Telstra and NBN Co
The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to authorise Telstra and NBN Co and their related entities to amend agreements.
Source: ARN
Wed, 13th Jul 2022
Best NBN Plans for Seniors in 2022
Picking the best NBN provider and plan for seniors and pensioners is less about finding discounts, and more about understanding the great value deals out there. Actual senior discounts are less prevalent within the telco industry than within retail and entertainment, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a fast NBN plan for an affordable price.
Source: WhistleOut
Flood-stricken customers in NSW get free calls and texts from amaysim
amaysim is giving unlimited plan—free standard national calls, texts, and bonus data—to customers in flood affected areas in New South Wales.
Source: iTWire
Tue, 12th Jul 2022
New SMS scam blocking rules come into play for telcos
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has registered new rules for telcos to identify, trace and block SMS scams.
Source: ARN
Thu, 07th Jul 2022
Southern Cross commissions new trans-Pacific NEXT cable
Southern Cross Cable has officially taken the wraps off its new NEXT trans-Pacific link, with the system operational and taking customer pre-orders since July 1.
Source: iTnews Australia
New submarine cable nearly doubles Australia’s international connectivity
The launch of a new submarine cable by Southern Cross Cables has expanded Australia’s international connectivity by nearly 100 per cent.
Source: ARN
Telstra blocks 185 million scam texts
Telecommunications company Telstra announced it has blocked 185 million malicious texts—1,500 malicious texts blocked every minute—three months after it launched a SMS scams filter feature last April.
Source: iTWire
Wed, 06th Jul 2022
Woolworths and ALDI now have 5G mobile plans
Supermarket Telstra MVNOs have Woolworths Mobile and ALDI Mobile have both launched 5G mobile plans, making next-generation connectivity available to their customers.
Source: WhistleOut
Optus is increasing prices for customers on older mobile plans
Optus customers on older postpaid mobile plans will be hit with a $4 per month price increase from August 8, but benefit from additional data.
Source: WhistleOut
TPG-Telstra merger gives Telstra full control to TPG's supply service, Optus executive warns
An Optus executive has once again slammed the TPG-Telstra ten-year network sharing deal, claiming it cannot be even deemed as "sharing" since Telstra will "undamentally control the supply of the service to TPG."
Source: iTWire
Optus brings 5G access to Art Gallery of NSW
Telecommunications company Optus will provide 5G connection to Art Gallery of NSW.
Source: iTWire
Tue, 05th Jul 2022
Australian airports fret over 5G interference
Airport operators from across Australia have warned that 5G services in certain spectrum bands could interfere with radio altimeters in planes, putting passenger safety at risk.
Source: iTnews Australia
Mon, 04th Jul 2022
Get an iPhone 13 for under $1000 with this newest discount
Vodafone just dropped a $400 discount on the iPhone 13, so you can now pick one up for under $1000 if you’re in the market for a new phone.
Source: WhistleOut
Optus will give you a free Apple Watch with new iPhone 13 plans
Optus will technically give you a free Apple Watch Series 7 with any new iPhone 13 series plan, but you’ll still need to pay something extra for it.
Source: WhistleOut
ACCC towers inquiry open for submissions
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission inquiry into regional mobile tower access is accepting submissions from the public until 5 August.
Source: iTnews Australia
Fri, 01st Jul 2022
Telstra boosts optical links to 400 Gbps
Telstra’s giving its backbones a boost, deploying 400 Gbps Ethernet links on its optical network.
Source: iTnews Australia
HyperOne completes detailed design of Syd-Melb fibre segments
HyperOne, the Bevan Slattery-founded fibre transmission network startup, has completed detailed design of its first 2200km segments between Sydney and Melbourne.
Source: iTnews Australia
Telstra-TPG deal: Budde urges overall review of mobile telco services
Australia should undertake a comprehensive review of its mobile telecommunications in the wake of Telstra's bid to actively promote the sharing of its infrastructure, independent telecommunications analyst Paul Budde has urged.
Source: iTWire
FTTP coming to Monaro
The NSW Government has engaged Opticomm to build a fibre to the premises network serving the Wamboin, Bywong and Sutton areas to the north-east of Canberra.
Source: iTWire
Tue, 28th Jun 2022
Optus appeals to ACCC over Telstra-TPG deal
Optus has hit back at Telstra’s proposed network-sharing agreement with TPG, claiming it will “undermine” and “lock out” any further regional investment from other players.
Source: ARN
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
Lycamobile fined by the ACMA again
Mobile retailer Lycamobile has been fined a second time and sharply criticised by the Australian Communications and Media Authority for failing to meet its public safety obligations.
Source: iTnews Australia
eSIM is coming to smaller providers powered by the Optus network
Optus MVNOs will soon be able to sell eSIM phone plans.
Source: WhistleOut
ACMA warns Symbio for failing to investigate scam calls
Symbio Networks and Symbio Wholesale, subsidiary of Symbio Group, has been formally warned by the ACMA for failing to investigate suspected scam calls.
Source: iTWire
Wed, 22nd Jun 2022
NBN Co offers Smart Places for new developments
NBN Co has expanded its wholesale broadband access network offerings to support new developments of smart properties, communities and cities.
Source: ARN