Broadband News
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
TPG Telecom launches WA private cloud region
TPG Telecom has launched its first private cloud service region in Western Australia through a partnership with DCA Networks.
Source: ARN
NBN Co taking orders for 'non-premises' connections
Nearly six years after first discussing expanding its remit beyond premises connections, NBN Co has announced it’s taking orders for what it calls Smart Places connections.
Source: iTnews Australia
Swoop to roll out channel portal, mmWave network
Publicly listed internet service provider (ISP) Swoop is set to launch a new channel portal and roll out a millimetre wave (mmWave) network with promised fixed wireless services of up to 1 Gbps.
Source: ARN
Optus extends eSIMs to MVNOs
Mobile virtual network operators who use Optus’ network can now offer eSIMs to consumers, announces mobile network provider Optus.
Source: iTWire
Tue, 21st Jun 2022
5G vs. NBN: Which has better speeds, price, and more?
Australia's 5G networks have arrived and Australians are starting to wonder: which is better? 5G or the NBN? In this guide, we compare the two on price, speed, availability and more.
Source: WhistleOut
Mon, 20th Jun 2022
Data-only SIM plans in Australia
While tablets were designed for people on the move, data-only SIMs help you make the most of this great device! Find a cheap plan with Belong, Telstra, Optus and more to suit your data needs.
Source: WhistleOut
NBN Co says TPG tie-up could help Telstra sidestep spectrum limits
NBN Co has accused Telstra of trying to use its deal with TPG to circumvent limits on spectrum ownership.
Source: iTnews Australia
Fri, 17th Jun 2022
Meta, Google, Twitter vow to fight fake news better
Meta, Alphabet unit Google, Twitter and Microsoft agreed on Thursday to take a tougher line against disinformation under an updated EU code of practice that could hit them with hefty fines if they fail to do so.
Source: iTnews Australia
NAB backs Telstra-TPG network sharing tie-up
National Australia Bank has publicly backed the proposed network-sharing deal between Telstra and TPG Telecom, believing it may lead to lower costs and backup options for its travelling workforce.
Source: iTnews Australia
Thu, 16th Jun 2022
Internet Explorer reaches the end of the line
Microsoft’s legacy Internet Explorer web browser, which roamed the internet for nearly 27 years, has been officially retired as of June 15.
Source: ARN
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
Singtel hands Optus Enterprise back to Aussie management
Optus will take operational control of its business-to-business arm following a decentralisation process by its parent company Singtel.
Source: ARN
Save on Aussie Broadband’s fastest NBN plans for EOFY
Check out Aussie Broadband’s EOFY discounts on selected NBN plans for big savings.
Source: WhistleOut
Nokia demos 100Gb/second broadband technology
Finnish telecommunications vendor Nokia’s research arm, Nokia Bell Labs, is presenting the first 100Gb/second broadband technology at Fibre Connect 2022 at Nashville, Tennessee.
Source: iTWire
Tue, 14th Jun 2022
Telstra, Optus, Vodafone ready multi-factor authentication
Australia’s major mobile carriers are getting close to using multi-factor authentication for SIM-related activities, ahead of new ACMA mobile customer verification rules that come into force at the end of this month.
Source: iTnews Australia
Mon, 13th Jun 2022
Aussie Broadband named most trusted telco by Roy Morgan
Market research firm Roy Morgan names Aussie Broadband as the #1 most trusted telco in Australia.
Source: iTWire
Thu, 02nd Jun 2022
New Zealand and Australian consumers on fibre to the premises connections have similar download speeds: ACCC and Commerce Commission report
New Zealand and Australian consumers on fibre to the premises connections receive similar download speeds, according to a report by the ACCC and New Zealand Commerce Commission comparing trans-Tasman broadband performance.
Source: iTWire
Wed, 01st Jun 2022
Telstra and TPG merger bad for regional Australia, says Optus
Optus has called on The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to oppose the effective merger of Telstra and TPG’s regional and rural mobile networks.
Source: iTWire