Broadband News
Fri, 09th Feb 2024
Telstra says other carriers had input into disaster mobile roaming lab test
A simulation of emergency mobile device roaming by Telstra earlier this week ran with input from other telcos, though they did not directly participate.
Source: iTnews Australia
Thu, 08th Feb 2024
ACMA introduces new measures to protect consumers coping with financial struggles
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has legislated new industry rules that will require telcos to do more to support customers experiencing financial hardships and who are struggling to pay their bills.
Source: iTWire
NBN feels the need for speed as broadband demand outstrips supply
The company’s losses have ballooned, but NBN Co says that’s all part of the plan as Australians increasingly upgrade to ultra-fast broadband plans.
Source: SMH
NBN Co receiving more fibre orders than it can connect
NBN Co is receiving more orders from customers looking to upgrade to full fibre than it can fulfil, with the number of completed upgrades nearing 200,000.
Source: iTnews Australia
NBN Co losses blow out to $696m for first half of fiscal 2024
NBN Co, the company rolling out Australia's national broadband network, has recorded a half-year loss of $696 million for the first six months of fiscal 2024, more than a third over the corresponding six months of fiscal 2023.
Source: iTWire
Telcos’ customer complaints spike after Optus outage
Ombudsman Cynthia Gebert says the company’s offers of free data was cold comfort for many Optus customers, especially those who couldn’t call triple-zero.
Source: SMH
Wed, 07th Feb 2024
Symbio shareholders approve Aussie Broadband takeover
Aussie Broadband’s $262 million acquisition of unified communications-as-a-service provider Symbio moved a step closer, with Symbio shareholders voting in favour of the deal.
Source: iTnews Australia
Mon, 05th Feb 2024
The NBN is set to boost the economy by $400b, but thousands have dumped it over the price
The NBN has reshaped Australia’s workforce and boosted female employment, a landmark study has found, despite some customers dumping the network amid price hikes.
Source: SMH
Fri, 02nd Feb 2024
Internet trolls may have latent psychopathic tendencies, researchers find
Psychologists say people with high psychopathic tendencies are able to explore their "true self" when they're not identifiable.
Source: ABC News
Thu, 01st Feb 2024
Cheapest NBN plans under $50 in Australia | February 2024
Explore cheap NBN plans starting from $44 per month from providers like Tangerine, Exetel, Spintel and more.
Source: WhistleOut
Best NBN 100 plans: Fast NBN from $64.90/month
Compare the best NBN 100 plans from providers like Exetel, SpinTel, Swoop, Optus and more.
Source: WhistleOut
Internet Association of Australia readies Tasmanian exchange
Tasmania is to get a presence on the Internet Association of Australia’s (IAA) national network of internet exchanges, with TAS-IX members to get 12 months’ worth of free 10 Gbps ports.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Tower could be cantilevered over Telstra exchange
The site of Telstra’s St Leonards exchange on Sydney's lower north shore could be re-zoned to allow a $200 million-plus tower.
Source: iTnews Australia
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
TPG and iiNet now support eSIM for mobile plans
Every major Vodafone MVNO now offers eSIM.
Source: WhistleOut
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Optus triple-zero failure during mass outage 10 times worse than reported
In a development the communications minister calls “deeply disturbing”, Optus says more than 10 times the number of emergency calls than it initially claimed failed to connect during the November 8 outage.
Source: SMH
Optus finds 2697 Triple Zero calls failed in mobile outage
Optus has revealed at least 2697 calls to Triple Zero during its November 2023 outage failed to connect, over 11 times more than previously reported.
Source: iTnews Australia
Intelia plans high-capacity cable project linking Australia and NZ
A new high-capacity submarine link connecting Sydney and Melbourne to Invercargill in New Zealand is being planned at a cost of NZ$160 million ($147.8 million).
Source: iTnews Australia
5G vs. NBN: Which is best for you?
Is 5G home broadband faster or more reliable than the NBN? Compare plans, prices and speeds, and find out who wins.
Source: WhistleOut
Best NBN plans January 2024: Editor's Picks
Read on for our monthly picks the best NBN plans for unlimited data, value and speed from Telstra, Optus, TPG & more. NBN plans starting at $44.90 find the best one for you!
Source: WhistleOut
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
Southern Cross eyes Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 for its Next cable expansion
Specialist international capacity provider Southern Cross is planning to deploy Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) technology as a key part of the company’s Next expansion plans from Sydney to Los Angeles.
Source: iTWire
Telstra International spreads its Pacific reach
Telstra's international arm has signed on with three new submarine cable consortia.
Source: iTnews Australia
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Vodafone is already discounting the Galaxy S24
Get an immediate saving on the cost of your new Galaxy S24 when you pre-order it from Vodafone.
Source: WhistleOut
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
TPG uses survey results to plug new fibre upgrade program
Australian telco TPG claims a "sizeable number" of Internet users are suffering from connectivity problems and feel "a real need for speed".
Source: iTWire
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
Google helps get Humboldt cable between Chile and Sydney off the ground
Google is set to help get the Humboldt submarine cable project between Chile and Sydney off the ground, after several years of planning.
Source: iTnews Australia
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
Circles.Life has a massive 650GB mobile plan (but only for a limited time)
Optus MVNO, Clircles.Life, is adding bonus data to a several mobile plans so you never have to worry about exceeding your limit.
Source: WhistleOut
NBN Co turns to AI to improve network management
NBN Co is turning to AI and automation as it strives to maintain and improve service quality and reliability.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Compare unlimited internet plans in Australia
Compare unlimited internet plans for cheap deals on every major NBN speed tier, as well as 4G and 5G home wireless technology.
Source: WhistleOut
Hawaiki launching 400Gbps Ethernet services
The Hawaiki Australia-US cable is now offering 400Gbps Ethernet services.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Vodafone's postpaid customers aren't using the data they're paying for
Vodafone has jumped on the end-of-year statistical analysis trend looking at how often Australians used their mobile data, calls and texts.
Source: WhistleOut
2023's biggest mobile news stories
2023 feel like a blur? Here's the breaking stories from across the mobile industry this year including Optus' outage, price hikes and more.
Source: WhistleOut