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nbn® wholesale price changes from July 1 explained
nbn® wholesale price changes from 1 July Australians may soon notice changes to their broadband prices. The nbn® has announced new wholesale pricing updates for the set to take effect from 1 July 2026.  The changes happening behind the scenes play a key role in determining how much households and businesses end up paying for their broadband
Optus EOFY deals and rising nbn® prices 2026
Optus nbn® price changes July 2026 The End-of-Financial-Year (EOFY) is always a great time to review your internet plan. This year, Optus has made it even more worthwhile. Optus plans and EOFY offers are now live, so you can use the EOFY to upgrade your nbn® plan. The Optus price change hasn't prevented customers from getting great value on fibre
What internet speed do you need for gaming?
What internet speed do you need for gaming? Most online gaming consoles use less bandwidth than people think. Smooth gaming still depends on a stable connection with low latency.  For most Australian households, 50 to 100 Mbps is enough. Cloud gaming, large downloads and multi-user homes benefit from more headroom. Speed gets the headlines, but
ACCC will allow you to do a NBN Speed Comparison and Test
Ever have trouble figuring out your true NBN Speeds? Suspect that the results you are getting on online tests are not 100% accurate? Well, things are soon to change for the better. Recently, The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced that it will now be receiving funding from the Federal Government for a brand new
Telstra price change to home and small business internet plans from 1st July 2026
Australian homes and small businesses are more connected than ever. People are using more devices at the same time and relying heavily on the internet. From 1st July 2026, Telstra will make changes to some of its home and small business internet prices. These updates mainly affect selected nbn® plans. The Telstra price changes are being introduced
nbn® forced fibre upgrades: What you need to know
nbn® is moving selected copper-connected homes to full fibre. From July 2027 some households will start receiving formal notification letters about the nbn® forced upgrade. Homes on Fibre to the Node (FTTN) and Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) connections are the primary targets. Here is what is happening, when, and what you can do right now. What is the
Ultimate guide to your nbn® connection box
As part of nbn®’s major network upgrade, there are now two brand-new Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) connection boxes available. These new devices are designed to support nbn®’s upcoming multi-gigabit Internet plans, including the ultra-fast nbn® Hyperfast service. These nbn® boxes are also known as Network Termination Devices (NTDs). They act as the
Moving house: Should you switch Internet providers?
Moving to a new home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming with the many details to organise. Among these, transferring your home Internet service is a key consideration that often gets overlooked.  In today’s connected world, having reliable and high-speed Internet is essential for work, entertainment, and everyday life. You
How Aussies are using the NBN
As the NBN roll-out marches foward, more and more Australian homes and businesses are upgrading to the National Broadband Network. Priding itself on being faster and more reliable, the NBN is accessible to every one in two Australian households, and connecting to it is as easy as 1,2,3. The NBN Co measures and analyses daily traffic usage so they
NBN to help cover upgrades to medical alarms
As the NBN upgrade rolls on nationwide, the majority of Australia's fixed-line phone and internet services are being replaced by NBN access network. As a result of this, people with unmonitored medical alarms may need an upgrade the, so that those devices will still dial out in the case of an emergency.  In an effort to help those people during
BREAKING NEWS: New MORE offer for CommBank customers
In an exciting move for CommBank customers, MORE telecom has launched a new limited-time offer that rewards users with a $10 discount each month for the next 36 months. This promotion is a great opportunity for existing customers to save on their subscriptions while enjoying the perks of using their CommBank credit or debit cards. However, as with
The Magnificent Mister Musk and his Spectacular Broadband Satellites!
Between launching electric cars into space, and both middle fingers at Facebook, magnate and possible Bond villain Elon Musk is making sure the cold depths of space can now be warmed by fuzzy pics of doggos. Well, at the very least, the cold depths of space that are in the low orbits of Earth.  Dubbed "Starlink", the satellite constellation


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