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15/09/2021
Ongoing ACCC Oversight of Wholesale ADSL Supported by ACCAN
The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) supports the ongoing regulation of Telstra’s wholesale ADSL service. At the very least, the service regulation will last until the 30th of June, 2024.   This aligns the group with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in their proposal, including consultation on
Telstra News
15/09/2021
Satellite Considered being the Key to the NSW Emergency Response Network
Satellite connectivity helps to deliver communications services during emergency operations. This is the reason why the NSW Telco Authority continues to rely on this technology. According to senior communications lead Rania Wannous, the satellite technology will form a component of the Authority’s commitment to delivering a state-wide public
Latest News
13/09/2021
NBN RSPs: True Cost of TC-4 Residential Broadband Service Only $30-35 Monthly
According to the output of a ‘building block model’ prepared by NBN Co’s five leading retailers, the NBN Co’s true cost per location is $40 per month. On the other hand, the cost per TC-4 residential broadband service is just $30-35 monthly.   The new ‘building block model’ is outlined in a short position paper prepared by Telstra, Optus, TPG,
NBN
13/09/2021
What You Should Know About NBN’s Sky Muster Satellite
The NBN Sky Muster Satellite connection is one of the three main connection types offered by the NBNCo. along with Fixed Line and Fixed Wireless. This is usually offered in rural and remote areas which are out of the signal tower coverage. With a Satellite connection, the signals are transmitted between an installed satellite dish generally on the
NBN
10/09/2021
What is a Good Internet Speed to Work from Home?
With the ongoing pandemic and the rise of remote work, there is an increasing need for a reliable and good internet service provider. But how would you determine if you have a good internet speed to work from home?    The quick answer is: it depends. If you are a big household and need several devices to connect to your network, you may want to
Ultimate Guides
10/09/2021
Queensland Supports Neutral Host and Tower Sharing
The state government of Queensland will back tower sharing and neutral host models according to the draft infrastructure strategy that the state government published yesterday.   The draft stated that mobile operators could potentially share “even network functionality through radio access network sharing” along with the other measures to reduce
Latest News
10/09/2021
Everything You Need to Know About NBN’s Fixed Wireless Connection
The NBN Fixed Wireless is one of the three main offers by the National Broadband Network (NBN). The NBN is a government-owned wholesale open-access data network that aims to upgrade Australia’s current internet infrastructure — replacing old copper wires with fibre optics. In return, this provides Aussies with reliable and faster internet
NBN
9/09/2021
OptiComm vs NBN: What's the Difference?
Though NBN seems like the next big thing in Australia’s internet services, OptiComm is slowly making a name in the market.    The NBN is Australia's national broadband network, which aims to replace copper wires and cable broadband with optical fibre to deliver more reliable, high-capacity internet to Aussies. OptiComm, on the other hand, is a
NBN
9/09/2021
TPG CEO: Merger Has Led to Lower Prices, Not Higher
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission claims that the merger of TPG and Vodafone has led to increased prices in the market were recently refuted by TPG Telecom CEO Inaki Berroeta. ACCC chair Rod Sims made the claims about prices in service. Sims cited these claims during his call for a debate about stronger antitrust laws in
TPG News
9/09/2021
How does wifi work?
WiFi is the technology used to connect devices to the internet wirelessly including your computer, smartphone or any WiFi-enabled device. It may sound intimidating but the idea is quite simple. Basically, WiFi is the signal sent from a router that wirelessly translates the signal into data you can use for your device. To be able to find the best
Guides
8/09/2021
Digital Inclusion Action Plan to be Pushed by NBN, Targeting Verticals
NBN CEO Stephen Rue will be providing a preview of NBNCo’s new project promoting digital accessibility and ability in the community at the annual Australian Communications Consumer Action Network conference.   In the conference, Rue reveals the NBN's developing plans to target six segments that would benefit most from the digital inclusion. The
NBN
8/09/2021
How is Wi-Fi different from 4G and 5G?
Although both WiFi and 4G/5G internet allow you to connect your mobile devices online, there’s still a slight difference in how these two work.    WiFi is the radio signal transmitted from your router to your computer, smartphone, and other devices like smart TVs, speakers, and fridges. On the other hand, a 4G/5G connection gets its signals from
Ultimate Guides
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