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28/07/2022
More than half of Australian broadband connections can barely be described as Broadband
Not that 3 months is a period in which massive change can be expected, but the latest ‘State of the Internet’ report from Hawaii-based data security firm Akamai has shown that Australia continues to offer poor average data speeds - regardless of whether you're comparing to the region, similarly developed countries or otherwise. Click here to check
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28/07/2022
Greenpeace points out that binge watching Netflix is bad for the environment
Greenpeace recently released a report  on how well tech companies are acting as global citizens by reviewing their current carbon footprint. It’s report states that companies such as Google, Facebook and Apple are taking the greatest initiative to move towards renewable energy. It has also stated that large tech companies such as Netflix, Amazon
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28/07/2022
Facts about Australia’s internet usage from over 107,000 respondents
Compare Broadband is an internet comparison service that helps Australian’s find the right broadband plan to suit their needs. We have compiled data on the back of 107,155 customers looking for a new broadband plan. Information collected pertains to location, household size, internet usage, connection type and reason for needing a new broadband
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28/07/2022
Australians Raging Over Horrible Internet - Complaints Soar According to Telco Ombudsman
Is the slow, crawling speed of your internet connection absolutely driving you up the wall? Well, you may not be alone in this struggle. In fact, Australians have lodged a record number of complaints with regards to their home internet/broadband services in the past financial year. It can’t just be your imagination, then! Whist the recent headlines
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28/07/2022
Optus make ultra-fast SHDSL broadband deal with Internode
Fast growing Australian broadband internet service provider Internode have just signed a brand new comprehensive agreement with Optus that will allow them to nearly halve the price of Internode’s current high-speed DSL (SHDSL) broadband plans. Ultra symmetric high-speed DSL (SHDSL) broadband from Internode will now cost from $300 to $1,200 per
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22/07/2022
TIO reports dramatic fall in broadband complaints: Telstra, Vodafone big winners
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) has been around for 20 years, serving as an independent adjudicator for those situations when you and your telco can’t come to an agreement.                                                In the last 5 years or so the agency has risen in prominence, as confusion around phone and internet provision
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22/07/2022
Latest online scams exploit online surveillance fears; Melbourne Cup
Online scams are growing more sophisticated in Australia, as criminals seek to exploit people's worst fears about online content and the law. The Australian Federal Police, in conjunction with SCAMwatch, have warned the public of a 'Ransomware' scam, in which a pop-up warning comes up with the AFP logo and a statement that the user has been
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22/07/2022
Free wireless internet access in Sydney’s Circular Quay station
Sydney commuters will have free access to the internet on platforms one and two at Circular Quay station from September 6.Users will be able to download 50MB per 20 minute session, with sessions being split between morning and afternoon. Railcorp – the operator of the NSW train network – will be providing commuters with the free internet access.
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22/07/2022
Adelaide Internet Black Spots to Receive High Speed Wireless Broadband
Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital economy, Stephen Conroy has announced that residents living in broadband black-spots across the Adelaide metropolitan area will receive state of the art Mobile Broadband internet access. The network will be jointly funded by the state and federal governments and will be delivered by internet
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22/07/2022
ACCC warning: Beware of lock-in contracts as the NBN approaches!
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned telecommunications providers that they will make sure Australian consumers "get what they pay for" when they sign up to long-term contracts. What are the issues of concern? This month, the ACCC released a consumer contracts review examining the airline, fitness, car rental and
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13/07/2022
Simmering Feud Between Comms Alliance and NSW Telco Authority Burst into Open Over Carrier Status
Communications Alliance and the NSW Telco Authority recently exchanged potshots over a federal government proposal to exempt the latter, as well as other government radio networks from paying both carrier licensing fees and the Telecommunications Industry Levy.   According to Comms Alliance, there was no basis for the NSWTA to be exempt from the
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7/07/2022
Aviation Sector’s “Emotive” Claims About Potential 5G Interference Slammed by AMTA
A new GSM Association study on the effects of 5G on aviation altimeters was highlighted by the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association recently. The study aims to falsify concerns about the possibility of mobile technology interfering with flight operations. The study has also characterised aviation sector claims about potential 5G
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