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5/04/2021
NBN Proposes New Pricing Structure, Telcos Warn of Price Hike
NBN Co is proposing a price increase to its broadband service costs from May next year. With the announcement, it appears that users will soon likely have to choose between higher NBN rates or slower broadband speeds.  The government-owned company released its latest proposal, which primarily targets to resuscitate its stalled residential average
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4/04/2021
TPG Speeds Faster Than Optus, Telstra During Busy Hours
TPG Telecom has emerged as the fastest average provider for download speeds, outranking other major telecom providers including iiNet, Telstra, and Vodafone.  In its latest report on nbn™ speeds and performance, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) analysed the average download, upload, and video streaming speeds of major
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31/03/2021
Optus Boosts Up Typical Evening Speeds of NBN 50 and NBN 100 Plans
Without official announcement, Optus increased the maximum peak-hour speeds of its NBN 50 and NBN 100 plans to the fastest level.  Optus Typical Evening Speeds The original typical evening speed of an Optus NBN 50 plan was around 45Mbps, while its NBN 100 plan could go up to 90Mbps. But now, users can expect speeds as high as 50Mbps for NBN 50
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30/03/2021
Telstra Aims for NBN Acquisition - Should Consumers Be Bothered?
Australia’s largest telecommunications company, Telstra, sets its eyes on the National Broadband Network (NBN). The company is making big plans and these include the purchasing of NBN Co from the federal government. New Operating Businesses Telstra is planning to form Telstra Group in late 2021, which will comprise four separate operating
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24/03/2021
STAND Launches 100 Satellites to Provide NBN Connectivity in Times of Natural Disasters
There are 100 new satellite dishes installed on 100 Rural Fire Service buildings and evacuation centres over Australia. These satellites will provide NBN connectivity under the $37.1 million Strengthening Telecommunications Against Natural Disasters (STAND) package.  Support for Emergency Services This program will allow continued broadband
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19/03/2021
Optus Gives Away Discounted Broadband Plans
In case your area is not yet supported by the NBN, which limits your access to the best NBN plans in the market, then you may find the plans offered by Optus to be advantageous. The company is currently running a 10% off deal for its 4G broadband internet plans, which will last for the first twenty-four months of your subscription. Optus Home
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19/03/2021
Telstra Aims to Widen Coverage Through Low-Band 5G Network
Telstra’s move to switch on its low-band 5G network for consumer use will help increase its 5G coverage. In this case, its 5G technology will be made available even in hard-to-reach places. With now approximately 1200 activated sites ready for third-generation 5G devices, their network is now ready for commercial use.  Telstra 5G Network
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11/03/2021
NBN Co Targets Gigabit Speeds for FTTC Networks
NBN Co is set to extend its highest speed tiers up to gigabit speeds for a fibre-to-the-curb (FTTC) network. The company is to begin consulting with the industry this month and the consultation is set to span through to April this year.  According to CEO Stephen Rue, the introduction of the gigabit services into the FTTC footprint is set to happen
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11/03/2021
NBN Co Starts Repaying Its $19.5 Billion Government Loan
The company National Broadband Network or NBN is starting to repay its $19.5 billion government loan. They recently paid $3 billion using privately-sourced debt funding.  There's a lot of things going on in the NBN Co lately. A couple of weeks ago, they talked about the increase in their revenue for the last six months. Now, they are discussing
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11/03/2021
NBN Co Plans to Test NBN’s Performance Versus 5G Fixed Wireless Services
NBN Co wants to test if their services can compete with the 5G connection.  Recent reports said that NBN Co is planning a public and independent test to see how well its services match up to the 5G fixed wireless connection. This analysis might answer the question of whether 5G can be a real substitute or alternative for NBN
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11/03/2021
NBN Providers React Against ACMA’s Rules on Rebates
NBN Co, along with retail service providers, such as Telstra, Optus, TPG Telecom, and Vocus, sends a joint letter to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). According to the letter, they want flexibility regarding rebates for service mishaps.  Particularly, they want to discuss rules about the extent to which the full monetary
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11/03/2021
TPG Proclaims Itself as the Top Seller of NBN Broadband Services
A recent statement by TPG Telecom says that they are currently the highest seller of NBN enterprise Ethernet services.  Elizabeth Aris, the group executive for enterprise and government, says that the strong market performance of TPG is a result of its unique approach to customers. Also, they are prioritising customers while making use of the
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