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Telstra completes South Brisbane Fibre
The South Brisbane experiment is about to draw to a close, and it provides some lessons about what might have happened with a Telstra led NBN, and about what might happen in the future in similar ‘Brownfield’ sites. What is the significance of South Brisbane?The South Brisbane distribution area (DA) is a large telephone loop, servicing about
Satellite Service Outage Experienced by NBN Co Over Christmas
An incident last December 21, 2021, resulted in a satellite outage. NBN Co said it was still working with partners and vendors to reconnect some Sky Muster users. Even if most Sky Muster and Sky Muster Plus satellite services were restored soon after, there are still approximately 0.5 percent of NBN satellite customers who continue to be affected.
NBN upgrades: These are the latest suburbs eligible for faster internet
For most people, having a stable and reliable internet connection at home that delivers the speed and data they require is already a necessity. This is one of the reasons why NBN Co is striving to ensure that every home reaps the benefits of a fast internet network. Just recently, the company revealed some of the latest suburbs that are eligible
NBN Co: Meeting Investment Needs of Network - A Basis of Future Success
NBN Co has rallied for its need to earn enough profit to cover its investment requirements. This was because approximately $2.5 billion was already spent on capital expenditures last financial year. This was from its $3.1 billion earnings after opex. This push was made days before the re-activation of a revised Special Access Undertaking process
To Support Regional 5G Services, AMTA Urges Planning Reform
The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association urges the reform of the nation’s complicated web of planning rules. In addition to this, AMTA also calls for access to a more low-band spectrum for telcos and changes to the powers and immunities framework. All these are in an attempt to ensure regional areas benefit from the full potential of
TIO Report: Top Telco Complaints from Australian Homeowners
If you are having certain issues when it comes to your internet connection at home, as well as your personal mobile or landline services, then you are not the only homeowner experiencing such challenges. Read on to find out what are the most common residential complaints according to the latest Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO)
TIO Report: Internet Service Tops Complaints by Service Type
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) aims to provide fair and independent resolution to issues raised about the services provided by various telecommunications networks. This is the reason why they generate a report regarding the most common complaints raised by consumers to their providers. According to their latest report, internet
Telcos Ready to Shell Out Hefty Sum for mmWave Spectrum
Many Australian telcos are ready to shell out a significant sum for the mmWave spectrum. In fact, most have paid considerably more than telcos in comparable markets. This reveals that Australian telcos are serious in their intentions to use the mmWave spectrum to tap fixed line and enterprise as well as mobile revenue markets. Spectrum Auction A
Telcos Need to Shift to Network Teams for 5G from IT Cloud Native Skills
According to Red Hat senior director of sales, Asia Pacific region (telecommunications) Ben Panic, most telcos have already committed to the virtualisation of network functions. This has paved the way for most companies to break free from hardware dependencies in vertically integrated infrastructure. However, new 5G and edge services are generally
Tangerine Telecom Ranks Among the Fastest Growing Companies
In the 2021 Financial Times and Nikkei Asia High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific list, national NBN RSP Tangerine Telecom has ranked as Australia's eighth fastest-growing company. Ranking in the Asia-Pacific Region When it comes to the fastest-growing company in the Asia-Pacific Region, the telco landed the 39th spot. The basis of the ranking is
Superloop Wins an Over $25 Million Deal with Symbio Networks
The telecommunications provider Superloop has sealed a deal with wholesale carriage provider Symbio Networks. Over $25 million contract According to reports, the agreement has an expected value above $25 million, and this is the telco's largest single contract win to date. Under the terms of the contract, Superloop will exclusively provide
Superloop Gives Away FREE Speed Upgrade and Discounts on NBN Plans
Superloop is now giving speed upgrades for new customers. Its latest offers will fit those who are looking for a fast internet plan without a long lock-in contract.   The Superloop NBN 100 plan won't only give a six-month discount on the standard plan price. New subscribers will also get a free NBN 250 speed boost for their first three months.


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