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1/09/2020
Telcos are upset with the cost of the NBN
There's word on the street that a sizeable conflict is about to come to a head between the telco companies and the NBN Co - and it's all to do with what the NBN is costing.It's rumoured that the telcos aren't happy with the wholesale price that the National Broadband Network is currently peddling. Once compounded with the telcos' distribution
NBN
24/08/2020
NBN says 65+ Aussies are quickest-growing online learners
According to a recent report that was commissioned by the NBN Co, the Connecting Australia Report, NBN connected Aussies are twice as likely to enrol in online learning courses, and Aussies over 65 are the quickest-growing new adopters of online education.   "New research reveals they are heading online in droves to watch tutorials, complete new
NBN
11/05/2020
ACCC reports TPG has the fastest NBN speed
TPG came out on top in an assessment that has determined Australia's quickest NBN internet broadband speeds. The recent assessment, commissioned and released by the ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission), was issued as the sixth report of the MBA (Measuring Broadband Australia). The Measuring Broadband Australia report ultimately found
NBN
16/01/2020
M2 Acquires Dodo, Possibly Eftel
M2 Communications, a major fibre network wholesaler, has announced plans to acquire Dodo, one of Australia’s largest internet service providers. The deal is expected to be worth just over $200 million, with another side deal for $44 million to buy out Eftel, another wholesaler. Need the absolute cheapest option? Check out Dodo’s Unlimited Plans
Dodo News
10/12/2019
China bans ABC's website
The Chinese goverment has confirmed that it has officially banned the ABC's website from being accessed in their country. Though there was initially no explanation for the censorship, a statement was eventually given to the ABC by an official from the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commision, citing that they have the right to take
Latest News
10/12/2019
NBN Co increases in revenue
NBN Co have recently issued a report that details a summary report for the financial year ending in June 30, 2018. The report states that there has been positive progress made on customer experience initiatives, with 75% of the construction completed, and a 98% increase in revenue. According to the report, the company has increased its total
NBN
10/12/2019
NBN's buys 21 million metres of copper
Not unlike a trip to Aldi where you preemptively take the car, NBN Co have done a big old bulk shop. The government owned corporation has opted to buy a whopping 21 million metres of new copper, adding to the sizable collection that they already have stocked up in the proverbial back shed.  "With 21 million metres of copper at their disposal, the
NBN
10/12/2019
Executive from NBN urges customers to shop around for the best NBN plan
As the NBN endeavours to roll out wholesale broadband across Australia, the company's operations and results have remained consistently divisive in the public eye. In an effort to sift the common misconceptions with the facts, we decided to go directly to the source, and reached out for a chat with the Executive Manager at NBN Co, Tony Brown. What
NBN
27/11/2019
Why is Optus raising prices?
Optus customers have been receiving letters in the last few days to inform that prices will rise from November 1st, by about $5 or $6 a month on most plans. Data limits will remain unchanged, but plans that include free calls will no longer include free calls to numbers beginning with 13 and 1300. These numbers will cost 35 cents untimed from when
Optus News
22/11/2019
Optus’ Future - NBN, 4G and Wholesale
In the last 18 months, Optus has gained 1 million mobile customers, mostly cannibalized from Vodafone after that firm’s network failures in late 2010. But Telstra have gained 2.5 million, and have seen their share price soar. That represents a stark turn around for the telco giant – before David Thodey stepped in as CEO, Telstra’s share price
Optus News
22/11/2019
Optus Home Advantage - 50 GB Free Broadband
Optus has recently re-affirmed their commitment to fixed-line broadband – that is, ADSL and Cable. It’s a welcome change for Australia’s 2nd largest telco, which has been stuck in neutral for a while, concentrating on mobiles and mobiles broadband.                                     Optus has plenty to crow about when it comes to fixed line
Optus News
22/11/2019
Vodafone to enter fixed-line market with NBN plans
The NBN has given Vodafone (1300 106 571) the chance to move into the fixed-line broadband market, the company announced today at a parliamentary committee.Vodafone, long known for their great value mobile plans and mobile broadband services, praised the NBN for the way it has opened up room for competition amongst Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
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