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21/06/2023
Government assisted broadband internet for pensioners
Many elderly people inquire about whether there are any government schemes that subsidise a broadband internet connection. Well, the good news is Centrelink does have the ‘Telephone Allowance’ package, which allows for a substantial credit for customers paying line rental (either for a phone service or as part of a broadband package) directly to
General Broadband Internet News
14/11/2022
Industry Report: Telcos, not datacentres, dominate energy consumption
According to MTN Consulting, even though people are paying more attention to how much energy data centres use, telco networks actually use more power globally. The study examined 57 network operators' sustainability reports to determine their power consumption. The sample group was made up of 21 telcos, 16 webscalers, and 20 carrier-neutral
General Broadband Internet News
14/11/2022
Fed Gov’t Moves Quickly To Raise Privacy Breach Fines
Federal attorney-general Mark Dreyfus mentioned the Optus data breach while introducing legislation that will increase potential penalties for Privacy Act breaches. Importantly, the new rules will apply to events happening outside of Australia. Dreyfus stated in parliament yesterday that the amendments tabled are deliberately chosen and will have
General Broadband Internet News
17/08/2022
NSW to Benefit from Titan's Sunshine Coast-Brisbane Fibre Network Expansion Plan
Titan Fibre Networks, a new fibre network investor, revealed its plans to build on an existing Sunshine Coast-Brisbane network. The company also has set its goal to expand to the Gold Coast and northern NSW. The investor is the owner of Torus Networks-built networks linking the Sunshine Coast to Brisbane.  Titan is now planning its next build
General Broadband Internet News
22/07/2022
Why does my location matter when getting a broadband connection?
If you’re in any area that might be classified as regional or rural, and you’ve tried to get an internet connection, you’re probably ready to bang your head against a wall. After seeing advertised plans for cheap, fast, unlimited internet, you’ve rung up your preferred provider and been told “the best we can do is expensive, slow and 10GB. Sorry”.
General Broadband Internet News
22/07/2022
What are the best cheap deals with no hidden fees for Broadband?
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will soon be rolling out a comprehensive change to how telecommunications providers will need to advertise their wares to consumers. The change is part of a big push to eliminate bill shock, the unwelcome phenomenon of having a low price advertised to confused customers, and including all
General Broadband Internet News
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
General Broadband Internet News
22/07/2022
The Most Common Mistakes when it comes to buying Broadband plans
The market for broadband internet in Australia is complex. That’s why this site exists – to help people (most of whom don’t really care about the political element of providing communications) to just get to the best value plan available to them. Click here to check out TPG’s Unlimited Plan, our highest recommended plan – or call 1300 106
General Broadband Internet News
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
General Broadband Internet News
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.
General Broadband Internet News
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
General Broadband Internet News
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
General Broadband Internet News
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