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30/09/2024
Apple leads the 6G wireless technology race
Apple Inc. just began selling the first iPhones with 5G wireless speeds a few months ago. Now, they are already planning to work on sixth-generation cellular connectivity or 6G.  Bloomberg recently reported that Apple posted job listings. They are looking for "Wireless Research Systems Engineer - 5G/6G" and "RAN1/RAN4 Standards Engineer." Working
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20/09/2024
Superloop offering the eero 6+ Wi-Fi Modem for $0
Superloop has exciting news for customers looking to upgrade their home Wi-Fi experience. It is  now offering the advanced eero 6+ Wi-Fi modem for $0 as part of a limited-time pilot program.  This offer is designed to enhance customer satisfaction and deliver top-tier Internet speeds, particularly for users on Superloop's high-speed NBN
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2/04/2024
A full list of Australia’s underwater cables
Almost all of our international digital connections rely on underwater subsea cables in Australia, which span approximately 400,000 kilometres on the ocean floor. To put this into perspective, you could encircle the globe ten times with that amount of cable. These cables are crucial for all kinds of communication, whether it's chatting with
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20/03/2024
3G network shutdown Australia: Everything you need to know
As the rollout of 5G continues across Australia, mobile network operators are beginning to phase out 3G services entirely.  Mobile network operators are phasing out 3G networks to maximise the use of limited spectrum. Vodafone led the way by shutting down its 3G network on 15th December 2023 and it has been the first to make room for newer
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20/03/2024
List of phones affected by 3G shutdown
As Australia moves closer to shutting down its 3G network this year, owners of older phones may face issues with their voice capability, which relies on older technology. Vodafone has already turned off its 3G network and Telstra and Optus will do so in June and September, respectively. This switch may affect customers who are still using 3G or are
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5/03/2024
Need Optus parental controls? Take a break with Optus Pause
Tired of devices and excessive screen time disrupting your family moments or digital detox? Consider trying out Optus Pause. Optus Pause customers can enjoy better and stricter parental controls, ensuring that screen time no longer gets in the way of family time. In the past, sitting too close to the TV for extended periods would earn you a
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13/02/2024
TPG to start selling Telstra fibre in South Brisbane
TPG customers in South Brisbane have received correspondence that ADSL services will be winding down soon, due to a Telstra move to replace copper with high-speed fibre-optic in the area. As a result, TPG will be offering a fibre-optic package that might set the tone for future NBN plans, which TPG haven’t released yet. To provide some
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13/02/2024
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
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13/02/2024
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)
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13/02/2024
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
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13/02/2024
The Magnificent Mister Musk and his Spectacular Broadband Satellites!
Between launching electric cars into space, and both middle fingers at Facebook, magnate and possible Bond villain Elon Musk is making sure the cold depths of space can now be warmed by fuzzy pics of doggos. Well, at the very least, the cold depths of space that are in the low orbits of Earth.  Dubbed "Starlink", the satellite constellation
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13/02/2024
Telstra Gets You NBN 250 for Much, Much Lower
With the COVID-19 pandemic hitting the world, millions of people around the world have lost their jobs, making it extremely hard to pay for bills, which is why Telstra’s move to make their NBN broadband plan much cheaper is going to help thousands of Australians who are struggling to make ends meet. Telstra Discounts NBN 250 Broadband Plan This
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