Broadband News
Sun, 12th May 2024
VRA NSW beefs up radio network, adding LTE and satellite backhaul
VRA Rescue NSW has introduced LTE and satellite backup to its radio network in a bid to make its connectivity “bulletproof” during an emergency.
Source: iTnews Australia
Optus desperately needs a reset. Here’s what comes next
Australia’s second-largest telco is priming for a much-needed reboot after suffering the nation’s worst data breaches and telecommunications outages.
Source: SMH
Thu, 09th May 2024
Meta's oversight board backs takedown of Australian voter fraud posts
Meta's oversight board upheld a decision to remove two Facebook posts calling for Australians to vote multiple times in an indigenous rights referendum, but noted the social media giant had not adequately explained its ban on encouraging voter fraud.
Source: iTnews Australia
Aussie Broadband gets clearance to hold more Superloop shares
Aussie Broadband has received Singaporean regulatory approval to own up to a 19.9 percent stake in rival internet provider Superloop, a month after it was forced to sell 38 million shares.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 08th May 2024
Origin Energy's migration to Superloop to complete by October
Origin Energy’s 130,000 broadband customers are set to be fully migrated from Aussie Broadband to Superloop-based services by October.
Source: iTnews Australia
Mon, 06th May 2024
Telstra extends 3G cut-off deadline
Telco giant Telstra has extended the 3G network switch off deadline by two months.
Source: SMH
Optus appoints NBN boss as chief executive six months after outage
After nearly a decade at NBN Co, Stephen Rue will take on the job of repairing Optus’ reputation.
Source: SMH
Sun, 05th May 2024
NBN Co CEO Stephen Rue to lead Optus
NBN Co is losing its CEO of almost six years Stephen Rue to Optus as the telco looks to “reset strategy and rebuild customer trust”.
Source: iTnews Australia
Telstra delays 3G network shutdown amid concerns about access to emergency calls
The telco will postpone the closure of the 20-year-old network until August 31 to give Australians more time to upgrade their handsets amid concerns about access to emergency services.
Source: ABC News
Wed, 01st May 2024
NBN Co hits 6050 fibre upgrades a week in the first 17 weeks of the year
NBN Co is starting to show signs of scale and consistency in its fibre connect program, completing connections for over 100,000 premises in the first 17 weeks of the year.
Source: iTnews Australia
TPG chief warns telcos are an essential service only when it suits
Australia’s telcos are increasingly positioned as essential service providers while being squeezed by high operating costs and regulatory and policy settings, TPG Telecom chief Iñaki Berroeta has said.
Source: iTnews Australia
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Musk decries Australian court 'censorship' of X terror posts
Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister after a court ordered his social media company X take down footage of an alleged terrorist attack in Sydney, and said the ruling meant any country could control "the entire internet".
Source: iTnews Australia
Melbourne's free city wi-fi poised for major upgrade
Melbourne’s free city wi-fi is set for an upgrade, almost a decade after it was first piloted by iiNet.
Source: iTnews Australia
Sun, 21st Apr 2024
X calls takedown orders over Sydney stabbing video "unlawful"
X has flouted orders to remove footage of a stabbing at a church in Sydney’s south west last week, saying Australia's eSafety watchdog has no authority to block Australians’ posts from its global userbase.
Source: iTnews Australia
Tue, 09th Apr 2024
Government launches broadband initiative to provide free connection to families in NSW
The School Student Broadband Initiative, launched by the Albanese Government and backed by the Minns Government, is set to provide free broadband connection at the end of 2025 to thousands of families based in New South Wales.
Source: iTWire
Telstra urges users to check their phones' compatibility before 3G closure
Telecommunications company Telstra developed an SMS tool to let users check if their phone needs an upgrade as the telco's 3G network is scheduled to close on 30 June 2024.
Source: iTWire
3G shutdown to affect more customers' access to Triple Zero
More than a million phones could be impacted by 3G network shutdowns later this year, a telecommunications working group set up to monitor the closures has told communications minister Michelle Rowland.
Source: iTnews Australia
Sun, 07th Apr 2024
More than a million older mobile phones at risk of being blocked from making triple-0 calls
The 3G network is closing and there are concerns Australians with older 4G phones may also be caught out because of the way the phones are configured.
Source: ABC News
Goodman launches $2.5 billion, 126MW data centre project
Goodman Group has re-started the planning process for a major data centre site in the Cumberland council area in Sydney.
Source: iTnews Australia
NBN HFC users can expect a speed boost from May 1
NBN HFC customers should soon see a considerable speed boost, with NBN Co removing a speed cap that applies to its wholesale product.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 03rd Apr 2024
Singtel rules out impending deal to sell Optus stake
Singtel has ruled out any impending deal to sell its Australian mobile network operation Optus following reports by
Source: iTnews Australia
Mon, 01st Apr 2024
Aussie Broadband sells down Superloop stake
Aussie Broadband is selling down part of its 19.9 percent stake in Superloop, after legal action to maintain the shareholding failed.
Source: iTnews Australia
TPG Telecom, UTS test 5G signals as flood sensors
Radio signal propagation on TPG Telecom’s 5G network will be used to gather data about floods, in a trial with the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS).
Source: iTnews Australia
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Senate to probe 3G network shutdown
The Australian Senate has opened an inquiry into the shutdown of Telstra’s and Optus’s 3G networks – but it is not due to make findings until after the networks are scheduled to close.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Telstra lifts lid on ‘unacceptable’ triple-zero outage
CEO Vicki Brady says basic errors were behind the outage that left more than 100 Australians unable to contact triple zero, including one man who passed away.
Source: SMH
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
Best NBN plans March 2024: Editor's Picks
Read on for our monthly picks the best NBN plans for unlimited data, value and speed from Telstra, Optus, TPG & more. NBN plans starting at $44.90 find the best one for you!
Source: WhistleOut
Boost Mobile founder in talks to launch AI-powered telco in Australia
Boost Mobile founder Peter Adderton is in conversations with Australian mobile providers about launching his AI-powered telco, MobileX, locally.
Source: WhistleOut
Nothing phones are coming to JB Hi-Fi
Australians have been able to order Nothing devices through the brand's online store from day one, but the upstart manufacturer is looking to make more of an impact Down Under with a new partnership with JB Hi-Fi.
Source: WhistleOut
Telstra goes live with Starlink for homes
Telstra has kicked off its Starlink-powered home broadband service after months of “comprehensive testing”.
Source: iTnews Australia
Telstra's Starlink plans are cheaper, slower, and available now
Telstra has launched its consumer Starlink offering today, selling a plan that's cheaper than Starlink itself sells, but with slower maximum download speeds.
Source: WhistleOut