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Best internet providers in Australia: February 2024

We look at popular internet providers in our database like Dodo, Exetel, TPG, Swoop and more with NBN, wireless and satellite plans.

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WA Police opens command centre in Telstra exchange

WA Police Force is now operating a central command centre out of Telstra’s Wellington Street exchange tower in Perth.

Source: iTnews Australia

Tangerine Telecom says customer data of 232,000 affected by 'cyber incident'

Tangerine Telecom, a challenger retail service provider, says a “legacy” customer database containing details of 232,000 current and former customers was accessed by an unknown party via exploitation of a contractor’s credentials.

Source: iTnews Australia

Compare unlimited internet plans in Australia from $49/mth

Compare unlimited internet plans for cheap deals on every major NBN speed tier, as well as 4G and 5G home wireless technology.

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Internet provider Tangerine suffers cyberattack

“No one is more disappointed than me,” Tangerine’s CEO said after more than 200,000 customers are caught up in a data breach.

Source: SMH

How to access the School Student Broadband Initiative

The School Student Broadband Initiative provides free internet access to families experiencing financial hardship.

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Symbio shareholders OK Aussie Broadband acquisition

After acquiring unified communications-as-a-service (UcaaS) provider Symbio for $262 million last November 2023, telecommunications provider Aussie Broadband is one step closer to integrating the company under its wing, as Symbio shareholders have voted in favour of the deal.

Source: iTWire

Compare unlimited data internet plans in Australia

Compare unlimited internet plans for cheap deals on every major NBN speed tier, as well as 4G and 5G home wireless technology.

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Telstra says other carriers had input into disaster mobile roaming lab test

A simulation of emergency mobile device roaming by Telstra earlier this week ran with input from other telcos, though they did not directly participate.

Source: iTnews Australia

ACMA introduces new measures to protect consumers coping with financial struggles

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has legislated new industry rules that will require telcos to do more to support customers experiencing financial hardships and who are struggling to pay their bills.

Source: iTWire

NBN feels the need for speed as broadband demand outstrips supply

The company’s losses have ballooned, but NBN Co says that’s all part of the plan as Australians increasingly upgrade to ultra-fast broadband plans.

Source: SMH

NBN Co receiving more fibre orders than it can connect

NBN Co is receiving more orders from customers looking to upgrade to full fibre than it can fulfil, with the number of completed upgrades nearing 200,000.

Source: iTnews Australia

NBN Co losses blow out to $696m for first half of fiscal 2024

NBN Co, the company rolling out Australia's national broadband network, has recorded a half-year loss of $696 million for the first six months of fiscal 2024, more than a third over the corresponding six months of fiscal 2023.

Source: iTWire

Telcos’ customer complaints spike after Optus outage

Ombudsman Cynthia Gebert says the company’s offers of free data was cold comfort for many Optus customers, especially those who couldn’t call triple-zero.

Source: SMH

Symbio shareholders approve Aussie Broadband takeover

Aussie Broadband’s $262 million acquisition of unified communications-as-a-service provider Symbio moved a step closer, with Symbio shareholders voting in favour of the deal.

Source: iTnews Australia

The NBN is set to boost the economy by $400b, but thousands have dumped it over the price

The NBN has reshaped Australia’s workforce and boosted female employment, a landmark study has found, despite some customers dumping the network amid price hikes.

Source: SMH

Internet trolls may have latent psychopathic tendencies, researchers find

Psychologists say people with high psychopathic tendencies are able to explore their "true self" when they're not identifiable.

Source: ABC News

Cheapest NBN plans under $50 in Australia | February 2024

Explore cheap NBN plans starting from $44 per month from providers like Tangerine, Exetel, Spintel and more.

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Best NBN 100 plans: Fast NBN from $64.90/month

Compare the best NBN 100 plans from providers like Exetel, SpinTel, Swoop, Optus and more.

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Internet Association of Australia readies Tasmanian exchange

Tasmania is to get a presence on the Internet Association of Australia’s (IAA) national network of internet exchanges, with TAS-IX members to get 12 months’ worth of free 10 Gbps ports.

Source: iTnews Australia

Tower could be cantilevered over Telstra exchange

The site of Telstra’s St Leonards exchange on Sydney's lower north shore could be re-zoned to allow a $200 million-plus tower.

Source: iTnews Australia

TPG and iiNet now support eSIM for mobile plans

Every major Vodafone MVNO now offers eSIM.

Source: WhistleOut

Optus triple-zero failure during mass outage 10 times worse than reported

In a development the communications minister calls “deeply disturbing”, Optus says more than 10 times the number of emergency calls than it initially claimed failed to connect during the November 8 outage.

Source: SMH

Optus finds 2697 Triple Zero calls failed in mobile outage

Optus has revealed at least 2697 calls to Triple Zero during its November 2023 outage failed to connect, over 11 times more than previously reported.

Source: iTnews Australia

Intelia plans high-capacity cable project linking Australia and NZ

A new high-capacity submarine link connecting Sydney and Melbourne to Invercargill in New Zealand is being planned at a cost of NZ$160 million ($147.8 million).

Source: iTnews Australia

5G vs. NBN: Which is best for you?

Is 5G home broadband faster or more reliable than the NBN? Compare plans, prices and speeds, and find out who wins.

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Best NBN plans January 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!

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Southern Cross eyes Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 for its Next cable expansion

Specialist international capacity provider Southern Cross is planning to deploy Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) technology as a key part of the company’s Next expansion plans from Sydney to Los Angeles.

Source: iTWire