Broadband News
Fri, 06th Oct 2023
Compare the best NBN providers (October 2023)
Choosing the best NBN provider can feel like an impossible task. There are over 100 NBN providers operating in Australia and the list only continues to grow. Sure, the big guys are all there, but there are also plenty of smaller providers ready to compete for your money.
Source: WhistleOut
Coles Mobile long-expiry plans are down, down this month
Coles, it's the big supermarket chain where prices are "down, down" and for this month most of its mobile plans are too.
Source: WhistleOut
Thu, 05th Oct 2023
More than 700,000 in Victoria eligible for fibre upgrade
Wholesale broadband provider NBN Co announced more than 700,000 homes and businesses in Victoria are eligible to upgrade to NBN full fibre and access to fastest home internet speeds.
Source: iTWire
Queensland putting $250 million in fibre backhaul from Townsville to Mount Isa
The Queensland government has announced $250 million of new investment in its Queensland Capacity Network (QCN), which provides carrier backhaul services over fibre built to support electricity distribution networks.
Source: iTnews Australia
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
Telstra's NBN 50 plan will cost $100 per month from November
Telstra is increasing prices on NBN 25 and NBN 50 plans from November 1, for both new and existing customers. Both will go up by $5 per month, taking the NBN 25 plan to $85 per month and the NBN 50 plan to $100 per month.
Source: WhistleOut
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
Best no lock-in contract NBN plans in Australia
Most NBN providers offer contract-free plans but some have a catch. Read to find the best option for you and avoid hidden costs.
Source: WhistleOut
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
Equinix and Southern Cross Cables to link A/NZ with the US
Equinix and Southern Cross Cables have extended their ongoing agreement to link Australia and New Zealand to the United States via a subsea cable.
Source: ARN
Tue, 26th Sep 2023
Best mobile plans for seniors in 2023
Choose the best mobile plan for seniors and understand the great value deals out there from Telstra, Vodafone and more.
Source: WhistleOut
Wed, 20th Sep 2023
NBN price changes by Christmas are now all but certain
NBN Co is all but clear of opposition to its revised prices and service standards, with attention now on the practicalities and costs of backend system changes, and how to ‘sell’ two price rises between December and mid-2024.
Source: iTnews Australia
Best home wireless internet plans: September 2023
Looking for the best value Home Wireless Broadband internet plan? We share our recommendations for the best plans to consider as an NBN alternative.
Source: WhistleOut
Mon, 18th Sep 2023
Is an NBN 100 plan worth it in a single-person household?
Is NBN 100 worth it if you live alone? Here's what we think.
Source: WhistleOut
Wed, 13th Sep 2023
Aussie Broadband cuts price on its fastest NBN plans
In the market for a high-speed internet plan? Now's the perfect time to try Aussie Broadband.
Source: WhistleOut
Tue, 12th Sep 2023
The fastest NBN provider has changed yet again
The ACCC has released the latest Measuring Broadband report.
Source: WhistleOut
Qualcomm to supply Apple with 5G chips until 2026
Qualcomm has signed a new deal with Apple to supply 5G chips to the iPhone maker until at least 2026.
Source: iTnews Australia
Mon, 11th Sep 2023
Cheapest NBN plans under $50 in Australia | September 2023
Explore cheap NBN plans starting from $44 per month from providers like Tangerine, Exetel, Spintel and more.
Source: WhistleOut
Fri, 08th Sep 2023
NBN Co works on its fibre upgrade processes
NBN Co has made changes to its field service processes for upgrading customers from copper to fibre, aiming to complete the “majority” of orders with a single appointment, and give better visibility into more complex switchovers.
Source: iTnews Australia
Tue, 05th Sep 2023
NBN research shows middling smart home adoption
A new NBN report shows Australians are interested in smart home technology, but not many are using it yet.
Source: WhistleOut
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
Which 5G modems and routers can you buy in Australia
These are the 5G modems you can buy right now if you're looking to get high speed 5G internet.
Source: WhistleOut
Wed, 30th Aug 2023
NBN Co exec reshuffle in networks and engineering
NBN Co has elevated Dion Ljubanovic to the role of chief network officer, and chief engineering officer John Parkin to chief operating officer.
Source: iTnews Australia
NBN Co promotes John Parkin to COO
NBN Co has promoted its chief engineering officer John Parkin to the role of chief operating officer.
Source: ARN
Superloop Ebitda generates $37.4 million for FY23, up by 82.2%
Telco provider Superloop has claimed strong financial performance ended 30 June 2023 as its underlying Ebitda from continuing operations improved by 82.2% from $20.5 million to $37.4 million, exceeding guidance of $33 million to $36 million.
Source: iTWire
Optus' new price rise makes it one of the most expensive options for NBN 50
Optus has increased prices for its NBN 25 and NBN 50 plans by as much as $6 per month, but only for new customers. Existing Optus customers on an NBN 25 and NBN 50 plan will continue to pay their current rate.
Source: WhistleOut
Tue, 29th Aug 2023
NBN Co targets apartment blocks for next fibre upgrade wave
NBN Co is hoping to strike agreements with the body corporates of 50,000 strata buildings nationwide for a subsidised upgrade to fibre.
Source: iTnews Australia
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
TPG Telecom profit slides amid inflationary pressure
TPG Telecom is planning to rationalise its sub-brands amid a profit slide in the second half of 2023.
Source: iTnews Australia
TPG Telecom embarks on multi-year business program
Publicly listed TPG Telecom is making moves to execute a multi-year program to simplify its portfolio, rationalise products, increase digitisation and streamline internal systems and platforms.
Source: ARN
NBN users may see twin price rises within six months
The ACCC has given preliminary backing to two price rises for NBN services within six months of each other, as it moved closer to approving a revised special access undertaking submitted by NBN Co.
Source: iTnews Australia
ACCC has 'favourable view' of NBN Co's revised SAU, seeks input
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has indicated that it has a favourable view of the revised Special Access Undertaking submitted by NBN Co, the company rolling out Australia's national broadband network, last week.
Source: iTWire
Cheap internet plans from over 30 providers: August 2023
Compare the cheapest internet plans in our database from NBN 12 to NBN 100 across NBN, 5G, 4G and more.
Source: WhistleOut
Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
Vodafone is doing double data on all postpaid mobile plans
Vodafone is offering double data on all of its postpaid mobile plans until September 4. This means customers get a minimum of 80GB on Vodafone's entry-level $45 per month plan, or as much as 600GB on the top-end $65 per month option.
Source: WhistleOut
Tue, 22nd Aug 2023
Telstra's 20-year USO agreement with gov can be given to Vodafone
Vodafone Hutchison Australia could receive a copy of Telstra’s 20-year contract with the government within weeks, after a more than five-year battle for the contents of the agreement.
Source: iTnews Australia