Broadband News
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
Southern Cross Next cable project gets green light for Hermosa Beach landing
The Southern Cross Cable Network’s Next cable system is set to touch down at Hermosa Beach, California, after the United States’ Federal Communications Commission approved a landing license for the network.
Source: ARN
Mon, 27th Jul 2020
Govt eyes telco-consumer ‘choice and fairness’ rule changes
Rules looking at the level of choice and fairness consumers have when dealing with telecommunication companies are up for consideration with the release of a new set of recommendations.
Source: ARN
Fri, 24th Jul 2020
NBN extends CVC holiday until September 19, claiming AU$80 million in relief so far
The National Broadband Network (NBN) has once again extended its 40% capacity boost at no charge for retailers, this time pushing it out to September 19.
Source: ZDNet Australia
NBN Co extends additional data capacity offer yet again
NBN Co has once again extended its offer to provide internet providers with additional data capacity at no extra cost until the new end date of 19 September.
Source: ARN
Four telcos warned for not joining TIO scheme
Four telecommunications companies have been formally warned for not joining a mandatory scheme for small business and consumer dispute resolutions.
Source: ARN
Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
NBN residential user consumes 34TB in a month
Aussie Broadband has revealed one of its residential NBN users managed to download 34TB of data in a month, setting a new high mark when it comes to published usage.
Source: iTnews Australia
Aussie Broadband hopes NBN Co will revisit uplink shrinkage on high-tier plans
Aussie Broadband is hoping the recombination of NBN Co’s residential and business arms will prompt the company to review the highly asymmetrical nature of its higher-tier plans.
Source: iTnews Australia
Telstra joins CSIRO lab 'that invented wi-fi' to test wireless setups in a six-bedroom home
Telstra has spent six months with “the CSIRO team linked to the invention of wi-fi” testing out different wi-fi setups in a sprawling six bedroom house in the ‘burbs, with a small robot that moved from room to room to measure signal strength.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
Fletcher establishes Australian Broadband Advisory Council
An Australian Broadband Advisory Council has been created to advise the Minister for Communications on the economic and social benefits of ubiquitous connectivity.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Former Telstra Business MD chairs new govt broadband council
The federal government has established the Australian Broadband Advisory Council to provide the government with advice to improve the nation’s internet connectivity, with Deena Shiff appointed as its chair.
Source: ARN
ACCAN calls for phone, Internet providers to continue supporting customers during COVID 19 crisis
The peak body for communications consumers, the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) has called on phone and Internet providers to continue supporting customers in need during the COVID-19 crisis.
Source: iTWire
Government establishes Broadband Advisory Council to ‘maximise’ economic upside, increased digital connectivity
The Australian Government has established an Australian Broadband Advisory Council to provide it with advice on maximising the “economic upside” of increased digital connectivity for Australian businesses and consumers.
Source: iTWire
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
Hackers that hit Australian targets need "clear consequences"
“Clear consequences” are needed for attackers that target Australia or Australians, with local defenders better resourced and willing to publicly attribute the source of attacks more often, an industry panel of mostly telco executives says.
Source: iTnews Australia
Vocus claims it has become top provider of NBN Enterprise Ethernet services
Specialist fibre and network solutions provider Vocus claims it has reached a new milestone in the growth of its enterprise business as the top provider of NBN Enterprise Ethernet services.
Source: iTWire
Fri, 17th Jul 2020
Twitter hackers shifting money in bitcoin wallets leave digital trail
Whoever is behind the security incident involving some of the most prominent business and political leaders on Twitter is shifting the spoils around online accounts.
Source: SMH
Huawei says 5G ban effect is showing in Telstra's higher mobile prices
The Australian arm of Chinese telecommunications equipment vendor Huawei Technologies claims its warnings about the ban on use of its 5G equipment leading to higher mobile prices in Australia has been aptly ilustrated by the fact that Telstra has jacked up its prices.
Source: iTWire
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
Aussie Broadband warns of possible peak speed cuts when CVC holiday ends
At the present time, the retailers of the National Broadband Network (NBN) are enjoying a 40% capacity boost at no charge, but that boost is set to end next month.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Aussie Broadband ratchets up pressure on NBN Co over looming bandwidth bonus expiry
Aussie Broadband has warned NBN prices could rise - or service levels fall - if a bandwidth bonus applied by NBN Co over the COVID period is fully withdrawn on August 19.
Source: iTnews Australia
Aussie Broadband’s Britt flags telco price increases after NBN COVID CVC boost ends
RSP Aussie Broadband believes that the telco industry will either have to increase prices or reduce service quality once NBN’s COVID CVC boost finishes, according to managing director Phillip Britt.
Source: iTWire
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
amaysim brings back 2GB for $10 promo
amaysim is once again offering 2GB for $10 on a 28-day recharge, which could be a great option for anyone who doesn't need heaps of data. $10 will typically only buy you 1GB, which makes this plan a solid deal.
Source: WhistleOut Mobile
Mon, 13th Jul 2020
Optus mobile customers can now pay $5 for a day of unlimited data
Optus today announced that mobile customers are now able to purchase a day worth of unlimited data for $5. After a customer purchases the Unlimited Data Day Add-on through the My Optus app, they will then have access to an unlimited data allowance for 24 hours.
Source: WhistleOut Mobile Phones News
Optus Sport offers its full range through LG Smart TV app
Telco Singtel Optus says its sports offerings will be available through the LG Smart TV app store from now on, with customers needing an existing Optus Sport account and premium subscription to watch.
Source: iTWire
Xenophon asks why Telstra not facing queries over 5G gear source
Former Independent senator Nick Xenophon has put the cat among the pigeons, pointing out that while Chinese vendor Huawei has been banned from supplying gear to the 5G networks, Telstra, which gets its 5G gear from a joint-venture arrangement between Ericsson and Panda Electronics, faces no such strictures.
Source: iTWire
Fri, 10th Jul 2020
Optus offers wholesale partners VoLTE and WiFi calling
Optus is now offering wholesale partners on the Optus mobile network Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and WiFi calling on its 4G network.
Source: ARN
Data demand on National Broadband Network still at pre-COVID 19 levels, says NBN Co
Demand for data on the National Broadband Network remains above pre-COVID 19 levels, with downloads on the network at peak levels, according to the latest report from the operator of the network, NBN Co.
Source: iTWire
Thu, 09th Jul 2020
Telstra to have Australian agents answer all inbound calls from 2022
Telstra is set to permanently change the way it provides customer service post-COVID, with an aim to route all inbound voice calls through Australian call centres by sometime in 2022.
Source: iTnews Australia
Vocus fibre cable cut in South Australia
Vocus technicians are working to repair a broken fibre cable in South Australia that appears to be causing east-west connectivity problems for some internet users.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 08th Jul 2020
NBN Co to axe 800 jobs in major restructure
NBN Co is planning to shed at least 800 jobs as part of a major overhaul of its business structure.
Source: ARN
NBN Co's final build push includes 25k premises that fell through the cracks
NBN Co has revealed 25,000 premises in smaller new housing developments remain unconnected to the NBN after June 30 due to an apparent mix-up in the implementation of government policy.
Source: iTnews Australia
Physical location of video conferencing servers key to Australian performance: ACCC
The relationship between a user's physical location and that of the servers used for their video conferencing service of choice is, unsurprisingly, the key to low latency and a better experience, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said.
Source: ZDNet Australia