Broadband News
Mon, 18th Mar 2024
Meta, Google and other social media giants sent legal notices to explain how they combat terrorist and violent extremist material online
Australia's eSafety commissioner sent six companies legal notices that require them to answer detailed questions on how they are tackling the issue.
Source: ABC News
Sun, 17th Mar 2024
ACCC examines AI's influence on internet search
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is examining the impact of generative AI on internet search.
Source: iTnews Australia
Telstra, Optus 3G switch-off endangered by Triple Zero issue
Telstra and Optus could be delayed in shutting down their 3G networks over concerns that the closure could cut off a portion of customers from Triple Zero services.
Source: iTnews Australia
Concerns for triple-zero services amid 3G shutdown
The government has written to the chief executives of Telstra, Optus and TPG amid fears nearly 1 million Australians may be left unable to contact triple zero.
Source: SMH
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
NBN plans with a free modem
If you're looking to save money on a modem, these NBN plans include one at no cost. Just be mindful of the fine print.
Source: WhistleOut
Optus, TPG stop servicing 50Mbps customers with higher plans
A new NBN price model approved late last year drove a mass behind-the-scenes shift in how TPG Telecom and Optus serve users of the popular 50Mbps tier.
Source: iTnews Australia
Origin's NBN customers will be moved from Aussie Broadband to Superloop
Superloop will be the new internet supplier for Origin Energy's NBN plans.
Source: WhistleOut
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
The 3G shutdown means these 4G phones will no longer be able to make calls
Some older 4G phones will lose functionality after Telstra and Optus shut down their 3G networks.
Source: WhistleOut
Origin Energy to switch broadband from Aussie to Superloop
Origin Energy is set to migrate its 130,000-plus broadband customers currently served by Aussie Broadband over to Superloop, as it switches wholesale allegiances for the next six years.
Source: iTnews Australia
Singtel says it won't sell Optus for $16 billion
Singtel says there is “no impending deal” to sell its Australian subsidiary Optus, after it was reported late yesterday that a $16 billion sale was well advanced.
Source: iTnews Australia
Smaller broadband providers dominate wholesale growth on the NBN
Smaller broadband providers, Aussie Broadband, Vocus and Superloop, gained over 62,000 NBN wholesale services in the December 2023 quarter as the total number of residential broadband services on the NBN remained steady, according to the competition watchdog the ACCC’s latest market indicators report.
Source: iTWire
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
Australian police link "over 11,000 cybercrime incidents" to Medibank breach
A joint police operation targeting misuse of personal information after high-profile Australian hacks has linked “over 11,000 cybercrime incidents” to the Medibank data breach.
Source: iTnews Australia
Vodafone increasing prepaid prices in April
Customers on older postpaid plans could also be getting a price hike.
Source: WhistleOut
Compare the best NBN 100 plans from $64.90/month
Compare the best NBN 100 plans from providers like Exetel, SpinTel, Swoop, Optus and more.
Source: WhistleOut
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
ACCC extends wholesale price controls to superfast fixed-line broadband networks
Australians on broadband plans provided by non-NBN fixed-line networks should benefit from more stable pricing and greater competition between retailers, following the decision by the competition watchdog, the ACCC, to make a final wholesale access determination for the declared superfast broadband access service (SBAS).
Source: iTWire
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Optus loses its networks boss
Optus’ managing director of networks Lambo Kanagaratnam has left the telco after nine years, with parent Singtel’s group CTO stepping into the role on an interim basis.
Source: iTnews Australia
Sun, 10th Mar 2024
Viasat simplifies internet plan
ISP commercial company Viasat has consolidated its satellite internet plans for consumers into one service, launching the Viasat Unleashed service plan, which costs US$99 per month.
Source: iTWire
Foxtel’s Hubbl isn’t revolutionary, but it is a great Apple TV competitor
Coming in a $100 puck or integrated into a full 4K TV with built-in sound system, Hubbl focuses on simplicity but still has some gaps.
Source: SMH