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Telstra, TPG, Optus and Dodo busted for NBN rule breach

Posted by June 21st 2022

Four of Australia's biggest telcos have been called out for breaching industry rules, after more than 1,500 customers were stuck without internet and home phone when moving to the NBN. The Australian Communications and Media Authority …


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NBN plans without a modem

Posted by March 18th 2022

When it comes to choosing an NBN plan, there's a lot to consider. Not only do you have to choose your NBN speed tier and NBN provider but you’ll most likely need to decide whether …


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How much data do you need for gaming?

Posted by September 14th 2022

Gaming often gets a bad rap for being super data-hungry, especially when you're playing on a mobile device. If you’re gaming at home, most of the time you’ll have an unlimited data broadband plan, but …


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Aussie Broadband now offers NBN alternative OptiComm

Posted by June 21st 2022

Not sold on the NBN? If you’re lucky enough to live in a OptiComm-serviced area, you’ll now be able to sign up to the alternative fibre network via popular provider Aussie Broadband. Announced this month, …



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Telstra announces free NBN speed increase

Posted by June 22nd 2022

Great news if you're a Telstra NBN customer: you may be getting a surprise speed boost in the coming weeks. Telstra has confirmed that it will be rolling out an NBN change that will see eligible …


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Providers warn of post-COVID NBN price rise

Posted by October 14th 2022

While Australians have adjusted to the new norms of social distancing, working from home, and staying indoors, the COVID-19 pandemic isn't over. But despite most of us spending more time indoors and online than ever …



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It’s official: Vodafone and TPG have merged

Posted by July 7th 2022

It has been a long and complicated road, but Vodafone and TPG have finally merged into TPG Telecom Limited. Plans for this merger were first announced in August 2018 and during that time, the Australian Competition …


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Vodafone launches ultra-fast NBN 1000 and NBN 250 plans

Posted by January 13th 2023

Just days after the NBN 250 announcement from MyRepublic, Vodafone has also confirmed it's throwing a hat in the high-speed broadband ring. The big-name telco has quietly launched two new, super-fast NBN plans, including a lightning-quick …


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Aussie Broadband announces gigabit-speed unlimited NBN plan

Posted by October 14th 2022

If your current broadband plan just isn't cutting it, Aussie Broadband has announced a new, ultra-fast NBN option that will blow premium plan speeds out of the water. Beginning this Friday (29 May, 2020), Aussie Broadband …


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The 5G Wi-Fi Pro is Telstra’s new 5G mobile broadband hub

Posted by October 14th 2022

Telstra has announced its latest 5G broadband device, the mmWave-ready 5G Wi-Fi Pro. Designed for use with Telstra's 5G mobile broadband plans, the 5G Wi-Fi Pro will deliver access to Telstra's 5G and 4GX networks and …


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Optus once again tops ACCC’s NBN speed report

Posted by October 14th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its latest report on NBN speeds across the country - and for the third quarter in a row, Optus has claimed the top spot. The ninth Measuring …


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Telstra launches NBN ‘health check’ tool for broadband customers

Posted by February 10th 2021

Telstra has announced several updates to its newly-launched My Telstra app, including a self-service 'health check' for NBN customers. Alongside changes to available media and entertainment options, plus an updated Telstra Plus rewards experience, the My …


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NBN Co report: data demand continues through COVID-19 pandemic

Posted by October 14th 2022

NBN Co has released its latest weekly report into how Australian households are using the network during the COVID-19 pandemic - and to no-one's surprise, demand is still sky-high. The company's Australian Broadband Data Demand report …


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Telstra enables SMS over WiFi for mobile customers

Posted by July 7th 2022

Good news for Telstra customers - the telco has finally enabled SMS over WiFi, after reports circulated that people in regional Australia could not properly authenticate their COVIDSafe app without a text message. In regional communities …


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OVO Mobile Broadband Explained

Posted by March 31st 2023

NOTE: Amaysim has purchased OVO mobile as of June 2020. Exisiting OVO mobile broadband customers will be transitioned to a data-only plan with Amaysim. New customers will not be able to sign up to a …


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Wireless Internet Speed: How fast is it?

Posted by February 27th 2023

Wireless home broadband might be the solution for you, as it runs on an entirely different network to NBN or cable connections. It runs on your provider's 4G or 5G mobile networks, as well as …


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Vodafone Mobile Broadband Explained

Posted by March 31st 2023

Mobile broadband is great if you're looking for an alternative to NBN, or home wireless broadband. It's great if you're the on-the-go type who needs to travel a lot, or if you've got a big …


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Telstra Mobile Broadband Explained

Posted by March 31st 2023

If you're working from home, on the go, or just need reliable internet connections wherever you are, mobile broadband should have you covered. Mobile broadband is an internet connection that takes advantage of 4G and …