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Modem vs router: What’s the difference?
Posted by August 17th 2022
Posted by August 17th 2022
Compare the differences between internet modems and routers and find out which one is right for your home with Canstar Blue.
Posted by March 31st 2023
With so many Aussies now working from home, fixed broadband connections - such as NBN and ADSL - are starting to feel the strain. If you're looking for a reliable, portable, and affordable internet option …
Posted by July 2nd 2021
Cloud storage services are vital for making sure your hard work stays secure and available at all times, with plenty of platforms available for when you run into annoying tech issues, or you need to …
Posted by July 5th 2022
With the NBN traffic set to explode thanks to coronavirus-related social distancing and isolation, there's been understandable concern about how our nation's primary fixed-line broadband network will cope. But in a welcome move, NBN Co …
Posted by January 14th 2022
Starting as a joint venture between News Corporation (now known as News Corp) and Telstra back in 1995, Foxtel – which gets half its name from ‘Tel’stra – has long been mainstay within the Australian …
Posted by August 17th 2022
You’ve moved into an apartment and realised you’re not connected to the NBN – you’re connected to the ‘LBN’ instead. What is the LBN? It sounds very similar to the NBN, but the fact is …
Posted by October 14th 2022
With broadband speeds getting faster and connections more reliable, more and more employers are offering flexible working arrangements to employees. Working from home - full time, part time, or every now and then - has …
Posted by June 25th 2021
Ready to make the switch to the NBN? If Australia's new, fast broadband network is finally available in your area, you're probably preparing to jump to a new NBN plan. But if you're new to …
Posted by October 14th 2022
More than half of Australia's NBN users will now be cut off from Telstra's fastest broadband plans. Telstra has announced that it will no longer offer Premium NBN 100 plans to customers on Fibre to the …
Posted by June 25th 2021
If you're not yet on an NBN plan, you may be nervous about making the switch. One of the biggest concerns for new NBN users (along with speeds, and the installation process in general) is …
Posted by April 7th 2022
Big news for the Australian telco industry: despite the best efforts of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the Federal Court has given the green light to the proposed merger of Vodafone and TPG. Justice …
Posted by June 21st 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has claimed another victory over Optus, with the telco now facing a hefty $6 million fine for misleading its broadband customers. In a conclusion to proceedings brought on by …
Posted by July 5th 2022
Optus has ended TPG's download speed dominance, unexpectedly claiming the number-one spot in the latest Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) report on NBN performance. The ACCC has today released its seventh Measuring Broadband Australia report, which …
Posted by January 10th 2023
The Australian Communications Media Authority (ACMA) has released its report into telco complaints over the 2018-2019 financial year - and while customer satisfaction appears to be on the rise, there's still several areas where providers are falling …
Posted by July 5th 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is continuing its investigation into NBN affordability, announcing today it has launched an inquiry into wholesale NBN prices. The inquiry will look at issues first publicly raised by the …
Posted by July 5th 2022
Customers aren't the only ones frustrated with the NBN rollout - it seems Australia's consumer watchdog is also ready to put its foot down. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed new regulated wholesale …
Posted by July 5th 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its sixth quarterly NBN speed report - and once again, TPG has claimed the number-one spot for download speeds. The ACCC's Measuring Broadband Australia report - compiled from …
Posted by May 6th 2022
Internet provider Dodo has agreed to refund around 16,000 customers over claims it made about its entry-level NBN plans being ‘perfect for streaming’. The refunds, thought to total as much as $360,000, are part of a …
Posted by February 12th 2021
While the Aussie telco landscape is already fairly competitive, there’s a new provider on the block - and you might be surprised to find it’s from stationery and office supply giant, Officeworks. Known as Accord with Officeworks, the …
Posted by April 5th 2023
Early last month, Telstra announced the upcoming launch of Telstra Plus: an all-new loyalty and rewards program offering redeemable points, perks, and VIP benefits. As of today, Telstra Plus is officially live across Australia - …