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Best mobile broadband plans

The top mobile broadband plans for working from home

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 …


Cloud Storage

Cloud Storage Platforms Compared

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 …


NBN to boost capacity

NBN boosts capacity ahead of COVID-19 traffic surge

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 …


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What’s the deal with Telstra and Foxtel?

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 …


Telstra NBN

Telstra axes NBN 100 plans for FTTN/FTTB/FTTC customers

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 …


Vodafone-TPG merger

Federal Court approves Vodafone – TPG merger

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 …


Optus hit with $6.4 million fine for ‘misleading’ NBN claims

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 …


Optus takes top spot in ACCC’s NBN speed report

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 …


ACMA report shows mobile and NBN complaints declining

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 …


ACCC NBN inquiry

ACCC launches NBN price inquiry

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 …


ACCC proposes new fines for NBN Co

ACCC proposes new fines for faulty NBN

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 …


ACCC report: TPG still number one for NBN speeds

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 …



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Officeworks launches mobile and NBN plans through new telco, Accord

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 …


Telstra Plus rewards program now live

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 - …


ACCC to block TPG-Vodafone merger

Posted by July 7th 2022

Five months after expressing its initial concerns with the proposed merger of TPG and Vodafone, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will officially oppose the deal. In a statement released (albeit accidentally), the Commission …



ACCC: NBN customers are paying more but getting less

Posted by July 5th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken aim at NBN pricing, claiming that affordability has become a serious barrier to entry for Australian broadband customers. ACCC Chair Rod Sims discussed the issues with current NBN pricing …



ACMA releases telco customer service report

Posted by February 24th 2022

Telco regulatory body the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released its latest report into customer service performance from Aussie mobile and internet providers, giving a small glimpse into just how (and how well!) major …