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TPG launches unlimited fast 5G home internet

Posted by June 21st 2022

Hot on the heels of its sister telco Vodafone, TPG has officially launched 5G home internet plans for all eligible new and existing customers. Previously available on a quiet, invite-only basis, TPG's 5G broadband range is …



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NBN more affordable than electricity and water, according to NBN

Posted by September 16th 2021

Monthly broadband bills have become less of a burden in most Australian homes, according to new research commissioned by NBN Co. Prepared by insights firm Accenture, the Consumer Affordability of NBN Services report looks at how …


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ACCC report: Exetel upsets big telcos with fastest NBN speeds

Posted by September 6th 2021

Wondering how your NBN plan ranks when it comes to broadband speeds? The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its latest report into NBN speeds across the country — and in a shocking …



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OPPO Enco X review: Stepping up sound

Posted by October 14th 2022

The OPPO Enco X wireless earphones offer great sound and handy features like noise cancellation and an awareness mode. As OPPO’s high-end earphones, the Enco X earphones would complement any smartphone user well, thanks to …


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Aussies move to faster NBN plans as network demands increase

Posted by June 21st 2022

Australia's need for broadband speed continues, with a new market report revealing that over two thirds of NBN customers are now on fast connections of 50Mbps or faster. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has …



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ACCC says Telstra, Optus and TPG misled customers over NBN speeds

Posted by October 14th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is initiating Federal Court proceedings against Australia's three biggest internet providers, after alleging each company misled customers over NBN speeds. According to the ACCC, Telstra, Optus and TPG each …


Woolworths launches a digital wallet for shoppers

Posted by September 9th 2021

No Wallet? No Worries. Woolworths shoppers can now pay for groceries using a digital wallet linked to their Everyday Rewards card. The supermarket's new digital wallet offering called 'Everyday Pay' is currently still in the trial phase …


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Huawei FreeBuds 4i Review: Light and simple

Posted by July 27th 2021

Huawei’s budget-oriented FreeBuds 4i earbuds are cheap, powerful, and ultimately easy to use, giving you some decent quality headphones for a significantly cheap price, especially compared to more premium headphones on the market right now. …



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EnergyAustralia sparks competition with its move into NBN

Posted by July 22nd 2021

The NBN and telco space is about to get a lot more crowded, with EnergyAustralia the latest energy provider to announce its move into the telco sector. Not only has EnergyAustralia launched a simple suite …


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Telstra to refund $25m to customers after NBN rule breaches

Posted by October 14th 2022

Telstra has been hit with a massive $25 million remedial direction by Australia's communications regulator, after breaching NBN rules and leaving almost 50,000 customers with under-performing broadband plans. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issued …


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Optus reclaims #1 spot in ACCC’s NBN speed rankings

Posted by July 1st 2021

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has dropped its latest Measuring Broadband Australia Report - and the good news is, NBN performance has never been better. The 13th quarterly report tracked the speeds achieved by …


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New report ranks Australia’s telcos on commitment to green energy

Posted by September 5th 2023

Greenpeace has released its latest briefing paper into how Australia's biggest telcos are leading the 'race to renewables', ranking the biggest companies on their commitment to cleaner energy. Somewhat surprisingly, Australia's largest telco emitter is …


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Full speed ahead with end of financial year car sales

Posted by May 29th 2025

A new car is a hefty purchase to make, but when the end of financial year sales roll around, vehicle manufacturers are looking to offload old models to make way for new stock, meaning motorists can drive …


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NBN provider Superloop to acquire Exetel

Posted by June 8th 2021

Another Aussie telco sale is in the cards, with NBN provider Superloop announcing plans to acquire internet and mobile reseller Exetel. Superloop has officially confirmed its intent to nab the Australian-owned Exetel in what is set …