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Global Chip Drought Is Affecting Australia’s NBN

Rose Daisley April 8, 2021 No Comments

That tiny but mighty piece of technology – the silicon computer chip – is wreaking havoc on the world as its supply continues to be halted. The global shortage is…

Tangerine Launches 1000GB 4G Broadband Plan

Jake Nelson September 16, 2020 No Comments

Low-cost internet provider Tangerine Telecom has launched a 1000GB 4G wireless broadband option, its largest yet. Using the Optus 4G Plus network, the no-contract plan costs $89.90 for the first…

ACCC Wants Feedback On NBN Standards, Pricing Proposals

Jake Nelson August 20, 2020 No Comments

The consumer watchdog is seeking feedback on proposals from NBN Co to resolve concerns around wholesale NBN service standards and entry-level pricing. Two ACCC inquiries, which were paused in April…

Cellnet On Covid-19 Life Support, 30 Days To Find Equity Partner

David Richards May 1, 2020 No Comments

Smartphone accessories distributor Cellnet Group has been placed in a trading halt with thee Company desperately looking for an injection of capital after a 60% sales slump. The Company that…

Vocus Taps NBN Satellite To Deliver Comms To Outback Mine

Computer Daily News February 24, 2020 No Comments

Aussie telco Vocus has inked a deal to provide publicly listed resources company Northern Minerals with a business-grade communications service, using NBN Co’s satellites at the resources company’s pilot plant…

Public Distrust Haunts Government’s Digital Push

Computer Daily News February 21, 2020 No Comments

More than a third of the Australian population is unwilling to provide personal information to the Federal Government because they don’t trust it to keep data secure, a new survey…

NBN Finds Superfast Market

Computer Daily News February 21, 2020 No Comments

NBN Co has notched a 28% jump in sales of superfast 250Mbps services, after cutting prices and increasing speeds of its No.1 uplink deal. Through its wholesale pricing review late…

Oz Enjoying Faster Average Download Speeds, FTTN Still Underperforming

Jan Arreza February 12, 2020 No Comments

A recent ACCC report shows that Australians are benefitting from faster average download speeds, with retail service providers (RSPs) now delivering more than 80% of maximum plan speeds in the…

Phone & Internet Complaints Down 12% In Q4 2019

Jan Arreza February 12, 2020 No Comments

Complaints to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman from residential consumers and small businesses were down 12% in Q4 compared to the previous quarter, according to the Quarter 2 Complaints report released…

Move Over SkyMuster, Elon Musk Is Coming For Oz Regional Broadband

Elliot Nash February 6, 2020 No Comments

SkyMuster NBN technology may be under threat in regional and rural Australia as Elon Musk takes the next step in bringing satellite broadband services down under via SpaceX. As covered…