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ACCC To Monitor Oz Broadband

Fergus Halliday April 7, 2017 No Comments

The ACCC has announced that it’ll be working with the Federal Government to launch a new broadband monitoring program with the goal of providing a more accurate picture of local…

TPG Nails Singapore Spectrum

Computer Daily News April 6, 2017 No Comments

Australian ISP and telco TPG Telecom has purchased more spectrum in Singapore where it is moving to take on current mobile network operators SingTel, M1 and StarHub. The Australian company…

Optus Adds Fetch Multiroom To New Broadband Plans

Jon Bragg April 3, 2017 No Comments

Optus have announced new unlimited data broadband plans featuring support for Fetch Multiroom through Yes TV. Customers can choose between a $60 a month plan with a fixed phone line and unlimited data,…

Samsung Galaxy S8, Woolworths Defies Carriers With Cheapest Deal

Jon Bragg March 31, 2017 No Comments

Woolworths Mobile is undercutting the competition by a significant margin, as Australian telcos release their pricing for the Samsung Galaxy S8. Plans for the S8 from Woolworths Mobile start at just $65 a…

Optus Confirm Pre-Order Details For The Galaxy S8

Fergus Halliday March 30, 2017 No Comments

Only hours after its official reveal, Optus have spoken up about the options available for customers looking to upgrade to the new Galaxy S8 and S8+. The telco will begin…

Optus Commence 2G Shutdown

Fergus Halliday March 28, 2017 No Comments

Optus is set to formally begin the process of shutting down its older 2G network in the coming weeks, with services in NT and WA to be shut off from…

Optus Criticises Vodafone For Supporting Domestic Roaming

Jon Bragg March 23, 2017 No Comments

Regional areas would lose out if the ACCC agrees with Vodafone and declares domestic roaming, according to Optus chairman Paul O’Sullivan. In an interview with The Australian, the Optus chairman…

Telstra Speaks Out Against Domestic Roaming

Jon Bragg March 17, 2017 No Comments

At the launch of its 100th mobile base station under the government’s Mobile Black Spot Program, Telstra has claimed that its involvement in the program would be at risk if…

ACCC Highlights Digi-Challenges

Computer Daily News March 16, 2017 No Comments

Cutting-edge technology poses significant challenges to regulatory bodies and incumbent companies who find difficulty in keeping in step, says ACCC chairman Rod Sims. Addressing the National Consumer Congress in Melbourne,…

Nokia Classic Phone Not For Oz

Computer Daily News March 2, 2017 No Comments

Nokia’s about-to-be-re-released non-smart phone, dubbed the 3310 – which received rave treatment when shown off at this week’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona – is unlikely to be released in…