Posted by February 22nd 2023
A week after its 5G network was named the fastest in Australia, Optus has unveiled its first in-building mmWave 5G coverage at its Brisbane retail store on Queen Street. Thanks to its partnership with Nokia, …
Posted by October 14th 2022
The NBN is delivering world-class internet speeds across Australia, but not everyone is convinced it’s worth paying extra for.
Posted by July 27th 2021
If you’re a fan of CrossFit, chances are you’ve heard of the ‘CrossFit Games’ – a showcase of the fittest individuals on the planet. With CrossFit becoming a word synonymous with fitness and working out …
Posted by March 25th 2022
With many energy providers now offering mobile and internet — and telcos likewise moving into the energy space — Australians have more options for bundling utilities than ever before. Now, a new strategic move from …
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 …
Posted by July 21st 2021
Telecommunications powerhouse Telstra is prepping for its launch into the energy retail market which could see it challenge major providers like AGL and Origin as it awaits approval by the regulators. In its detailed submission to …
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 …
Posted by March 31st 2023
There’s nothing worse than a random internet drop-out, especially when you're in the middle of Netflix or gaming. But, that’s a fact of life for many Australians, including those on the National Broadband Network (NBN). …
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 …
Posted by March 28th 2023
Refer-a-friend deals are not a new concept, but it’s fairly uncommon to see them in NBN plans. However, more and more providers are offering customers incentives to get friends and family on board, and you …
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 …
Posted by July 26th 2024
When the Buggles said that ‘video killed the radio star’, they weren’t joking – except now music streaming services are the top dog and have killed literally everything else. Gone are the days of lining up …
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 …
Posted by January 19th 2024
TPG has fast become one of the most popular home internet service providers in Australia. Behind Telstra, it’s become one of Australia’s largest telcos, thanks to its acquisition of iiNet and its subsidiaries (including Internode), …
Posted by July 5th 2022
Update 6/8/21: Optus’ Internet Gamer plans are currently unavailable. However, customers can still sign up for a standard Optus NBN plan, and add Game Path for $10 per month. For anyone who is big into playing …
Posted by April 10th 2024
Whether it's video streaming or online gaming, there's no doubt that we’re all using way more internet now, and with the NBN in its final stages of roll out, the way we use the internet …
Posted by September 6th 2024
The NBN has brought a bunch of awesome retailers to life with the prospect of making it big off the back of an emerging broadband network. This has caused a huge shakeup in the expectations …
Posted by May 11th 2021
If you've struggled to find a fast and reliable fixed internet connection, Telstra's updated mobile and 5G broadband plans make a compelling argument for going wireless. The telco has quietly increased data on its 4G/5G mobile …
Posted by April 10th 2024
NBN Co has announced plans to provide a further 900,000 homes and businesses with free speed upgrades, bringing the total number of premises scheduled to receive a performance boost up to 1.1 million. The upgrades are …
Posted by September 14th 2022
If finding the latest PlayStation is driving you to despair, good news: Vodafone is now offering PlayStation 5 consoles on plans to its customers, provided they're signed up on eligible internet and phone plans. Vodafone will …