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Telstra Energy: Say watt? Telco giant set to dial into energy

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 …


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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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Internet plans with 4G backup routers

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). …


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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 …


How much data does Spotify use?

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 …


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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 …


TPG NBN Plans & Prices

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), …


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Optus releases the new Internet Gamer NBN plan

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 …


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Unlimited Data NBN Plans

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 …


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Telstra vs Aussie Broadband: NBN Plans Compared

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 …




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Vodafone now offering PlayStation 5 consoles on plans

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 …


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ACCC report: TPG beats Optus for fastest NBN speeds

Posted by May 27th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its new report on NBN speeds and performance, the first for 2021 and 12th quarterly report to date. Analysing the average download, upload and streaming-specific speeds …


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Kogan launches bundle offer for energy and NBN customers

Posted by August 22nd 2024

Retailer-of-all-trades Kogan is launching a new bundle offer to entice customers to jump on board with both energy and home internet plans. Sign on for Kogan Internet and Kogan Energy, stay with both plans for at …


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What internet speed do I need?

Posted by April 10th 2024

Whether you’re switching over to the NBN for the first time, or looking to find the best NBN plan to suit your household, it can be confusing to decide which NBN plan you need. There …


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The fastest NBN plans in Australia

Posted by April 10th 2024

Whether you're on the hunt for your first NBN plan, or you're a current NBN user with the need for speed, you may be wondering just how fast Australia's broadband network can get. Speed is …


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Optus Bundles Compared: Internet & Entertainment

Posted by March 7th 2022

Today’s internet is more than just about data. Providers such as Optus offer entertainment bundles on some plans, so you can not only browse the web but enjoy streaming and premium TV as well. Read …


TPG vs Optus: NBN Plans Compared

Posted by October 14th 2022

When you're planning to sign on for an NBN plan, you need to do your research first - you can't just pick up a plan and be satisfied with it. You'll need to find the …