nbn speeds nearing maximum during peak periods
29 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe largest nbn providers are delivering close to maximum speeds during the evenings, according to the first results from the ACCC testing program.
Australia Singapore Cable deployment now underway
28 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingVocus Communications has announced Alcatel Submarine Networks has commenced deployment of the 4600 km Australia Singapore Cable system.
Three more ISPs to compensate nbn subscribers
26 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDodo, iPrimus and Commander are the latest ISPs to compensate nbn customers who were sold speed plans that their infrastructure was unable to meet.
nbn co building simulated training facilities
23 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIn a bid to resolve complaints over connection delays and service faults, nbn co has opened the first of a series of planned simulated training facilities for external field workers deploying the nbn access network.
Broadband prices fell 9.4% in 2016–17
22 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingLatest ACCC report on communications services shows fixed broadband prices fell 9.4% last financial year, with mobile prices falling a more modest 3.1%.
iiNet, Internode to compensate nbn customers
21 March, 2018 by Jonathan NallyiiNet and Internode will compensate more than 11,000 customers who were misled about the nbn speeds promised in their contracts.
ACMA consulting on telco complaint handling rules
15 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTelcos would have to respond as soon as practicable to complaints about service standards or connection issues under the ACMA's proposed new rules.
nbn congestion time shrinks dramatically
13 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTemporary CVC price cuts have led to a significant decline in the average time an nbn connection is affected by congestion issues.
NSW Business Chamber calls for nbn guarantee
09 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe industry body has urged the ACCC to introduce a regulated Service Guarantee to alleviate the costs of delays and connection issues.
Optus, Cisco connect for the Games
08 March, 2018 by Jonathan NallyOptus Business and Cisco have joined forces to implement a dedicated smart network for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018).
nbn co improves business migration processes
06 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWith just months to go before the first forced disconnections of various special network services, nbn co has announced new improvements to its processes for migrating these services to the nbn.
ACCC launches DTCS regulations inquiry
05 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACCC wants feedback for its review of the Domestic Transmission Capacity Service (DTCS) provided by wholesale network providers, such as nbn co.
NZ ahead of schedule with UFB rollout
01 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew Zealand's project to deliver ultrafast broadband with speeds of up to 1 Gbps to 87% of the population by end-2022 is ahead of schedule.
Most households don't need high data speeds
27 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingJust 2% of households will need more than 49 Mbps by 2026, according to research from the Bureau of Communications and Arts Research.
Telstra nbn customers upgraded to 50 Mbps
26 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAround 850,000 Telstra nbn customers will be upgraded to the higher-tier 50 Mbps service following nbn co's recent wholesale price cuts.
