Hands off: Labor eyes privatisation fight over NBN The federal opposition has been challenged to reveal its position on the future of the $51 billion NBN after Labor introduced laws to keep it publicly-owned. AAP · Oct 8, 2024
Government to put pressure on opposition with legislation to ensure NBN stays in public hands The Albanese government on Wednesday will introduce legislation to ensure the NBN remains in government ownership. The Conversation · Oct 8, 2024
Broadband speed boosts slow NBN Co's path to profit More copper connections have been replaced with faster fibre over the past year, NBN Co has revealed, but the broadband boost proved expensive. AAP · Aug 13, 2024
Achieving net zero with renewables or nuclear means rebuilding the hollowed-out public service after decades of cuts Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s plan to build seven nuclear power plants in Australia has attracted plenty of critical attention. But there’s a striking feature which has received relatively little discussion or criticism: the nuclear plants would be publicly owned and operated, similar to the National Broadband Network (NBN). The Conversation · Jun 27, 2024
Price, speed and Elon Musk: why some Australians are ditching the NBN While politicians argue over who to blame for a decline in Australia’s broadband uptake, customers are seeking more affordable ways to get online The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2024
Afternoon Update: Matildas coach says he was blindsided by Kerr charge; PM dismisses push for ICC to investigate Australia’s role in Gaza; and NBN to boost speeds Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says he was blindsided by an allegation of racially aggravated harassment made against Sam Kerr The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2024
Australian broadband to get a speed boost, but slowly More than nine million households and businesses could get a significant boost to their broadband connection later in 2024 following fibre upgrades. AAP · Mar 5, 2024
Tech firm enters Australia's electric car charging race A technology services company behind the NBN rollout has revealed plans to focus on electric car infrastructure after identifying it as 'the next big thing'. AAP · Feb 26, 2024
Older Australians falling victim to NBN scammers Older Australians are losing the most amount of money to scammers impersonating NBN staff, with more than $1.2 million already swindled. AAP · Nov 24, 2023
Fibre up Qld: internet upgrades for more than 500,000 Faster and more reliable internet speeds are part of a federal government upgrade package for southeast Queensland residents . AAP · Oct 23, 2023
Broadband in the boondocks delivers big jobs boost Households in regional and remote areas are benefiting most from faster broadband, which is also creating more jobs, according to a report. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
Telstra signs deal with NBN rival, Elon Musk's Starlink Australia's biggest telco will team up with satellite broadband provider Starlink to connect households and businesses in remote locations. AAP · Jul 3, 2023
‘Unacceptably high’: Aussies are paying hundreds of dollars too much for their NBN plans It’s a particularly good time to assess your internet bill because NBN Co. is preparing to hike its wholesale prices. The New Daily · Jun 2, 2023
Jump in internet woes prompts plea for telcos to improve customer service Telecommunications companies have been warned to improve customer service after a jump in complaints about internet services. The New Daily · May 9, 2023
ABC News · Apr 20, 2023 Scammers steal millions from Australians each year, but victims have little recourse After Sarah was robbed of her life's savings, she entered a lengthy dispute with her bank to get her money back. She says she was treated rudely and, after months of fighting, she only got a fraction back.
The New Daily · Apr 6, 2023 Telcos overtake social media as the most distrusted industry The Australian telecommunications industry has reached a new low, becoming the most distrusted sector in the economy.
The New Daily · Mar 20, 2023 What is 5G home broadband, and how does it compare to the NBN? The NBN is meant to be the future of Australian home internet – but 5G home broadband could be stealing some of the spotlight.
The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023 ‘Not competitive’: NBN racks up billions in debt while alternatives grow The National Broadband Network (NBN) is “not competitive” and has seen billions of taxpayer dollars spent on “obsolete technology”.
AAP · Mar 3, 2023 Residential NBN services dial down for the first time The number of residential NBN services finally fell in the December 2022 quarter, according to official figures.
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 3, 2023 Here Are The Fastest NBN Plans If You Don’t Want To Crack The Shits About Slow Internet Again Gotta a need for speed?
The Guardian - AU · Feb 15, 2023 Liberals complain rural kids can’t game on NBN satellites as users jump ship to Musk’s Starlink Hollie Hughes says she is surprised only 10,000 people had abandoned Sky Muster as NBN executives face Senate estimates
The New Daily · Feb 14, 2023 Massive NBN bonuses under scrutiny as government admits Australians expect better NBN executives face having their massive bonuses slashed as the federal government reins in largesse at the taxpayer-owned company.
ABC News · Jan 31, 2023 Scam warning as a record number of West Australians fall victim to swindlers in 2022 Chris lost almost $100,000 to swindlers who took over his computer and made him a prisoner in his own home after claiming to be from the NBN. Unfortunately, these stories are becoming increasingly common.
ABC News · Dec 20, 2022 Elon Musk's internet proves an unlikely saviour for some rural Australians suffering connectivity 'fatigue' With a new internet provider on the market and after years of internet blackouts, these rural Queenslanders are ditching the NBN and embracing billionaire Elon Musk's satellite service.
The New Daily · Dec 9, 2022 NBN update: Consumers pay more for stagnant service standards, ACCC finds Australian households are paying more for their NBN plans despite service standards failing to improve, the ACCC says.