A decade past its due date, the NBN promises to deliver Removing copper connections from the National Broadband Network will come at a cost of more than $6 billion but tech experts say the move will be worth it. AAP · Jan 18, 2025
Upgraded NBN could compete with Elon Musk's Starlink Australia must expand its network if it wants to compete with Elon Musk's offering and provide affordable, reliable internet to the regions, an expert says. AAP · Jan 13, 2025
Telstra layoffs the painful price of earlier mistakes Like other telecommunications companies globally, Telstra didn't plunge into the internet market until it was too late, one expert says. AAP · May 24, 2024
‘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”. The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023
China's Huawei looks to ports, factories to rebuild sales As technicians in a distant control room watch on display screens, an automated crane at one of China’s busiest ports moves cargo containers from a Japanese freighter to self-driving trucks in a scene tech giant Huawei sees as its future after American sanctions crushed its global smartphone brand The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023
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. The New Daily · Dec 9, 2022
Calls for tougher fines after latest Telstra scandal Australia's biggest telcos must be handed larger fine to stem a growing tide of failures by the likes of Telstra, a leading advocate says. The New Daily · Nov 24, 2022
Customers pay a price for loyalty to their telco, but SIM evolution will make change easier Australians are loyal to their mobile service providers, even when it costs them extra money, new research shows. The New Daily · Sep 13, 2022
Australians make 63,000 complaints about mobile services during pandemic The shift to mobile phone usage over the pandemic has been accompanied by 63,000 complaints between July 2020 and March 2022, according to a new report. The New Daily · Jul 20, 2022
The price hikes Telstra will roll out on July 1 Telstra will lift prices for mobile data on July 1, but the telco giant is seeking to soften the blow by throwing in faster speeds for some plans. The New Daily · Jun 30, 2022
Netflix will soon have ads, but it might not be what you think It's official: Netflix is introducing ads. Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos confirmed on Thursday that the company has started talking to potential advertisers. The New Daily · Jun 24, 2022
Mobile internet prices will rise if Telstra-TPG tie-up goes ahead, experts warn Australians could be charged more for their mobile internet if a proposed partnership between Telstra and TPG is approved by the consumer watchdog. The New Daily · Jun 22, 2022
Telstra’s fines show why checking out smaller telcos’ offerings is worth your while Telstra has been in the sights of the regulator in recent months, highlighting the fact that you might find a cheaper mobile phone deal elsewhere The New Daily · May 27, 2022
‘Excessively high’: NBN Co plan to hike internet prices stirs controversy Australians would face higher internet bills over the next decade under plans to jack up broadband prices to recoup huge NBN cost blowouts. The New Daily · May 25, 2022
The New Daily · May 19, 2022 Small telcos gathering steam as Telstra, Optus lose customers The biggest names in Australian telcos are seeing customer numbers start to slide as Australians hunt for more bang for their buck.
ABC News · May 16, 2022 Why the NBN still matters — and how it can be improved after the election Australia has spent billions on the NBN yet its speeds are still bad — at least compared to other countries. How did we end up here? And why aren't we hearing more about internet infrastructure this election?
The New Daily · Mar 22, 2022 Government shrugs off decade of ‘mistakes’ with $750 million NBN upgrade Regional internet services are set to receive a $750 million boost as the government rushes to make up for its past mistakes ahead of the upcoming election.
The New Daily · Feb 16, 2022 Four tips to avoid pushing your mobile data plan past its limit Getting your cheeky Netflix fix on the train to work everyday could be eating up your monthly mobile data allowance. Here's how to control your usage.