Optus says yes to record $100m fine for dodgy sales Optus has agreed to a record fine for "unconscionable" sales to hundreds of consumers, including in remote Indigenous communities its network didn't cover. AAP · Jun 18, 2025
AI to transform telecoms but technology won’t completely replace humans, new Optus CEO says Stephen Rue says artificial intelligence will improve customer service and efficiency, but people required for decisions The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2025
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
Optus appoints telco veteran as new CEO After two major public relations disasters, Optus has appointed a new chief executive following the departure of Kelly Bayer Rosmarin. AAP · May 5, 2024
NBN Co chief’s salary jumps to more than $3m despite government call for restraint Stephen Rue is now paid five times more than prime minister Anthony Albanese’s salary of $587,000, annual report confirms The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023
NBN chief says ‘all options on the table’ to improve satellite service as Starlink lures customers Australians who have chosen Elon Musk’s low-Earth orbit service say it offers higher speeds, better latency and unlimited data The Guardian - AU · May 25, 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 Guardian - AU · Feb 15, 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. The New Daily · Feb 14, 2023
Proposed NBN price hikes could double some internet bills within a decade, ACCC warns Telstra says wholesale prices already among highest in the world and will only get worse under proposal The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022