CommsWire - 28 February 2018

49Mbps will be highest speed needed by 2026: govt study A working paper released by the Department of Communications and the Arts on Tuesday claims that the rollout of the national broadband network should provide enough bandwidth for Australian households through to 2026.

CommsWire - 22 February 2018

Speed issues? It ain't us that's to blame, says NBN Co  COMMENT: The NBN Co is well known for doing what Pontius Pilate did ? washing its hands of any responsibility for the performance of the network that it has built so far. Yesterday it unveiled another instalment in this exercise.

CommsWire - 22 January 2018

Telstra partners to build two new subsea cable systems between US and Asia At the PTC conference today in Hawaii, Telstra announced that it "entered into agreements to invest in two new international subsea cable systems that will connect Hong Kong and the west coast of the United States."

CommsWire - 27 November 2017

Australians to own their own data says Government The Turnbull Government will legislate a national Consumer Data Right, allowing customers open access to their banking, energy, phone and internet transactions prompt a positive response consumer advocates.

CommsWire - 10 November 2017

Yes, Optus too may need to refund NBN customers A day after Telstra admitted that it had overcharged NBN customers, promising them unattainable speeds, Australia's second largest telco Optus has made a similar confession and said it is working with the ACCC to provide compensation to those who have been affected.

CommsWire - 9 November 2017

Telstra agrees to refund 42,000 customers over NBN speed claims Telstra has been forced to compensate up to 42,000 users of its NBN Internet services after the ACCC censured the carrier for failing to deliver the promised speeds that were advertised.

CommsWire - 22 August 2017

ACCC toughens up on retailer advertised NBN speed claims The competition watchdog has moved to clarify for consumers the confusing issue of the speed of broadband services over the national broadband network they are actually buying, with the publication of much tougher advertising guidelines for retailers.

CommsWire - 22 August 2017

ACCC toughens up on retailer advertised NBN speed claims The competition watchdog has moved to clarify for consumers the confusing issue of the speed of broadband services over the national broadband network they are actually buying, with the publication of much tougher advertising guidelines for retailers.

CommsWire - 17 August 2017

Vodafone?s new ?customer friendly? plans challenge competitors Seeking to strike a death blow to competitors while breathing new life into customer friendliness, service, choice, payment plans and value, Vodafone seeks true victory in the Game of Phones.

CommsWire - 3 August 2017

Get ready for upcoming mobile broadband, 4G, 5G spectrum auction: ACMA The Australian Communications and Media Authority has announced another upcoming spectrum auction later this year covering a variety of bands suitable for mobile broadband, 4G and potential 5G networks.