Broadband stories
In two words, Broadband is a fast connection. To the internet, of course. While ‘fast’ isn’t generally defined as it is a moving target (what was considered fast 5 years ago isn’t considered fast today), Broadband generally refers to the fastest available consumer connections regardless of technology type. Wireless networks or fibre networks are equally described as ‘Broadband connections’, often prefixed as ‘wireless Broadband’ or ‘Fibre Broadband’. The name derives from the broad array of technologies available for the creation of a high-capacity internet connection.

Optus opens 5G standalone fixed wireless access to MVNOs
3 days ago
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Optus enables MVNOs to offer dedicated 5G Standalone Fixed Wireless Access, enhancing speed and latency with a new core network, boosting service innovation.

Optus appoints Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer
Last week
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Optus has appointed Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer to bolster data protection and customer security in Australia’s competitive telecom sector.

Yomojo expands Optus partnership to offer wider telecom suite
Last week
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Yomojo has extended its partnership with Optus for three years, expanding to offer mobile, fixed wireless, and NBN services across Australia’s telecom network.

Superloop to Deliver Digital Network for New Bradfield City
Last week
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Superloop has been appointed to deliver and manage the digital network for Bradfield, a new city in Western Sydney set to house 10,000 homes.

Singapore leads global ranking for digital quality of life
Last month
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Singapore tops a global study of 30+ nations for digital quality of life, leading in cybersecurity and digital infrastructure with a score of 61.

NBN advances net-zero target to 2045 with $3 billion fibre plan
Last month
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NBN Co aims for net-zero emissions by 2045, accelerating its target from 2050 and committing to renewable energy and energy-efficient fibre upgrades across Australia.

Catena cloud platform launched to streamline UK telecoms ops
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Dotlines UK launches Catena, a cloud platform to streamline operations for UK broadband providers, adopted by Rocket Fibre and Carnival Internet UK.

Chorus boosts NZ business fibre with new 1Gbps option, faster fixes
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Chorus unveils a 1Gbps symmetrical fibre plan for NZ businesses, enhancing speeds and restoration times to boost digital productivity.

WBA launches AFC platform for 6 GHz wi-Fi deployment
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Wireless Broadband Alliance Services launches WBA Services AFC, enabling standard power Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz band across the US via a cloud-based coordination platform.

Is Fixed Wireless Access the next big thing?
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Fixed Wireless Access is booming, with revenues set to hit USD $67 billion by 2028, offering flexible, cost-effective broadband solutions via 5G to SMEs globally.

Aussie families face internet lags as homes juggle 20 devices
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Australian households face rising internet lag as device numbers soar beyond 20, causing streaming and gaming issues; specialist provider Occom offers relief.

Superloop to boost Australia Cup with live AI-powered streams
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Superloop partners with Football Australia to support the Australia Cup and deliver AI-powered 4K live broadcasts, enhancing coverage for 750+ community teams.

Ethernity integrates remote OLT with VOLTHA
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Ethernity Networks has integrated its Remote OLT with Linux Foundation Broadband’s VOLTHA 2.12, promoting open, flexible fibre broadband solutions for CSPs and ISPs.

Aussie Broadband sees 30% gains with SUSE open platform
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Aussie Broadband has boosted operational efficiency by up to 30% with a new SUSE Rancher Prime cloud platform, enhancing service reliability for 780,000 users.

Satellite upgrade brings better access at Waitomo sites
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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Discover Waitomo in New Zealand's King Country has enhanced connectivity and safety with Spark's Starlink satellite internet, replacing unreliable VDSL access.

Boost Mobile spotlights coverage, value in new AUD $300 plan
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Boost Mobile launches Get On A Network That Cuts It campaign, highlighting its Telstra-backed coverage and value to challenge Australian mobile users.

Spark leads New Zealand internet rankings for 2024-2025
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Spark has topped the nPerf rankings for New Zealand's fixed internet quality for 2024-2025, scoring 117,844 points amid stiff competition.

Australia's broadband ranks 81st globally amid complaints
Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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Australia's broadband services are under fire, ranking a dismal 81st globally, as complaints rise by 13% in the last quarter of 2024.

Mercury enhances services with One NZ fibre network upgrade
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Mercury is upgrading its services by partnering with One NZ to enhance its fibre network, aiming for greater capacity and improved reliability across New Zealand.

Global Cloud Xchange rebrands to FLAG with new focus
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Global Cloud Xchange has rebranded as FLAG, aiming to enhance its subsea, edge data centres, and cable landing stations investment across diverse regions.