National Broadband Network (NBN) stories
Australian telecom complaints reach record low levels
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Complaints to Australian telecoms have plummeted to record lows, averaging just 2.7 per 10,000 services, signalling improved customer satisfaction.
Swoop names Anthony Camilleri Head of Infrastructure
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digital transformation
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telco
Swoop has appointed Anthony Camilleri as Head of Infrastructure, aiming to enhance its Fibre Broadband services amid significant expansion in Australia.
Superloop & Leaptel in AUD $4-5m backhaul partnership
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network infrastructure
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Superloop has partnered with Leaptel to provide VNNI backhaul services across Australia in a deal valued at AUD$4 million to AUD$5 million.
NBN Co raises USD $1 billion via US bond issuances
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cleantech
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sustainability
NBN Co raises USD $1 billion in US bonds, oversubscribed by USD $4.3 billion, aiming to refinance debt and expand green project investments.
Tangerine unveils new high speed NBN plans for regional areas
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Australian telco Tangerine launches high-speed NBN Fixed Wireless plans in regional areas, offering three pricing tiers to address growing internet demand.
NBN enhances energy efficiency with Ericsson's tech in Australia
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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NBN, in partnership with Ericsson, has improved energy efficiency across 2,400 Fixed Wireless towers, cutting power use by 1.3 GWh annually, enough to power 200 homes.
Progility Technologies announces new CEO & leadership team changes
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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telco
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telstra
Progility Technologies names David Gilmour as CEO, Megan Hossack as CCO, and Kerry Mitropoulos as COO, marking a strategic push for growth and operational excellence.
Singtel adopts TR-369 standard, enhances broadband services
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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smartphones
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smart home
Singtel, in partnership with Nokia, has become the first fixed broadband provider to adopt the TR-369 standard for Wi-Fi management, enhancing digital experiences.
Vodafone & Hubbl partner to simplify Australian streaming
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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digital entertainment
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5g & beyond
Vodafone partners with Hubbl to offer Australians simplified streaming, integrating live TV and on-demand content through its NBN and 5G plans.
Swoop sells Voicehub to Pivotel for AU$9 million in strategic decision
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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customers
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telco
Swoop Holdings sells its wholesale voice business, Voicehub, to Pivotel for AUD $9 million, refocusing on core markets post-strategic review.
More Telecom partners with SourseAI for marketing innovation
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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martech
More Telecom partners with SourseAI to leverage AI for enhanced marketing strategies, aiming to improve customer engagement and optimise budget use amidst today's economic challenges.
Half of Australian consumers switch mobile providers biennially
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Half of Australian mobile users switch carriers biennially, with one-third buying for others, reveals SpinTel study, highlighting value over loyalty and smaller provider appeal.
Indara wins Australian government funds for telco resilience project
Mon, 6th May 2024
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government
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telco
Indara Digital Infrastructure is set to boost the resilience of crucial tower sites against natural disasters with the help of the Australian government funding part of the TDRI program.
Stephen Rue to take helm as Optus CEO in November 2024
Mon, 6th May 2024
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telco
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optus
Stephen Rue, head of Australia's National Broadband Network, will take on the role of CEO at Optus starting from November 2024, after an extensive global search.
Hands-on review: Asus RT-AXE7800 Wi-Fi 6e router
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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gaming
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reviews
The Asus RT-AXE7800 Wi-Fi 6e router offers optimal functionality for households and high performance gaming, boasting an easy-to-use setup and impressive wireless speed capabilities.
CommBank Yello partners with More to enhance customer benefits
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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CommBank partners with More to introduce mobile and nbn offers, promising substantial savings for loyal customers through its unique customer recognition program, CommBank Yello.
NBN Co partners with Infinera to enhance Australia's broadband capacity
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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network infrastructure
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telco
Australia's national broadband provider, NBN Co, aims to boost its network capacity and high-speed delivery by integrating Infinera's GX Series platform and ICE-X intelligent coherent pluggables.
Swoop Holdings reports robust growth in mid-year results
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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telco
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voice
Swoop Holdings reports a 17% year-on-year revenue increase in half-year results, attributing this robust growth to successful acquisitions and a subscriber increase to over 160,000.
Launtel secures deal to boost Australia's NBN resilience
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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telco
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Launtel secures a $5m Superloop contract for internet service enhancements, marking a significant expansion stride and a boost for Australia's NBN customers.
Activ8me, nbn unveil unlimited data for remote Australians
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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edutech
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healthtech
Activ8me and nbn introduce budget-friendly unlimited data plans for rural Australians, starting at a mere £59 per month.