Another week in, data shows broadband services are feeling the pressure
A week ago, we saw data that Australia's fixed broadband was holding up under changing conditions. Mobile services weren't doing quite as well,...
Are you working from home now? Here’s our top NBN plans for you
If you're like me, these last few weeks you've started working from home for the first time in forever. For the longest time, my...
Netflix Australia will reduce data use 25% for 30 days but maintain screen resolution...
Netflix Australia has announced that it will be reducing the amount of data used by streams in Australia by 25% for 30 days to...
Ookla Speedtest shows Australia’s Internet services holding up as COVID-19 hits
Ookla has provided independent insight into how various services in Australia and overseas perform. A current and very real issue we are facing is...
Teenagers in Europe dismayed: TikTok suspends HD streaming for 30 days
TikTok has taken off recently with it now being hugely popular with so many of our youth. Although it is basically just short...
Superloop suspends all data caps on metered NBN broadband plans
The pandemic continues to scale up and now we're in a position where, if possible, people are working from home.
One of the issues with...
Australian Communications Minister asks YouTube, Netflix and Stan to reduce streaming video quality
We previously reported that Netflix has agreed to reduce streaming quality to Europe and now it seems Australia may follow. The drastic measures come...
Demand on telephony and broadband networks due to COVID-19 causing havoc
As the global situation changes due to the outbreak of COVID-19, many people are being asked to work from home to help avoid spreading...
NBN Co boosting bandwidth by 40% to respond to COVID-19 work from home demand
With increased numbers of Australians self-isolating (or being forced to isolate) at home, our National Broadband Network has been seeing a surge in demand...
All Aussie Broadband NBN and ADSL customers will receive unlimited daytime data due to...
Aussie Broadband has announced a range of measures in response to COVID-19, including assistance for customers required to work from home.
Managing Director, Phil Britt...
Telstra has already reduced its NBN focus, and will challenge NBN for customers soon
While NBN Co's own Fixed Wireless product is often derided for being slow and fairly uninspiring, wireless broadband from other providers has recently been...
MATE has introduced a new NBN 25 plan with a great price
Mate has made its name for being a friendly, approachable company. While most people probably don't care whether their telco is friendly or not,...
When speed data shows Australia’s fixed broadband ranks 64th globally, how can the NBN...
Many Australians think the NBN is a bit of a disappointment speed-wise, but there's a big difference between having a bit of a whinge...
Optus release their 5G Consumer Streaming Survey 2020 — majority choosing it for reliability
Optus, like the other Australian 5G carrier, have had a rough start to their 5G network but now that they are up to 500...
Telstra gives up on high speed promise for NBN FTTN, FTTB and FTTC customers
The National Broadband Network's multi-technology mix has long been criticised for delivering high-quality internet to some and poor-quality, 20th century copper connections to everyone...