The national broadband network is preparing for the biggest test in its 10-year history, as the COVID-19 crisis forces millions of Australians to work from home and increase their use of streaming services.
NBN Co said it had already seen a rise in demand during both working hours and the peak evening usage period, and was anticipating this to reach "unprecedented" levels as the virus spread. Telstra warned customers increased traffic could lead to slower-than-usual services.
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