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Will NBN be as fast as we need?

A NEW study says we will have more connected devices than ever by 2020, but are the promised speeds for the NBN going to cut it?

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What the NBN is really like

THE NBN was going to be a game changer and see the rise of silicon cities, but our investigation tells a different story.

The Ariane 5 rocket launches from the Ariane Launch Area 3 at the European spaceport in Kourou, in French Guiana on September 30, 2015. The rocket successfully launched a pair of communications satellites, the ARSAT -2 satellite for Argentine operator ARSAT and the Muster Sky satellite for Australian operator NBN. AFP PHOTO/ JODY AMIET

Why the NBN just launched two rockets

THE NBN has just launched two rockets into space with satellites set to deliver faster, more affordable broadband.

Opening of Telstra's new Sydney flagship store on 400 George street sydney.

Why I decided to leave Telstra

TELSTRA, I loved your speeds and coverage. Your sneakiness? Not so much. Why do you still play silly games with your customers?

The Minister for Communications, Malcolm Turnbull MP and NBN Co Limited CEO Bill Morrow and Telstra CEO David Thodey hold a press conference at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Office in Sydney. Pic - Britta Campion

‘It’s slow, expensive and obsolete’

THE Abbott government made a simple promise when it came to the NBN: “Fast. Affordable. Sooner.” Sadly, the numbers don’t back that up.

Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull, giving the Release of the Government s interim Statement of Expectations to the NBN Co, Sydney 24 September, 2013. Pic - Sam Mooy Picture: Mooy Sam

Why Presto is angry at the NBN

THE latest television technology will not be available in the country, says a leading streaming service, as internet speeds are just too slow.

The Minister for Communications, Malcolm Turnbull MP and NBN Co Limited CEO Bill Morrow and Telstra CEO David Thodey hold a press conference at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Office in Sydney. Pic - Britta Campion

How we’re being dudded on the NBN

THE government keeps letting everyone down with the NBN. It’s costing more, taking longer to roll out and something needs to change.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Australian politician Malcolm Turnbull discusses the musicians forming a human wall on a cliff near Macquarie Lighthouse representing standing in the way of suicide to raise awareness for the upcoming Concert For Life on August 21, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Members of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra lined the cliff to raise awareness of suicide prevention. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Government’s $27 billion NBN stuff up

NBN Co today revealed it needs up to a further $26.5 billion to finish connecting the network, while currently only 1 in 10 people have access.

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NBN rage: Telstra store boss attacked

A RETIRED mechanic has lashed out at a Telstra store boss in an ugly argument over his phone and internet plan.

Stefan Sojka from West Ryde is frustrated with slow internet speeds available in his area. Picture: Troy Snook

NBN is ‘s***, they’ve stuffed it’

A NEW internet provider dubbed the Telstra-killer has taken aim at the NBN, calling it ‘s***’ and ripping into the government.

Telstra Area GM Andrew Bogg spreading the word to Blacktown locals that they have 10 days until exsisting copper connections are turned off in some areas.Andrew Bogg (Telstra Area GM)

Phone and internet bills to drop

PHONE and internet bills are likely to fall after the competition watchdog’s decision that affects Telstra — our largest mobile network.

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This is the future of getting online

This is the future of getting online

HOW we get on the internet is getting a huge shake-up. Telstra has just launched a Wi-Fi network that spreads right across Australia and overseas.

Which internet service is best for video?

Which internet service is best for video?

NETFLIX has released its first Australian internet service provider speed index, showing which internet provider gives the best experience.

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Revolution that will change our way of life

IT’S the biggest change to Australian society since post-war migration and the women’s movement. Here’s why we’ll never be the same again.

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Warning over NBN scam

THE ACCC is warning consumers to be vigilant against scams as the NBN roll out continues.

Why Netflix doesn’t block Aussies

Why Netflix doesn’t block Aussies

NETFLIX’S CEO has revealed why they allow up to 200,000 Aussies to access the service through a secret back door.

The Minister for Communications, Malcolm Turnbull MP and NBN Co Limited CEO Bill Morrow and Telstra CEO David Thodey hold a press conference at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Office in Sydney. Pic - Britta Campion

‘Government is letting us down’

WE are going to miss out on lots of things the rest of the world will be getting. All due to the NBN rollout that sees us falling behind the rest of the world.

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The Minister for Communications, Malcolm Turnbull MP and NBN Co Limited CEO Bill Morrow and Telstra CEO David Thodey hold a press conference at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Office in Sydney. Pic - Britta Campion

NBN buy-back costs us all $11 billion

A DEAL struck by the government and Telstra will see taxpayers spending $11 billion to buy back the copper network the Howard government sold last century.

The Minister for Communications, Malcolm Turnbull MP and NBN Co Limited CEO Bill Morrow and Telstra CEO David Thodey hold a press conference at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Office in Sydney. Pic - Britta Campion

Deal to speed up NBN rollout

OLD Telstra and Optus pay-TV cables will be used to roll out the National Broadband Network quicker and cheaper, Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull says.

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Are you next for the NBN?

Are you next for the NBN?

THE NBN Co has announced the next 1.9 million homes and businesses across the country to receive the NBN. Are you one of them?

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Are you about to get the NBN?

WORK is finally underway to get the long awaited, high speed national broadband network to 200,000 new homes and businesses.

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Why we will never have a world-class web

IT WAS meant to provide lightning-fast internet speeds to virtually every home. But a report out today means it is unlikely we will ever see the world-class web we were promised.

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NBN winners and losers revealed

NBN winners and losers revealed

THE big winners of the NBN will be data-hungry households downloading TV shows, as research shows Australians will be $16bn better off under a Coalition plan.

2014 Economic and Social Outlook Conference, Melbourne. MP Malcolm Turnbull

Turnbull: “Seeing is believing”

MALCOLM Turnbull has just shared the speeds of the first house connected to his new NBN network. But is all as it seems?

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NBN: ‘A $73 billion bungle’

THE National Broadband Network has been slammed in a new audit report, which finds costs have blown out by $30 billion.

The NBN Co construction team rollout fibre in Penrith. Many suburbs in the Penrith region will be amongst the first in Australia to gain access to high-speed, reliable and affordable broadband through the NBN / Generic / Technology / Broadband / Communications / Infrastructure / Internet / High Speed Data / Online / Business / Western Sydney.

Abbott hits snag as he reels in NBN cost

THE Coalition said Labor’s national broadband network was a waste of money. Now we can reveal how much it has spent on its own cost-benefit studies.

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Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull, giving the Release of the GovernmentÕs interim Statement of Expectations to the NBN Co, Sydney 24 September, 2013. Pic - Sam Mooy

Another broken NBN promise?

A NEW report has revealed that the Coalition is locked in to much of Labor’s promised NBN spending, and that hundreds of thousands of Aussies could still miss out.

Why we all need to change our passwords, now

Why we all need to change our passwords, now

A MAJOR flaw has been found in one of the internet’s key encryption methods, which means the sensitive information we thought was actually safe is not really protected.

Best Twitter moments of Aussie politics

TWITTER is a perfect way for the folks who lead the country to interact with us, but sometimes they don’t exactly use it properly. Here are the best bits.

Did Turnbull just give up on NBN?

Did Turnbull just give up on NBN?

COMMUNICATIONS Minister Malcolm Turnbull has taken to Twitter to tell a woman she should move houses if she wants a decent broadband connection. Does this mean the NBN is dead?

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