NBN
The blurred lines leading to internet dropouts and rushed installations
Frustrated NBN customers have been left in a feedback loop, where no one is to blame when things go wrong.
- by Angus Delaney
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Telecommunications
Optus appoints NBN boss as chief executive six months after outage
After nearly a decade at NBN Co, Stephen Rue will take on the job of repairing Optus’ reputation.
- by David Swan
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NBN set to become five times faster ‘at no extra cost’
Broadband speeds are set to skyrocket for some 9 million Australians with NBN Co launching a proposal to turbocharge speeds at no extra cost.
- by David Swan
NBN feels the need for speed as broadband demand outstrips supply
The company’s losses have ballooned, but NBN Co says that’s all part of the plan as Australians increasingly upgrade to ultra-fast broadband plans.
- by David Swan
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The NBN is set to boost the economy by $400b, but thousands have dumped it over the price
The NBN has reshaped Australia’s workforce and boosted female employment, a landmark study has found, despite some customers dumping the network amid price hikes.
- by David Swan
NBN plays down low-earth orbit satellites as full-fibre upgrades kick off
NBN Co’s chief says satellites such as those offered by Elon Musk’s Starlink may eventually replace Sky Muster, but the focus is on moving customers to faster fixed wireless services.
- by Tim Biggs
Telstra partners with Elon Musk’s Starlink for regional satellite services
The new phone and internet services may further strengthen Australian uptake of Starlink, which has emerged as a rival to the NBN’s own Sky Muster services.
- by Tim Biggs
Elon Musk’s Starlink nears 100,000 Australian customers
The low-earth orbit satellite service has nearly as many customers in regional Australia as NBN Co’s satellite option, Sky Muster.
- by Zoe Samios
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‘We’ve come full circle’: Labor declares regulatory reset of NBN
The communications minister has defended the Labor government’s policy to return the NBN closer to its original design despite fresh admissions it will not be able to recover $31 billion invested into the project.
- by Jessica Yun
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Telecommunications
Telstra’s shareholders eye bonanza after path cleared for ‘Big Bang’ moment
Telstra’s shareholders approved a corporate restructure this week that could radically transform the telco and lead to a potential windfall for its investors.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Australia Post promises value as it enters home broadband market
Australia Post says it has developed a competitive home broadband offer as it looks to tempt budget-conscious households away from their existing providers.
- by Emma Koehn
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