National Broadband Network (NBN) stories

Commpete has cautiously welcomed the Australian Government's AUD $3 billion investment to upgrade fibre connections, urging attention to emerging technologies and timeline adherence.

Complaints to Australian telecoms have plummeted to record lows, averaging just 2.7 per 10,000 services, signalling improved customer satisfaction.

Swoop has appointed Anthony Camilleri as Head of Infrastructure, aiming to enhance its Fibre Broadband services amid significant expansion in Australia.

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 in US bonds, oversubscribed by USD $4.3 billion, aiming to refinance debt and expand green project investments.

Australian telco Tangerine launches high-speed NBN Fixed Wireless plans in regional areas, offering three pricing tiers to address growing internet demand.

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 names David Gilmour as CEO, Megan Hossack as CCO, and Kerry Mitropoulos as COO, marking a strategic push for growth and operational excellence.

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 partners with Hubbl to offer Australians simplified streaming, integrating live TV and on-demand content through its NBN and 5G plans.

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 to leverage AI for enhanced marketing strategies, aiming to improve customer engagement and optimise budget use amidst today's economic challenges.

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 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, 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.

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 partners with More to introduce mobile and nbn offers, promising substantial savings for loyal customers through its unique customer recognition program, CommBank Yello.

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 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 a $5m Superloop contract for internet service enhancements, marking a significant expansion stride and a boost for Australia's NBN customers.