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Superloop named Australia's fastest fixed network again
Customer Experience

Superloop named Australia's fastest fixed network again

Its sustained broadband performance has earned Superloop a third straight Ookla award, strengthening its case against larger rivals in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Superloop launches broadband PriceLock for customers
Network Infrastructure

Superloop launches broadband PriceLock for customers

Households may get relief from broadband bill rises as eligible Superloop users can fix plan prices and speeds for two years for AUD $25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
Affinity MSP tops Australian MSPs in global 2026 ranking
Network Infrastructure

Affinity MSP tops Australian MSPs in global 2026 ranking

The result underscores the rising importance of dependable connectivity as businesses increasingly outsource support, security and network operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026
NBN Co wins TM Forum Level 4 for service assurance
5G & Beyond

NBN Co wins TM Forum Level 4 for service assurance

Regional users should see fewer weather-related dropouts after the network gained autonomous service assurance for its fixed wireless service.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
The connectivity stack: Why Australian ICT leaders are rethinking where their websites live
Data Protection

The connectivity stack: Why Australian ICT leaders are rethinking where their websites live

Offshore web hosting is becoming harder to justify as Australian firms weigh latency, sovereignty and support risks across their digital stack.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
Vodafone launches EOFY sale with big handset discounts
Unified Communications

Vodafone launches EOFY sale with big handset discounts

Households facing tighter budgets may find relief in discounts of up to AUD $1,200 on iPhones, plus cheaper plans and broadband.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Telstra leads NBN brand funnel as trust crowns Aussie
Unified Communications

Telstra leads NBN brand funnel as trust crowns Aussie

Telstra tops national NBN brand funnel measures, while Aussie Broadband emerges as the most trusted provider in Conjointly's new tracker.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
NBN raises AUD $850m in record sustainability bond
Unified Communications

NBN raises AUD $850m in record sustainability bond

NBN taps domestic bond market with record AUD $850m 10-year sustainability note, boosting its labelled green and social funding pool.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Virtualplatform extends orchestration for SD-WAN underlay
Unified Communications

Virtualplatform extends orchestration for SD-WAN underlay

Virtualplatform adds SD-WAN underlay orchestration, giving multi-site enterprises unified carrier management and clearer network visibility.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Swoop grows revenue 41% & boosts Melbourne fibre plan
Unified Communications

Swoop grows revenue 41% & boosts Melbourne fibre plan

Swoop lifts first-half revenue 41% to AUD $64.1 million and accelerates a Melbourne fibre build backed by AUD $60 million in contracts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Fast home internet linked to higher wellbeing in Australia
Unified Communications

Fast home internet linked to higher wellbeing in Australia

Fast home internet is being linked to better wellbeing, work, study and health outcomes for most Australian households using the nbn network.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades
Unified Communications

NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades

NBN cuts network energy use by 25 GWh two years early as fibre upgrades, wireless tweaks and cable switch-offs drive efficiency gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
NBN Co completes solar deals to hit 100% renewables
Unified Communications

NBN Co completes solar deals to hit 100% renewables

NBN taps Queensland solar farm to complete energy deals and power its broadband network with 100% renewable electricity from late 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
NBN & RMIT launch ASTRID lab for AI & digital twins
EduTech

NBN & RMIT launch ASTRID lab for AI & digital twins

NBN and RMIT launch ASTRID lab to build AI-driven digital twins and robotics for smarter planning of Australia's broadband network.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Australian 5G adoption slow as NBN keeps central role
Unified Communications

Australian 5G adoption slow as NBN keeps central role

Australians are drifting to 5G by default rather than demand, as NBN stays the fixed-line backbone despite rising mobile network options.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Optus to deliver faster NBN speeds & new plan perks from 2025
Gaming

Optus to deliver faster NBN speeds & new plan perks from 2025

From September 2025, Optus will provide faster NBN speeds at no extra cost to eligible customers, alongside simplified plans and new perks including modem offers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Austin Technology acquires Lumity to boost AI & automation services
Unified Communications

Austin Technology acquires Lumity to boost AI & automation services

Austin Technology has acquired Perth-based Lumity to bolster AI, automation, cloud, and telephony services for Australian businesses, expanding its tech capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Optus appoints Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer
Unified Communications

Optus appoints Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer

Optus has appointed Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer to bolster data protection and customer security in Australia's competitive telecom sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

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