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NBN Co to temporarily cut internet costs for low-income families

NBN Co to temporarily cut internet costs for low-income families

As part of $150m “relief” package.
Ry Crozier Apr 17 2020 9:17AM Telco/ISP
NBN activations surge above 42,000 a week as Australia locks down

NBN activations surge above 42,000 a week as Australia locks down

As boss blasts critics for talking down the NBN.
Ry Crozier Apr 7 2020 10:30AM Telco/ISP
No large files during day and evening, Comms Alliance pleads

No large files during day and evening, Comms Alliance pleads

Dropping video quality from 4K and HD to standard definition advised.
Juha Saarinen Mar 30 2020 2:52PM Telco/ISP
Major US internet firms won't cancel services over next 60 days

Major US internet firms won't cancel services over next 60 days

If customers can't pay bills due to coronavirus-related disruptions.
David Shepardson Mar 14 2020 10:55AM Telco/ISP
HAPSMobile to run drone broadband trial in Queensland skies

HAPSMobile to run drone broadband trial in Queensland skies

As early as next year.
Ry Crozier Mar 12 2020 6:55AM Telco/ISP
TPG still unsure how much broadband tax it could pay

TPG still unsure how much broadband tax it could pay

Also complains bundled CVC with NBN plans out-of-step with usage.
Ry Crozier Mar 5 2020 12:52PM Telco/ISP
Kiwis opting for gigabit broadband over 100 Mbps service

Kiwis opting for gigabit broadband over 100 Mbps service

Big speed step-up at small premium for fibre customers.
Juha Saarinen Feb 25 2020 6:40AM Telco/ISP
Broadband tax bill gets senate committee green light

Broadband tax bill gets senate committee green light

Only minor transparency improvements needed.
Justin Hendry Feb 17 2020 1:49PM Telco/ISP
Telstra reveals broadband tax rules may be defined after bill is passed

Telstra reveals broadband tax rules may be defined after bill is passed

Calls situation "unreasonable".
Ry Crozier Feb 5 2020 1:18PM Telco/ISP
Telstra asks govt to delay broadband tax until mid-2021

Telstra asks govt to delay broadband tax until mid-2021

To redefine how the tax is applied to enterprise.
Ry Crozier Jan 23 2020 3:47PM Telco/ISP
Farmers crack whip on data rights in agtech reality check

Farmers crack whip on data rights in agtech reality check

Issues compounded by poor broadband and power hungry blockchain.
Julian Bajkowski Jan 22 2020 1:19PM Strategy
UK targets full-fibre broadband with BT regulation changes

UK targets full-fibre broadband with BT regulation changes

Plans to regulate urban and rural areas differently.
Staff Writer Jan 9 2020 9:53AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co technicians outright missed 350 appointments a day in FY19

NBN Co technicians outright missed 350 appointments a day in FY19

Under new definition of what constitutes a miss.
Ry Crozier Jan 2 2020 12:37PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to trial 750/50Mbps as 'near gigabit' HFC tier

NBN Co to trial 750/50Mbps as 'near gigabit' HFC tier

First outcome from closed-door gigabit consultation.
Ry Crozier Dec 19 2019 1:00PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co offers holdouts half-price internet for a year

NBN Co offers holdouts half-price internet for a year

New 'first timers discount' revealed.
Ry Crozier Dec 18 2019 1:45PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co challenges Australia's $60 broadband 'sweet spot'

NBN Co challenges Australia's $60 broadband 'sweet spot'

Claims "high-use end users" could fill up unlimited entry-level products.
Ry Crozier Dec 11 2019 5:26PM Telco/ISP
How NBN Co struck its bothersome business deals

How NBN Co struck its bothersome business deals

Exclusive: Two months after the ACCC's formal warning, what’s changed?
Ry Crozier Dec 10 2019 6:50AM Telco/ISP
Broadband tax now planned to kick in July 2020

Broadband tax now planned to kick in July 2020

Govt reintroduces legislation to underpin scheme.
Justin Hendry Nov 28 2019 12:41PM Telco/ISP
Telstra to refund excess charges to 150k mobile broadband users

Telstra to refund excess charges to 150k mobile broadband users

Incurred over almost six years.
Ry Crozier Nov 27 2019 9:26AM Telco/ISP
British Labour pledges free full-fibre broadband for all premises

British Labour pledges free full-fibre broadband for all premises

Massive national project that could cost $38 billion.
Ry Crozier Nov 16 2019 12:39AM Telco/ISP

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