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iTnews follows the progress of the rollout of Australia's National Broadband Network, described by the ALP Government as the "biggest infrastructure project since the Snowy Mountains Scheme".

Trouble anticipated as NBN Co's new high speeds come online

Trouble anticipated as NBN Co's new high speeds come online

Speed claims and CPE limitations. 
Ry Crozier May 1 2025 6:14AM Telco/ISP
Australia's broadband baseline tipped to move from 25Mbps to 100Mbps

Australia's broadband baseline tipped to move from 25Mbps to 100Mbps

Could drive new rounds of network investments.
Ry Crozier Apr 9 2025 6:23PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co planning new triggers to fast-track premises to fibre

NBN Co planning new triggers to fast-track premises to fibre

Including when copper is damaged, or on house moves.
Ry Crozier Feb 21 2025 6:12AM Telco/ISP
ACCAN presses NBN Co to make 50Mbps its basic tier

ACCAN presses NBN Co to make 50Mbps its basic tier

Calling time on 25/5Mbps.
Ry Crozier Feb 18 2025 6:06AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's fibre upgrades reach record high

NBN Co's fibre upgrades reach record high

Awareness and network progress drive opportunity.
Ry Crozier Feb 12 2025 12:37PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co networks impacted by NSW storms

NBN Co networks impacted by NSW storms

36,507 premises still affected as of January 19.
Eleanor Dickinson Jan 19 2025 6:41PM Networking
Gov to give NBN Co up to $3bn to complete FTTN overbuild

Gov to give NBN Co up to $3bn to complete FTTN overbuild

But upgrade path uncertain for some premises.
Eleanor Dickinson Jan 14 2025 8:23AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co installs nesting platforms above fixed wireless towers

NBN Co installs nesting platforms above fixed wireless towers

Will allow birds to nest undisturbed by maintenance work.
Eleanor Dickinson Jan 8 2025 6:40AM Networking
ISP Flip shifts to Swoop infrastructure

ISP Flip shifts to Swoop infrastructure

Migration underway.
Kate Weber Jan 6 2025 5:10PM Telco/ISP
NBN ownership is a national security issue, union says

NBN ownership is a national security issue, union says

Prospect of privatisation poses risks.
Ry Crozier Dec 23 2024 6:22AM Security
NBN Co fibre lead-in costs 27-29 percent higher than forecast

NBN Co fibre lead-in costs 27-29 percent higher than forecast

Actual dollar figure redacted.
Ry Crozier Dec 20 2024 6:15AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co wants simpler device setup to connect to its network

NBN Co wants simpler device setup to connect to its network

Opens talks with retailers and end users.
Ry Crozier Nov 21 2024 5:30AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co expects over half a million fibre upgraders a year from FY27

NBN Co expects over half a million fibre upgraders a year from FY27

As new regulatory forecast sets targets.
Ry Crozier Nov 21 2024 4:45AM Telco/ISP
ACCC takes aim at the size of the 'broadband tax'

ACCC takes aim at the size of the 'broadband tax'

Proposes not factoring in "historical losses" incurred by NBN Co.
Ry Crozier Nov 18 2024 6:44AM Telco/ISP
Leaptel signs $4.5m backhaul deal with Superloop

Leaptel signs $4.5m backhaul deal with Superloop

Migration to begin next month.
Ry Crozier Oct 10 2024 6:55AM Telco/ISP
Gov's NBN sale block bill opens door to affordability, exec pay questions

Gov's NBN sale block bill opens door to affordability, exec pay questions

Senate inquiry to be sought.
Ry Crozier Oct 9 2024 4:42PM Telco/ISP
Gov introduces bill to prevent NBN Co from being sold

Gov introduces bill to prevent NBN Co from being sold

Says upgrades and affordability are key reasons to act.
Ry Crozier Oct 9 2024 6:58AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co picks September 2025 for higher-tier plan changes

NBN Co picks September 2025 for higher-tier plan changes

After six months of consultation with retail service providers.
Ry Crozier Sep 5 2024 3:36PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co names Ellie Sweeney as its next CEO

NBN Co names Ellie Sweeney as its next CEO

Has spent the past two decades working at Vocus and Telstra.
Eleanor Dickinson Sep 4 2024 11:31AM Networking

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