Broadband

Optus doles out a double data deal in time for EOFY

Optus is closing out the financial year by boosting data inclusions on selected mobile plans.

Telstra launches new Plus loyalty program

After an extensive advertising campaign, Telstra’s new loyalty program launched today, allowing customers to earn points on eligible purchases - which can be redeemed for discounts on some new tech.

Labor’s Rowland pledges digital inclusion drive, action on FTTN performance

Shadow communications minister Michelle Rowland has committed a Labor government to waging war on Australia’s digital divide, addressing factors that can degrade fibre to the node performance, and examining the feasibility of co-investment to boost the proportion of fibre in the NBN network.

Optus 5G service to challenge NBN

Optus has revealed details of its first 5G product, with the telco planning to offer a home broadband service using the new wireless standard at a price point that represents a serious challenge to the NBN.

Boost founder slams Oz carriers over 5G

Boost Mobile founder and director Peter Adderton has slammed local carriers over their rush to 5G, asserting that past promises they made around today’s 4G infrastructure remain unfulfilled.

Telstra announces refreshed fixed-broadband plans

Telstra has announced that they have given 600,000 fixed broadband customers unlimited data allowances at no extra cost, meaning that Telstra will now have more than two million customers on unlimited data plans.