Telcos move to strengthen mobile networks in wake of bushfire crisis

Telcos move to strengthen mobile networks in wake of bushfire crisis

Telecommunications leaders want to better protect networks from natural disasters like bushfires.

  • byFergus Hunter andZoe Samios

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The biggest issue for the NBN in 2020 isn't writedowns,it's upgrades

The biggest issue for the NBN in 2020 isn't writedowns,it's upgrades

The quality of Australia's telco infrastructure has been in focus in recent weeks. The topic is likely to remain in the spotlight as the NBN rollout finishes.

  • byJennifer Duke
Increasing fire threat to vulnerable telecommunications networks
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Increasing fire threat to vulnerable telecommunications networks

Dangerous bushfires are a growing threat to Australia's vulnerable communications network,which has become essential for safety information and even payments.

  • byFergus Hunter andZoe Samios
Global survey shows Australia ranks poorly for broadband satisfaction

Global survey shows Australia ranks poorly for broadband satisfaction

A new poll shows half of Australians rate the nation’s digital infrastructure “fairly or very poor.”

  • byMatt Wade
Daniel was overseas when he was alerted to an intruder - it was the NBN

Daniel was overseas when he was alerted to an intruder - it was the NBN

Householders and shop owners are unhappy with the installation of NBN equipment and the treatment of their complaints.

  • byAndrew Taylor
Australians pirating less as streaming services thrive

Australians pirating less as streaming services thrive

The availability of quality streaming content has contributed to a drop in piracy,but Google has also made it easier for rights-holders to take down pirate sites.

  • byJennifer Duke andNick Bonyhady
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NBN Co faces new rules for timely connection and repair appointments

NBN Co faces new rules for timely connection and repair appointments

The measure is part of a suite of new consumer protections released by the government.

  • byFergus Hunter
'Disconnected very soon':Optus hit with $6.4m fine for misleading NBN claims

'Disconnected very soon':Optus hit with $6.4m fine for misleading NBN claims

The telco has apologised for an email it sent last year claiming users'broadband services would be shut off if they didn't switch to Optus.

  • byEmma Koehn
Video-streaming drives 25 per cent surge in NBN downloads
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Video-streaming drives 25 per cent surge in NBN downloads

The government has seized on new figures to say the troubled NBN is"maturing"and catering for growing consumer demand.

  • byFergus Hunter
Telstra boss still wants a'seat at the table'if NBN Co is privatised

Telstra boss still wants a'seat at the table'if NBN Co is privatised

Telstra doesn't want to be left on the sidelines should the $51 billion National Broadband Network be privatised,even as the government and competition watchdog have ruled out its involvement.

  • byJennifer Duke
NBN offers lower prices,faster speeds amid pressure from retailers and customers

NBN offers lower prices,faster speeds amid pressure from retailers and customers

The National Broadband Network is undergoing a shake-up of its wholesale pricing plans in the face of retailer and customer frustration.

  • byFergus Hunter