Broadband

Telco complaints are too damn high, government says

The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) could be scrapped under government proposals to deal with soaring complaints about phone and Internet services.

Vodafone revamps tablet and mobile broadband plans

Vodafone have announced that they are changing their approach to tablets and mobile broadband plans.

Huawei pushes back against possible Australian 5G ban

Australia will be left behind if the government bans the nation’s telcos from using 5G equipment supplied by Huawei, the chairperson of the Chinese company’s local subsidiary has warned.

John Lord dispels Huawei ‘myths’

Huawei Australia chairman John Lord used his address at the National Press Club in Canberra today to speak out against what he says are ‘myths’ about the Chinese technology company.

Inside NBN’s fibre to the curb rollout

Although it is still early days for the roll out of fibre to the curb, NBN says that its efforts to ensure a smooth migration process from the legacy copper network to FTTC has paid off when it comes to end user satisfaction.

Huawei goes on offensive over potential 5G ban

Huawei has gone on the offensive against Australian claims it poses a security risk, issuing an open letter to the government saying that view was "ill-informed."

NBN Co looks at throttling “extreme” fixed wireless users

Throttling the data of so-called “extreme users” is one of the options NBN Co is considering to free up bandwidth bottlenecks on its fixed wireless network.

NBN eyes changes to fixed wireless pricing, voice-focused product

NBN is planning to offer two new bundled offerings for retail service providers (RSPs), with the wholesaler launching new consultations with telcos on the proposals.

Optus ordered to pay $1.5M over misleading NBN transition claims

Optus Internet has been penalised $1.5 million by the Federal Court after being found to have misled customers about their transition from its HFC network to the NBN.