National Broadband Network (NBN) stories

Australian telco Tangerine launches high-speed NBN Fixed Wireless plans in regional areas, offering three pricing tiers to address growing internet demand.

NBN, in partnership with Ericsson, has improved energy efficiency across 2,400 Fixed Wireless towers, cutting power use by 1.3 GWh annually, enough to power 200 homes.

Progility Technologies names David Gilmour as CEO, Megan Hossack as CCO, and Kerry Mitropoulos as COO, marking a strategic push for growth and operational excellence.

Singtel, in partnership with Nokia, has become the first fixed broadband provider to adopt the TR-369 standard for Wi-Fi management, enhancing digital experiences.

Vodafone partners with Hubbl to offer Australians simplified streaming, integrating live TV and on-demand content through its NBN and 5G plans.

Swoop Holdings sells its wholesale voice business, Voicehub, to Pivotel for AUD $9 million, refocusing on core markets post-strategic review.

More Telecom partners with SourseAI to leverage AI for enhanced marketing strategies, aiming to improve customer engagement and optimise budget use amidst today's economic challenges.

Half of Australian mobile users switch carriers biennially, with one-third buying for others, reveals SpinTel study, highlighting value over loyalty and smaller provider appeal.

Indara Digital Infrastructure is set to boost the resilience of crucial tower sites against natural disasters with the help of the Australian government funding part of the TDRI program.

Stephen Rue, head of Australia's National Broadband Network, will take on the role of CEO at Optus starting from November 2024, after an extensive global search.

The Asus RT-AXE7800 Wi-Fi 6e router offers optimal functionality for households and high performance gaming, boasting an easy-to-use setup and impressive wireless speed capabilities.

CommBank partners with More to introduce mobile and nbn offers, promising substantial savings for loyal customers through its unique customer recognition program, CommBank Yello.

Australia's national broadband provider, NBN Co, aims to boost its network capacity and high-speed delivery by integrating Infinera's GX Series platform and ICE-X intelligent coherent pluggables.

Swoop Holdings reports a 17% year-on-year revenue increase in half-year results, attributing this robust growth to successful acquisitions and a subscriber increase to over 160,000.

Launtel secures a $5m Superloop contract for internet service enhancements, marking a significant expansion stride and a boost for Australia's NBN customers.

Activ8me and nbn introduce budget-friendly unlimited data plans for rural Australians, starting at a mere £59 per month.

CommBank and More strengthen strategic partnership by introducing unique, industry-first services, making banking and telecommunications more cohesive.

Devoli has launched the first single-platform telco services in Australia and New Zealand, offering clients simplified, automated broadband and voice provision.

BAI Communications Australia expands its Board of Directors with the appointment of Christy Boyce, Michael Ebeid AM, and Dr Adelle Howse.

Australian telco Macquarie Telecom appoints Marika Fiorini as Chief Customer Officer to drive business growth and foster internal career development.