Vodafone customers can save big on handsets and home internet
Following a couple of big announcements in connectivity, Vodafone has dropped some big Black Friday deals.
Home Internet at half price
No, that's not a typo: They are offering a 50% discount for the first 12 months of any new 4G...
Following the Vodafone deals iiNet, Internode and Westnet launch 5G home broadband options
Following the launch of Vodafone's unlimited 5G home broadband option, affiliated ISPs iiNet, Internode and Westnet follow suit.
The ups and downs of cellular connectivity are present in that you need to live at an approved address and your experience...
Vodafone’s go big and stay home 4G Internet offering
There are so many options for home Internet connections these days, it can be intimidating if you're not sure what you want or need. Add to that the complexities of the connectivity options through the NBN and it...
Speedtest data shows Aussie Broadband to be the fastest and most consistent Australian service...
Aussie Broadband is one of the most popular providers in Australia right now and with data like this, it's easy to see why. The independently captured data from Speedtest shows Aussie to be the fastest and most consistent...
Speedtest data shows Australia’s NBN fixed Internet continues to improve
This may come as a surprise to many users, but the data captured by Speedtest.net shows Australias fixed-line Internet is still improving. Well, the speed is at least since the test only captures throughput at a moment in...
NBN Fibre expansion continues to roll out, will you get the upgrade?
The mixed delivery system of the NBN is something resembling a hot mess, but the extension of Fibre to the Node (FTTN) and Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) is slowly resolving this. In a fresh announcement, NBN Co...
ICYMI: Aussie Broadband is offering unlimited daytime data during lockdown for data limited NBN...
It's very easy to use a lot of data, but it becomes even easier when you're looking at weeks and months at home. Aussie Broadband has realised this and, during lockdowns, is offering users unlimited daytime data.
The offer...
NBN Co finally recommencing HFC connections from late July
There are a lot of factors involved in the delays for customers wanting and needing HFC connections. This includes Shortages of modems coupled with service reliability woes. The collective issues led to a rethink about upgrading all...
Speedtest data shows NBN speed delivery continues to slowly improve
If you look at the global situation right now, we've got it pretty good here in Australia. The biggest problems we face are political, or first world problems like Internet connectivity. Now that the NBN is "finished"...
Speedtest shows NBN data delivery speeds are getting better, at least temporarily…
When it comes to broadband options, we're not exactly leading the pack when you look at global data. But the latest data from the Speedtest Global Index shows Australia's NBN fixed broadband speeds are improving in speed and...
Amazon’s Eero 6 mesh Wi-Fi system could supercharge your NBN connection
If you're updating your router or have your first Internet connection going in, you're probably evaluating whether to go with a router or mesh option. Once you've made that decision, you'll be delving into the myriad of brands...
NBN rollout of HFC confirmed to recommence, but not soon enough if you’re waiting...
For users awaiting connection to the NBN, but trapped by the shortage of HFC modems there is some good news light at the end of the tunnel. This just added to the nightmare that HFC connections is rapidly...
Opinion: The line between automation and laziness is getting very blurry
Well, we’re here in a very connected, digital world with so much electronics around us to make life easier. But with some recent events, I started asking myself a few questions about smart home equipment, connected electronics and what...
NBN Co consulting with the potential for FTTC connections having gigabit speed in the...
The fractured delivery of NBN connections across Australia has caused excessively disparate speeds between neighbourhoods.
The lucky folk on FTTP can choose their speeds with reckless abandon, with other connection types being far more restricted in speeds due to the...
The free NBN speed upgrade is a double edged sword for heavy data users
Over the next 6 month or so, many NBN users will be getting a free speed upgrade through their retail providers. We’ve seen the vast majority of NBN retailers offering this upgrade, providing users connections are capable of...