Ookla Speedtest shows Australia’s Internet services holding up as COVID-19 hits
Ookla has provided independent insight into how various services in Australia and overseas perform. A current and very real issue we are facing is the consistency - or lack of - from our internet service providers.
Specifically, as our workforce...
Teenagers in Europe dismayed: TikTok suspends HD streaming for 30 days
TikTok has taken off recently with it now being hugely popular with so many of our youth. Although it is basically just short mobile videos it, like other streaming services, still uses a large amount of bandwidth ...
Superloop suspends all data caps on metered NBN broadband plans
The pandemic continues to scale up and now we're in a position where, if possible, people are working from home.
One of the issues with this is the increasing stress on broadband networks, both in terms of more users online...
Australian Communications Minister asks YouTube, Netflix and Stan to reduce streaming video quality
We previously reported that Netflix has agreed to reduce streaming quality to Europe and now it seems Australia may follow. The drastic measures come as the Corona Virus pandemic continues to rapidly escalate in Australia. One of the side...
Demand on telephony and broadband networks due to COVID-19 causing havoc
As the global situation changes due to the outbreak of COVID-19, many people are being asked to work from home to help avoid spreading the virus to clients and co-workers. This shift will place higher demand on networks such as...
NBN Co boosting bandwidth by 40% to respond to COVID-19 work from home demand
With increased numbers of Australians self-isolating (or being forced to isolate) at home, our National Broadband Network has been seeing a surge in demand - whether it's people forced to be at home, or those choosing to work from...
All Aussie Broadband NBN and ADSL customers will receive unlimited daytime data due to...
Aussie Broadband has announced a range of measures in response to COVID-19, including assistance for customers required to work from home.
Managing Director, Phil Britt said the company’s network is already set up to meet the highest levels of traffic...
Telstra has already reduced its NBN focus, and will challenge NBN for customers soon
While NBN Co's own Fixed Wireless product is often derided for being slow and fairly uninspiring, wireless broadband from other providers has recently been a bit more hit and miss. Optus' Home Wireless Broadband product - delivered over the...
MATE has introduced a new NBN 25 plan with a great price
Mate has made its name for being a friendly, approachable company. While most people probably don't care whether their telco is friendly or not, they do care about value, and Mate offers that too - an easy-to-use product bundles...
When speed data shows Australia’s fixed broadband ranks 64th globally, how can the NBN...
Many Australians think the NBN is a bit of a disappointment speed-wise, but there's a big difference between having a bit of a whinge and having some data to back it up.
One of the sites I keep a reasonably...
Optus release their 5G Consumer Streaming Survey 2020 — majority choosing it for reliability
Optus, like the other Australian 5G carrier, have had a rough start to their 5G network but now that they are up to 500 operational towers (compared with >800 for their competitor) they are seeing an increase in customer...
Telstra gives up on high speed promise for NBN FTTN, FTTB and FTTC customers
The National Broadband Network's multi-technology mix has long been criticised for delivering high-quality internet to some and poor-quality, 20th century copper connections to everyone else (and worse, some are stuck on satellite and fixed wireless).
The multi-technology mix has been...
Dear Ausdroid: My NBN speeds are slower than my plan should be, what can...
It's a complaint we hear far too often - not getting the speeds we expect from NBN plans. Unlike previous generation technology - where speeds were often fairly constant - there's a lot of reasons why your NBN connection...
Signing up for the NBN? How to choose the right plan
Australia's NBN offers a range of speed tiers - and associated prices - and it can be a little confusing choosing the right plan for you. Some will say you should spend more and get the fastest plan available,...
Superloop is offering a killer deal on its NBN plans – save $21 a...
Superloop already offers the fastest typical evening speeds for NBN plans - and in my experience, those claims hold water, my NBN has never been faster. Thanks Superloop! However, if fast speeds aren't enough to capture your attention, what...