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Telco
Optus lifts NBN 25 and NBN 50 prices from 6 July
Optus will raise the price of its NBN 25 and NBN 50 plans on 6 July, while leaving faster broadband tiers unchanged.
Telstra and Ericsson 6G research pact sets trials
Telstra and Ericsson 6G research will span Sweden and the Gold Coast as the carrier starts early trials for what comes after 5G.
Telstra spectrum pricing fight tests mobile competition
Telstra spectrum pricing fight is becoming a test of whether higher renewal fees mean slower network upgrades, weaker competition or pricier mobile plans.
Starlink Australia prices rise again as Roam plan hits $210
Starlink has raised Australian prices again, lifting Roam Unlimited to $210 a month and pushing regional satellite users deeper into the broadband cost squeeze.
Telstra raises mobile prices as regional coverage debate heats up
Telstra has raised most postpaid and prepaid mobile prices from 5 May, linking the increase to network spending as regional coverage scrutiny grows.
NBN Forcing 130,000 Homes to Upgrade to Fibre or Face Disconnection
NBN Co will force about 130,000 homes and businesses on FTTN and FTTC connections to upgrade to full fibre or face disconnection from July 2027, under a new Targeted Upgrade program.
Optus Leads 5G Download Speeds for 10th Straight Report, Opensignal Finds
Optus has topped Australia's 5G download speed rankings for the tenth consecutive Opensignal report, recording 199.9 Mbps, though Telstra narrowed the gap and Vodafone led upload speeds.
NBN wholesale prices to rise up to $4.04 from 1 July
NBN Co will raise wholesale prices across most speed tiers from 1 July 2026, with the popular 50Mbps plan climbing $2.34 a month. Consumers can lock in current rates by switching to introductory offers before the changes hit.
Optus and Ericsson claim world-first 5G SA 180MHz aggregation on live network
Optus and Ericsson said on Wednesday they completed a world-first 5G standalone trial that aggregates 180MHz across 2.3GHz and 3.5GHz on Optus's live network, hitting 3.4 Gbps downlink with off-the-shelf Samsung handsets.
Foxtel signs largest-ever Business iQ deployment in Fortescue mining camps deal
Foxtel Group has signed a multi-year renewal with Fortescue to roll out its Business iQ platform across 11,500 screens at the iron-ore miner's 11 remote accommodation villages. Foxtel calls it the largest single Business iQ deployment in its history.
Telstra adds $A70 and $A80 capped 5G home internet plans
Telstra has expanded its 5G home internet line-up with two cheaper, speed-capped tiers. The new $A70 plan caps download speeds at 25Mbps and the $A80 plan at 50Mbps, both with a 1TB monthly allowance.
