Broadband stories
In two words, Broadband is a fast connection. To the internet, of course. While ‘fast’ isn’t generally defined as it is a moving target (what was considered fast 5 years ago isn’t considered fast today), Broadband generally refers to the fastest available consumer connections regardless of technology type. Wireless networks or fibre networks are equally described as ‘Broadband connections’, often prefixed as ‘wireless Broadband’ or ‘Fibre Broadband’. The name derives from the broad array of technologies available for the creation of a high-capacity internet connection.
Expereo to manage Kingspan Light, Air + Water network
3 days ago
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Expereo wins global deal to unify Kingspan Light, Air + Water’s network across 100 sites, replacing fragmented local connectivity setups.
Australian 5G adoption slow as NBN keeps central role
3 days ago
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Australians are drifting to 5G by default rather than demand, as NBN stays the fixed-line backbone despite rising mobile network options.
Nokia & ALE expand fibre campus networks partnership
4 days ago
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Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise extend fibre campus deal with new networks at Ikos Resorts, Pantai Jerudong Hospital and Wembley Park.
Wi-Fi quality of service cuts latency by 70%, boosts reliability
Last week
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Wi-Fi Quality of Service trials cut latency by 70%, boosting reliability and enabling improved performance for gaming, conferencing, and streaming.
National AI Plan welcomed for advancing digital skills inclusion
Last week
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The Australian Digital Inclusion Alliance has praised the National AI Plan for focusing on AI skills and digital literacy to reduce digital exclusion in Australia.
The Great British switch-off: Why UK SMEs need to future-proof their communications
Last month
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With the UK’s PSTN network ending in 2027, over 5.5 million SMEs must urgently switch to digital communications to avoid disruption and boost resilience.
GNX+ update streamlines global internet service management
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GNX has updated its GNX+ platform, offering enterprises a streamlined, single-screen solution to manage global internet services across 190+ countries.
Australian seniors overspend on unused home internet features
Last month
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Many Australian seniors pay for home internet plans with speeds and data beyond their needs, increasing costs despite prioritising affordability.
Zen Internet marks 30 years as UK’s oldest independent ISP
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Zen Internet celebrates 30 years as the UK’s oldest independent ISP, growing from a kitchen-table start-up to a national broadband provider with 650 staff.
Openreach trials MicroBORE robot to speed up UK fibre rollout
Last month
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Openreach trials MicroBORE, a robotic trenchless drilling system, to speed up fibre broadband rollout while cutting disruption and costs across the UK.
Derek Peterson named chairman as WBA steers Wi Fi convergence
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Dr Derek Peterson, CTO at Boingo Wireless, has been named chairman of the Wireless Broadband Alliance, leading Wi-Fi and cellular convergence efforts.
Telecom Fiji expands high-speed fibre to northern communities
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Telecom Fiji has launched a new fibre network from Savusavu to Labasa, providing faster, more reliable internet to northern communities and boosting digital access.
Altnets launch sharing venture to unlock GBP £100m fibre market
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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UK alternative broadband networks launch a sharing venture to unlock GBP £100m market and better utilise half a million km of spare fibre infrastructure.
NBN Co rolls out greener, faster devices for homes & businesses
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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NBN Co begins rolling out greener, faster Network Termination Devices that cut energy use by 33% and boost internet speeds for Aussie homes and businesses.
Paul North appointed as Zen Internet Partner Managing Director
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Zen Internet appoints Paul North as Managing Director of its Partner division to drive channel growth and strengthen business partner collaborations.
CommScope & Nokia partner to accelerate FTTH rollouts in APAC
Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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CommScope and Nokia team up to accelerate and automate FTTH rollouts in APAC using integrated plug-and-play tech and AI-driven network management.
Wi-Fi solutions improve emergency responses & critical calls
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled reports showing how Wi-Fi can enhance emergency calls and aid first responders during crises when cellular networks fail.
Guy Sucharczuk honoured as Cable TV Pioneer for 2025 class
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Guy Sucharczuk, CommScope executive, is honoured as a Cable TV Pioneer in 2025 for his over 25 years of innovation in cable and broadband technology.
Optus to deliver faster NBN speeds & new plan perks from 2025
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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From September 2025, Optus will provide faster NBN speeds at no extra cost to eligible customers, alongside simplified plans and new perks including modem offers.
TELUS sells 49.9% stake in Terrion for CAD $1.26 billion
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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TELUS has sold a 49.9% stake in wireless tower operator Terrion to La Caisse for CAD $1.26 billion, valuing the firm at over CAD $2.5 billion.