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Siro urges Budget 2027 funding for fibre blackspots
Digital Transformation

Siro urges Budget 2027 funding for fibre blackspots

Up to 200,000 Irish premises could still miss full-fibre access unless ministers back targeted funding in Budget 2027, SIRO warned.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
KBRO expands Taiwan broadband with Harmonic fibre-on-demand
Unified Communications

KBRO expands Taiwan broadband with Harmonic fibre-on-demand

Taiwanese customers are set to get faster broadband in demand hotspots as KBRO uses Harmonic’s system to avoid duplicating network infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

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Community Fibre picks Luminance for contract management
Software-as-a-Service

Community Fibre picks Luminance for contract management

The broadband provider aims to cut manual contract work and improve oversight as its supply chain and network footprint expand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
The connectivity stack: Why Australian ICT leaders are rethinking where their websites live
Data Protection

The connectivity stack: Why Australian ICT leaders are rethinking where their websites live

Offshore web hosting is becoming harder to justify as Australian firms weigh latency, sovereignty and support risks across their digital stack.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
Bentswood Hub gets free full-fibre broadband from nexfibre
Unified Communications

Bentswood Hub gets free full-fibre broadband from nexfibre

The free two-year service will give young people at Bentswood Hub faster access to homework help, digital skills and online support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
NBN fibre trial hits 230Gbps with Nokia tech blend
Gaming

NBN fibre trial hits 230Gbps with Nokia tech blend

NBN Co and Nokia hit 230 Gbps on existing FTTP in a world-first trial, showing multiple optical technologies can share the same fibre.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
BT says over 3 million UK homes move to digital landlines
Unified Communications

BT says over 3 million UK homes move to digital landlines

More than 3m UK homes have switched to digital landlines as BT warns those ignoring the rollout risk disruption before analogue ends in 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026
Virgin Media O2 urges families to claim cheap exam-time net
Unified Communications

Virgin Media O2 urges families to claim cheap exam-time net

Virgin Media O2 urges families on benefits to claim little-known cheap social tariffs as online revision becomes crucial for exam success.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Fast home internet linked to higher wellbeing in Australia
Unified Communications

Fast home internet linked to higher wellbeing in Australia

Fast home internet is being linked to better wellbeing, work, study and health outcomes for most Australian households using the nbn network.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Nexfibre buys Substantial in GBP £2 billion fibre deal
Unified Communications

Nexfibre buys Substantial in GBP £2 billion fibre deal

Nexfibre to buy Substantial in GBP £2 billion deal, creating UK's largest alternative fibre platform with 8 million premises by 2027.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
CBNG unveils VectaStar NR 5G mmWave fixed wireless
Unified Communications

CBNG unveils VectaStar NR 5G mmWave fixed wireless

Cambridge Broadband Networks Group launches VectaStar NR, a 5G mmWave fixed wireless platform promising fibre-grade last-mile speeds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026
NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades
Unified Communications

NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades

NBN cuts network energy use by 25 GWh two years early as fibre upgrades, wireless tweaks and cable switch-offs drive efficiency gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
EE bundles WiFi 7 routers across all Full Fibre plans
Gaming

EE bundles WiFi 7 routers across all Full Fibre plans

EE becomes first major UK provider to bundle WiFi 7 routers with all Full Fibre plans as it readies for speeds up to 8.5Gbps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
NBN Co completes solar deals to hit 100% renewables
Unified Communications

NBN Co completes solar deals to hit 100% renewables

NBN taps Queensland solar farm to complete energy deals and power its broadband network with 100% renewable electricity from late 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Spitfire launches PSTN switch-off migration service
Unified Communications

Spitfire launches PSTN switch-off migration service

Spitfire launches PSTN migration service to help UK firms leave legacy copper lines ahead of BT and Openreach's revised 2027 switch-off.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
NBN Co rolls out greener, faster devices for homes & businesses
Unified Communications

NBN Co rolls out greener, faster devices for homes & businesses

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Optus to deliver faster NBN speeds & new plan perks from 2025
Gaming

Optus to deliver faster NBN speeds & new plan perks from 2025

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Exetel launches single broadband plan at AUD $80 for 500 Mbps
Unified Communications

Exetel launches single broadband plan at AUD $80 for 500 Mbps

Exetel launches single AUD $80 broadband plan offering 500 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload with no promos or price hikes for FTTP and HFC users.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025