Articles Tagged NBN
Legislation obliges large network providers to help cover rural NBN costs
Legislation passed the Senate last week requiring all Australians to have access to broadband and have larger fixed line broadband network operators help cover the cost.
Social distancing and the internet made me a better person
2020 has clearly not been a great year for any of us. Yet despite the odds, the isolated lifestyle we’ve adopted has made me a better person - and I have the internet to thank for it.
Superloop offering six months of free NBN to low-income households to assist with online learning
Superloop is offering 5,000 free NBN 25 plans in response to COVID-19.
![Every telco's COVID-19 assistance package [UPDATED]](https://r3.whistleout.com.au/public/images/articles/2020/03/AllTelco.png?w=180&h=180&usm=20&usmrad=0.8&fit=crop "Every telco's COVID-19 assistance package [UPDATED]")
Every telco's COVID-19 assistance package [UPDATED]
With much of the nation being urged to work from home, and schools and universities preparing to shift to online learning, our telcos are recognising how important it is for us to stay connected.
What NBN speed do you need to work from home?
Home internet connections are generally geared towards leisurely usage, but the connection speeds required to work remotely, could be drastically different to the ones needed for a buffer-free movie night.
NBN providing telcos with additional capacity in response to COVID-19
All NBN providers will receive additional capacity on the network at no extra charge for at least three months.
Superloop axes data caps amid coronavirus pandemic
All Superloop plans are effectively unlimited for the time being.
Aussie Broadband coronavirus responses includes unmetered usage and speed boosts
Aussie Broadband is the latest telco to introduce COVID-19 related measures for its customers.
NBN Co should pause capacity charges to prevent coronavirus congestion
Amid an increasing number of Australians working from home and social-distancing, NBN Co needs to ensure the National Broadband Network stays congestion free.
