NBN Co has forecast 18% spending cuts for the FY27-FY29 regulatory cycle and proposed retaining the 25/5 Mbps speed tier as the entry-level broadband offer under stricter price controls. The company has also outlined a roadmap for expanding its network to enable speeds beyond 2Gbps across the 2030s.
SIGN UP TO READSpriggy, which develops what it says is Australia's #1 pocket money app, has expanded into mobile services. Spriggy Mobile, which will operate on the Optus network, is aimed at parents looking for a phone plan for their children.
SIGN UP TO READThe Australian Signals Directorate in 2023-24 recorded a 10% decline in the cyber security incidents reported to it by critical infrastructure operators. However, the ASD has warned against complacency and expressed concern that it may indicate under-reporting.
SIGN UP TO READFederal Labor and the Coalition have continued to trade barbs as a new bill affirming public ownership of NBN Co passed through the lower house.
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CommsDay is pleased to announce its inaugural Regional and Remote Forum, taking place in Canberra’s QT Hotel on 25 and 26 February 2025.
Our new forum aims to help government and industry understand the challenges of providing ubiquitous connectivity across Australia’s seven million square kilometres. Its objective is to showcase the technologies, investments and policies that can meet these challenges.
WHO YOU’LL HEAR FROM
Hear from speakers from the Federal Government, Field Solutions Group, NBN Co, Vocus, BAI Communications, Telstra InfraCo, Corning, Pivotel, ACCAN, Communications Alliance, Optus, TPG, AMTA and many more participants to be announced.