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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 Tom Thatcher • 6 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Unified Communications

Superloop to Deliver Digital Network for New Bradfield City

Superloop has been appointed to deliver and manage the digital network for Bradfield, a new city in Western Sydney set to house 10,000 homes.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025

Power / Energy

NBN raises $1.2 billion to boost sustainable & digital inclusion

NBN Co has raised EUR 700m via its first Sustainability Bond to fund energy-efficient fibre and Fixed Wireless projects, enhancing digital inclusion in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Unified Communications

NBN advances net-zero target to 2045 with $3 billion fibre plan

NBN Co aims for net-zero emissions by 2045, accelerating its target from 2050 and committing to renewable energy and energy-efficient fibre upgrades across Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025