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TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide

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TUANZ has teamed with Recycle A Device to supply refurbished laptops to students, targeting New Zealand’s growing digital divide in 2026.
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CBNG unveils VectaStar NR 5G mmWave fixed wireless

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Cambridge Broadband Networks Group launches VectaStar NR, a 5G mmWave fixed wireless platform promising fibre-grade last-mile speeds.
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Zyxel unveils Nebula 19.30 for advanced MSP management

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Zyxel has launched Nebula 19.30, adding cross-organisation multi-tenant tools, MSP portal upgrades and USG LITE 60AX router integration.
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Canada invests CAD $11M to boost rural Sask internet

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Canada commits to expanding high-speed internet to 1,922 rural and Indigenous homes across 28 communities in Saskatchewan.
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Blue Cloud joins BSNL 5G FWA panel in Maharashtra, Goa

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Blue Cloud joins BSNL’s 5G FWA partner panel in Maharashtra and Goa, tying in Konkan Railway plans and forecast INR ₹178 crore in two years.
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NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades

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NBN cuts network energy use by 25 GWh two years early as fibre upgrades, wireless tweaks and cable switch-offs drive efficiency gains.
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BCSSL & BSNL validate 5G FWA model, prepare for rollout

Mon, 29th Dec 2025
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BCSSL and BSNL validate enterprise-grade 5G FWA in Visakhapatnam, clearing the way for commercial rollout across India’s BSNL network.
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Australian 5G adoption slow as NBN keeps central role

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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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.
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Superloop named Australia’s fastest fixed network by Ookla in 2025

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Superloop has been named Australia’s fastest fixed network by Ookla for H1 2025, topping consumer speed tests with superior download, upload and latency performance.
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NBN & Amazon to boost Aussie regions with Project Kuiper LEO

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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NBN Co and Amazon partner to bring Project Kuiper’s LEO satellites, improving broadband for over 300,000 rural and remote Australian premises from 2026.
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Prospecta rolls out 5G network at GemLife to boost smart city tech

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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Prospecta Utilities launches a standalone 5G network at GemLife Gold Coast, enhancing smart device connectivity and paving the way for smart cities across Australia.
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Yomojo expands Optus partnership to offer wider telecom suite

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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Yomojo has extended its partnership with Optus for three years, expanding to offer mobile, fixed wireless, and NBN services across Australia’s telecom network.
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Superloop to Deliver Digital Network for New Bradfield City

Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
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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.
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Swoop completes first FTTP network in Western Australia

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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Swoop has launched its first Fibre-to-the-Premises network in Western Australia, connecting 1,000 homes in Seacrest Estate to ultra-fast broadband.
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Nbn network boosts digital inclusion & life satisfaction

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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A report by Ember Advisors reveals that 76% of nbn users experienced improved life satisfaction in FY24, with significant benefits in employment and education.
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Swoop names Anthony Camilleri Head of Infrastructure

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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Swoop has appointed Anthony Camilleri as Head of Infrastructure, aiming to enhance its Fibre Broadband services amid significant expansion in Australia.
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Swoop reports strong Q1 growth, reaffirms Vonex bid

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Swoop has reported a 15% rise in recurring revenues for Q1 FY25 and reaffirmed its bid for Vonex Limited amid ongoing growth in Australia.
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Tomas Diaz appointed as Head of Moose Mobile by Swoop

Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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Swoop has appointed Tomas Diaz as the new Head of Moose Mobile, focusing on customer experience and growth following the acquisition in November 2022.
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Tangerine unveils new high speed NBN plans for regional areas

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Australian telco Tangerine launches high-speed NBN Fixed Wireless plans in regional areas, offering three pricing tiers to address growing internet demand.
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Superloop extends Ixom partnership, enhances security solutions

Tue, 21st May 2024
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Superloop extends contract with Ixom, enhancing global SASE security across 40+ locations until 2028, boosting network performance with Palo Alto tech.