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Month: November 2017

ACCC blasted over NBN speed monitoring delay, ‘inadequate’ tests

November 30, 2017 Ben Grubb 0

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has been slammed by telecommunications industry insiders over its almost 7-month delay to implement NBN speed test monitoring, as well as […]

Months-long NBN HFC delay could cost up to $790 million, Labor claims

November 29, 2017 Ben Grubb 0

Delays for millions of future NBN customers expecting to connect through their existing pay television or internet cables could cost taxpayers up to $790 million, a statement from Labor […]

David Jones bets on service to beat Amazon

November 27, 2017 Ben Grubb 0

Upmarket department store David Jones hopes its “premium” service, in-store experience and ability to price-match on select products will help it stay ahead of online […]

Revealed: what Domino’s Pizza (and maybe their hacker) knows about you

November 27, 2017 Ben Grubb 0

Since February 2, 2011, I’ve ordered from Domino’s Pizza on 60 separate occasions. My favourite pizza? BBQ chicken and rasher bacon, of which I ordered 96 […]

Australian university launches first miniature satellite into space

November 26, 2017 Ben Grubb 0

Billed as an important milestone in Australia’s nascent space sector, UNSW Canberra launched its first miniature satellite into orbit from the US at the weekend. Read the […]

Thousands of Australians affected by Uber hack cover-up

November 22, 2017 Ben Grubb 0

Hundreds of thousands of Australian Uber riders and thousands of local Uber drivers have been caught up in the breach that the ride-sharing company concealed […]

Tinder ‘minus the sleaze-factor’ launched by ex-caravan salesmen

November 17, 2017 Ben Grubb 0

Ever seen an attractive or interesting-looking person and wished you could break the ice not by actually introducing yourself to them in person — because […]

SMS company’s $500k gift boosted ‘Yes’ campaign in same-sex marriage push

November 16, 2017 Ben Grubb 0

For Aussie tech entrepreneur Lee Gaywood, the same-sex marriage debate was personal. Mr Gaywood, 35, just recently became engaged to his fiancé Gemma Cooper and […]

Revealed: the fastest telcos and cities in Australia for broadband

November 9, 2017 Ben Grubb 0

Optus is the best fixed-line internet service provider (ISP) in Australia for download speeds overall, while Telstra is the best during peak-hour times, when network […]

‘They don’t give a f—‘: NBN director blasts ISPs for poor speeds

November 1, 2017 Ben Grubb 0

Australian internet service providers that complain about the fee they have to pay per megabit for access to the national broadband network don’t care about consumers or […]

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