Broadband stories
In two words, Broadband is a fast connection. To the internet, of course. While ‘fast’ isn’t generally defined as it is a moving target (what was considered fast 5 years ago isn’t considered fast today), Broadband generally refers to the fastest available consumer connections regardless of technology type. Wireless networks or fibre networks are equally described as ‘Broadband connections’, often prefixed as ‘wireless Broadband’ or ‘Fibre Broadband’. The name derives from the broad array of technologies available for the creation of a high-capacity internet connection.
Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules
3 days ago
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data protection
Wireless Broadband Alliance issues new rules for public and enterprise Wi‑Fi, pushing stronger authentication, privacy and roaming protections.
RugGear joins TCCA in critical communications push
This month
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RugGear's TCCA membership signals broader push into broadband mission-critical devices for emergency services and public safety users.
KBRO expands Taiwan broadband with Harmonic fibre-on-demand
Last month
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KBRO turns to Harmonic's fibre-on-demand platform to extend Taiwan broadband selectively, pairing XGS-PON with DOCSIS upgrades and limiting new build costs.
Wireless Broadband Alliance sees Wi-Fi 7 gains in offices
Last month
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Wireless Broadband Alliance says Wi-Fi 7 Multi-Link Operation cuts latency and lifts throughput in live office trials with AT&T, RUCKUS Networks and Intel.
AI healthcare needs low-latency links, says DE-CIX chief
Last month
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data protection
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DE-CIX Chief Executive Officer Ivo Ivanov says medical AI will depend on ultra-low latency links, edge computing and secure interconnection.
Transcelestial ranks among Fast Company's top innovators
Last month
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Laser network pioneer Transcelestial lands in Fast Company's 2026 Asia-Pacific top four, joining the World's Most Innovative list.
Contrivian Constellation unites LEO networks into one
Last month
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edge computing
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Contrivian launches Constellation, a single LEO satellite service unifying Starlink, Amazon Leo and others for uninterrupted connectivity.
NBN fibre trial hits 230Gbps with Nokia tech blend
Last month
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network infrastructure
NBN Co and Nokia hit 230 Gbps on existing FTTP in a world-first trial, showing multiple optical technologies can share the same fibre.
Telstra leads NBN brand funnel as trust crowns Aussie
Last month
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Telstra tops national NBN brand funnel measures, while Aussie Broadband emerges as the most trusted provider in Conjointly's new tracker.
NBN raises AUD $850m in record sustainability bond
Last month
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clean technologies
NBN taps domestic bond market with record AUD $850m 10-year sustainability note, boosting its labelled green and social funding pool.
Virtualplatform extends orchestration for SD-WAN underlay
Last month
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Virtualplatform adds SD-WAN underlay orchestration, giving multi-site enterprises unified carrier management and clearer network visibility.
Zyxel expands WiFi 7 OpenWiFi-ready access point line
Last month
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Zyxel broadens its WiFi 7 access point range with four OpenWiFi-ready models, promising ISPs more flexibility and vendor choice.
Swoop grows revenue 41% & boosts Melbourne fibre plan
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Swoop lifts first-half revenue 41% to AUD $64.1 million and accelerates a Melbourne fibre build backed by AUD $60 million in contracts.
Fast home internet linked to higher wellbeing in Australia
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Fast home internet is being linked to better wellbeing, work, study and health outcomes for most Australian households using the nbn network.
Community wi-fi project targets 100 remote communities
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Community wi-fi project plans to connect 2,030 premises in 100 remote communities by 2030, backed by AUD $5 million and new low-cost devices.
AIDA Cruises deploys OpenRoaming Wi‑Fi across fleet
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
AIDA Cruises adopts OpenRoaming Wi‑Fi across its 11-ship fleet, promising seamless, log-in free connectivity for 1.5 million guests a year.
Grants boost digital skills in rural, remote Australia
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
Rural and remote community groups can now apply for digital grants of up to AUD $10,000, with AUD $200,000 available nationwide.
11:11 Systems buys Aussie Broadband's Digital Sense
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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11:11 Systems snaps up Digital Sense from Aussie Broadband, deepening its VMware cloud play and bolstering its reach across Australia.
WBA pushes common AI frameworks to modernise Wi-Fi
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Wireless Broadband Alliance urges common AI frameworks to tame rising Wi-Fi complexity and cut costs as networks become critical infrastructure.
Small Cells World Summit 2026 opens registration in London
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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network infrastructure
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Small Cells World Summit 2026 will spotlight network sharing, venue connectivity and future architectures as small cell deployments scale.