Internet speeds stories
Activ8me, nbn unveil unlimited data for remote Australians
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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edutech
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broadband
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nbn
Activ8me and nbn introduce budget-friendly unlimited data plans for rural Australians, starting at a mere £59 per month.
Maximizing fibre speed and reliability through advanced orchestration and assurance solutions
Wed, 20th Sep 2023
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network management
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connectivity
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fibre
The demand for faster connectivity has led to the rise of fibre optics, but challenges remain. Here are the enablers for successful network transformation.
'Fastest ever' internet speed recorded in Australian research project
Mon, 25th May 2020
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broadband
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nbn
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bandwidth
Have you ever wanted to download 1000 HD films in a single second? Maybe not, but according to a study from three universities in Australia, it’s now possible.
Global lockdowns put pressure on internet infrastructure
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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wfh
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e-learning
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remote working
COVID lockdowns test global net; Monash team's 'Pressure Map' reveals strain on infrastructure.
Vodafone NZ launches new COVID-19 plans
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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vodafone
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covid-19
Vodafone NZ introduces COVID-19 Care Plan, including data certainty, no disconnections or late fees, and support for remote learning.
Internet infrastructure strained as demand for servers surges 30%
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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email security
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phishing
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servers
Pandemic causes 30% surge in net use, strains servers.
DE-CIX breaks another data throughput record at Frankfurt exchange
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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dci
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data transfer
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internet exchange
DE-CIX breaks own record, hits 9TB/s data throughput at Frankfurt hub.
Chorus announces first Kiwi towns to receive HyperFibre
Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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broadband
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chorus
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hyperfibre
Queenstown leads with Chorus Hyperfibre launch, boasting up to 8Gbps symmetrical speeds.
MyIX announces significant growth over 10 year period
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Malaysia Internet Exchange (MyIX) has seen its traffic peak point reach 412 Gbps in May 2019, a growth of 70 times over 10 years.
Australian broadband users opting for faster speed tiers, according to NBN
Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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network infrastructure
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network management
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sdn
The company states that 70% of new orders on the nbn network are now based on wholesale speed tiers of 50 Mbps (download) or higher.
Vodafone shows improved average surf speeds in May
Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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telecommunications
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truenet
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isp
After noticing Vodafone delivered slower average speeds than other ISPs in April, TrueNet have announced a significant improvement in May results.
First schools sign up for N4L
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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edutech
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n4l
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nz
More than 20 schools from around New Zealand have already signed agreements with Network for Learning (N4L) to connect to its managed network.
Phone and internet? Who needs them!
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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broadband
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internet
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ndi
Brits and Kiwis at the mercy of sluggish phone and internet providers, sparking calls for better service in our tech-reliant world.
Google's ultra-fast broadband experiment
Thu, 11th Feb 2010
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colocation
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broadband
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google
Imagine having broadband in your home offering speeds of up to 1Gbps (gigabit per second) – that’s what Google is planning to offer to up to half a million Americans in a trial programme to show what is possible with the right connectivity.
WIMAX dish
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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broadband
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compass communications
WHAT IS IT? A device that enables you to access WiMAX services in your home.