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Broadband stories - Page 2

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.
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Taara unveils Lightbridge Pro for five nines backhaul

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Taara launches Lightbridge Pro, a 20 Gbps wireless optical backhaul platform promising five nines uptime with seamless fibre or RF failover.
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Tech Council of Australia appoints new Chief Executive

Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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Tech Council of Australia appoints Brighte's Katherine McConnell to its board and names LaunchVic chief Kate Cornick as incoming CEO.
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Superloop again named Australia's fastest fixed network

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Superloop has retained its crown as Australia's fastest fixed network, winning Ookla's Speedtest award for the second half of 2025.
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New blueprint targets smarter Wi‑Fi in dense housing

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Wireless Broadband Alliance blueprint urges managed, standards-based Wi‑Fi to fix fragmented networks in dense multi-dwelling buildings.
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Aussie Broadband named Fortinet Australia Partner 2025

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Fortinet crowns Aussie Broadband its Australia Partner of the Year 2025, also naming it Telco Partner of the Year amid wider channel honours.
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Open ECX gains PEPPOL nod as UK eyes e-invoicing law

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Open ECX wins PEPPOL access point status as the UK edges towards mandatory e-invoicing, expected to be introduced by 2029.
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Public safety LTE & 5G spend to top USD $6.3 billion

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Global public safety LTE and 5G spending will climb from USD $5bn in 2025 to over USD $6.3bn annually by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.
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New Zero Trust framework secures Private 5G & Wi-Fi

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Wireless Broadband Alliance unveils Zero Trust framework to secure converged Private 5G and Wi-Fi networks across enterprise sectors.
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CommScope becomes Vistance after cable sale to Amphenol

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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CommScope rebrands as Vistance Networks after selling its cable arm to Amphenol, pledging debt repayment and at least USD $10 a share dividend.
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Firewalla adds enterprise Wi‑Fi tools in App 1.67 update

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Firewalla's App 1.67 brings WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise Wi‑Fi, expanded RADIUS and new AP7 controls aimed at small firms and power users.
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NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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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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Wi‑Fi 7, AI & 6 GHz drive surge in investment plans

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Wi‑Fi 7, AI and 6 GHz spectrum fuel rising investment confidence as operators fast‑track converged Wi‑Fi and 5G roll‑outs to 2026.
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Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Spending on private LTE and 5G networks is forecast to hit USD $7.2 billion by 2028 as enterprises outpace growth in public mobile systems.
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NBN Co completes solar deals to hit 100% renewables

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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NBN taps Queensland solar farm to complete energy deals and power its broadband network with 100% renewable electricity from late 2025.
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Wi-Fi 7, AI & OpenRoaming boost industry investment

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Rising confidence, Wi-Fi 7, AI and OpenRoaming are fuelling fresh investment as firms plan denser, converged Wi-Fi and 5G networks by 2026.
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Wi-Fi 7 surges as alliance maps out path to Wi-Fi 8

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Wi-Fi 7 gear is set to surge by 2026 as the Wireless Broadband Alliance sketches early Wi-Fi 8, new spectrum and satellite-powered links.
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NBN & RMIT launch ASTRID lab for AI & digital twins

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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NBN and RMIT launch ASTRID lab to build AI-driven digital twins and robotics for smarter planning of Australia's broadband network.
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Powertec to distribute Fuzion off-grid systems in ANZ

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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Powertec wins Fuzion distribution rights in ANZ, boosting off-grid solar power options for regional telecoms and security networks.
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Expereo to manage Kingspan Light, Air + Water network

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Expereo wins global deal to unify Kingspan Light, Air + Water's network across 100 sites, replacing fragmented local connectivity setups.
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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.