Fibre to the premises (FTTP) stories
KBRO expands Taiwan broadband with Harmonic fibre-on-demand
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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.
NBN fibre trial hits 230Gbps with Nokia tech blend
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gaming
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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.
Fast home internet linked to higher wellbeing in Australia
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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e-learning
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smart home
Fast home internet is being linked to better wellbeing, work, study and health outcomes for most Australian households using the nbn network.
NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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power / energy
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clean technologies
NBN cuts network energy use by 25 GWh two years early as fibre upgrades, wireless tweaks and cable switch-offs drive efficiency gains.
NBN Co completes solar deals to hit 100% renewables
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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power / energy
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clean technologies
NBN taps Queensland solar farm to complete energy deals and power its broadband network with 100% renewable electricity from late 2025.
NBN Co rolls out greener, faster devices for homes & businesses
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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power / energy
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hybrid & remote work
NBN Co begins rolling out greener, faster Network Termination Devices that cut energy use by 33% and boost internet speeds for Aussie homes and businesses.
Optus to deliver faster NBN speeds & new plan perks from 2025
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
From September 2025, Optus will provide faster NBN speeds at no extra cost to eligible customers, alongside simplified plans and new perks including modem offers.
Exetel launches single broadband plan at AUD $80 for 500 Mbps
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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hfc
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superloop
Exetel launches single AUD $80 broadband plan offering 500 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload with no promos or price hikes for FTTP and HFC users.
Superloop to Deliver Digital Network for New Bradfield City
Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
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surveillance
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connectivity
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.
NBN raises $1.2 billion to boost sustainable & digital inclusion
Fri, 30th May 2025
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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cloud services
NBN Co has raised EUR 700m via its first Sustainability Bond to fund energy-efficient fibre and Fixed Wireless projects, enhancing digital inclusion in Australia.
NBN advances net-zero target to 2045 with $3 billion fibre plan
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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uc
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network infrastructure
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supply chain
NBN Co aims for net-zero emissions by 2045, accelerating its target from 2050 and committing to renewable energy and energy-efficient fibre upgrades across Australia.
Ethernity integrates remote OLT with VOLTHA
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Ethernity Networks has integrated its Remote OLT with Linux Foundation Broadband's VOLTHA 2.12, promoting open, flexible fibre broadband solutions for CSPs and ISPs.
Swoop completes first FTTP network in Western Australia
Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Swoop has launched its first Fibre-to-the-Premises network in Western Australia, connecting 1,000 homes in Seacrest Estate to ultra-fast broadband.
Commpete backs AUD $3bn fibre upgrade, urges caution
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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nbn
Commpete has backed the Australian Government's AUD $3 billion fibre upgrade while urging caution about its ambitious implementation and alternative technologies.
Superloop announces AUD $20 million deals in student housing
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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fibre
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superloop
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fttp
Superloop has secured three major PBSA contracts worth over AUD $20 million, including exclusive deals with Journal Student Living and Campus Living Villages.
Ethernity Networks boosts UEP2025 with PON capabilities
Fri, 24th May 2024
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network infrastructure
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fibre
Ethernity Networks has upgraded its UEP2025 edge platform with new PON optical line termination features, empowering operators to deploy fibre-based networks more efficiently.
WBBA unveils guidebook for global broadband investment at BDC Barcelona
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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fwa
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investment
The World Broadband Association (WBBA) has released a guidebook offering strategic insights for fostering global broadband development, launched at Barcelona's BDC 2024.
Superloop to provide network infrastructure for Investa properties
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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network infrastructure
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voice
Telecoms company Superloop partners with Investa to exclusively provide network infrastructure for over 1,100 future build-to-rent properties across two sites in Victoria, Australia.
Swoop releases revolutionary Voice product for Aussie SMEs
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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uc
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sme
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fttp
Swoop Holdings revolutionises Australia's business communication with the launch of a ground-breaking Voice product, following its acquisition of Seventeen Services.
Superloop completes strategic transformation in FY23
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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digital transformation
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wireless networks
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cloud services
The result was driven by double-digit revenue growth in the company's three operating segments and a 52.8% increase in total connected customers.