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Fibre To The Home is Trending Up in Australia

FTTH promises higher data speeds If there’s one thing Aussies seem to love, it’s fast internet. And the telcos are doing their best to keep up with consumer demand for high speed downloads and browsing, evident from the 5G rollout and broadband networks like fibre. Fibre To The Home (FTTH) has seen some impressive Continue reading…

Australia’s Mobile Market is Huge and Growing Fast

Mobile services market is turning around After declines due to the coronavirus pandemic, Australia’s mobile market is set for a huge come back. Analyst firm GlobalData has released a report predicting a 15.4 percent growth in the Australian mobile market by 2025, targeting $14.9bn in revenue. The growth drivers include both mobile voice and Continue reading…

What is Optus’ Digital Thumbprint Program?

Optus’ free program teaches safe and smart Internet usage Optus’ Digital Thumbprint is making milestones across Australia, with aims of educating students on how to be safer and smarter online. With COVID-19 causing the majority of Australians to stay at home for several months, we saw a spike in Internet activity. And with that Continue reading…

Australia’s Mobile Service Revenue to Grow Over 15% CAGR

Significant growth expected in mobile services market The mobile service market is finally turning around after steep declines during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. A recent GlobalData’s Australia Mobile Broadband Forecast Model analysis forecasts a 15.4% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in Australia’s mobile services market. This is a welcome about-face from last Continue reading…

Telstra Opens up eSIM to MVNOs

MVNOs on the Telstra network will soon get eSIM capabilities Telstra has announced that Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) reselling its network will have access to eSIM technology in the coming months. This will make Telstra the first major telco in Australia to allow smaller telcos offer eSIM plans. Since entering the Australian market Continue reading…