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Green flags: How to spot real value in your SMB telco
16 February 2026 | 4 min read
True value isn’t about waiting for a flashy EOFY deal or chasing the lowest headline price. It’s about getting something that works properly, doesn’t waste you…
Tags: Business, Internet, Mobile
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New Year tech tune-up
9 January 2026 | 2 min read
New Year resolutions generally last as long as leftover Pavlova. But when it comes to your business, it’s best to stick to resolutions you can keep. To kick of…
Tags: Business, Internet, Productivity
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Aussie's 2025 end-of-year donation
18 December 2025 | 2 min read
For 2025, it’s our pleasure to donate $15,000 each to Launch Housing and Disaster Relief Australia on behalf of our customers. For 2025, it’s our pleasure to…
Tags: Culture
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Countdown to shutdown
10 December 2025 | 2 min read
Not thinking about locking up when business is picking up? When it comes to the holiday season it pays to be prepared for the Christmas break. Here’s our top t…
Tags: Business, Productivity
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Green flags: How to spot real value in your SMB telco
16 February 2026 | 4 min read
True value isn’t about waiting for a flashy EOFY deal or chasing the lowest headline price. It’s about getting something that works properly, doesn’t waste you…
Tags: Business, Internet, Mobile
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New Year tech tune-up
9 January 2026 | 2 min read
New Year resolutions generally last as long as leftover Pavlova. But when it comes to your business, it’s best to stick to resolutions you can keep. To kick of…
Tags: Business, Internet, Productivity
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Aussie's 2025 end-of-year donation
18 December 2025 | 2 min read
For 2025, it’s our pleasure to donate $15,000 each to Launch Housing and Disaster Relief Australia on behalf of our customers. For 2025, it’s our pleasure to…
Tags: Culture
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Countdown to shutdown
10 December 2025 | 2 min read
Not thinking about locking up when business is picking up? When it comes to the holiday season it pays to be prepared for the Christmas break. Here’s our top t…
Tags: Business, Productivity
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Which NBN connection type is the best?
21 October 2025 | 13 min read
Not all nbn® (NBN) connection types are equal, and you can’t always control what you have at home. Knowing the options available will help you to find the righ…
Tags: NBN, Residential, Aussie's Guide to The Internet
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How to switch internet providers in 5 easy steps
21 October 2025 | 5 min read
While you might have some questions – like, “will my landline be brought over?”, “is my modem locked to my provider?”, or even “can I keep my Wi-Fi name as ‘Wi…
Tags: Getting started, Moving , Aussie's Guide to The Internet
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What is internet speed, and how much do you need?
21 October 2025 | 6 min read
Ever had Netflix freeze mid-plot twist? Or a video call go all pixelated just as you’re saying something important? It’s tempting to yell, “The internet’s slow…
Tags: Internet Speed, NBN Speed Upgrade, Aussie's Guide to The Internet
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5G vs 4G – which mobile plan is best for me?
21 October 2025 | 4 min read
What is 4G vs 5G mobile broadband? What is 4G vs 5G mobile broadband? If you’re looking for a mobile plan, you have a decision to make – do you want a 4G o…
Tags: 5G, Mobile, Aussie's Guide to The Internet
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How to improve your Wi-Fi for high-speed NBN
21 October 2025 | 9 min read
On the hunt for a new internet plan, or realised you’re not getting the most out of your current one? Before you make any changes, take a look at your Wi-Fi se…
Tags: Troubleshooting, NBN Speed Upgrade, Aussie's Guide to The Internet
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Devices 101: modems v routers v modem routers
21 October 2025 | 6 min read
What you need will depend on how your home is linked to the wider network. What you need will depend on how your home is linked to the wider network. In a…
Tags: Modem, Router, Aussie's Guide to The Internet
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How much data do I need for my mobile plan?
21 October 2025 | 3 min read
How much data do I need for my mobile plan? How much data do I need for my mobile plan? We’re here to help! We’re here to help! Here’s a few things you should…
Tags: Aussie's Guide to The Internet, Mobile data, Mobile
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How to get an NBN FTTP upgrade
21 October 2025 | 7 min read
undefined With more smart devices in our homes and businesses than ever before, a fast and reliable internet connection isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essent…
Tags: FTTP, NBN Speed Upgrade, Aussie's Guide to The Internet
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What is Multi-Factor Authentication and why do I need it?
21 October 2025 | 2 min read
One of the best ways to protect yourself online is also one of the simplest: setting up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for your accounts. One of the best…
Tags: Security and Privacy, Internet, Aussie's Guide to The Internet
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What makes a strong password and how to make a good one
21 October 2025 | 7 min read
Passwords can be a pain to ponder. While it’s easy to pick a pet or child to base a password off of (we all know the favourite child), scammers and hackers hav…
Tags: Security and Privacy, Internet, Aussie's Guide to The Internet
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5G Broadband vs NBN: Which is better?
21 October 2025 | 4 min read
What are the different ways to connect to the internet? What are the different ways to connect to the internet? Fixed line networks Mobile broadband Satellite…
Tags: NBN, Aussie's Guide to The Internet, Mobile
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Aussie's Guide to the Internet
21 October 2025 | 3 min read
But the internet in Australia is also complicated. Whether you’re in the suburbs, a regional area, or somewhere in between; this guide breaks down the basics o…
Tags: Residential, Getting started, Aussie's Guide to The Internet
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Plugged in: Getting our network ready for even higher speeds
16 September 2025 | 4 min read
The barriers to a quality online experience are falling as Australia's internet infrastructure improves, thanks to the widespread adoption of high-speed techno…
Tags: PRO, Network Infrastructure, NBN Speed Upgrade
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Gigabit speeds for all Australians – is this a fantasy?
14 September 2025 | 12 min read
Over the last few years, gigabit internet plans have become increasingly available - and cheaper. With the growing need for high-speed broadband, gigabit inter…
Tags: Internet Speed, Business, FTTP
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Fibre 101: What is it and why is it so good
14 September 2025 | 6 min read
Fibre has helped the world connect like never before, promising to hold up to our rising bandwidth demands for decades to come. Find out what exactly fibre opt…
Tags: Internet, Network Infrastructure, Residential
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Carbon Base Management for Partners
10 September 2025 | 2 min read
The speed and pricing changes coming from the NBN Accelerate Great will change the NBN plan landscape and will widen the speed gap between fibre and non-fibre…
Tags: Wholesale
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Timeline - NBN Accelerate Great for Partners
10 September 2025 | 1 min read
After much anticipation, the Accelerate Great program is finally here. After much anticipation, the Accelerate Great program is finally here. Here's a look a…
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Western Sydney Wanderers x Aussie Broadband: Community Champions
2 September 2025 | 1 min read
As a major partner of Western Sydney Wanderers, we’re proud to support the Community Champions series – a celebration of the people, stories, and spirit behi…
Tags: Culture
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Scams 101: a guide to handling scams
22 August 2025 | 10 min read
Scams and phishing attempts come in many forms. It could be an SMS congratulating you for winning a prize in a competition you never entered or an email from t…
Tags: Security and Privacy, Internet, Safety & security
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What faster NBN plans mean for your customers
18 June 2025 | 3 min read
Faster NBN plans are arriving in September , delivering speed improvements for existing services, and new plans up to 2000Mbps on residential connections. Fas…
Tags: Wholesale
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Faster NTD upgrades for Fixed Wireless in Carbon
18 June 2025 | 1 min read
Carbon automatically identifies eligible addresses for high-speed Fixed Wireless plans . Carbon automatically identifies eligible addresses for high-speed Wh…
Tags: Wholesale
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The savings of fast internet: Why an EOFY upgrade will save your business more
5 June 2025 | 3 min read
More than a deduction: It’s an investment in productivity More than a deduction: It’s an investment in productivity undefined Let’s face it—slow, unreliable in…
Tags: Business, NBN, Internet
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High speed upgrades are coming
15 April 2025 | 4 min read
Christmas is coming early this year! Well, at least we think so. Christmas is coming early this year! Well, at least we think so. In a pivotal shift for Au…
Tags: NBN, Internet, NBN Speed Upgrade
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Big Thinkers: the 2025 RAS Rural Achiever Award
11 April 2025 | 1 min read
The Royal Agriculture Society of NSW has a rich history of recognising and celebrating the contributions of farmers and communities in rural and regional Aus…
Tags: Culture, Residential
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Head in the cloud - fun ways to make use of high speeds
12 March 2025 | 5 min read
Cloud-based home security Cloud-based home security Picture this: you get an alert on your phone of suspicious activity at home. You open your home security ap…
Tags: Internet Speed, NBN, PRO
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Wholesale Aussie Fibre rebate now active
5 March 2025 | 1 min read
Partners are now able to receive rebates up to $2,000 for new Aussie Fibre services activated now until 30 June 2025*. Partners are now able to receive rebates…
Tags: Wholesale
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Wholesale: Are you eligible for a Fibre Upgrade?
5 March 2025 | 1 min read
Have you made the switch to fibre yet? Have you made the switch to fibre yet? New functionality in our Carbon portal is now available for an easy shortcut to…
Tags: Wholesale
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What is cache and how do I clear it?
15 January 2025 | 6 min read
If you’re opening a web page you’ve been to before, why not let your browser load it more quickly? This is where cache comes in. Think of cache like your comp…
Tags: Internet, Residential, Troubleshooting
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Aussie's 2024 End-Of-Year Donation
16 December 2024 | 2 min read
The holidays are a fantastic opportunity to focus on what really matters – connecting with the people we hold dear. The holidays are a fantastic opportunity t…
Tags: Culture
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How we laid fibre in Sydney harbour
11 December 2024 | 8 min read
This complex logistical endeavour is made that much harder when you add about 500 gigalitres of water (that’s 500, 000, 000, 000 litres!). Here’s how we ran fi…
Tags: Internet, Network Infrastructure
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Plugged in: How our fibre network makes your connection better
21 November 2024 | 11 min read
You might ask “Why should I care? A cable, is a cable, is a cable; who cares who owns it?”. You might ask “Why should I care? A cable, is a cable, is a cable;…
Tags: Network Infrastructure, PRO, NBN Speed Upgrade
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What is a guest network and how to set one up
7 November 2024 | 5 min read
When friends or family visit and ask “What’s your Wi-Fi password?”, the natural move is to give them access to your main network. But did you know there’s a be…
Tags: Internet, Safety & security, Hardware
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New 5G Mobile Plans
31 October 2024 | 1 min read
Our new 5G shaped mobile plans go live on October 31, 2024. Our new 5G shaped mobile plans go live on October 31, 2024. These new 5G* shaped plans will enable…
Tags: 5G, Wholesale, Mobile data
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Price Reductions on High Speed Tiers
31 October 2024 | 1 min read
Aussie Broadband recently reduced pricing on several high speed tier plans. Aussie Broadband recently reduced pricing on several high speed tier plans. Price r…
Tags: Wholesale, NBN, Internet Speed
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Wholesale Fixed Wireless
24 October 2024 | 1 min read
NBN has opened up new territory for Fixed Wireless which will enable partners to gain greater speeds on their service. NBN has opened up new territory for Fix…
Tags: Wholesale, Business
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PAX 2024 recap: Aussie’s greatest hits
17 October 2024 | 7 min read
There’s a special place in our hearts for the iconic gaming convention that is PAXAUS. Between the showcases of the latest and greatest in gaming, panel discus…
Tags: Culture, Gaming
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Tower-ing above: Everything you need to know about the Fixed Wireless upgrade
7 October 2024 | 3 min read
What is Fixed Wireless? What is Fixed Wireless? Fixed Wireless is an NBN connection type that provides internet through an antenna on your roof that connects…
Tags: Fixed Wireless, Network Infrastructure, NBN
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Curtain call: supporting the Festival of Australian Queer Theatre
6 September 2024 | 5 min read
To find out more about the FAQT, we spoke to organiser Deb Lord. Deb is a creative, LGBTIQA+ activist, as well as a founder of the LGBTIQA+ variety TV show La…
Tags: Culture
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Wholesale Hosted PBX now available for Partners
27 August 2024 | 2 min read
A new Hosted PBX solution can now be ordered and deployed by Wholesale and MSP Partners. A new Hosted PBX solution can now be ordered and deployed by Wholesale…
Tags: Wholesale, Hosted PBX
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Faster nbn® Fibre upgrades incoming for Wholesale
27 August 2024 | 1 min read
Faster NBN fibre upgrade ordering is coming soon to the Carbon portal for Wholesale partners. Faster NBN fibre upgrade ordering is coming soon to the You wi…
Tags: Wholesale, NBN, Carbon
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Update on NBN provisioning issue
14 August 2024 | 2 min read
undefined undefined On Monday night, 12 Aug 2024, NBN had a system issue affecting their ability to process new or changed service orders from all internet pr…
Tags: Internet, Outage, Troubleshooting
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Plugged In: bracing our network for Fortnite's battle royale
13 August 2024 | 6 min read
Fortnite is a behemoth of the gaming world, with several mega updates each year drawing huge attention. These updates, ranging from 10GB to over 50GB of downl…
Tags: Network Infrastructure, Gaming, PRO
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Can I share my streaming service?
4 July 2024 | 3 min read
In a world where a brand-new streaming service seems to pop up every week, it only makes sense to share the love with friends and family so everyone can stream…
Tags: NBN, Residential, Streaming
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Meet our CEO, Brian Maher
2 July 2024 | 8 min read
You’ve been in the role for a few months now, how’s it been? You’ve been in the role for a few months now, how’s it been? Well, in the spirit of our “No bull…
Tags: Culture, Humans of Aussie, Think like an Aussie
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What is 6GHz Wi-Fi and do you need it?
5 June 2024 | 7 min read
We get it – it’s hard to keep up with every new bit of tech that is released. But a new concept you may have heard of is 6GHz Wi-Fi (or Wi-Fi 6E). We get it…
Tags: Internet, Residential, Hardware
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EOFY telco checklist for your business
15 May 2024 | 5 min read
The end of financial year (EOFY) is an important time for businesses. Not only is there tax returns, bookkeeping and planning for the new financial year, it’s…
Tags: Business, Productivity
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What is an MVNO and should you switch to one?
27 February 2024 | 15 min read
If you've been shopping around for mobile plans, you might have heard about MVNOs. Even if you haven't, you'll have noticed there are more choices of mobile pr…
Tags: 4G, 5G, Mobile
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What is a tier 1 voice provider
20 February 2024 | 7 min read
Aussie Broadband is one of an exclusive group of tier 1 voice providers. Our tier 1 voice status follows Over the Wire's carrier interconnect project . Aussie…
Tags: Phone systems, Business, Wholesale
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What is a hosted PBX/PABX and how does it work?
6 February 2024 | 5 min read
Are clients, partners and prospects constantly calling your mobile? Or the one office phone on your reception desk? Are clients, partners and prospects consta…
Tags: Business, Hosted PBX, Phone systems
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Protect Your Business from Power Outages
2 February 2024 | 11 min read
Power outages are a feature of summer (and increasingly other seasons) in Australia. And they always seem to come at the worst possible time! Power outages a…
Tags: Business, Mobile, Outage
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Protecting your business from ransomware attacks
9 January 2024 | 15 min read
On 22 November 2023, the Australian Government released its 2023-2030 Cyber Security Strategy . On 22 November 2023, the Australian Government The strateg…
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Three small business tech trends (that aren't AI) you need to know
8 January 2024 | 9 min read
As we head into the new year and business slowly picks up from its holiday lull, now's a great time to start planning for the year ahead. As we head into the…
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SIP Trunks: Your ultimate guide to your business internet phone service
8 January 2024 | 9 min read
Landline phones are still as important as ever for businesses. Landline phones are still as important as ever for businesses. As legacy phone systems get phase…
Tags: Business, Hosted PBX, Wholesale
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Aussie's 2023 Christmas Donation
22 December 2023 | 3 min read
This time of year is all about giving, but it doesn’t have to stop at our immediate family and friends. This belief is at the core of our Christmas donation, w…
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How to switch to business internet from home internet
14 December 2023 | 6 min read
A question we often get from business owners, especially those on the smaller end of the scale, is whether they should get business or home internet . A quest…
Tags: Business
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Does your business still need a landline phone in 2024?
14 December 2023 | 7 min read
When someone asks you for your home phone number, you'd probably give them your mobile number (unless you don't want them to call you…). When someone asks you…
Tags: Business, Phone systems, Phone
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Cisco Live 2023 Recap
14 December 2023 | 3 min read
That's a wrap for the 2023 edition of Cisco Live in Melbourne. That's a wrap for the 2023 edition of Cisco Live in Melbourne. To everyone we met at our Aus…
Tags: Carbon, Enterprise and Government, Humans of Aussie
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A guide to Built for Business nbn® plans
1 December 2023 | 10 min read
At Aussie Broadband, we constantly work to deliver better connectivity for Australian businesses. It goes back to our humble beginnings, bringing wireless broa…
Tags: Business, NBN, Internet
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A guide to the nbn's eSLAs
30 November 2023 | 5 min read
If you depend on connectivity to do business, you’ll benefit from an enhanced Service Level Agreement (eSLA). If you depend on connectivity to do business, you…
Tags: Business, Enterprise and Government, Wholesale
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Aussie Broadband’s Black Friday Picks of 2023
21 November 2023 | 5 min read
Whether you’re getting some early Christmas shopping in, finally pulling the trigger on that big purchase you’ve been eyeing up, or doing some routine retail t…
Tags: Internet, Culture, Gaming
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Think like an Aussie: what's special about nbn®'s new SAU
20 October 2023 | 5 min read
The SAU was established in 2013, when 91% of Australian premises could connect through asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL), the top song on Triple J’s Ho…
Tags: Think like an Aussie, NBN, Internet
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Aussie's PAX 2023 Recap
18 October 2023 | 3 min read
The circus that is PAX has left town, and the convention’s 10-year anniversary celebration of gaming and gamers was unreal! We were lucky enough to have our ow…
Tags: Gaming, Culture
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How to build redundancy into your business connectivity
11 October 2023 | 11 min read
Your business is almost as dependent on connectivity as electricity. Your business is almost as dependent on connectivity as electricity. Internet outages ca…
Tags: Business, Internet
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The Essential Eight explained
4 October 2023 | 5 min read
In February 2023, during a Cyber Security Roundtable , Prime Minister The Hon. Anthony Albanese said , "For businesses these days, cyber security is as import…
Tags: Enterprise and Government, Safety & security, Security and Privacy
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Do I need 4G LTE failover on my nbn® service?
3 October 2023 | 6 min read
If you rely on the internet to connect your business, downtime comes at a cost. If you rely on the internet to connect your business, downtime comes at a cost.…
Tags: Business, Enterprise and Government, Hardware
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What is Low and High CoS for nbn® Enterprise Ethernet?
3 October 2023 | 5 min read
If you're looking for nbn® Enterprise Ethernet , you've likely come across high and low CoS or Class of Service. In this article, we'll explain what Class of…
Tags: Business, Enterprise and Government, Wholesale
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How to set up a small business network
28 September 2023 | 14 min read
These days, a business is only as good as its network. These days, a business is only as good as its network. No, we're not talking about BNI or traders' gro…
Tags: Cloud, Business, Router
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What is OptiComm internet?
26 September 2023 | 5 min read
Opticomm is one of Australia’s largest alternatives to the National Broadband Network (nbn®). They build, operate, and maintain their own fixed line telecommun…
Tags: Opticomm, Network Infrastructure, Internet
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What does VoIP, VDSL, or ISP mean? A guide to decoding telco industry acronyms
30 August 2023 | 6 min read
Have you ever looked at internet speed plans or the product packaging for a modem or router and just gotten lost in a sea of jargon? The tech and telecommunica…
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How to check your internet speed and improve it
18 August 2023 | 7 min read
Picture this: you’ve had a long day and all you want to do is kick back, relax, and watch Kath & Kim for the 15 th time. You get all set up on your couch and…
Tags: Internet Speed, NBN, NBN Speed Upgrade
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Are 13 numbers a good investment for businesses?
4 August 2023 | 13 min read
Chances are, there's a 13 number stuck in your head. Maybe from a catchy ad jingle, or just because it's easy to remember. Chances are, there's a 13 number stu…
Tags: Business, Phone systems, Phone
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Moving home? How to easily relocate your internet
3 August 2023 | 10 min read
Whether renting or buying, we get that moving into a new home is stressful. Worse still is collapsing on the new sofa you bought off Facebook Marketplace, only…
Tags: Moving , Internet, Installation
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Which business fibre internet technology is best?
2 August 2023 | 18 min read
The business world now lives online. Cloud migration, the rise of remote work and online applications such as CRM software are all part of day-to-day operation…
Tags: Business, Internet, Wholesale
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Think like an Aussie: Parental leave that is truly game-changing
25 July 2023 | 4 min read
We are absolutely thrilled to share our new parental leave policy, which will be game-changing not just for parents, but all of us at Aussie and beyond. It is…
Tags: Think like an Aussie, Culture
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What is symmetrical internet, and why does your business need it?
21 July 2023 | 16 min read
Slow upload speeds got you twiddling your thumbs? Slow upload speeds got you twiddling your thumbs? If you've ever paid attention to your internet speed , y…
Tags: Productivity, Business, Internet
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Web hosting for your business: What’s the right solution?
14 July 2023 | 16 min read
These days, every business — large and small — needs a website. And creating a business website has become easier, more accessible, and more affordable over th…
Tags: Productivity, Business
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Can you keep your phone number when switching carriers? Yes, and it’s easier than you think.
5 July 2023 | 6 min read
Looking to switch mobile carriers and want to keep your number? Looking to switch mobile carriers and want to keep your number? The importance of networking an…
Tags: Getting started, Mobile, Phone
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How to set up a hybrid working model for your business
30 June 2023 | 28 min read
Recently, I've been dealing with a small but highly reputable professional services firm. And the experience has made me question what I knew about business' a…
Tags: Phone, Internet, Business
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3 ways to reduce your business telco costs (without reducing productivity)
23 June 2023 | 13 min read
To keep up with rising business costs, you've likely looked at ways to save on essential utilities - including your telco. To keep up with rising business cos…
Tags: Business, Phone, Internet
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Think like an Aussie: Finding the Actual Aussie Way
5 June 2023 | 3 min read
Never has this growth been more apparent than in the past year, with the acquisition of Over the Wire in 2022. We expanded our remit to provide a Tier 1 voice…
Tags: Think like an Aussie, Culture
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3 ways to make more EOFY sales
1 June 2023 | 9 min read
End-of-financial year (EOFY) sales are big business. End-of-financial year (EOFY) sales are big business. The Australian Retailers Association estimated that…
Tags: Business, Productivity
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The best AI tools for small businesses (That aren't ChatGPT)
25 May 2023 | 36 min read
Depending on who you ask, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making our lives easier, creating opportunities, taking our jobs, or ending human civilisation as we…
Tags: Business, Productivity
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SIM-Only plans: What are they, and why are people making the switch
22 May 2023 | 8 min read
When it comes to choosing a mobile phone plan, there are countless options out there. Providers offer an array of deals to suit anyone from light users to data…
Tags: Mobile, SIM cards, Phone systems
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What is a softphone and why should your business use it?
18 May 2023 | 16 min read
Technology has allowed businesses to run in ways that seemed unimaginable only a short time ago. Technology has allowed businesses to run in ways that seemed u…
Tags: Phone systems, Phone, Business
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What is network infrastructure and how does Aussie do it differently?
15 May 2023 | 12 min read
The internet has become a universal part of our daily lives. Even so, not many could tell you how internet infrastructure works – how your hardware at home con…
Tags: Network Infrastructure, Internet Speed, Internet
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FAQs About the NBN: Your questions answered
13 May 2023 | 16 min read
Got questions about the NBN? From where to find information about how it works to what you can do with your NBN box (and if it might cost you), we've got you c…
Tags: NBN, Internet
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Small business in 2030: The top 10 future technologies
21 April 2023 | 25 min read
In 2030, the business landscape will be a very different place. In 2030, the business landscape will be a very different place. Technology won't stop evolving.…
Tags: Business, FTTP
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How to switch business nbn® providers
14 April 2023 | 10 min read
Your nbn® provider should give your business more than just an internet connection. Your nbn® provider should give your business more than just an internet con…
Tags: Business, NBN, Internet
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What is the best internet connection for a small business?
16 March 2023 | 23 min read
Your internet connection can make or break your business in today’s digital-first world. Your internet connection can make or break your business in today’s di…
Tags: Getting started, Business, Internet
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Cyber security tips for small businesses
8 March 2023 | 14 min read
The average cost of cybercrime for small business has gone up by 50% overall . Costing Australian SMBs between $56,600 to $97,200 per attack. The average cos…
Tags: Security and Privacy, Business, Cloud
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What is network redundancy and why does it matter?
8 March 2023 | 8 min read
We all rely on our tech, all day every day. We also understand that sometimes things go wrong. It’s important that, in those instances, we are prepared with al…
Tags: Network Infrastructure, Internet Speed
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Foxtel Now vs Stan vs Netflix vs Disney+
6 March 2023 | 12 min read
If you haven’t signed up to a streaming service by now, you may be missing out on some great movie nights and binge sessions . With so many options available…
Tags: Streaming, Residential
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Why your business needs a static IP address
2 March 2023 | 2 min read
Our business internet plans all come with a free static IP address. Here's why: Our business internet plans all come with a free static IP address. Here's why:…
Tags: IP address, Business, Internet
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What is the best phone system for a small business?
23 February 2023 | 15 min read
undefined Looking for a phone system for your small business? The new standard of phone connectivity is through the internet, utilising Voice over IP (VoIP)…
Tags: Hosted PBX, Business, Phone systems
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Who owns your business mobile number? And can you take it with you?
17 February 2023 | 7 min read
undefined These days, mobile connectivity is essential to doing business. These days, mobile connectivity is essential to doing business. As an employee, you'l…
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Is your modem compatible with the NBN?
13 February 2023 | 12 min read
You may have seen the terms ‘NBN ready’ and ‘NBN compatible’ used to market some modems and routers. If you’ve been wondering to yourself, “is my modem compati…
Tags: Modem, Router, Hardware
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Should you give your employees work phones?
20 January 2023 | 10 min read
In today's connected world, smartphones are essential to doing business. In today's connected world, smartphones are essential to doing business. They keep dis…
Tags: Business, Productivity, Mobile
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What is Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) broadband?
1 November 2022 | 1 min read
Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) broadband is a classification for a type of broadband connection in Australia that uses a network of high-speed fibre optic cabli…
Tags: FTTP, NBN
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What is Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) broadband?
1 November 2022 | 1 min read
Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) is a classification for a type of broadband connection in Australia that uses pre-existing telephone cabling to deliver the internet.…
Tags: NBN, FTTC
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Phone scams: what to do and how to stay safe
17 August 2022 | 4 min read
Phone scams are nothing new, they’ve been around for decades. Unfortunately, they’re getting more sophisticated at manipulating people into handing over person…
Tags: Security and Privacy, Calls, Mobile
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Aussie Fibre rollout and what it means for you
13 July 2022 | 5 min read
As we come close to completing our Aussie Fibre network build, we’ve had lots of questions about how it affects our customers and their services – particularly…
Tags: Outage, Network Infrastructure, Wholesale
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How mobile data sharing will benefit your business
4 July 2022 | 14 min read
Australian businesses and consumers are using internet-enabled devices more and more as smart devices and the Internet of Things markets continue to expand.…
Tags: 4G, Business, Mobile data
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How the Internet of Things is transforming Aussie businesses
20 June 2022 | 10 min read
Regardless of what industry your business sits within, IoT – or the Internet of Things – has the potential to transform what you do and how you do it. In fact,…
Tags: Productivity, Business, Cloud
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VoIP on the nbn®: A guide for businesses
3 June 2022 | 19 min read
The nbn® network has enabled Australian businesses to benefit from faster speeds and greater flexibility. With the nbn® network spread across most of the count…
Tags: Business, Phone systems, Getting started
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OSI layers: Everything you need to know
16 May 2022 | 10 min read
If you’re not heavily into networks and telecommunication systems, then you probably haven’t heard of the seven OSI layers. In fact, if you have heard of it th…
Tags: Network Infrastructure, Wholesale
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NBN Fibre to the Premises vs Enterprise Ethernet: What’s the difference?
9 May 2022 | 18 min read
Fibre optic cables are currently the fastest technology we have for delivering an internet connection. As nbn™ Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) and nbn™ Enterprise…
Tags: Enterprise and Government, Network Infrastructure
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What is nbn® TC-4 and TC-2?
2 May 2022 | 1 min read
nbn® Traffic Class 4 (TC-4) is the standard delivery method for general internet and data services across the nbn® broadband access network. TC-4 enables traff…
Tags: NBN, Wholesale
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What is CGNAT?
28 April 2022 | 6 min read
Carrier-grade NAT (CGNAT, also known as large-scale NAT), is a method of sharing a single unique public IP address with multiple services to allow providers to…
Tags: Getting started, Hardware
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How much does the nbn® cost?
19 April 2022 | 12 min read
The nbn® has become the standard way that Australians access internet services. As it’s been installed across Australia, it has replaced the existing telecommu…
Tags: NBN, Internet, Internet Speed
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Why upgrade to fibre? Not all NBN connections are created equal
11 April 2022 | 11 min read
Internet is internet, yea? Well, not quite. You could have all the best equipment available on the market today, but there’s one thing that could be holding yo…
Tags: NBN, FTTP, Internet Speed
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How do I choose the fastest nbn® plan?
19 March 2022 | 11 min read
Jump to Jump to Why you won’t get those maximum nbn® speeds Why choosing an ISP matters for nbn® speed Finding the right ISP to deliver fast internet One of th…
Tags: Internet Speed, NBN
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Business internet vs home internet: What’s right for you?
28 February 2022 | 15 min read
The global pandemic had a huge impact on Australian small businesses, changing how and where they conducted business. For many, the biggest change included rel…
Tags: Business, Residential, Internet
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nbn® HFC explained: everything you need to know
18 October 2021 | 7 min read
There’s nothing worse than not having access to the internet – particularly during a world-wide pandemic! Unfortunately, that was the case for many Australians…
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7 tips to keep your remote team connected
3 September 2021 | 10 min read
While it looks like lockdown orders have become a thing of the past (we hope!), workers and employers are still enjoying the benefits of working from home and…
Tags: Productivity, Business, Cloud
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Ways to reduce your screen time
4 June 2021 | 5 min read
Ever walked into your child’s room at 3am and found them busy gaming on a school night? Or have you struggled to switch off your devices telling yourself just…
Tags: Mobile, Internet, Culture
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Traditional phone vs hosted PBX – how do they compare for business?
1 February 2021 | 8 min read
Businesses today need voice communication systems to be scalable, cost-effective and reliable. However, it’s unlikely you’ll find those qualities in legacy tel…
Tags: Phone systems, Business, Hosted PBX
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What is Fibre to the Node/Building (FTTN/B) broadband?
1 November 2020 | 1 min read
Fibre to the Node (FTTN) and Fibre to the Building (FTTB) are two classifications for a type of broadband connection in Australia that uses pre-existing tel…
Tags: FTTN, NBN
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Streaming left you screaming? Here’s some helpful tips
27 May 2020 | 8 min read
Mobiles, desktop PCs, smart TVs, you name it – no matter the device, no one wants to be interrupted while streaming your favourite movie or TV show. Mobile…
Tags: Streaming, Hardware, Internet Speed
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What to do if there’s an nbn™ outage in your organisation
15 March 2019 | 4 min read
Experiencing an nbn ™ outage can be inconvenient, but if it occurs at your place of business, it can be extremely costly as well. In this guide we look at som…
Tags: NBN, Internet, Business
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Everything you need to know about mobile broadband
2 February 2019 | 8 min read
Looking for a portable alternative to a fixed-line internet connection for your home or office? Or a backup internet connection to keep you online if your fixe…
Tags: Mobile data, Mobile, Getting started
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Understanding dark fibre: Why dark fibre could be right for your business
2 August 2018 | 8 min read
Over the last few years, there has been a growing interest in dark fibre, and for good reason. Dark fibre can provide significant benefits to businesses that w…
Tags: Business, Network Infrastructure
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How to spot an email scam and protect yourself online
19 July 2018 | 8 min read
Email scams have been around for nearly as long as the internet, and unfortunately they are not going away any time soon. In fact, the trends show that they go…
Tags: Security and Privacy, Email, Internet
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The risks of public WiFi and how to protect yourself
24 January 2018 | 5 min read
What’s public Wi-Fi? What’s public Wi-Fi? Whether you’re scrolling TikTok at a café abroad or sending a last-minute email before boarding a flight, chances are…
Tags: Security and Privacy, VPN, Internet
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Jane Betts
Chief People & Reputation Officer
Jane is passionate about transforming organisations, attracting and retaining great talent, developing leadership skills and fostering strong cultures...
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Benjamin Millard
Communications Officer
Benjamin (or Ben) is a Communications Officer at Aussie Broadband. Responsible for the operation of Aussie’s organic social media, Ben also produces e...
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James Smith
Inclusion and Diversity Manager
Former Aussie Broadband Contributor....
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