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The Ultimate Guide to Broadband

A curated Australian edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Broadband.

What to know about Broadband

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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Recent Broadband News

Airspan acquires Cambium fixed wireless lines & staff
FWA

Airspan acquires Cambium fixed wireless lines & staff

The deal broadens Airspan's reach in fixed wireless and brings more than 135 employees, with no financial terms disclosed.

Last week

Airties launches Aura AI engine for telecoms support
Productivity

Airties launches Aura AI engine for telecoms support

Turknet is first to use the system as operators seek to cut support costs, reduce engineer visits and fix broadband faults faster.

Last month

NETSCOUT expands DDoS defence to stop attacks at source
Distributed Denial of Service

NETSCOUT expands DDoS defence to stop attacks at source

Service providers could cut disruption and transit costs as infected routers and cameras are blocked from launching botnet attacks on the internet.

Wed, 19th Aug 2026

Contrivian completes Big Network merger for Starlink
4G technology

Contrivian completes Big Network merger for Starlink

Enterprise and government users could gain a single managed network as the deal lets Contrivian blend Starlink, fibre and 5G across one platform.

Thu, 23rd Jul 2026

StarHub named HPE's APAC Service Provider of the Year
Cloud Services

StarHub named HPE's APAC Service Provider of the Year

The award bolsters StarHub's push into enterprise services as telecoms groups compete to provide cloud, security and AI support across Asia-Pacific.

Wed, 22nd Jul 2026

NBN Co wins TM Forum Level 4 for service assurance
Digital divide

NBN Co wins TM Forum Level 4 for service assurance

Regional users should see fewer weather-related dropouts after the network gained autonomous service assurance for its fixed wireless service.

Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Occom launches fixed-price broadband plans in Australia
Inflation

Occom launches fixed-price broadband plans in Australia

Households under cost-of-living strain may benefit as Occom's new broadband plans lock in monthly charges for up to 24 months.

Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Firmus and SUBCO to build Tasmania fibre cable link
Connectivity

Firmus and SUBCO to build Tasmania fibre cable link

Tasmania is set for its first new subsea fibre link in more than 20 years, boosting resilience and adding a direct Sydney route.

Fri, 5th Jun 2026

TP-Link unveils Archer 8 in push for Wi-Fi 8 stability
Gaming

TP-Link unveils Archer 8 in push for Wi-Fi 8 stability

Early tests suggest Wi-Fi 8 could cut dropouts and improve coverage in crowded homes, as TP-Link readies a wider consumer range.

Fri, 29th May 2026

SourseAI strikes New Zealand telecoms deal with 2degrees
Software-as-a-Service

SourseAI strikes New Zealand telecoms deal with 2degrees

The deal gives 2degrees specialist predictive analytics to help lift campaign conversion, curb churn and grow customer lifetime value.

Wed, 27th May 2026

Superloop adds Wi-Fi 7 mesh bundle to broadband plans
Gaming

Superloop adds Wi-Fi 7 mesh bundle to broadband plans

Broadband buyers may get better whole-home coverage as the free extra device is aimed at reducing dead spots in medium-sized houses.

Fri, 15th May 2026

Optus, Ericsson test world-first 5G standalone aggregation
Unified Communications

Optus, Ericsson test world-first 5G standalone aggregation

Customers on compatible plans could soon see faster speeds as Optus prepares to widen its standalone 5G capacity across Sydney and Melbourne.

Fri, 8th May 2026

Harmonic unveils AI tools for fibre network operations
Unified Communications

Harmonic unveils AI tools for fibre network operations

Rural fibre roll-outs could become cheaper and easier to manage as the new kit targets faults, deployment hurdles and system integration.

Sat, 2nd May 2026

Teads & LG Ad Solutions expand CTV pact across APAC
Unified Communications

Teads & LG Ad Solutions expand CTV pact across APAC

Advertisers gain broader access to LG Smart TV home-screen inventory as the partners add Italy, Greece and Cyprus and widen APAC coverage.

Mon, 27th Apr 2026

ACI joins Harmonic open cOS Amply ecosystem for DOCSIS 4.0
Unified Communications

ACI joins Harmonic open cOS Amply ecosystem for DOCSIS 4.0

Broadband operators can now manage ACI amplifiers through Harmonic's software, giving DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades a lower-cost path on existing networks.

Sat, 25th Apr 2026

Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules
Unified Communications

Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules

Rogue access points, credential theft and privacy breaches are the main threats the new guidelines aim to reduce across public and enterprise Wi-Fi.

Wed, 15th Apr 2026

RugGear joins TCCA in critical communications push
Unified Communications

RugGear joins TCCA in critical communications push

Rugged handset maker RugGear will help shape standards for public safety and first responders as broadband systems replace older radio networks.

Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

KBRO expands Taiwan broadband with Harmonic fibre-on-demand
Unified Communications

KBRO expands Taiwan broadband with Harmonic fibre-on-demand

Taiwanese customers are set to get faster broadband in demand hotspots as KBRO uses Harmonic’s system to avoid duplicating network infrastructure.

Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Wireless Broadband Alliance sees Wi-Fi 7 gains in offices
Video conferencing

Wireless Broadband Alliance sees Wi-Fi 7 gains in offices

Office network operators could see faster uploads and far lower lag as Wi-Fi 7 trials showed gains of up to 116% under interference.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

AI healthcare needs low-latency links, says DE-CIX chief
Unified Communications

AI healthcare needs low-latency links, says DE-CIX chief

Wider use of medical AI will stall without faster networks, as surgeons and emergency teams need near-real-time links to work safely.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Job Moves