Tag: broadband
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NBN extends Australia’s fibre lottery, MyGov scammers cash in on tax time: Vertical Hold Ep 440
NBN Co’s adding even more homes to the fibre rollout — yay! But also… Australia’s slipping WAY down in the global broadband rankings. Boo! Meanwhile, Vertical Hold’s hosts are being […]
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What will NBN’s $31b write-down mean for the future of Australian broadband? Vertical Hold Ep 408
What will NBN Co's plan to write down $31 billion mean for the future of broadband speeds and prices down under? Special guests tech journalist Nick Ross and Aussie Broadband CTO John Reisinger!
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Telco complaints finally drop, supermarkets up the ante on online shopping: Vertical Hold Ep 406
Will the advent of 60 minute pickup windows further change how we shop online -- and how do we compare on a global scale? Meanwhile, the TIO says most telcos are seeing complaints go down en masse -- are they finally starting to work with consumers, instead of against them? Special guest Finder's Angus Kidman!
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Foxtel unleashes House of the Dragon, Telstra unleashes free Wi-Fi, AFL unleashes streaming rights war: Vertical Hold Ep 393
Will House of the Dragon set other streaming services on fire? Why has Telstra set its Wi-Fi free at only some payphones? What does the streaming future of the AFL […]
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Is Instagram doomed, what’s next for the NBN and Australian broadband? Vertical Hold Ep 389
Will Instagram's shift to a video focus help it see off TikTok, or doom it entirely? With the NBN's SAU denied and the government pausing privatisation plans, what's next for Australian broadband users? Special guests David Braue and Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
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What does the post-election future hold for the NBN?: Vertical Hold Ep 374
With an election imminent, the political football that is the NBN is once again in play. But this time, the game is quite different. We're joined by special guest, RMIT's Doctor Mark A Gregory!
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NBN gets super-charged, Finfluencers get super-fined: Vertical Hold Ep 371
NBN promises faster regional broadband and more fibre upgrades, while ASIC chases down financial influencers! Special guests ZDNet's Chris Duckett and Finder's Angus Kidman!
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Samsung unleashes Galaxy S22, Starlink delivers bush broadband: Vertical Hold Ep 365
The Galaxy S22 and Tab S8 are finally official after so many leaks, but were we impressed with what Samsung is offering? Speaking of impressed, Starlink has plenty of hype, but what is the reality of setting it up and using it in the Australian bush like? Special guests News Corp tech editor Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson and Player2 editor Matt Hewson!
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How will NBN’s upgrades improve Australian broadband, how are smarter networks changing the Internet? Vertical Hold Ep 354
With the promise of fibre upgrades and a fixed-wireless overhaul, what does the future of the NBN look like? How is the rise of smarter network technologies supporting smarter consumer […]
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Vodafone goes all-in on unlimited data, NBN reveals fibre upgrade winners: Vertical Hold Episode 344
Vodafone’s pitching hard for totally unlimited plans for mobile and home broadband users, while NBN Co reveals which parts of Australia really won the fibre upgrade lottery.Special Guest ZDNet Australia […]
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