Tag: NBN
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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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Telstra goes hard on 5G, ACCC smacks down NBN: Vertical Hold Ep 335
Can Telstra 5G deliver on its promises? Is it really worth jumping up NBN speed tiers? Special Guest ZDNet Australia editor Chris Duckett (@dobes) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support.
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What’s hot at Computex? Can we fix the NBN? What’s holding back electric cars in Australia? Vertical Hold Ep 331
With telcos at open war with the NBN, what can be done to "fix" its problems? What hot new tech was unveiled at Computex 2021? And why is Australia so far behind in the electric vehicle race? Guest Finder Editor In Chief Angus Kidman (@gusworldau)
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Will NBN’s Soft Price Cap work, HTC vs Oculus vs PSVR: Vertical Hold Ep 328
NBN Co wants a "soft cap" on NBN ISP charges, but will that really change the cost of Australian broadband? HTC's announced a pair of new premium VR headsets -- but how do they stack up against Oculus or the upcoming PlayStation 5 VR kit? Guests Finder innovations editor Chris Stead (@oldmatemedia) and Aussie Broadband managing director Phil Britt.
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NBN makes money and upgrades fibre, Telstra scraps postpaid plan billing, Starlink touches down in Australia: Vertical Hold Ep 315
NBN Co announces more fibre updates, Telstra ditches postpaid and Starlink touches down in Australia! Special Guest Jen Dudley (@jendudley) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support.
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NBN halts HFC connections, Kayo scores more Aussie sport: Vertical Hold Ep 314
Why have NBN's HFC cable connections ground to a halt? Why is Telstra ditching free live sports in favour of Kayo? Guest ZDNet Australia editor Chris Duckett (@dobes) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support.
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Why are NBN’s upgrade quotes so crazy? Is the COVIDsafe app finally worthwhile? Vertical Hold ep 307
NBN Co's made applying for a full fibre upgrade quote pretty free and easy -- but far from inexpensive. Why is it so expensive -- and should you wait for the "free" fibre upgrade coming?
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Who’s winning the NBN fibre upgrade lottery, Why is Vodafone launching fixed 5G: Vertical Hold ep 302
Where will NBN roll out fibre upgrades first, and what will you need to do to qualify? Can Vodafone win the Australian 5G wars with a fixed 5G service? Special guest Whistleout managing editor Alex Choros (@a_choros) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband.
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NBN backflip embraces Fibre to the Home: Vertical Hold ep 297
After leaving millons of Aussies languishing on Fibre to the Node, why has the NBN suddenly developed an appetitie for fibre? What does it mean for Aussie broadband users, rival networks and the future of 5G? Special guests SMH deputy biz editor Supratim Adhikari (@SupratimA) and ZDNet AU editor Chris Duckett (@Dobes)
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ACCC takes on Google, How hard did COVID-19 hit Aussie telcos: Vertical Hold ep 289
Why is Australia's consumer watchdog back at war with Google? How has the coronavirus pandemic taken its toll on Aussie telcos? Are NBN connections really getting a "free" 15% speed boost? Special guest Chris Duckett from ZDNet Australia.
