Australians Demand More Than Speed from NBN Upgrades: ACCC Insights

In today’s digital landscape, both speed and reliability are paramount for internet users. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) latest Measuring Broadband Performance report highlights a significant trend: Australians are upgrading their National Broadband Network (NBN) connections not solely for faster speeds but also for enhanced reliability. Numbers Don’t Lie The ACCC’s report reveals … Read more

Occom Ranked on the Financial Times High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2024

FT Award 2024 for Occom

Published on: 20-03-2024 Occom recognised as the Leading Australian Consumer Telco in the Financial Times High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2024 List Occom, a pioneering force in Australia’s telecommunications sector, is honoured to announce its ranking as the highest-ranked Australian consumer telco in the prestigious Financial Times, in conjunction with Statista, High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2024 list. This … Read more

Exploring NBN Co’s Proposed Hyperfast 2Gbps Plans

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Published on: 28-05-2024 The proposal of NBN Co’s Hyperfast 2Gbps plans has generated considerable buzz in the telecom sector. With industry consultations already underway, this initiative aims to address the growing need for higher internet speeds across Australia. The proposed plans, including Home Hyperfast and business fibre options, represent a proactive response to retailer feedback … Read more

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Wi-Fi: It’s Not What You Think It Means!

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Published on: 17-05-2024 So, you think you know what Wi-Fi stands for? Think again! We all rely on Wi-Fi for our daily dose of the internet, thanks to internet providers like Occom, but the real story behind the name might actually surprise you! Misconceptions about Wi-Fi Most people assume “Wi-Fi” takes after “Hi-Fi” and stands … Read more

What’s the difference between a router, range extender and mesh network?

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Published on: 24-06-2024 In today’s internet-driven world, a strong and reliable Wi-Fi connection is essential. But what happens when your router’s signal falters in the farthest corners of your house? Achieving consistent Wi-Fi coverage throughout your entire home can be a challenge, creating frustrating dead zones. Fortunately, there are solutions available to fix these connectivity … Read more

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NBN Co’s Full-Fibre Upgrade Reaches Two Million More Homes

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Published on: 22-08-2023 NBN Co, Australia’s National Broadband Network, is rapidly expanding its full-fibre upgrade initiative, with another two million homes set to benefit from enhanced high-speed internet services. The company’s commitment to delivering top-tier connectivity to a more significant number of Australians highlights its dedication to bridging the digital divide across the country. The … Read more

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NBN Co installs 33 hybrid power cube backup systems in South Eastern Queensland

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Published on: 26-07-2023 NBN Co has completed a $4.4 million project to install 33 hybrid power cubes to improve the resilience of the NBN in disaster-prone areas of Queensland. The newly installed cubes power NBN fixed wireless towers using a combination of solar powers, a battery and a diesel generator to ensure uninterrupted power supply … Read more

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NBN moves to sate RSPs with improvements on outage volumes, notifications

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NBN Co has moved to resolve the issue of constant network outages with retailers as it prepares to announce the rebooted version of its Special Access Undertaking. A special industry workshop planned for Wednesday will aim to resolve the outages issue and ascertain if RSPs are satisfied with some proposed NBN reforms.

A constant flow of both unplanned and planned outages was raised as a major issue by RSPs during the recent SAU variation process.

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