Tag: Wi-Fi & Broadband
Australia’s NBN is getting a HUGE upgrade this weekend – here’s how to ensure you don’t miss out
It’s been close to a year since NBN Co announced it would be introducing major speed upgrades across its fixed-line network. Now we’re just seven days away from their official launch, with the slated date being this Sunday, September 14. Whether this is the first time you’re learning of the…
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These early NBN 500 plans have me super excited for the official rollout – and it’s just 2 weeks away
Some of the biggest changes to the NBN since its launch are just around the corner, with planned NBN speed upgrades going live from Sunday, September 14. When they do, millions of homes in Australia with fibre to the premises (FTTP) or hybrid fibre coax (HFC) connections will be eligible…
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These Wi-Fi routers can help detect motion in your home, but are also sparking privacy worries – here’s why
Xfinity, a Comcast brand, has introduced a new feature dubbed Wi-Fi Motion It lets an Xfinity router and up to three Wi-Fi-connected devices create a motion detection system The feature isn’t available to everyone, but some users already have potential privacy concerns Having a router that doubles as a motion…
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Forget Starlink – this Chinese satellite internet tech is capable of 1Gbps speeds that are five times faster
A team of Chinese researchers has achieved a 1Gbps data transmission from a satellite The satellite operates 22,807 miles above Earth, while Starlink satellites are at around 341 miles This kind of speed could be revolutionary for internet connections in remote areas on Earth, but also in space It’s no…
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What is Amazon’s Project Kuiper? The Starlink rival explained ahead of tomorrow’s big lift-off
If you live somewhere that has poor broadband connectivity, Amazon could soon have the answer: the company is launching a constellation of satellites with the goal of making low-cost internet available worldwide. The initiative is called Project Kuiper and it’s coming sooner than you think – with the first batch…
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What is Amazon’s Project Kuiper? The Starlink rival explained as its first internet satellites launch
If you live somewhere that has poor broadband connectivity, Amazon could soon have the answer: the company is launching a constellation of satellites with the goal of making low-cost internet available worldwide. The initiative is called Project Kuiper and it’s coming sooner than you think – with the first batch…
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