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Missing or dropping out of phone calls due to no mobile service, but you have full Wi-Fi strength? Wi-Fi calling lets you make phone calls even without mobile service. Wi-Fi calling uses your Wi-Fi connection instead of searching for a mobile tower, so a weak mobile signal no longer means no phone calls. For households… View Article

How Much Data Does Streaming Use (2026) Streaming is one of the biggest data consumers, and if you're on a capped or slower plan, it can quickly chew through your data allowance. Whether you're catching up on episodes on Netflix or Binge, watching live sport on Kayo, or scrolling TikTok, understanding how much data each… View Article

How to Upgrade to FTTP on nbn Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) is the gold standard of nbn connections, delivering faster speeds and better reliability than older technologies like FTTN and FTTC. If your current nbn connection struggles to keep up with your household’s internet needs, an nbn fibre upgrade could be closer (and easier)… View Article

Weak Wi-Fi coverage is one of the most common frustrations for Australian households. If you’ve ever walked from your lounge room into a bedroom and experienced your streaming buffer or had a video call drop out, you’re not alone. This issue is particularly common in large and regional homes, where routers work hard to push… View Article

How to make the most of High-Speed Tiers New High-Speed tiers (with maximum Off-Peak download speeds greater than 100mbps1) are becoming more and more readily available. We now offer a Home Fast 500 plan for eligible nbn technology types (FTTP & HFC) for the same price as the Home Fast 100. The Home Fast 500… View Article

Make sure you have the latest WNTD to access the best possible speeds on your nbn® Fixed Wireless service! With more and more Fixed Wireless services available to take up an nbn® Fixed Wireless High-Speed tier plan, it’s now more important than ever to be able to identify which antenna you have (called a WNTD… View Article

As a leading provider of nbn® satellite services, Activ8me will be at the forefront of bringing the upcoming nbn LEO services to Aussie households. Activ8me is thrilled to be part of the exciting news that could transform satellite internet for regional, rural, and remote Australians: nbn has teamed up with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to deliver… View Article

A Digital Leap Forward with Full Fibre for over 400 Marysville addresses The Victorian town of Marysville came together in celebration as nbn Local joined Murrindindi Shire Council members to host a ‘Marysville Fibre Ready‑to‑Connect Community Celebration’ at MiRA (Marysville Information & Regional Artspace) on the 24th July. Activ8me was in attendance to assist residents… View Article

Introducing nbn® Fixed Wireless High-Speed Tiers, for faster speeds, now and into the future! Register your interest by emailing fwlaunch@activ8.net.au nbn® has been upgrading the Fixed Wireless network to offer enhancements that are designed to give residential and business customers in regional Australia access to even better broadband speeds. Within weeks, well be launching two… View Article

Activ8me School Holiday Bonus Data Additional Peak Data for Sky Muster Services for 2024 As the school break draws near, numerous families eagerly anticipate bonding time, holiday trips, and engaging in enjoyable pursuits. Yet, for Sky Muster users, it’s a period that may bring worries about increased internet usage by their children during daytime hours,… View Article