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Superfast broadband has become an integral part of day-to-day living and operations, for both consumers and businesses alike. Indeed, it is changing the way we live, one person and one business at a time. How does superfast broadband change life as we know it? Here are a few examples. Increased reliance on Internet-capable devices in… View Article

Watching the ‘Sky Muster’ nbn satellite being launched via live video into the skies by the Ariane 5rocket, was a watershed moment for the Australian communications industry. The spectacular event, which took place in French Guiana on October 1 heralds a new era in which regional Australia will get the broadband services that it needs… View Article

As Australia’s accelerating digital economy is valued at $79 billion, representing 5.1% of GDP, [1] the businesses, large and niche that are powering the engine room of this industry are demanding an infrastructure that supports their needs. nbn service provider Activ8me, is currently deploying new communications solutions to regional and remote Australians and witnessing significant uplift… View Article

Australia’s nbn have completed its G.Fast trials, this according to Telcom network vendor Alcatel-Lucent. The first G.Fast trial was conducted using Alcatel-Lucent equipment in an office building located in Melbourne by the Chief Architect of the nbn, Tony Cross along with his team. They achieved speeds of 600Mbps on CAT-3 cabling which was around 20… View Article

It is difficult to believe life without a means of communication, such as phone and internet. However, this is a reality for many people living in remote areas and islands around Australia. Activ8me, Australia’s largest satellite broadband and registered nbn service provider, is working with the Australian Government to maintain remote Indigenous community access to… View Article

Another 1.5 million homes in Queensland are set to gain access to the National Broadband Network in the next three years. However the impressive size of the state means different technologies will apply and not everyone will have access to the same kind. In the next rollout in Queensland, Brisbane homes to western Queensland as… View Article

Chief architect of nbn Australia, Tony Cross spoke at the Broadband World Forum 2015 in London to discuss the important role of wireless technology to nbn’s goal of giving all Australians access to ubiquitous broadband services. Mr. Cross started by giving an outline of the two core principles behind nbn’s rollout. He said they go… View Article

With summer fast approaching, days are expected to get warmer in the coming months. While this can be a great time for outdoor activities and vacations, the heat can cause some serious damage to computers and other electronic gadgets. These five tips can help you keep your gadgets cool throughout the summer months. Store it… View Article

What is your main goal when you go on vacation? If it’s to relax and unwind, then you should be off the phone and offline. But, if you’re like most people, you’re probably still drawn to your smartphone. So, how can you detox digitally from your email, social media accounts, and your phone in general?… View Article

See Activ8me at the nbn Community Expo from 2:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday, 26th of October at the Walkerville Town Hall.   About the nbn nbn® fast Internet is radically changing the way Australians connect with one another, how history is recorded, how stories are told, and how we can plan for our future.  The nbn opens up… View Article