rural internet

NBN Fixed Wireless: Speeds, Plans and Who It’s For in 2026

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Illustration of an NBN fixed wireless tower on a hill beaming radio signal waves to a rural home with a roof antenna, rolling paddocks and gum trees in warm late-afternoon light

NBN fixed wireless used to mean slow internet with a long wait. After a $750 million upgrade, it now reaches around 800,000 regional and rural premises at speeds up to 400 Mbps. Here is how it works, what it really delivers in the evening, and who should sign up. If you live beyond the reach … Read more

Starlink in Australia: Plans, Speeds and Is It Worth It?

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Illustration of a rural Australian homestead at dusk with a satellite dish pointing at low-orbit satellites crossing the twilight sky

Starlink has gone from a curiosity to the default answer for Australians beyond the reach of decent fixed-line broadband. But after a June 2026 price rise and a new hardware rental fee, the maths has changed. Here is what it costs, how fast it really is, and who should — and should not — sign … Read more