Data

Widespread use of 4G and 5G services has prompted several telcos to shut down their 3G networks. However, the Federal Government has raised concerns about limiting customer access to emergency calls.

Using current NBN technology, top download internet speeds would go from 250 to 750 megabits per second (Mbps).

Optus has announced eligible postpaid customers (such as users who pay for monthly plans) will be given 200GB of extra data after 10 million customers were impacted by an outage on Wednesday.