Australia Invests \$3.8 Billion in NBN Upgrade to Counter Starlink
Australia's government committed \$3.8 billion to upgrade its National Broadband Network (NBN) to counter competition from Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet and improve internet speeds, aiming to prevent customer losses and enhance service equity across the country.
Australia Invests \$3.8 Billion in NBN Upgrade to Counter Starlink
Australia's government committed \$3.8 billion to upgrade its National Broadband Network (NBN) to counter competition from Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet and improve internet speeds, aiming to prevent customer losses and enhance service equity across the country.
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44% Bias Score
Italy in €1.5 Billion SpaceX Deal for Secure Telecommunications
Italy is negotiating a €1.5 billion deal with SpaceX for secure telecommunication services, including encryption, military communication, and emergency satellite support; this follows previous tensions between the Italian Prime Minister and Elon Musk, and faces opposition from Italian telecom provid...
Italy in €1.5 Billion SpaceX Deal for Secure Telecommunications
Italy is negotiating a €1.5 billion deal with SpaceX for secure telecommunication services, including encryption, military communication, and emergency satellite support; this follows previous tensions between the Italian Prime Minister and Elon Musk, and faces opposition from Italian telecom provid...
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40% Bias Score
German Postal Rates Increase, Delivery Times Extend in 2025
Starting January 1st, 2025, German postal rates increase: letters to €0.95, postcards to €0.70, small packages to €4.19; delivery times extend to three days; however, new rules ensure package delivery closer to recipients' addresses and improve internet speed dispute resolution.
German Postal Rates Increase, Delivery Times Extend in 2025
Starting January 1st, 2025, German postal rates increase: letters to €0.95, postcards to €0.70, small packages to €4.19; delivery times extend to three days; however, new rules ensure package delivery closer to recipients' addresses and improve internet speed dispute resolution.
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44% Bias Score
German Telecom Providers Expand Mobile and Fixed-Line Networks
German telecommunication providers are expanding their mobile and fixed-line networks, with Telekom leading in 5G coverage at 83.1% and significant progress in fiber optic broadband reaching 36.8% of households.
German Telecom Providers Expand Mobile and Fixed-Line Networks
German telecommunication providers are expanding their mobile and fixed-line networks, with Telekom leading in 5G coverage at 83.1% and significant progress in fiber optic broadband reaching 36.8% of households.
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36% Bias Score
Ofcom's New Rules Lead to Substantial Broadband and Phone Price Hikes
New Ofcom rules banning percentage-based price hikes on phone and broadband contracts have led to significant price increases of up to 15 percent for some consumers, impacting those on cheaper plans disproportionately.
Ofcom's New Rules Lead to Substantial Broadband and Phone Price Hikes
New Ofcom rules banning percentage-based price hikes on phone and broadband contracts have led to significant price increases of up to 15 percent for some consumers, impacting those on cheaper plans disproportionately.
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52% Bias Score
Italy Negotiates €1.5 Billion SpaceX Deal Amid Telecom Industry Challenges
The Italian government is negotiating a €1.5 billion, five-year deal with SpaceX for telecommunications security services, facing opposition from local providers amid financial difficulties and lagging broadband deployment targets.
Italy Negotiates €1.5 Billion SpaceX Deal Amid Telecom Industry Challenges
The Italian government is negotiating a €1.5 billion, five-year deal with SpaceX for telecommunications security services, facing opposition from local providers amid financial difficulties and lagging broadband deployment targets.
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40% Bias Score
German Telecom Providers Expand Mobile and Fixed-Line Networks
German telecommunication providers are expanding their mobile and fixed-line networks, with Telekom leading in 5G coverage (83.1%) and fiber optic broadband reaching 36.8% of households by mid-2024.
German Telecom Providers Expand Mobile and Fixed-Line Networks
German telecommunication providers are expanding their mobile and fixed-line networks, with Telekom leading in 5G coverage (83.1%) and fiber optic broadband reaching 36.8% of households by mid-2024.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Open Fiber and UNIFIBER Expand FTTH Network in Lazio
Open Fiber and UNIFIBER partner to expand high-speed internet access in Lazio, Italy.
Open Fiber and UNIFIBER Expand FTTH Network in Lazio
Open Fiber and UNIFIBER partner to expand high-speed internet access in Lazio, Italy.
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0% Bias Score