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flag Australia’s NBN sped up some internet plans without extra cost, but price gaps persist, leaving low-income users behind amid weak consumer protections.

flag As of mid-September 2025, Australia’s NBN has boosted speeds for fixed-line connections at no extra cost, with some higher-tier plans seeing up to fivefold increases, but lower-cost plans remain unchanged, deepening the digital divide. flag Nearly 90% of consumers see home internet as essential, with price a major concern, yet trust in telcos is low. flag The self-regulated Telecommunications Consumer Protection Code has been criticized for weak safeguards, failing to protect vulnerable users from harmful practices. flag Despite a 2025 bill aiming to strengthen oversight and the ACMA acknowledging systemic flaws, regulatory action has been delayed, with the revised code still pending approval months after submission, leaving consumers without timely protection.

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