Video conferences and streaming services tested but holding up well
(WorldNews Netherlands)

8 July 2020 Steps taken by NBN Co and service providers meant that broadband speeds and connectivity held up well during May 2020 despite a big increase in the use of video conferencing and streaming services due to COVID-19. The ACCC`s Critical Services Report, released today, examines the ability of NBN fixed-line broadband connections to support video-conferencing through Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Webex, Zoom and GoToMeeting. `Now the NBN roll-out has reached the majority of Australians, it is timely to look at the integral role broadband has played in supporting Australians at this critical time,` ACCC Chair Rod Sims said. `This report details how well NBN broadband services...