Wi-Fi security: what your router can and can’t do When we talk about cyber security at home, it is easy to focus only on accounts and devices. Your home network matters too. But it is important to be clear about what a router upgrade can and cannot do. Your router is part of the picture … Read more
Is Your Router Outdated? 5 Things to Check Most of us think about our internet connection in terms of the plan we pay for. But your router also plays an important role in how devices connect around your home. If your household has changed or your router has been around for a while, October is … Read more
6 Simple Cyber-Security Checks to Do at Home This October Cyber security can sound complicated. But for most households, there are a few straightforward things you can check right now. October is Cyber Security Action Month, so it’s a useful time to spend a few minutes checking the digital basics. 1. Update your devices Phones, … Read more
Card surcharges are ending from 1 October 2026 If you pay your Occom account by card, from 1 October 2026 we’ll stop adding a card surcharge to your payments. You don’t need to do anything. What’s changing Until 30 September 2026, paying Occom by card has included a surcharge of 1.10% for Visa and Mastercard … Read more
FTTN vs FTTP in Australia: Which NBN Connection Is Better? Quick Answer FTTP is generally faster and more reliable than FTTN because fibre runs directly to the premises instead of using copper for the final connection. FTTN can still suit everyday browsing, streaming and work on moderate speed tiers, but performance may vary with copper … Read more
R U OK? Day 2026: How to Check In and Support Someone Life can be busy, and it is easy to assume that the people around us are doing fine. A friend might be quieter than usual, a colleague may seem overwhelmed, or someone close to us might be dealing with challenges we cannot see. … Read more
Why Is My NBN So Slow? This might just boost your NBN speed If your NBN feels slow even though you are paying for a fast plan, the bottleneck may be inside your home rather than on the wider network. Your router, Wi-Fi generation, Ethernet cable, device capability, router position and the number of connected … Read more
Is 25Mbps Internet Speed Enough? A practical Australian guide to streaming, gaming, video calls, working from home and choosing the right NBN speed tier Is 25Mbps Internet Speed Enough for Your Household? A 25Mbps internet speed sits in the practical middle ground between basic connectivity and the faster plans now common across Australia. It is … Read more
Why Is My Internet Slow When I’m Paying for Fast Speeds? Why a fast internet plan can still feel slow — and how to find the real bottleneck A fast internet plan sets the capacity available to your premises, but it does not guarantee that every phone, laptop or TV will receive the full speed … Read more
The Ultimate Moving House Internet Checklist (Without the Stress) Start planning your internet move four weeks before moving day where possible. Check the new address, confirm the available network and speed options, contact your provider, book any required installation, and keep your router and cables accessible. Leave nbn supplied equipment at the old property. Occom … Read more