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7NEWS
17 hours ago
- Business
- 7NEWS
Best internet deals for June: Dodo, SpinTel, TPG and Optus offering significant savings
Each month, as internet providers review and switch up their plan deals, we keep tabs on which is offering the best of the best to make sure you're getting the best internet deal. Below, we've broken down the best internet plan deals for the month by speed tiers and internet types. Best NBN 50 internet deal Until June 24, Dodo is offering a great 12-month deal to new internet customers. Simply sign up to its NBN 50 Unlimited Plan and receive a $15 per month discount off your bill for an entire year. After the promo pricing ends, the standard price will revert to $83.90 per month. This is an interesting offer considering most promo deals usually only last six months. Dodo customers who also bundle their NBN with electricity and gas plans at the same address will save a further $10 per month. However, if Dodo isn't the provider for you, check out our other NBN 50 plan recommendations below: Best NBN 100 internet deal SpinTel is our favourite NBN 100 plan deal this June with its monthly bill, like last month. Customers can save $16.95 off their plan for the first six months, bringing the cost down from $86.95 per month to $70 per month. Compare this SpinTel plan to a number of other popular NBN 100 internet deals: Best NBN 250 internet deal Once again, SpinTel is our top pick for the NBN 250 speed tier thanks to its current discount of $7.75 per month for the life of the plan. The discounts will last for as long as you stay connected. Lifelong plan deals are few and far between, so if you want to make a long-term commitment to one internet provider, SpinTel may be the one! Still not sold on SpinTel? Check out a range of other NBN 250 plans below, sorted by popularity: Best 4G home wireless internet deal TPG is still running its '$10 off per month for six months' offer, making it our best 4G home wireless deal for the second month in a row. Plus customers will save $5 per month on plan fees when they already have an existing TPG service. See how this plan compares to other popular choices on the market: Best 5G home wireless internet deal This month, we have an even better 5G home wireless deal on offer. The Optus Plus Entertainer Superfast 5G plan is offering new sign-ups up to $150 savings over six months when they connect before June 30. So that takes this plan down to $74 per month for the first six months for unlimited data. After the promo period, the price increases to $99 per month. Optus is also offering a free Standard Netflix subscription, however, if you plan to jump ship after the promo pricing ends, its modems are only free if you stay connected for 36 months.
Tom's Guide
12-06-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Times running out to snag one of Dodo's excellent 12-month NBN deals – get cheaper internet from AU$54p/m
Searching for a better deal on your NBN plan this EOFY? Meet Dodo. Dodo is an Aussie-based internet, mobile and energy provider. It operates via the Vocus Network, piggybacking off its infrastructure to supply internet services. The network also supplies fibre for other telcos, like iPrimus and Tangerine. But there's one thing this flightless bird knows that sets it apart from the flock — and that's a damn good discount. Right now, Dodo has a long-running NBN promo that'll save you AU$180 off your first 12 months. These egg-cellent discounts have been in motion for some time now, as we first noticed them during the extravaganza that was Black Friday 2024 — almost 8 months ago — but their time is finally running out. Luckily for you, this offer has been graciously extended until June 24, 2025. We anticipate that these deals will truly go extinct after that date, so you'll need to act fast to maximise your savings. We've rounded up the best four Dodo plans on offer right now, ranging from 50Mbps to 250Mbps connections. All Dodo plans come with unlimited data, no lock-in contracts, and you can add a modem for as little as AU$8.90p/m (or AU$99.90 upfront). Dodo | NBN 25 | AU$53.90p/m (for 12 months, then AU$68.90p/m) Dodo's cheapest NBN deal falls to its 25Mbps plan, which is now just AU$53.90p/m for the first 12 months. This plan is great for single-person households, or even seniors wanting a little more from their NBN 12 connection. Do note, though, this plan is better suited for light internet usage, so if you're worried about exceeding your downloads, you may want to consider the NBN 50 plan below. Total minimum cost: AU$53.90 | Total first year cost: AU$646.80 | Yearly cost after discount: AU$826.80 Dodo | NBN 50 | AU$68.90p/m (for 12 months, then AU$83.90p/m) Advertising 50Mbps during the typical evening hours, this discount will knock AU$15 off the first 12 months — that's AU$180 — before the price increases. Given that this is the most popular NBN speed tier, this plan is likely just right for you, provided you don't want a seriously fast internet connection Honestly, we don't think it's the best bargain in the long run. After the first year, Dodo's NBN 100 plan costs AU$5p/m more (AU$60 per year) but has double the speeds. Of course, it's up to you, but if you're itching for a faster plan, Dodo's NBN 100 deal is one to consider instead. Total minimum cost: AU$68.90 | Total first year cost: AU$826.80 | Yearly cost after discount: AU$1,006.80 Dodo | NBN 100 | AU$73.90p/m (for 12 months, then AU$88.90p/m) Dodo currently offers one of the most attractive NBN 100 plans. However, there is a very minor catch. Dodo's NBN 100 plan is only available for customers with FTTC, FTTP and HFC connection types. Other providers offering NBN 100 plans are available to all, including FTTN connections. That said, this introductory offer slashes a mammoth AU$180 off the first year, which is a pretty stellar saving on any NBN plan if you ask us. Even once the price increases, you'll still spend less than the average NBN 100 cost, which is AU$92.01p/m. Total minimum cost: AU$73.90 | Total first year cost: AU$886.80 | Yearly cost after discount: AU$1,066.80 Dodo | NBN 250 | AU$83.90p/m (for 12 months, then AU$98.90p/m) Dodo's Superfast plan savings do come in at AU$180 for the first 12 months, which is no surprise here. But what's mighty impressive about this offer is that its ongoing rate is well under the average of AU$105.66 for the tier. And it only costs AU$1,186.80 per ongoing year after the discount ends. We find this fee to be relatively modest, especially when compared to competitors' exorbitant costs, like Telstra's AU$1,560 or Optus' AU$1,428 yearly rates. Like other 250Mbps plans, Dodo's deal is only available for customers with FTTP and HFC addresses. Total minimum cost: AU$83.90 | Total first year cost: AU$1,006.80 | Yearly cost after discount: AU$1,186.80 If these deals don't tweak your beak, you can check out Dodo's top-rated NBN plans in the widget below.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
SXSW London: Man hoping to bring dodo and mammoth back to life teases Jurassic Park collaboration
The man working on bringing the dodo and woolly mammoth back to Earth has hinted at the SXSW London event at a collaboration between his bioscience lab Colossal and the Jurassic Park films. The entrepreneur Ben Lamm, founder of Colossal Biosciences, has long been asked about the parallels between his work and the films of Jurassic Park, but has insisted returning the dinosaurs to Earth isn't possible at present due to the lack of available DNA. Dodos and mammoths died out more recently and DNA is available from fossils. Speaking at the SXSW London event in Shoreditch, Lamm teased a future partnership. During a panel discussion with the actor Sophie Turner, Lamm said he was 'very excited about Jurassic Park, and maybe there's future things coming. Not in the dinosaur world, but with those guys.' Lamm has always insisted his 198 employees at Colossal Biosciences are nothing like the fictitious world of Jurassic Park. Speaking to The Guardian earlier this year when asked about the comparison, he said: 'People have to remember that that was a movie, right?' Jurassic World Rebirth, the sixth film in the franchise, arrives in UK cinemas on 2 July. Colossal Biosciences has used genetic engineering processes to bring back to life the dire wolf, an extinct species that lived around 10,000 years ago. The three dire wolves are in a private 2,000-acre ecological preserve somewhere in the US, although the location has not been revealed. They are named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi, inspired by the TV series Game of Thrones. Also at the SXSW London event, Lamm revealed he hoped to share further news about Colossal's journey to returning the Dodo to Earth this summer. SXSW London features panels and events with entrepreneurs, film-makers, musicians and thought leaders and runs in Shoreditch until 7 June. Mayor Sadiq Khan opened the event, which originated in Texas in 1987, by pitching London as an international AI hub. Read more:
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
To approve or not to approve: BE Toons
HighlightsNavigating approval hierarchies in advertising agencies is a challenge The struggle to maintain creative essence amid constant feedback persists Approval needs in agencies echo evolutionary survival instincts Cockroaches outlived dinosaurs, Homo Erectus outlived the flightless Dodo, and the need for approval is going to outlive humanity. And no, this is not merely about the psychological need for validation that is the subject of many a scientific study, but about the events that unfold in the confines of an advertising agency . The first instance appears when you step onto the shop floor for the first time - figuring out the people your supervisor approves of - this determines your circle of fellow inmates who will make up for watercooler revelations. Then comes the part where you actually sit down to do the work. All understanding of how to do a good job has to pass the filter of your supervisor, their boss, and the preferences of their boss's boss'. Because those are the number of stamps that your strategy/copy/artwork will need before it is finally presented to the client - which, when it happens, has another hierarchy of its own. Working on feedback and reworking the creative output is frustrating, taxing, tiring, and at times downright infuriating. Many people talk about how it almost feels like for every step we take forward, there is a pressure to take two steps back. Yet, we persist; because the magic lies in the essence of what the original idea was. And that is the very essence that experienced professionals know to keep alive. That is what the craft is all about–keeping the soul alive, while ensuring it survives all curveballs thrown at it. Don't you think? Cockroaches outlived dinosaurs, Homo Erectus outlived the flightless Dodo, and the need for approval is going to outlive humanity. And no, this is not merely about the psychological need for validation that is the subject of many a scientific study, but about the events that unfold in the confines of an advertising agency. The first instance appears when you step onto the shop floor for the first time - figuring out the people your supervisor approves of - this determines your circle of fellow inmates who will make up for watercooler revelations. Then comes the part where you actually sit down to do the work. All understanding of how to do a good job has to pass the filter of your supervisor, their boss, and the preferences of their boss's boss'. Because those are the number of stamps that your strategy/copy/artwork will need before it is finally presented to the client - which, when it happens, has another hierarchy of its own. Working on feedback and reworking the creative output is frustrating, taxing, tiring, and at times downright infuriating. Many people talk about how it almost feels like for every step we take forward, there is a pressure to take two steps back. Yet, we persist; because the magic lies in the essence of what the original idea was. And that is the very essence that experienced professionals know to keep alive. That is what the craft is all about–keeping the soul alive, while ensuring it survives all curveballs thrown at it. Don't you think so?
Int'l Business Times
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Int'l Business Times
Is Colossal Biosciences the Real-Life Jurassic Park?
Let's be honest. When you hear about a company actively working to bring back extinct animals using genetic science, your mind probably jumps to one place: Jurassic Park. The iconic gates, the majestic (and terrifying) dinosaurs, and the tagline that promised a walk with prehistory are permanently etched in our cultural DNA. And yes, on the surface, the celebrity loved Colossal Biosciences, with its sights set on the Woolly Mammoth, Tasmanian Tiger, and Dodo, shares that initial, breathtaking "wow" factor. As they did with the announcements of their Woolly Mouse and Dire Wolf, which dominated global headlines. They are, in essence, making the impossible possible, leveraging incredible scientific advancements to resurrect creatures lost to time. That shared ambition, the audacious reach into the past, is where the most compelling comparison begins and ends. While the premise might sound like a Spielberg pitch, the reality of Colossal Biosciences is entirely different. The crucial divergence lies in the "why." InGen built a theme park for profit and spectacle, with a famously cavalier attitude towards consequences. Colossal, however, frames its mission firmly within conservation and ecosystem restoration. Their goal isn't petting zoos filled with mammoths but reintroducing functionally equivalent animals to help repair damaged environments, like the Arctic tundra. The "how" of it is also vastly different. Jurassic Park relied on extracting complete dinosaur DNA from mosquitoes in ambera creative concept, but with significant scientific hurdles due to DNA degradation over millions of years. Colossal's approach involves using sophisticated gene-editing technology (like CRISPR) to introduce key traits of extinct animals into the genomes of their closest living relatives (for the mammoth, that's the Asian elephant). And then there are the animals themselves. While dinosaurs are undeniably awe-inspiring, Colossal focuses on species that disappeared much more recently, often due to human impact, and importantly, played vital roles in their ecosystems. Bringing back a mammoth isn't just a cool trick; it's theorized to help restore the Arctic grasslands and combat permafrost melt. Ultimately, while the ghost of Jurassic Park might linger in the public imagination whenever the topic of de-extinction is mentioned, Colossal Biosciences operates with a different purpose, a different scientific method, and a commitment to ethical considerations and transparency—a far cry from the profit-driven science run amok depicted on Isla Nublar. It taps into that same deep human fascination with lost worlds, but with its science fixed firmly on the future health of our planet.
