Telstra, Optus and TPG fined $33.5m for failing to deliver promised NBN internet speeds to some homes

Telco customers were not told their connections could not reach advertised speeds or given option to change plans, federal court hears

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Three broadband internet providers have been fined $33.5m after failing to ensure some customers could achieve internet speeds they were paying for.

Telstra will pay $15m after action was taken by the consumer watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), in the federal court.

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