As use of digital technologies has increased and evolved, telecommunications providers have tried to minimise network congestion.
Domestic connections have had to handle combined recreational and home office usage, often simultaneously. This has increased demand on suburban broadband networks. In particular, video and content streaming have surged in the evening 'busy hour' between 7 pm and 11 pm.23 Data-intensive gamer services have increased sharply, with a national survey indicating 44% of Australians are playing more video games.24