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Friday, 27th January 2012
Telstra's competitors call for wholesale ADSL to be regulated
iTWire - 0 Comments
Telstra's major competitors, from Optus downwards have been unanimous in calling on the ACCC to regulate Telstra's wholesale ADSL service.
Israel plans to rollout its own NBN
Australian IT - 0 Comments
Israel's state-owned electric company hopes roll out its own high-speed national broadband network.
Internode adjusts fibre plans to match NBN services
ARN - 0 Comments
South Australia-based ISP, Internode, has released new fibre broadband service prices for more than 20 real estate development locations to match the speed and pricing of its National Broadband Network plans.
Thursday, 26th January 2012
Wireless bandwidth: Are we running out of room?
Computerworld - 0 Comments
Wireless bandwidth is like land in Manhattan -- it's extremely valuable because they're not making more of it.
Wednesday, 25th January 2012
Greenfields residents gain terabyte quotas
iTnews Australia - 0 Comments
Internode has begun offering terabyte data quotas to residents in supported new housing estates for the first time in the latest of several changes bringing its greenfield prices in line with National Broadband Network offerings.
Telstra opens 4G era for smartphones, but Bondi's off line
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Smartphones have just become a whole lot faster potentially. Advantages can run from loading web pages five times more quickly than with the fastest 3G phones to using Facebook and email simultaneously and having video chats with less disruption.
Vodafone plans Australian restructure
iTnews Australia - 0 Comments
Vodafone Australia has confirmed it will embark on a restructure of the organisation in the "coming weeks" to reduce costs.
Tuesday, 24th January 2012
Dodo core routers downed
iTnews Australia - 0 Comments
A fault in Cisco switching equipment on Dodo's core network overnight has been blamed for intermittent and downed connections for thousands of users overnight.
Telco industry group attacks Telstra fibre network exemptions
ARN - 0 Comments
Communications Minister granted Telstra's application to exempt some of its fibre networks from NBN laws does not sit well with the telco industry group.
Telstra upgrades to boost fixed over mobile
ZDNet Australia - 0 Comments
Telstra's upgrades to street cabinets will drive some frustrated customers back from mobile broadband to fixed-line internet services, according to the Commonwealth Bank.
TPG wades in on Telstra SSU discussion
ARN - 0 Comments
TPG has issued a scathing review of Telstra's revised structural separation undertaking (SSU).
Telstra opens Velocity estates to third parties
iTnews Australia - 0 Comments
Telstra has cut a deal with the Federal Government that will see 118 of its Velocity fibre-to-the-premise communities opened to retail competition for the first time.
Monday, 23rd January 2012
The Megaupload takedown
iTWire - 0 Comments
Megaupload, rated by some as the 13th most visited site on the Internet was taken down late last week by the FBI under accusation of copyright infringement, however many other rights have been infringed by their actions.
iiNet offers free wi-fi to Perth subscribers
iTnews Australia - 0 Comments
iiNet has rolled out wireless hotspots across Perth's central business district in a bid to extend its reach beyond existing customers' fixed lines.
Telstra fibre networks to offer regulated and fair wholesale services
ARN - 0 Comments
The telco will have to offer open access wholesale services on its South Brisbane fibre network and some of its Greenfield fibre rollouts subject to ACCC scrutiny.
Internode NBN FOI request rejected
ZDNet Australia - 0 Comments
The Freedom of Information Commissioner has upheld a decision by NBN Co not to release the full details of its $11 billion deal with Telstra to rival internet service provider Internode under Freedom of Information laws.
Telstra skirts SEA-ME-WE3 cable limits
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Telstra has bought one of four fibre pairs on a new subsea cable system connecting Perth and Singapore, partly to gain some control over transmission technology upgrades on the route.
Sunday, 22nd January 2012
$20.6m to pilot NBN based telehealth
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The Federal Government has launched a telehealth pilot program that will use the National Broadband Network to provide services to older Australians, people living with cancer and those requiring palliative care.
Friday, 20th January 2012
Telstra 3G wholesale sign of a maturing market
iTnews Australia - 0 Comments
Mobile wholesale and customer segmentation have been key planks of telco strategies in mature markets throughout Asia Pacific.
NBN constructs towers for April LTE trial
ZDNet Australia - 0 Comments
Ahead of an April customer trial, NBN Co has begun construction on 12 towers for the fixed-wireless network, but has warned residents that they may be forced to use satellite if tower plans are not approved.
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Australia doesn't want 100Mbps Internet, says Turnbull
Those people who say they don't 'Need' 100mbps internet are, in a word, totally clueless. In case you lot didn't already know, Australia has among the SLOWEST internet speeds in... by Doug
Jan 27, 2012 5:19 PM
Australia doesn't want 100Mbps Internet, says Turnbull
Ok so I read a lot of people comments about the NBN, there were many people saying who needs 100mbit anyway. I honestly don't think anyone is going to get... by Robert
Jan 19, 2012 6:05 AM
Australia doesn't want 100Mbps Internet, says Turnbull
The whole smoke and mirrors arguement about,"Even if they build the NBN we still be slow because of the overseas link" is just that smoke and mirrors, in the last... by david
Jan 15, 2012 6:31 PM
Australia doesn't want 100Mbps Internet, says Turnbull
Well it needs upgrading now and it is not part of the NBN. If Australia is really to be competitive in the internet we need to be able to reach... by Bing Bob
Jan 09, 2012 6:40 PM
Australia doesn't want 100Mbps Internet, says Turnbull
What makes you say that international links aren't being improved? Take a look at this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Australia#Submarine_cables
Australia currently has plenty of international bandwidth, with upgrades in the pipeline, and no doubt... by Alex McKenzie
Jan 09, 2012 11:30 AM
Australia doesn't want 100Mbps Internet, says Turnbull
Wireless might be great for you, but it's not the correct answer, nor does it work well everywhere. You're clearly one of the lucky wireless users. It's not reliable enough... by Alex McKenzie
Jan 09, 2012 11:22 AM
Australia doesn't want 100Mbps Internet, says Turnbull
And with the NBN, you will get the same data limits, for the same price as your city counterparts, whether you are serviced by fibre, wireless, or satellite.
Your internet is... by Alex McKenzie
Jan 09, 2012 11:18 AM
Australia doesn't want 100Mbps Internet, says Turnbull
Mate if you think you are going to get a benefit from NBN in a rural community you must be living with the fairies at the bottom of your garden.... by Gazza
Jan 07, 2012 11:39 PM
Australia doesn't want 100Mbps Internet, says Turnbull
Peter
"Everbody has an Axe to Grid". Dont they!
Refer to http://www.ozspeedtest.com/news/comments/1817/telstra-s-marketing-chief-kate-mckenzie-tackles-her-biggest-challenge/
27-04-10 By Peter Faux
"Why do i live next door to someone ( 50m ) who has broadband and I can only... by Robboj
Jan 06, 2012 11:16 AM
Australia doesn't want 100Mbps Internet, says Turnbull
Just goes to show you have emotive this debate is becoming.
Lets forget about Julia's past statements concerning a Carbon Tax.
I admit I didnt vote Labour in the last few elections.
(Im... by Robboj
Jan 06, 2012 10:34 AM
Australia doesn't want 100Mbps Internet, says Turnbull
So many people are blind and believe that this NBN will be the saviour of Australia, when in fact it is a huge load of money invested poorly.
How can I... by Bing Bob
Jan 05, 2012 10:52 PM
Australia doesn't want 100Mbps Internet, says Turnbull
robboj, I quote your idol Tony Abbott" Don't believe everything I say " http://www.news.com.au/national/dont-believe-everything-i-say-tony-abbott/story-e6frfkvr-1225867979082
I also suggest that before you launch into your next poorly informed tirade, actually do some... by peter faux
Jan 04, 2012 5:41 PM