Broadband News - Page 129

Wednesday, 1st September 2010

Analysts explains why some telcos don't want an NBN

ARN

Analysts have provided lukewarm responses to an open letter from senior telco executives that criticises the Government's National Broadband Network.

Telcos back coalition-style NBN, slam Labor

ZDNet Australia

A new telecommunications lobby group laden with telco chiefs has trashed the $43 billion National Broadband Network (NBN) and backed a privately-run wireless network worth some $3 billion that is reminiscent of coalition policy which it dubbed NBN 3.0.

NBN3 Wireless plan needs 4G spectrum fast-track

iTnews Australia

A wireless National Broadband Network proposal aired late yesterday called for the expedited release of 4G spectrum by regulators as well as access to Telstra backhaul and mobile towers to cut out further costs.

Telcos lob broadband grenade: Abbott may be right

SMH

An alliance of large telcos has lobbed a last-minute grenade into talks around who will form the next government by proposing a new broadband plan that appears more aligned with the Coalition's policy than Labor's national broadband network.

Tuesday, 31st August 2010

Rebel yell: NBN 3.0 is a much better idea

ARN

A splinter group of rebel telecommunications players have broken with their Australian brethren's long-standing support for Labor's National Broadband Network policy, publishing their own NBN 3.0 model in an apparent attempt to influence the independent members of parliament who may decide the next Federal Government.

Gillard cautions against "savage" NBN cuts

iTnews Australia

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has argued that the national broadband network should not be cut or savaged "just when it's making a real difference".

20 things to do with a big, fast Internet plan: Listen to Internet radio

PC Authority

Digital radio might offer access to a few dozen stations, but internet radio over broadband brings the world to your doorstep.

Vividwireless goes social, open source to attract uni students

Computerworld

University students will form the target demographic of vividwireless' push into the Sydney and Melbourne market as it ramps up the national rollout of its WiMAX network.

Broadband ranks low in Kennedy

Australian IT

Bob Katter won't find a single paragraph devoted to broadband in a briefing prepared by two local government officials.

NBN top priority for Wilkie

Australian IT

Key independent Andrew Wilkie has named completion of Tasmania's National Broadband Network in a list of requirements to win his support.

Monday, 30th August 2010

NBN to survive but not intact: Budde

iTnews Australia

The National Broadband Network appeared likely to survive a fierce debate over its immediate future but would not escape unscathed, said telecommunications analyst Paul Budde.

Telstra unveils "unlimited" wireless broadband for business

iTnews Australia

Telstra was targeting business buyers with a familiar consumer strategy by revealing an "unlimited" wireless broadband deal today for fleet purchasers of its new Ultimate USB modems.

Tassie NBN makes Wilkie wish list

ZDNet Australia

Tasmanian Independent MP Andrew Wilkie has placed the completion of the roll-out of the National Broadband Network (NBN) in Tasmania as one of his top priorities, in a list delivered ahead of meetings with both Labor Leader Julia Gillard and Liberal Leader Tony Abbott this week.

Exetel chief: Ageing Australia doesn't want 1Gbps

ARN

The fiery chief executive of internet service provider Exetel has opened fire on the National Broadband Network's support for 1Gbps speeds, saying those excited by the higher speeds are "unthinking and just plain stupid", with wireless broadband waiting in the wings.

Broadband now a utility like power and water?

iTWire

Should we now consider Broadband a necessity of life, a utility in the same way we consider water, electricity and gas? According to a newly released poll, the answer is a resounding yes.

FetchTV proves a big hit at iiNet

Australian IT

Internet service provider iiNet's trial of internet-delivered pay-TV service FetchTV has been a resounding success, according to iiNet.

NBN doubts hit property developments

Australian IT

Uncertainty over Labor's $43 billion National Broadband Network is causing chaos in new commercial and residential property projects.

Friday, 27th August 2010

Independents to get NBN cost briefings

ZDNet Australia

After several days of back and forth between Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Coalition leader Tony Abbott, an agreement has been reached to amend caretaker conventions and provide the three independents at the centre of the electoral crossfire with policy costing briefings, including a look into the true cost of the National Broadband Network and the Coalition alternative.

Final independent backs Labor's National Broadband Network

ARN

The final potential independent MP that may decide which party becomes the Australian Government, Andrew Wilkie, has come out in support of Labor's National Broadband Network.

NBN speeds not necessary for healthcare identifier service

Computerworld

The Labor government's proposed $43 billion national broadband network (NBN) isn't necessary for the rollout of the health record identifiers, according to the head of the National eHealth Transition Authority (NEHTA).