Broadband News
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
The race to ruin the internet is upon us
Australia versus China versus Europe: It's a potent combination of ineptness and maliciousness, and the internet is about to change.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Fri, 21st Sep 2018
Anger as outages hit Optus customers across the country
Customers across eastern seaboard complain they can't make phone calls or access the internet on their mobiles as telco says it is working to fix the issues.
Source: SMH
ACMA seeks public input to telecoms industry infringement rules
The telecommunications industry regulator the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) wants to change the rules governing the industry to allow it to issue infringement notices for contraventions of the Service Migration Determination regulating consumer moves to the NBN.
Source: iTWire
New warning for telcos over handling of NBN complaints
The head of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) says that the regulator has found evidence that telcos are not abiding by new complaints-handling rules.
Source: Computerworld
RSPs will have to tread with care as ACMA NBN rules now fully in place
The final rules devised by the Australian Communications and Media Authority to improve the experience of consumers who move over to the national broadband network, and carrying penalties of up to $10 million for offenders, take effect from today.
Source: iTWire
NBN Co to simplify network and IT architecture
NBN Co has embarked on what could be a decade-long initiative to simplify its IT and network architecture and manage the build-up of “technical debt”.
Source: iTnews Australia
Thu, 20th Sep 2018
How Telstra handles subsea cables during typhoons
Telstra was able to ensure there was no interruption of services across its subsea cables during Typhoon Mangkhut thanks to its submarine network management process, the telco has said.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Telstra CTO unveils cells on wings
The Telstra Labs team has been working on developing and trialling drones as flying mobile base stations to be used in natural disaster-impacted areas.
Source: ZDNet Australia
First section of INDIGO West cable laid
The first section new subsea cable that will connect Australia’s west coast to Singapore has landed at Floreat Beach in Perth.
Source: Computerworld
Wed, 19th Sep 2018
Telstra completes 2Gbps data call on live 4G network
Telstra, Ericsson, and Qualcomm have completed the world's first 2Gbps data call over a live, commercial 4G LTE network.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Telstra wants to hang onto business services a bit longer
Telstra has suddenly gone cold on the prospect of mass-migrating business Ethernet and DSL users off its network from November 12, seeking a stay until the end of January 2019.
Source: iTnews Australia
Extension for moving special business services to NBN opposed
Small broadband provider Aussie Broadband has voiced its opposition to a proposal to extend the disconnection date for special business services to migrate from legacy infrastructure to the NBN.
Source: iTWire
Telstra towers over rivals in war for NBN power
Telstra has emerged from the 2018 financial reporting season with an even higher concentration of NBN power as its rivals struggle to break even on customer migrations.
Source: iTnews Australia
Telstra and Deloiite say '5G a $50b opportunity for Australian economy'
Deloitte's latest report finds two-thirds of businesses will be on 5G by 2020. It will be released at Telstra's annual innovation and tech showcase, Telstra Vantage.
Source: iTWire
Tue, 18th Sep 2018
TPG cops NBN profit hit ahead of Voda merger
Challenger telco TPG has taken a hit to profits due to pressure from the cost of migrating DSL and home phone customers to the NBN, as well as increased electricity prices.
Source: iTnews Australia
TPG’s small cell network to complement Vodafone infrastructure, CFO says
TPG is forging ahead with its rollout of mobile infrastructure, with the telco expecting that if a planned merger with Vodafone Hutchison Australia goes ahead TPG’s small cells will complement VHA’s macrocell network.
Source: Computerworld
TPG reported earnings and net profit take a hit
After facing significant headwinds from the migration of DSL and home phone service customers to lower margin national broadband network services, TPG’s reported earnings and net profit have taken a hit in FY18.
Source: ARN
Mon, 17th Sep 2018
ACCC boss warns telcos against 1.5Mbps 'unlimited' services
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken a dim view of mobile telcos' "unlimited" data services that came partially impaired by a 1.5Mbps speed limit.
Source: iTnews Australia
ACCC warns telcos against 'unlimited' ads
The ACCC has revealed that it investigated Telstra, Vodafone, and Optus earlier this year for their use of the word 'unlimited' in mobile advertising, and has threatened legal action backed by AU$10 million penalties.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Telcos and its executives could face court over misleading advertisements
The Australian consumer watchdog has warned telecommunications providers to keep their advertising clear and transparent or they could face court action.
Source: ARN
Sat, 15th Sep 2018
Safari and Mozilla in new bid to beat Facebook and Google tracking
Facebook and other companies routinely track your online surfing habits to better target ads at you. Two web browsers want to help you fight back.
Source: SMH
Thu, 13th Sep 2018
Fiber Corp and Kanebridge invest $5.3M into NBN challenger
Fiber Corp and Kanebridge are investing $5.3 million to offer speeds faster than NBN Co for residents within Sydney’s Marsden Park.
Source: ARN
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Vocus says infrastructure helps 'secure' Australia’s digital future
Telecommunicatiions services group Vocus says its commitment to infrastructure will secure Australia’s digital future as it marks the completion of the $US170m Australia Singapore Cable (ASC).
Source: iTWire
ACCC wants public input on Consumer Data Right rules
The Australian Compeition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking public submisssions on the Consumer Data Right (CDR) compliance rules currently being developed, and which will allow consumers to require their bank to share their data with accredited service providers.
Source: iTWire
NBN Co promises to improve RSPs rebates
NBN Co has committed to improve its wholesale arrangement with retail services providers (RSPs) within three months.
Source: ARN
NBN Co will soon pay $25 for every missed appointment
NBN Co will have to pay retail service providers $25 every time they miss an appointment, make a late connection or have to fix a service fault.
Source: iTnews Australia
Australia's Consumer Data Right rules to be shaped around banking
With banking the first sector to be overhauled under the impending Consumer Data Right, the ACCC will be shaping its rules framework on the new data-sharing requirements of financial sector.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Tue, 11th Sep 2018
Internet Architecture Board warns Australian encryption-busting laws could fragment the internet
Industry groups, associations, and people that know what they are talking about, line up to warn of drawbacks from Canberra's proposed Assistance and Access Bill.
Source: ZDNet Australia
UNSW researchers find FTTP NBN worth the extra billions
Australia would have seen stronger social benefits by sticking to a majority fibre NBN model, with UNSW researchers estimating the uplift from FTTP would have outweighed the additional outlay.
Source: iTnews Australia
Telstra pushes for long-range 5G standards to suit a wide brown land
Chief executive Andy Penn is 'confident' the 600 international delegates from the 3GPP will agree to a standard that makes sense for Australia.
Source: SMH