Broadband News
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Consumer ‘uncertainty' on broadband speeds negative effect on NBN take-up: IA claim
Internet Australia chief executive Laurie Patton has raised concerns about the “low-subscriber take-up” of the National Broadband Network suggesting that the problem may be exacerbated by consumers not signing up because of uncertainty about the speed of the Internet service delivered by the NBN Co.
Source: iTWire
Telcos want to set their own rules for internet service claims
The telecommunications industry thinks it should be allowed to develop its own guidelines on the claims internet service providers can make to customers about broadband speeds and performance.
Source: iTnews Australia
NetComm Wireless reports AU$2m profit on the back of NBN rollout
Contracts with NBN have led to NetComm Wireless reporting a net profit of AU$2 million on revenue of AU$74.3 million and EBITDA of AU$6.23 million.
Source: ZDNet Australia
What's New On Stan, Netflix, Foxtel Anytime And Presto In September
From Supergirl, to Offspring and every Star Wars movie ever (yes, even the ones we don’t speak of) — here’s just a taste of what Netflix, Presto, Stan and Foxtel Anytime are streaming for the month of September.
Source: Gizmodo
NBN Shifts 1 Million Premises From HFC to FTTN
NBN Co has moved 1.2 million premises from the “HFC” pile to the “FTTN” pile in its construction planning, which is bad news for anyone living in those premises. As for who that is exactly, we’ll have to wait a little longer to find out.
Source: Gizmodo
Telco body wants industry to lead on broadband speed claims
Communications Alliance should develop guidelines for retail service providers (RSPs) about making broadband performance claims, the telco industry body has argued.
Source: Computerworld
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Telco groups support improved broadband performance and speed information
While ACCAN simply approved of better broadband performance information for consumers, AMTA and Comms Alliance have recommended that a new guideline be established by industry itself.
Source: ZDNet Australia
'Fast' Doesn't Tell Us How Fast Your Broadband Is, Telcos
The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) says that information about broadband speeds isn’t being communicated to consumers in a clear and upfront way.
Source: Gizmodo
ACCAN highlights ‘vague’ claims by Australian broadband RSPs
ACCAN has recommended that new measures be implemented to improve clarity around broadband providers' speed claims.
Source: ARN
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
NBN reduces peak funding by AU$2b down to AU$54b
NBN has updated its forecasts on network technology footprints, as well as narrowing and reducing its peak funding requirements for the high-speed broadband rollout.
Source: ZDNet Australia
NBN narrows in on rollout cost, future revenue
An update to NBN’s corporate plan reveals that the worst case scenario for completing the National Broadband Network rollout is somewhat better than it previously expected. Although NBN still expects peak funding for the rollout to be $49 billion, the worst case scenario is $54 billion, compared to $56 billion in the previous corporate plan.
Source: Computerworld
nbn cools on HFC amid cost increase
nbn has reduced its forecast dependence on existing HFC infrastructure, citing increased costs for the technology.
Source: ARN
Thu, 25th Aug 2016
NBN claims top-secret classification on leaked docs: Conroy
Senator Stephen Conroy has said his office was not allowed to film yesterday's AFP raid at Parliament House, because national security matters were at stake.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Review: Linksys AC750 ADSL/VDSL Wi-Fi Modem Router X6200
This is the modem router for those looking to step up from what the telcos provide. Unless you purchase a ‘premium’ router from a telco for an extra cost, you’ll probably be lumped with a basic router with only wireless N and a basic feature set. The X6200 seeks to correct this injustice with dual-band wireless AC and high-end functions.
Source: PC Authority
Optus boosts mobile coverage in the Northern Territory
Telecommunications company, Optus, will be boosting mobile coverage across 12 locations in the Northern Territory, following the introduction of cells that provide mobile coverage through Optus satellites.
Source: ARN
NBN leak: Bernardi seeks advice about parliamentary privilege
Government senator Cory Bernardi questions whether emails held on the parliamentary server in relation to the NBN investigation should be made public.
Source: ABC News
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
Inabox launches 4G mobile product across Telstra Wholesale
Inabox has said its new wholesale mobile offering combining Telstra's 3G and 4G networks will ensure its IT and managed communication services are market leading.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Telstra announces AU$1.5b share buyback
Telstra will be using the proceeds from the sale of Chinese company Autohome to buy back around AU$1.5 billion worth of shares.
Source: ZDNet Australia
NBN prompts Vodafone to mull entry into fixed-line market
Vodafone will spend the next year looking in earnest at its options in the fixed-line market as the national broadband network rollout ramps up, the telco revealed today.
Source: iTnews Australia
Vodafone Australia announces 5G trials for 2016
Following its NB-IoT trials earlier this year with Huawei, Vodafone will be conducting lab tests of 5G network technology in the second half of 2016.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Turnbull wafts into Conrovia as Labor demands transparency around NBN raids
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has accused Senator Stephen Conroy of bullying the Australian Federal Police over its raids on his offices.
Source: ZDNet Australia
From 5G To NBN: Here's Everything Vodafone Is Working On
Vodafone is on the rise, with the last two years spent heavily investing in ditching the “Vodafail” moniker. At the mid-year briefing this morning, Chief Executive Officer Iñaki Berroeta and Executive General Manager Enterprise Stuart Kelly outlined the telco’s plans for customer service, pricing plans, fixed line rollout and 5G tests.
Source: Gizmodo
Communications minister slams nbn raid claim as police move in
Communications minister rejects claims that raids on Labor Party staffers' emails in relation to alleged nbn document leaks are political.
Source: ARN
AFP to search Parliament House email servers over NBN leak
Australian Federal Police will this morning search the Department of Parliamentary Services at Parliament House over leaked documents from the NBN, the Federal Opposition says.
Source: ABC News
AFP to raid Parliament House department over NBN leaks: Stephen Conroy
The federal opposition says the Australian Federal Police are preparing to raid the department that controls Canberra's Parliament House, as part of an investigation into leaks related to the National Broadband Network.
Source: SMH
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
Optus and Telstra compete on streaming inclusions
Optus is offering greater instances of unmetered streaming, while Telstra throws in more free subscriptions for streaming services in an effort to attract customers.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Optus Is Offering Free Data-Free Netflix And Spotify Streaming
Optus is giving you the option to stream movies, TV and music without tapping into your monthly data allowance, either for free or for a monthly $10 fee, depending on your plan. But you still have to pay for the data used watching ads.
Source: Gizmodo
Vocus sees profit surge after year of ‘significant transformation’
Mergers and acquisitions have helped Vocus deliver an annual profit boost of 222.9 per cent, to $64.09 million for the year ending June 2016.
Source: ARN
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
Equinix expands Sydney campus with a fourth datacentre
Equinix has opened another international business exchange datacentre in Sydney, which is already being utilised by 20 customers and will eventually house the Hawaiki subsea cable.
Source: ZDNet Australia
TPG denies rumours of 2degrees acquisition
2degrees and TPG are not currently discussing a multimillion-dollar acquisition deal, contrary to reports by the Australian media.
Source: ZDNet Australia