Broadband News
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
Senate demands release of NBN FTTP analysis
The Senate has backed a motion from Labor's Steven Conroy demanding that NBN release a number of documents including an analysis of the cost of an all-fibre rollout of the National Broadband Network.
Source: Computerworld
Don't expect an NBN backflip under Prime Minister Turnbull
We're still waiting for a new Communications Minister, but don't expect Turnbull's ousting of Abbott to put an all-fibre NBN back on the table.
Source: SMH
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
Telstra begins rolling out the next-generation of 4G services
Telstra announced today that it had progressively begin enabling voice over LTE (VoLTE) across its network.
Source: Computerworld
Telstra announces super-fast mobile broadband world first
A new mobile device announced by Telstra on Wednesday will theoretically deliver download speeds of up to 600 megabits per second in select areas - up to six times faster than what the Turnbull government's fibre-to-the-node network will be able to deliver under its current design.
Source: SMH
Telstra claims Aussie first with 4G voice calls
Telstra has claimed an Australian-first with Voice over LTE, an offering that allows mobile users to remain on the 4G network during voice calls.
Source: CRN
NBN CEO wants to boost RSP choice for end users
NBN CEO Bill Morrow today said the company wants to look at ways of making it easier for retail service providers to sell services on the National Broadband Network.
Source: Computerworld
Turnbull as PM may ‘recalibrate NBN’ with shift to FttP: Ovum
Telecoms research group Ovum’s principal government technology analyst believes that Malcolm Turnbull’s appointment as Australia’s Prime Minister will see a change in the fortunes of the NBN, including a faster rollout and shift back towards FttP.
Source: iTWire
What now for the NBN under a Malcolm Turnbull government?
Now that Malcolm Turnbull has been sworn in as prime minister, the choice of a replacement Communications Minister is critically important, especially for the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Source: SMH
Tue, 15th Sep 2015
Optus upgrades wholesale fibre network across Australia to 100Gbps
The telco has upgraded its cross-continent network with Alcatel-Lucent wavelength technology to provide capacity of up to 100Gbps to wholesale customers.
Source: ZDNet Australia
‘Fast track’ the NBN, Internet Australia tells Turnbull
Internet Australia has called on incoming Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to fast track construction of the National Broadband Network, claiming the Abbott Government failed to understand the importance of the Internet.
Source: iTWire
Jim's Mowing becomes a telco
Jim's Group, the parent conglomerate of the famous Jim's Mowing franchise network, will start Jim's Mobile Phones with Inabox as its wholesale supplier.
Source: CRN
Internet Australia, AIIA call for Turnbull to accelerate NBN rollout
Internet Australia has called on prime minister-designate Malcolm Turnbull to "fast-track" construction of the National Broadband Network.
Source: Computerworld
TPG overtakes iiNet on Netflix broadband leaderboard
TPG delivered the fastest average broadband speeds to Australian Netflix subscribers in August.
Source: Computerworld
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
Does your DSL modem share the blame for your broadband woes?
A crappy copper phone line might not be the only reason why your broadband runs like it's filtered through a dead dog.
Source: SMH
Presto ownership under question as ACCC considers Foxtel-Ten deal
The Australian consumer watchdog is considering allowing Ten to take part ownership of streaming service Presto, with Foxtel owning a chunk of Ten, which could reduce competition for traditional TV but arguably increase it in the streaming sector.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Malcolm Turnbull Resigns As Communications Minister
Wanted: new Federal Communications Minister. That’s right. Malcolm Turnbull has just resigned his position as Communications Minister in a bid to seize the Prime Ministership from Tony Abbott.
Source: Gizmodo
'I don't recall': NBN chief Bill Morrow feels Senate heat over Vodafone journalist spying incident
NBN chief executive and former Vodafone Hutchison Australia chief executive Bill Morrow says he cannot recall the details of a case in which Vodafone Australia accessed the phone call and text messages of a Fairfax Media journalist to try to discover her sources.
Source: SMH
These are the muddy and broken copper phone lines that NBN Co is buying from Telstra
It is taking Telstra overall longer to repair phone lines damaged during extreme weather than previous years, leaving some consumers and businesses without service and ineligible for compensation.
Source: SMH
Vodafone employee accessed reporter's phone records
An investigative journalist is "absolutely outraged" after her phone records were accessed by a Vodafone employee.
Source: ARN
ACMA’s 1800MHz November 2015 auction: applications open
ACMA’s auction of spectrum licenses in the 1800MHz band is due November, with 147 lots of spectrum ‘to be offered simultaneously using an online auction methodology.’
Source: iTWire
Collapsed ISP's directors live on with new wireless company
Directors of ISP Zennet have continued trading a new business, Z1 Wholesale, two months after the former company was liquidated.
Source: CRN
Fri, 11th Sep 2015
Telcos invited to apply for spot in 1800MHz spectrum auction
The communications regulator has opened applications for participation in the country's auction of 1800MHz spectrum in regional areas, releasing details of the starting prices for all lots to go on sale.
Source: iTnews Australia
Comms Alliance not sold on ACCC broadband monitoring
An Australian broadband performance monitoring regime should be subject to a "rigorous" cost-benefit analysis before implementation, according to telco industry body Communications Alliance.
Source: Computerworld
The ACCC Is Keeping An Eye On Your Crappy ISP
Have you ever had to rely on hearsay and obscure internet forums when deciding what ISP is going to offer the best quality service? Australia’s biggest companies currently sell their plans competitively based on price, but until now there has been no way to measure the comparative quality each company can offer.
Source: Gizmodo
ALDIMobile revamps pre-paid voice and data lineup
Competition in the pre-paid MVNO space is hotting up with Aldi offering much better value plans in the battle for the pre-paid profit dollar.
Source: iTWire
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
ACMA updates spectrum outline as mobile broadband usage increases
The government's communications authority has released two new reports on the state of spectrum in Australia in the face of new technologies and increased usage.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Telcos warned by ACMA on code compliance
The Australian telecommunications industry regulator has formally warned 24 telcos for breaching the Telecommunications Protection Code.
Source: ZDNet Australia
iiNet delists from the ASX
Perth-based telecommunications provider, iiNet (ASX:IIN), will de-list from the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) on September 11 following the takeover of the company by TPG.
Source: ARN
Wed, 09th Sep 2015
MyNetFone CEO sees opportunity in NBN shortfalls
The CEO of the VoIP provider is looking at the NBN's shortcomings as an opportunity for his own company to provide SMBs and consumers with more advanced telecommunications services.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Coalition NBN keeps crawling on past homes
Another week and Australia has been given another weekly NBN progress report courtesy of nbn. The pace, however, may leave more than a few wondering whether they will ever get access to a quality broadband service anytime soon - maybe not even before 2025.
Source: iTWire