Broadband News
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
Telstra upgrades submarine cables for Asia drive
Telstra has upgraded multiple submarine cables in the Asia-Pacific region as part of the telco’s strategic focus on the Asian market.
Source: Computerworld
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
Vodafone launches 4G mobile broadband USB, hotspot
Telecommunications provider, Vodafone, has launched two new mobile broadband devices which will be compatible with its20MHz 4G network in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
Source: ARN
iiNet rejects NBN agreement due to 'appalling delivery record'
Australia's third biggest internet service provider iiNet has refused to sign up to the National Broadband Network's new wholesale agreement, blaming the company's "appalling delivery record".
Source: ABC News
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
iiNet, Internode steer clear of NBN agreement
ISP iiNet and its subsidiary brands including Internode, Adam Internet and Westnet are refusing to sign the latest commercial service agreement with NBN Co, citing risk concerns.
Source: iTnews Australia
NBN Co inks Wholesale Broadband Agreement with 27 retailers
NBN Co has 27 NBN Co has signed wholesale customers, including Telstra and Optus, Wholesale Broadband Agreement.
Source: ARN
NBN Co finally signs agreements with retailers
After two years of running on temporary agreements, NBN Co has finally been able to sign retailers up to wholesale broadband agreements.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Turnbull's Facebook session becomes an NBN free-for-all
Malcolm Turnbull hoped to use his visit to Facebook HQ in Silicon Valley into a chance to demonstrate his technical prowess. Instead it turned into an NBN slanging match.
Source: iTWire
Australia has highest wireless broadband penetration - OECD
High usage of smartphones has Australia in first place globally for wireless broadband.
Source: iTWire
NBN Co turns corner in SA fibre rollout
NBN Co has turned around construction delays in South Australia, posting a 37 percent increase in the number of premises passed by fibre in the space of a week.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
DDoS attacks go mobile
An increasing number of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against businesses are coming from mobile devices, according to Prolexic Technologies.
Source: ARN
TPG's access stoush could harm NBN alternative plans
Megaport founder Bevan Slattery has claimed that TPG is denying its competitors access to Pipe Networks' datacentres in a move that could have ramifications for TPG's fibre-to-the-basement plans.
Source: ZDNet Australia
ISPs secure second strike against net neutrality
A US appeals court on Tuesday rejected rules that required Internet providers to treat all web traffic equally, a decision that could allow mobile carriers and other broadband providers to charge content providers for faster access to websites and services.
Source: iTnews Australia
Telstra pressures Boost to cut data allowance
Telstra has put pressure on one of its last standing mobile retail partners to cut its monthly data allowances in a move analysts say is designed to control competition and encourage customers onto Telstra's 4G network.
Source: iTnews Australia
Southern Cross Cable embarks on major capacity increase
International data pricing may come down further this year after the Southern Cross cable system operator said it would add a further 500 gigabit/s to both of its circuits for a total increase of 1 terabit/s, in its largest capacity increase to date.
Source: iTnews Australia
Capacity upgrade for Australia-Japan submarine cable
Australia Japan Cable has expanded capacity on its submarine cable connecting Australia, Guam and Japan.
Source: Computerworld
Tue, 14th Jan 2014
Southern Cross cables to receive further 500Gbps capability
The Southern Cross Cable Network has unveiled it aims to utilise the WaveLogic 3 platform from US-based telecommunications networking equipment company, Ciena, to add an additional 500 Gigabits per second (Gbps) to its two Trans-Pacific cables by July 2014.
Source: ARN
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
Don't panic: The Internet is not collapsing, despite a spike in global 'attack' traffic
It turns out the definition of "attacks" and "malicious activity" might be to blame. And a little enthusiastic over-egging of the panicky pudding.
Source: ZDNet Australia
NBN picked up steam through the back end of 2013
After a couple of years of wheel spinning, the NBN has finally started going through the gears towards a theoretical ramp-up speed that will never be reached.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Virgin adds 1GB bonus data to all plans
Virgin Mobile is looking to turn a slow smartphone sales period into a positive, offering 1GB bonus data on all plans $40 and above until the end of February.
Source: iTWire
NBN Co reveals mobile backhaul trial
NBN Co plans to conduct a technology trial to determine whether its fibre infrastructure can be used to haul traffic to and from mobile phone towers.
Source: iTnews Australia
Fri, 10th Jan 2014
iiNet investigates TransACT network attack
iiNet's engineers have launched an investigation following an attack on servers in the TransACT network yesterday.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Telstra pays fine for tardy new connections
Telstra has been fined $510,000 by the communications regulator after failing to meet legislated standards for making new fixed-line connections in urban areas.
Source: iTnews Australia
Australia leads OECD on wireless broadband
Australia has moved into first place among the 34 OECD countries for wireless broadband penetration, with 114 subscriptions per 100 people, the OECD has announced.
Source: Computerworld
Yahoo malware turns "millions" of PCs into Bitcoin network
Hackers use malware to install Bitcoin-mining software on European PCs.
Source: PC Authority
Thu, 09th Jan 2014
NBN Co pulls interim satellite from sale
NBN Co is no longer taking orders for its interim satellite service after reaching a 48,000 user limit late last year.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 08th Jan 2014
ISPs put on notice to fix the big issues
Australia's communications regulator has urged ISPs to identify and address the underlying source of customer complaints they receive, rather than simply dishing out service credits to compensate for poor performance.
Source: iTnews Australia
Second wave of online growth hits Australian retailers
Australian retailers are maintaining their share of the online shopping pie as the second wave of growth sweeps the country.
Source: ARN
NSW Central Coast eyes NBN fibre 'pilot' status
Gosford City Council has petitioned the Government to consider making the NSW Central Coast a "pilot region" for full fibre deployment under the rejigged National Broadband Network project.
Source: iTnews Australia
Adam internet partners with tour down under
Adam Internet has become one of the latest sponsors of the Tour Down Under. The cycling event has become the most recent sponsorship investment for the iiNet subsidiary.
Source: ARN
Vodafone Australia adds Asia to AU$5 roaming deal
Vodafone has added six Asian countries to its Red plan customers to use their phone overseas as they would at home for an extra AU$5 per day.
Source: ZDNet Australia