Broadband News
Tue, 21st May 2013
'New world record' for wireless data
A week after Samsung's supposed 5G breakthrough, German researchers have announced 40 Gbps wireless, comparable to speeds reached by fibre.
Source: iTWire
What's life really like on the NBN? (Part II)
Kiama is perhaps best known for its ocean views and a blowhole that spouts water up to 25m in the air.
Source: Computerworld
Aussie ISPs still seeing users with Zeus infections
Variants of the Zeus banking trojan account for the majority of malware infections in Australia, despite concerted attempts to disable the threat, according to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
Source: iTnews Australia
Telstra continues with billion dollar 4G plan
Telstra has reached a milestone in its billion dollar 4G expansion program, switching on its 1500th 4G base station.
Source: Computerworld
Mon, 20th May 2013
Carriers attack NBN Co's 'lack of urgency'
NBN Co is under fire from Optus and the Competitive Carriers Coalition over allegations it is dragging out the finalisation of its special access undertaking.
Source: iTnews Australia
Telcos accuse NBN Co of pushing SAU delays
NBN Co's lengthy response to suggested changes to its special access undertaking has been met with criticism by retail service providers.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Canberra gets first Optus TD-LTE services
Optus has launched TD-LTE mobile services in Canberra for data only: it will offer a TD-LTE dongle and TD-LTE pocket WiFi hotspot, both will operate on HSPA+ or 3G networks outside TD-LTE coverage areas.
Source: iTWire
Freedom Cable yanks Australia from subsea rollout
Freedom Cable is pulling the pin on an extension of its subsea fibre optic cable proposal to Australia, after apparently failing to secure $50 million in financial backing.
Source: iTnews Australia
Optus reveals Australia's first multi-band 4G network
SingTel subsidiary, Optus, has revealed plans to launch the country’s first multi-band TD/FD- LTE 4G network.
Source: ARN
Beware your digital footprint
Australians are becoming increasingly complacent about the digital footprint they leave behind. A major survey reveals that most are unsure how many websites hold their personal information.
Source: iTWire
Fri, 17th May 2013
NBN Co wants block on Telstra disconnection processes
NBN Co is attempting to have the competition watchdog block several disconnection measures that Telstra re-drafted last month.
Source: iTnews Australia
Inside Telstra's super-fast 4G rollout
Telstra's 4G upgrades are occurring in the unlikeliest of places. Even retirement homes.
Source: ZDNet Australia
NBN Co connects largest high-rise apartment to the NBN
NBN Co has connected a 36-storey apartment building in Australia to the National Broadband Network (NBN). The building is the largest multi-dwelling unit (MDU) to be hooked up to the network to date.
Source: Computerworld
DNS DDoS attacks skyrocket
Denial of service attacks using the domain name system (DNS) have reached epidemic proportions with the number of incidents quadrupling last year, the Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre or RIPE NCC warns.
Source: iTnews Australia
Thu, 16th May 2013
Federal government slammed for blocking websites
The blocking of 1200 websites by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has set off calls for tighter controls on the federal government.
Source: Computerworld
Telstra - sorry we leaked your data
Telstra has apologised for leaking customer data online. It is not the first time it has happened, and it is unlikely to be the last.
Source: iTWire
Non-profit NBN ISP overcomes IPv4 address shortage
Victorian co-operative No ISP has so far struggled to sign up customers to the National Broadband Network (NBN), having to deal with the shortage of available IPv4 addresses and a lack of premises hooked up to the fibre network.
Source: Computerworld
Conroy dismisses claims of NBN failing
Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has dismissed claims the federal budget reveals the national broadband network (NBN) is failing.
Source: ARN
New fears for web censorship in Australia
The blocking of 1200 legal websites by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has sparked calls for the federal goverment to reveal who it's censoring, and why.
Source: iTWire
Turnbull criticises Conroy - for not spending enough on the NBN
The Budget has delivered just what Malcolm Turnbull and the Federal Opposition wanted - a reduction in spending on the NBN. But they say this is a Bad Thing.
Source: iTWire
Wed, 15th May 2013
Telstra glitch sees Kogan Mobile users left for days without data
A number of Kogan customers have found themselves with no data services, after a glitch in one of Telstra's platforms meant that accounts recharged over the weekend did not include data allowance.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Optus mobile revenue falls
Optus has blamed the introduction of mobile usage caps, reduced call termination rates and lower equipment sales for a 4.6 percent revenue drop this financial year.
Source: iTnews Australia
Conroy, Turnbull joust over NBN equity numbers
Communications Minister Stephen Conroy and his opposite Malcolm Turnbull are again trading barbs over the National Broadband Network, this time over the amount of government equity committed to the project.
Source: iTnews Australia
Optus results 'stable'
Optus and its parent SingTel have announced their annual financial results. Revenues are down and profit up - both marginally. But Optus is holding things back.
Source: iTWire
Budget includes provisions for NBN termination
The Federal Government has provided provisions for the termination of the National Broadband Network (NBN) in its 2013-14 budget.
Source: Computerworld
Optus gains 4G ground on Telstra
Optus has revealed for the first time that it has sold over 785,000 4G handsets since launching the network last year.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Turnbull criticises government's NBN budget cuts
Malcolm Turnbull has criticised the Federal Government for budget cuts to the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Source: Computerworld
iiNet introduces new 4G mobile fleet plans
DSL Internet service provider, iiNet, has introduced new 4G mobile fleet plans that are specifically designed for SMB customers that have multiple staff.
Source: ARN
Tue, 14th May 2013
BUDGET 2013: $12.9m extra for NBN initiatives
The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, has announced an extra $12.9 million for new digital initiatives to showcase the possibilities of the National Broadband Network.
Source: ARN
Spectrum fail could help Libs fight Labor's regional NBN
Stephen Conroy is using FttP to court regional centres, with the promise of things to come under Labor. Can he convince the bush that FttN won't help them - or can Turnbull save face with unsold 700MHz spectrum?
Source: ZDNet Australia