Broadband News
Mon, 21st Jan 2013
Review: Labs Brief: TP-Link AV500 Powerline Starter Kit
TP-Link's powerline starter kit is excellent for those with wireless-unfriendly houses.
Source: PC Authority
ACCC seeks special leave from High Court regarding TPG advertising
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is seeking a special leave of the High Court to appeal a Full Court of the Federal Court decision that has ruled TPG's advertisements for its Unlimited ADSL2+ broadband internet service were not misleading, disagreeing with an earlier penalising ruling by a trial judge.
Source: ARN
Vodafone feels the heat from customers over data charges
Vodafone has backed down from implementing proposed changes to charging in 1MB blocks due to pressure from customers.
Source: Computerworld
First NBN fibre rolled out in Penrith
Penrith residents will be able to able to connect to the NBN's broadband in the next few months.
Source: ARN
Sun, 20th Jan 2013
Vodafone backflips on data changes
Vodafone has backed down on changes that would have made some of its prepaid customers' data quota vanish quicker than usual from February 13 after customers "expressed concern" about them.
Source: SMH
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
ACCC seeks TPG High Court appeal
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced that it will appeal a court decision that found that most of TPG's broadband ads were not misleading.
Source: ZDNet Australia
NBN fixed wireless locations announced for SA
Fixed wireless locations for the National Broadband Network (NBN) have been announced for South Australia.
Source: Computerworld
NBN arrives in Western Sydney
NBN Co is finalising construction of the National Broadband Network (NBN) in Blacktown, with fibre optic cable hauled into completed fibre pits off Blacktown Road.
Source: iTnews Australia
ACCC seeks to take TPG to High Court over broadband ads
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking leave to take internet service provider TPG to the High Court.
Source: Computerworld
Australia lends comms support for satellite switch-off
Geoscience Australia providing communications support for the decommissioning of an Earth observation satellite that has been capturing image data for 25 years beyond its expected design life.
Source: iTnews Australia
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
Lockyer Valley to receive $665k for NBN training services
The local community of Lockyer Valley will get more than $665,000 and free expert advice for embracing the National Broadband Network (NBN), as part of the Gillard Government's new training program.
Source: ARN
Telstra and Visionstream sign $90m NBN contract
Telstra has signed a $90 million National Broadband Network (NBN) contract with Visionstream to provision services for the network.
Source: Computerworld
Telstra expands 4G data speed horizons
Telstra is pursuing international roaming agreements in countries that have 4G networks compatible with its own to allow customers access to faster data rates when they are overseas.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
Anittel connects first NBN commercial service in Armidale
The two-year contract was finalised late last year and the NBN connection went live in November.
Source: ARN
Internode offers Fringe Favourites service
As part of its Adelaide Fringe Festival sponsorship, Internet service provider (ISP), Internode, has launched a free Web-based ‘Fringe Favourites’ service that enables attendees to plan and share their festival itineraries.
Source: ARN
ACMA to upgrade spectrum monitor system
Australia's communications regulator is pushing ahead with a major overhaul of the infrastructure it uses to keep tabs on spectrum usage and to identify sources of interference.
Source: iTnews Australia
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
Vodafone Australia brings an end to Crazy John's
Vodafone has announced that it will put an end to the Crazy John's brand and close a number of its stores from February 20, 2013.
Source: ZDNet Australia
NBN training centre launched in Adelaide
An National Broadband Network (NBN) training centre in Adelaide has been opened today.
Source: Computerworld
Perth-Singapore cable severed
A cut in the Sea-Me-We 3 cable between Perth and Singapore is causing Australian providers to re-route traffic and is causing email issues for New Zealand's largest telco, Telecom NZ.
Source: iTnews Australia
Sea-Me-We 3 undersea cable cut
An undersea cable between Australia and Singapore has been cut, affecting Telecom Xtra customers.
Source: Computerworld
Password life expectancy down to seconds
End-user generated passwords continue to have little defense against hackers, according to Deloitte Canada.
Source: ZDNet Australia
"Sneaky" Telstra phishing email does the rounds
A "particularly sneaky" phishing email is doing the rounds of Telstra customers. The email says that the recipient's online bill is now available and directs the customer to click on an attachment.
Source: Computerworld
Southern Cross reduces prices, adds capacity
The Southern Cross Cable network has increased international capacity and dropped its prices by 20 percent to keep up with competitive projects and demand for higher data caps by ISPs.
Source: iTnews Australia
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
Southern Cross Cable cuts prices, again
Southern Cross Cable - which enjoys a monopoly on trans-Tasman fibre connectivity - has cut wholesale prices by 20 percent.
Source: iTWire
Smartphones outpacing tablets in data consumption
Study by Arieso shows smartphones trumping tablets for the first time in data consumption, putting further pressure on mobile operators to better strategize their network coverage and management.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Fri, 11th Jan 2013
NBN Co exceeds year-end construction target
NBN Co has exceeded its corporate plan target of starting or completing fibre network construction for 758,000 homes and businesses by the end of 2012.
Source: iTnews Australia
Twitter move to Australia 'imminent'
Social networking giant Twitter is being tipped to "imminently" open its first Australian corporate office as part of plans to help combat cyber bullying and deepen ties with the federal and state governments.
Source: Computerworld
NBN Co beats 2012 construction target - by 592
NBN Co exceeded its target - by 592 - to have construction commenced or completed in areas covering 758,000 premises before the end of 2012.
Source: ARN
Optus brings 4G to 100 Queensland cell sites
Optus has significantly ramped up its 4G network presence in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, expanding to over 100 cell sites in a little over two months.
Source: iTnews Australia
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
FTTH v FTTN: US market watchers disagree
A report on the development of FTTH networks in the US from research firm RVA suggests that the Labor Government is on the right track with its ambitious plan to serve 93 percent of premises by fibre. However Ovum has backed AT&T's decision to focus on FTTN.
Source: iTWire