Broadband News
Mon, 07th Jan 2013
Property buyers now look for high-speed broadband access
Buyers of homes in new developments are getting a head start on other Sydney residents with access to the national broadband network.
Source: SMH
Fri, 04th Jan 2013
ACMA all set for mobile spectrum auction
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released documents detailing the final terms and pricing for the auction of the 700MHz and 2.5GHz spectrum bands.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Thu, 03rd Jan 2013
Megaupload claims it was asked by US to keep infringing files
The U.S. government misrepresented facts when it approached a court for search warrants against Megaupload, according to a filing Wednesday by counsels of the file-sharing site.
Source: ARN
Global telco revenues exceed $2 trillion
Total revenue for the world's telecommunications companies exceeded US$2 trillion in 2012. Most of that was for mobile operators.
Source: iTWire
Australia's new mobile spectrum up for grabs
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has published a final set of terms, conditions and prices for the auction of spectrum for future mobile data services, and given mobile carriers until January 24, 2013 to be part of the action.
Source: iTnews Australia
Wed, 02nd Jan 2013
R18+ video game rating now in force
On New Years Day Australia's new R18+ adults-only video game category came into force. Games with the new rating can only be bought or rented by people over 18.
Source: iTWire
Tue, 01st Jan 2013
How Telstra sees 2013
Analysts and vendors and others love to make "Top Ten" predictions for the coming year. Telstra's are important, because they give us a glimpse of how Australia's biggest technology company sees the year ahead - and what products it might be releasing.
Source: iTWire
Mon, 31st Dec 2012
Internode provides free New Year wireless at Glenelg
Thousands of visitors to the Moseley Square New Year celebration at Adelaide's beachside suburb of Glenelg will welcome in 2013 with free wireless Internet access provided by Internode.
Source: iTWire
Mon, 24th Dec 2012
ACMA ready to take names on 700 MHz auction
The Australian Communications and Media Authority will begin taking applications from bidders hoping to nab a slice of 700 MHz and 2.5 GHz spectrum from January 3, 2013.
Source: iTnews Australia
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
Telstra repays $30 million after overcharging for global roaming
Telstra has begun issuing refunds of about $30 million after admitting it had been over-charging customers for global roaming services on mobile phones since 2006.
Source: SMH
NBN Co spends $87m on fibre to unit blocks
NBN Co has signed $87 million in contracts with Downer EDI and Universal Communications Group to roll fibre into multi-dwelling units.
Source: iTnews Australia
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
Court rules only TPG TV ads misleading
The Full Bench of the Federal Court has today overturned most of a ruling that found that TPG broadband ads were misleading.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Telstra's Adam Internet buyout in jeopardy
Telstra has hit a snag in its proposed buyout of Adam Internet over concerns the arrangement could promote favouritism, skirt equivalence obligations and reduce price competition in South Australia.
Source: iTnews Australia
Optus 4G now in Adelaide
Optus has switched on its first 4G sites in Adelaide, in fours sites in the Adelaide CBD.
Source: iTWire
ACMA targets privacy gap in location services
Australian users of mobile location services often don't understand how the technology works or its privacy implications, according to research commissioned by communications regulator ACMA.
Source: iTnews Australia
MyNetFone acquires business of competitor GoTalk
MyNetFone has acquired voice carrier GoTalk's network and wholesale business for $1.4 million following nearly a year of negotiations.
Source: Computerworld
ACCC seeks comment on competition issues with Telstra's Adam acquisition
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a statement of issues paper seeking industry comment on Telstra's proposed acquisition of Adam Internet.
Source: Computerworld
Wed, 19th Dec 2012
Telstra re-ignites hopes for terabyte BigPond plan
Telstra has softened its stance on terabyte broadband plans for the home, providing the clearest indication in more than two years that it could soon offer one.
Source: iTnews Australia
Telco’s oppose Telstra’s Adam Internet acquisition
Vodafone, iiNet and Macquarie Telecom state it's a 'flaw in the law' if ACCC can't see the acquisition would stifle competition.
Source: ARN
ACCC casts eye on NBN Co's 'pull through' fibre drops
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is evaluating NBN Co's "pull through" method of installing fibre, which disconnects a customer's existing connection during installation.
Source: ZDNet Australia
.com is so 20th century – Welcome to ICANN's great domain name auction
ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) has held its lottery draw for 1,930 new sponsored global top level domains (gTLDs).
Source: iTWire
The NBN to make Tasmania a more enticing place to live
A former NBN Tasmania board member believes the National Broadband Network (NBN) will make Tasmania less isolated from the rest of Australia and may even entice mainland residents to relocate to the state.
Source: Computerworld
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
Telstra faces rejig for NBN fibre 'pull through'
Telstra may be forced to rethink the way it deals with requests from NBN Co to use existing copper or HFC cables to pull fibre up from the kerb up to connect a house to the National Broadband Network.
Source: iTnews Australia
Exetel joins IPTV trend with Quickflix services
Exetel will offer unmetered streaming of TV and movie programs provided by Quickflix to its customers next year.
Source: Computerworld
ACCC seeks consultation on new Telstra NBN migration measures
The discussion paper is seeking comment on whether Telstra's proposed processes comply with regulatory requirements.
Source: ARN
Mon, 17th Dec 2012
Mozilla: Almost 1 in 10 Firefox users opt for Do Not Track
The Firefox outfit has published a round-up of its achievements this year, including what it says is proof that 'there is a real user appetite for choice on issues of web privacy'.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Man charged with 29 offences related to Telstra cable damage
A 25-year-old Sydney man has been charged with allegedly causing millions of dollars in damage to Telstra's telephone cables on the Northern Beaches, NSW during September and November 2012.
Source: Computerworld
Sun, 16th Dec 2012
Optus says spectrum pricing "unworkable"
An unattractive slanging match has broken out between the Optus and Communications Minister Senator Stephen Conroy over his decision to take control of the "Digital Dividend" radio spectrum auction. Expect to hear more.
Source: iTWire
Sat, 15th Dec 2012
Sydney man charged with damaging Telstra cables
A 25-year-old man has been charged with allegedly damaging telecommunications cables in up to 20 Telstra pits on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Source: iTnews Australia
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
Conroy sets 700 MHz spectrum reserve price
Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has directed the communications regulator to set a reserve price of $1.36 per megahertz per population for lots of 700 MHz spectrum to be auctioned next year.
Source: iTnews Australia