Broadband News
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
ACMA sets June deadline for consumer code
The communications watchdog has committed to deciding on whether to accept or reject a revised telco industry code on customer service and advertising by the end of the month.
Source: iTnews Australia
Fri, 08th Jun 2012
Vodafone unveils 100GB shared data 'bucket'
Vodafone Australia has introduced a small business plan that enables up to five users to consume mobile broadband data from a pool of up to 100GB.
Source: iTnews Australia
Vodafone dumps cricket, V8 for network
Vodafone will cut its long-held sponsorship of the cricket and V8 Supercars, and will invest the money back in its network and customer services, the company announced yesterday.
Source: ZDNet Australia
ISOC: IPv6 is the new normal for the Internet
IPv6 is the new normal for the Internet. So claims the Internet Society (ISOC) as it sums up the early results of its World IPv6 Launch Day held on Wednesday.
Source: Computerworld
Thu, 07th Jun 2012
NBN Co corrects national address database
The National Broadband Network rollout will improve the centralised address database that has so far forced NBN Co to double check for inaccuracies, according to the Government's key spatial information agency.
Source: iTnews Australia
Quigley outlines NBN's wireless challenges
Spectrum constraints, inaccurate address data and complaints about towers are the biggest concerns facing NBN Co in rolling out wireless and satellite broadband, CEO Mike Quigley has said.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Piracy talks 'wasted breath': iiNet
Today's discussions with rights holders, which is being held in the hopes of finding a solution to online copyright infringement, will be "wasted breath", according to iiNet.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Telstra overhauls 365-day prepaid mobile broadband
Telstra will change its 365-day prepaid mobile broadband offering next week, adding up to 2GB in data allowance but charging an extra $30 for the recharge.
Source: iTnews Australia
IPv6 is a go for Kogan.com
Kogan.com has switched on IPv6, saying it's first Australian retailer to be configured and compliant with the new IP addressing system.
Source: Computerworld
Wed, 06th Jun 2012
NBN's long-term satellite service boosted by Ka-band satellites
NBN Co's long-term satellite service is moving ahead with the development of two next-generation Space Systems/Loral satellites which will double the National Broadband Network (NBN) speed of existing interim satellite services.
Source: Computerworld
Turnbull accuses Labor of "pork barrelling"
Malcolm Turnbull has accused the Labor party of "pork barrelling" in its rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Source: Computerworld
AARNet switches on IPv6 for videoconferencing
Australia's Academic and Research Network turned on access to IPv6-powered videoconferencing services and plans to participate in a IPv6 videoconference tonight on World IPv6 Day, AARNet said.
Source: Computerworld
The push for IPv6: a CSIRO case study
Australia's national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is blazing the IPv6 trail.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Tue, 05th Jun 2012
Two per cent of Internode customers connect via IPv6
Internode doubled its World IPv6 Day goal for connecting customers with the new IP addressing system, the company has revealed. The broadband company said it's using IPv6 to deliver Internet access to more than two per cent of its customers. It had set a goal of one per cent.
Source: Computerworld
TelstraClear may be sold to Vodafone NZ
In response to rumours circulating in media outlets, Telstra has confirmed that it is in talks to sell its New Zealand subsidiary TelstraClear to Vodafone New Zealand.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Private schools jump on IPv6 go-live
Up to 14,000 NSW high school students will receive unique IP addresses as part of the official launch of Internet Protocol version 6 tomorrow.
Source: iTnews Australia
More regional towns added to NBN wireless network
Northern New South Wales, the Hunter and the southern part of Darling Downs in Queensland will be connected to the National Broadband Network (NBN) via wireless.
Source: Computerworld
Optus and CCC remain concerned over NBN contracts
Both parties propose changes in NBN Co's special access undertaking as a starting point to solving issues with NBN wholesale broadband agreements.
Source: ARN
Piracy talks set for Thursday
Despite concerns that the talks will fall over, the Australian Government will hold another set of piracy meetings with internet service providers (ISPs), content owners and consumer groups on Thursday.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Film studios survey targets ISP piracy responsibility
The film industry has turned to the court of public opinion over case law to establish an ISP's responsibility to help curb internet piracy.
Source: iTnews Australia
Mon, 04th Jun 2012
ISPs: Australia and New Zealand compared
A new research study has found Australia and New Zealand's internet service provider (ISP) costs for domestic and international IP transit are comparable, contrary to the belief New Zealanders pay more.
Source: Computerworld
Australia behind Azerbaijan going into World IPv6 Day, ISOC president says
Australia lags far behind major Asian nations in IPv6 adoption heading into this year's World IPv6 Day on Wednesday, Internet Society of Australia president Narelle Clark told Computerworld. However, Internet Industry Association Director John Lindsay said he doesn't see an immediate crisis for the country.
Source: Computerworld
One in 10 Aussies have stopped online piracy
A new survey from the Intellectual Property Awareness Foundation (IPAF) has found that 10 per cent of Australians are ceasing their TV and movie copyright infringements.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Fri, 01st Jun 2012
Primus plans to launch own IPTV
iPrimus plans to deploy its own internet protocol television (IPTV) service as part of its National Broadband Network (NBN) offering.
Source: Computerworld
What is a halted NBN worth?
Some years ago, I was involved in the deployment and management of a national network solution for a large, well-known Australian retail chain.
Source: iTnews Australia
Online piracy inevitable: AFACT
Australians will continue to illegally download copyrighted material despite the availability of local, legal access to that material, according to the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft.
Source: iTnews Australia
NBN Co hands corporate plan to govt
NBN Co has delivered its updated corporate plan to the government.
Source: ZDNet Australia
New Mobile Premium Services Code comes into force today
The revised Mobile Premium Services Code, developed by Communications Alliance, comes into force, today 1 June. It has been registered by the ACMA making compliance mandatory.
Source: iTWire
Keep connected with lockable Ethernet cables
One problem with most Ethernet cables is that there's nothing stopping people from unplugging them, or even 'borrowing' them.
Source: iTWire
Thu, 31st May 2012
Kim Dotcom's lawyers seek dismissal of Megaupload indictment
Kim Dotcom's US lawyers have filed an application with the US District Court of Eastern Virginia, seeking a dismissal of a copyright infringement indictment against his company, Megaupload.
Source: ARN