Broadband News
Fri, 20th Apr 2012
iiTrial: iiNet wins High Court appeal
The High Court of Australia has unanimously dismissed the film industry's appeal against a lower court decision, absolving iiNet's liability for copyright infringement by its users.
Source: iTnews Australia
Hollywood loses final appeal in piracy case
A damaging blow has been dealt to the giants of the film industry in the High Court today after it decided to dismiss their copyright infringement appeal case against internet service provider (ISP) iiNet.
Source: SMH
ACCC warns NBN Co and Telstra against discrimination
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued final guidelines on non-discrimination for NBN and superfast telecommunications networks, with a warning to NBN Co and other wholesale providers of superfast broadband, about discrimination between customers.
Source: iTWire
iiNet, Film industry face financial hangover
Later this morning the High Court of Australia will hand down its long-awaited judgment in the copyright battle between ISP iiNet and the film industry.
Source: iTnews Australia
NBN rival has merits: Telstra
The NBN model proposed by the Coalition if it wins power would be faster and cheaper to roll out, Telstra has declared.
Source: The Australian
Thu, 19th Apr 2012
Coalition NBN plans won't impact Telstra revenues
A change in government as a result of the 2013 federal election would will not diminish Telstra’s $2-3 billion excess cash war chest, expected to be generated over three years as the National Broadband Network (NBN) rolls out.
Source: Computerworld
Merimbula to house first NBN satellite ground station gateway
Merimbula, located in the far south coast of New South Wales, has been selected by NBN Co as the location of the first National Broadband Network (NBN) satellite ground station gateway.
Source: ARN
NBN deal to give Telstra up to $3b in cash
Telstra expects to generate up to $3 billion in additional cash over the next three years as a result of its agreement with the federal government for the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Source: Computerworld
Telstra: FTTN NBN could be more beneficial to us
If the National Broadband Network (NBN) adopts a fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) model it could be "advantageous to Telstra", according to the telco’s CEO, David Thodey.
Source: ARN
ISPs the 'soft target' in copyright debate: Hackett
Internode founder Simon Hackett has joined calls for certainty over what steps internet service providers must take to restrict copyright infringement by users in hopes of ending an ideological tug-of-war between the film industry and a portion of its customer base.
Source: iTnews Australia
NBN blowout inevitable: analyst
The furore over the NBN intensified amid claims that the $36 billion project is 15 months behind schedule due to "shortcomings".
Source: The Australian
Wed, 18th Apr 2012
NBN satellites on the right trajectory to launch: United Nations communications agency
NBN Co. can now rest easy knowing that its plans to launch two satellites are following the correct approvals process of the world satellite body, the United Nations communications agency.
Source: ARN
NBN Co refutes Turnbull's claims of reckless satellite planning
NBN has wheeled out the big guns - the International Telecommunication Union - to refute claims by Malcolm Turnbull that it is being reckless in commissioning geostationary satellites without first securing orbital slots for them.
Source: iTWire
NBN rollout at snail's pace: Turnbull
The rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) is happening "with the determination and velocity of an arthritic snail", says opposition communications spokesman, Malcolm Turnbull.
Source: ARN
Telco consumer code lacking: ACMA
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will formally consider the new Telecommunications Consumer Protection (TCP) code at a meeting tomorrow, but has indicated that more work needs to be done to meet its expectations.
Source: ZDNet Australia
NBN Co reaches to ITU for satellite assurance
NBN Co has sought assurances from the International Telecommunications Union that it could still launch long-term satellites in 2015, despite currently lacking orbital slots for the craft.
Source: iTnews Australia
AARNet upgrades high speed broadband project
Southern Cross Cable Networks (SCCN) has extended its partnership with Australian Academic and Research Network (AARNet) to sponsor the Southern Cross Trans-Pacific Optical Research Test (SXTransPORT) project, which provides a high bandwidth connection for research and education purposes between Australia and other countries.
Source: Computerworld
NBN alternative a huge saving, says Turnbull
Many of the benefits of the national broadband network could be delivered for one-third to one-quarter of the price, the opposition communications spokesman, Malcolm Turnbull, will tell telecommunication business leaders today.
Source: SMH
Tue, 17th Apr 2012
How the Internet helps spread STDs
US researchers have found strong correlation between the increased incidence of sexually transmitted disease in different areas of the USA and the entry of online classifieds site Craigslist into the those markets.
Source: iTWire
Internode MD: Time to bin NBN anti-cherry-picking laws
Anti-cherry-picking laws introduced by the Government to prevent high-speed fibre networks from competing with the National Broadband Network (NBN), are now obsolete and should be discarded, according to Internode managing director, Simon Hackett.
Source: ARN
Quigley, Turnbull clash over NBN satellites
NBN Co CEO Mike Quigley and Shadow Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull yesterday clashed over risks associated with NBN Co's satellite launch.
Source: ZDNet Australia
NBN Co faces secrecy probe on commercial sensitivity
Federal Attorney-General Nicola Roxon has targeted legislative exemptions used by NBN Co in assessing freedom of information requests from the public and media in an initial review into the company's compliance with the FoI Act.
Source: iTnews Australia
Telstra's NBN plans affect staff
Telstra is set to outline by the end of April a massive restructure of its workforce as it switches from the ageing copper network to the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Source: ZDNet Australia
Internode MD: No more room for national players post-NBN
There isn't much consolidation left in the fixed-line broadband market and it is too late now to become a national ISP thanks to the National Broadband Network (NBN), according to Internode managing director, Simon Hackett.
Source: ARN
Web freedom faces greatest threat
The principles of openness and universal access that underpinned the Internet's creation are facing their greatest-ever threat, the co-founder of Google Sergey Brin said in an interview published by Britain's Guardian newspaper on Monday.
Source: iTnews Australia
NBN wrap: No bias, freedom of information, and Telstra warning
NBN Co chief executive, Mike Quigley, has rejected accusations of bias towards Labor marginal seats in Brisbane in the choice of sites to get the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Source: ARN
Mon, 16th Apr 2012
Govt to spend more to stimulate NBN use
Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has invited applications for a third round of funds under the Government's digital hubs and digital enterprise programs.
Source: iTnews Australia
NBN Co chief says rollout plan not political
NBN Co chief executive, Mike Quigley, has rejected accusations of bias towards Labor marginal seats in Brisbane in the choice of sites to get the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Source: Computerworld
Govt to review freedom of info for NBN Co
The federal government will review how freedom of information laws apply to the company rolling out the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Source: Computerworld
Intercept laws hamper local user privacy
Plans to establish an internet service provider in the US that would block government requests for user information or surveillance would fail at the first hurdle locally, according to experts.
Source: iTnews Australia