Broadband News
Tue, 06th Mar 2012
Ultra fast broadband not justified, yet!
Services that justify the need for ultra-fast broadband services in France have not yet emerged, although a study of the potential benefits of ultra fast broadband services has concluded that there will be increased demand for UFFBB in the future with the likely emergence of enhanced over-the-top services, higher definition video formats or advanced cloud computing.
Source: iTWire
Govt to 'consider' lifting NBN Co info embargo
The Federal Government has delayed its consideration of a parliamentary committee's recommendation to be more transparent on NBN delays until all regulatory hurdles for the network are cleared.
Source: iTnews Australia
More info on NBN needed: committee
More information and action from the government will assist a joint parliamentary review on the National Broadband Network (NBN), the committee's chairman, Rob Oakeshott, says.
Source: ARN
Mon, 05th Mar 2012
NBN Co awards defect-detection contract
A Victorian company has been awarded a new contract with NBN Co that will see it deploy critical defect-management software to monitor the nation's largest infrastructure investment.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Chair of NBN joint committee calls for more public engagement.
The Joint Parliamentary Committee on the NBN has welcomed the Federal Government's public response to its first report but has called for greater effort to engage the community in the issues surrounding the NBN.
Source: iTWire
SingTel, Optus to serve ads to mobile phones
SingTel has revealed plans to serve location-based advertising to users in a bid to "reinvent" itself and drive revenue growth
Source: iTnews Australia
Telstra offers IPv6 to business customers
Telstra has made Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) connectivity available to more of its business, enterprise and government customers.
Source: ARN
SingTel restructure sees Optus split
Optus' parent SingTel has announced an organisational restructure that breaks the firm into three different groups servicing different customer segments.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Mobile data flood: Are we ready?
Telecommunication providers and communications vendors face having to deal with soaring mobile data demands.
Source: ARN
Sat, 03rd Mar 2012
The NBN in Sydney: where and when
Here's an overview of what NBN Co's maps tell us about which suburbs in Sydney are getting the NBN.
Source: PC Authority
Fri, 02nd Mar 2012
Property market must consider broadband
If it hasn't arrived already, it looks like it is time to consider the impact of broadband on property markets.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Conroy gets easy out on filter
The Australian Law Reform Commission's (ALRC) suggestion of only filtering sub-categories of content classified as "prohibited" gives Communications Minister Stephen Conroy a nice out for his controversial policy.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Internode announces new 1.2TB ADSL2+ plan
Internode has revised its ADSL2+ pricing and introduced new options, including a 1.2TB data quota plan.
Source: PC Authority
IPSTAR, iiNet heat up satellite price competition
The primary satellite operator behind the National Broadband Network interim satellite service has begun heavily marketing retail plans for rural residents on the network for the first time.
Source: iTnews Australia
Optus, Primus preparing for NBN satellite service launch
Optus and Primus Telecom are both getting ready to launch National Broadband Network (NBN) satellite services but they are staying mum on the timeframe.
Source: ARN
Thu, 01st Mar 2012
Coalition to pay Telstra faster than NBN Co
Shadow Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has claimed that Telstra would be paid faster for its copper network under the Coalition's broadband plan than under the current $11 billion agreement with NBN Co.
Source: ZDNet Australia
NBN boss defends take-up rate
The National Broadband Network boss has defended the take-up rate for the new service, saying telcos elsewhere in the world would be quite envious.
Source: Computerworld
Optus takes some of the sting out of international data roaming
The new data international data roaming options introduced by Optus seem to be aimed more at those taking a short overseas break rather than more traditional tourists.
Source: iTWire
NBN, carbon price to stay: Independents
Two key independent MPs say there's little chance a future coalition government will be able to unwind major policies such as carbon pricing and the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Source: Computerworld
iiNet to launch NBN satellite service
Perth-based ISP, iiNet, is gearing up to release its National Broadband Network (NBN) satellite service later this month.
Source: ARN
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
Consumers won't pay more for NBN: WhistleOut
Consumers will not be paying extra for the National Broadband Network (NBN) than what they currently pay on their existing high-speed cable, according to comparison website WhistleOut.
Source: Computerworld
Abbott would strip copper lines
A new political stoush over broadband is set to erupt after the opposition revealed that an Abbott government would expect Telstra to hand over ownership of its old copper network at no extra cost under an alternative to Labor's $35.9 billion National Broadband Network plan.
Source: Australian IT
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
NBN Co steps closer to three-year rollout plan
NBN Co has moved a step closer to releasing a three-year rollout plan for its broadband network after a key regulatory hurdle was resolved this week.
Source: iTnews Australia
Telstra split is a win for consumers: PM
Consumers will be the winners from increased competition in the telecommunications sector following the corporate watchdog's decision to split Telstra's retail and wholesale arms, Prime Minister Julia Gillard says.
Source: Computerworld
iiNet introduces data packs program
iiNet has introduced a data packs program that will allow subscribers to pay to exceed their monthly broadband quotas without being shaped to a slower speed.
Source: iTnews Australia
Conroy says Telstra, Optus using filter
Communications minister, Stephen Conroy, says Telstra and Optus are already using the government's controversial internet content filter with more internet service providers (ISPs) tipped to get on board.
Source: Computerworld
ACCC accepts Telstra's SSU
After a number of last minute revisions, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has accepted Telstra's structural separation undertaking (SSU) and the draft migration plan to move customers from the Telstra copper access network to the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Source: ZDNet Australia
Telstra debuts LTE Android tablet and prepaid LTE dongle
Telstra has introduced its first tablet supporting LTE, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, and its first LTE dongle for prepaid customers.
Source: iTWire
Vodafone unveils 'mobile wallet'
Vodafone has unveiled the next "revolution" in smartphones that will see shoppers use their handsets instead of cash or cards at the checkout.
Source: Computerworld
Vodafone unveils 'mobile wallet'
Vodafone has unveiled the next "revolution" in smartphones that will see shoppers use their handsets instead of cash or cards at the checkout.
Source: Computerworld