Broadband News
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
NBN Co defends against claims of anti-competitive behaviour
NBN Co has mounted a spirited defence against claims from two internationally recognised telecommunications market experts that the forced shutdown of existing HFC broadband services from Telstra and Optus and restrictions against offering wireless broadband in competition with the NBN amounts to anti-competitive behaviour.
Source: iTWire
Greens tower Bill will impact NBN: AMTA
Proposed Greens legislation to restrict the construction of mobile towers would impact the deployment of the fixed-wireless long-term evolution (LTE) network deployment as part of the National Broadband Network (NBN), according to the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA).
Source: ZDNet Australia
Leading experts slam "anti-competitive" NBN forced HFC shutdown
Two internationally recognised experts in telecommunications economics have savaged the forced shutdown of the HFC broadband networks of both Telstra and Optus so that they will not able to compete with NBN Co for the provision of broadband services. The leading academics have slammed the plan, which is part of Telstra's Structural Separation Undertaking (SSU), as anti-competitive and will lead to higher prices and less investment in the Australian broadband.
Source: iTWire
Kiwi ISPs bridging broadband gap with Australia
New Zealand, a place where broadband prices have been even more costly than in Australia, is fast catching up to its larger neighbour in terms of data value for money and now threatens to push ahead, according to a new study.
Source: iTWire
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
Telstra hits back at CCC demands, cites business confidentiality
Dominant carrier Telstra, has hit back at demands from its competitors to make public financial information relating to its proposed structural separation in the wake of the National Broadband Network, citing commercial sensitivity of some of the data.
Source: iTWire
NBN Co eyes Telstra South Brisbane fibre
Telstra's controversial South Brisbane fibre network may potentially be sold to the National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) as part of the $11 billion definitive agreement between the incumbent telco and the government wholesaler.
Source: ZDNet Australia
NBN will 'destroy' private firms
The federal government has been accused of destroying private businesses installing broadband networks.
Source: Australian IT
Mon, 12th Sep 2011
NBN bridging China customer support services
A software company in the NBN first release town of Willunga in South Australia is using the national broadband network during its current trial phase to provide support services for customers doing business as far away as China, and achieving much faster downloads than it did without the NBN.
Source: iTWire
Harvey Norman pushes copyright bypass
It's just a bit hypocritical for Harvey Norman to sell devices that set up a virtual private network (VPN) to bypass geolocation blocking.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Internode may go public if Coalition wins
The possibility of Internode listing on the ASX would only happen following a Coalition victory and scrapping of the National Broadband Network (NBN), according to its chief executive officer, Patrick Tapper.
Source: Computerworld
Fri, 09th Sep 2011
iiNet signs to South Brisbane
iiNet has signed an agreement with Telstra that will see its customers migrated from copper to fibre-serving areas in the suburbs south of Brisbane over the next 18 months.
Source: iTnews Australia
ACMA backs down on threat of more regulation to protect telco consumers
The ACMA has released the final report of its 'Reconnecting the Customer' Enquiry but has backed down from its earlier threat of more regulation, instead giving the industry one more chance to get its house in order in the form of a new Telecommunications Consumer Protection Code.
Source: iTWire
Which business broadband plan is more bang for your buck? Telstra vs Optus
Searching for the best internet for your dollar for your enterprise? Computerworld Australia compared the unlimited broadband packages from Telstra and Optus.
Source: Computerworld
End bill shock or face fine
Phone and internet providers will be forced to send text alerts before customers breach their credit limits.
Source: Australian IT
Thu, 08th Sep 2011
What an NBN connection looks like
A closeup view of how the NBN connects to your home, and some of the networking issues it will pose.
Source: PC Authority
Abbott rejects claim he endorsed NBN
Opposition leader Tony Abbott has rejected Labor claims that he supports the National Broadband Network (NBN) as a way of improving mobile services in the bush.
Source: Computerworld
Low-income users denied NBN benefits
Low-income households will miss out on the full healthcare benefits of the National Broadband Network.
Source: Australian IT
Conroy confident on Telstra separation
Communications Minister, Stephen Conroy, is confident Telstra and the competition watchdog will resolve fears over the telco's structural separation plans.
Source: Computerworld
Optus warns of unit pricing complexity
Optus has spoken out against proposals to introduce unit pricing across telcos, warning common mobile and broadband products could not be priced the same way as "boiled rice".
Source: iTnews Australia
Optus near real-time reporting hits bill shock
After two and a half years of development, Optus mobile customers will soon be able to view their call and data usage in near real time, the telco announced today.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Optus: ACMA should stop telco 'race to the bottom'
Optus is calling for tighter regulation by the Australian Media and Communications Authority (ACMA) on cut-throat practices in the competitive telecommunications industry.
Source: ARN
Wed, 07th Sep 2011
Bunya Estate switches on NBN access
Nbn Co has cut the ribbon on the first new housing development to receive National Broadband Network (NBN) access -- the Bunya Estate in Doonside, Sydney.
Source: Computerworld
Google is an NBN conspirator: Turnbull
Shadow Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has labelled companies such as Google and Yahoo, as well as network vendors, as
Source: ZDNet Australia
Internode debuts fetchtv IPTV service over NBN
National broadband company, Internode, has became the first company to deliver the fetchtv IP Television service over the NBN, showing it in action at a house in the western Sydney suburb of Bunya.
Source: ARN
AVM Fritz!Box 7390
With an industry-leading warranty, excellent UI and a crazy feature set, the Fritz!Box 7390 comes highly recommended - if you can afford the outlay.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Councils lobbying NBN Co for NBN preference
Nbn Co is coming under intense lobbying from local councils around Australia to prioritise NBN rollouts in their electorates, NBN Co chief executive, Mike Quigley, has said.
Source: Computerworld
Primus connects mainland NBN sites
Primus has now completed connections for its customers in all five of the NBNCo first-release sites across mainland Australia following its successful participation in NBN Tasmania’s rollout in Smithton, Scottsdale and Midway point.
Source: iTWire
Taxpayers winners from revised deals: NBN
The builder of the National Broadband Network (NBN) says Australian taxpayers have benefited with cheaper deals following an earlier suspension in awarding construction contracts.
Source: Computerworld
Optus signs up to NBN gag order
Optus has vowed not to criticise the National Broadband Network for 15 years, raising warnings the project will stifle competition.
Source: Australian IT
Tue, 06th Sep 2011
NBN SA, NT construction deals due in weeks
The remaining National Broadband Network (NBN) construction contracts for the Northern Territory and South Australia will be revealed "in the next few weeks", according to CEO Mike Quigley, who revealed that Geraldton will be first for the construction announced today.
Source: ZDNet Australia