Broadband News
Mon, 07th Sep 2009
ABC wants free NBN content
The ABC has called on the federal government to pass laws ensuring consumers won't have to pay to access any publicly funded content carried on the planned national broadband network, a measure that would give it a huge advantage over its commercial rivals.
Source: Australian IT
Sun, 06th Sep 2009
Telcos told to do better at bundling
According to telecoms market researcher, Heavy Reading, telcos will need to become much more sophisticated in the way they exploit the potential of all-IP networks to create service bundles for consumers: simply discounting the price for a bundle of services just won't cut it.
Source: iTWire
Government publishes submissions on NBN legislative framework
The Australian Government has published more than 30 submissions received in response to its call for industry input on the legislative framework for the National Broadband Network.
Source: iTWire
Sat, 05th Sep 2009
ACCC proposal makes Telstra's copper network more attractive to hold on to
Two weeks ago Graeme Samuel's Australian Competition and Consumer Commission announced that it was planning to change the regime that decides how much telcos pay to get on to Telstra's copper wire network.
Source: SMH
ISP Q&A: Adam Internet
The ISP Q&A Series is a look at the opportunities Australian ISPs have for resellers. It also profiles their views on some of the more contentious issues affecting the industry. In the sixth part of this ARN series, Adam Internet managing director, Scott Hicks, talks about his predictions for the broadband market, his views on Internet filtering and the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Source: ARN
Fri, 04th Sep 2009
Telcos call for NBN Co to price discriminate
Telstra, Optus and other stakeholders agree that the Federal Government should allow the NBN Company to differentiate between its customers on price.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Internode: Greenfield FTTH sites now in three states
Internode says it has rolled out its FTTH broadband services to greenfield real estate developments in three states in just six months, with two more developments in New South Wales and South Australia due in the near future, and subscriber sign-ups now growing steadily.
Source: iTWire
NBN will fail without thriving reseller channel
The Federal Government's $43 billion National Broadband Network (NBN) will be a failure without a thriving reseller channel, according to telecommunications carrier, Nextgen Networks.
Source: ARN
ISP faces $1m fine for stealing from customers
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has taken action against Perth-based ISP Web Ace for allegedly taking money from its customer's bank and credit card accounts without proper authorisation.
Source: iTnews Australia
ISPs seek legal advice on copyright issues
At least three Australian ISPs have sought legal advice on what would occur if they were placed in a similar court case to that faced by iiNet.
Source: iTnews Australia
Internode throttles fibre uplink to preserve network
Internode has revealed its fibre-to-the-home plans use asymmetric speeds to prevent customers from "swamping" the ISP's network using their higher uplink.
Source: iTnews Australia
Thu, 03rd Sep 2009
ACCAN targets self-regulation, broadcasting and the NBN
The new consumers telecommunications body, ACCAN is proposing to expand its scope to cover broadcasting and to demand legislation requiring that the government formally respond when presented with evidence of systemic failures in the telecoms and broadcasting markets. Also on the table is a proposal that it lobby for "The abandonment or reform of self-regulation to a best practice system that better delivers consumer outcomes, and is more technology neutral."
Source: iTWire
Broadband to stimulate seniors' grey matter
The federal government has launched its $15 million senior citizens internet education program.
Source: Australian IT
Blog: Seven vividly proves WiMax not dead yet
It wasn't too long ago that critics of WiMax wireless technology were declaring it dead at the starting gate.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Telstra suffers nationwide web outage
Telstra's internet services suffered a nationwide outage this morning for around one hour, according to its spokesperson.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Perth to get fastest wireless broadband in Australia
Perth is set to receive the fastest wireless broadband network in Australia by early 2010.
Source: ARN
Stokes gives broadband a boost with 4G
Kerry Stokes has cemented his position as Australia's multimedia mogul after his Seven Network yesterday announced a shake-up to Australia's $30 billion a year telecoms sector.
Source: Australian IT
Wed, 02nd Sep 2009
Line switch hits city cyber speeds
BRISBANE: Internet speeds in the inner city have been slashed after Telstra moved a pivotal CBD telecommunication exchange without notifying customers.
Source: City News
Seven cans national Unwired Wimax rollout
The $200 million national Wimax rollout by the Seven Network's struggling Unwired unit has been called off and replaced by a limited roll out plan for Perth.
Source: Australian IT
Perth to be first with 'Unwired' mobile WiMAX service
The long-awaited launch of mobile WiMAX services by Seven Network subsidiary, Unwired Australia, will take place in Perth in March next year but with Unwired relegated to the role of network builder and operator and a new Seven subsidiary, Vividwireless responsible for all marketing and customer facing responsibilities.
Source: iTWire
Vocus racks up $2m core network upgrade
Vocus Communications has completed a $2 million refresh of its core network that has increased link capacities from one to 10 Gigabits.
Source: iTnews Australia
Internet filtering a farce: Minchin
The Opposition has renewed calls for the internet censorship plan to be buried but the government says the scheme is moving ahead.
Source: Australian IT
Mandatory filtering plan an 'ultimate embarrassment'
The Rudd Government plan to introduce mandatory ISP-level filtering was dead in the water and Communications Minister Stephen Conroy should end the farce now, the Opposition's leader in the Senate Nick Minchin said.
Source: iTWire
Telstra appoints two non-executive directors
Telstra has appointmented two new non-executive directors, energy industry leader Russell Higgins, and Microsoft executive Steve Vamos.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Tue, 01st Sep 2009
EFTel bullish on FY10 after heavy investment in FY09
ISP EFTel is making bullish forecasts for FY10 saying its large loss in FY09 was the result of major writedowns and adjustments and heavy investment in DSLAM rollout that has positioned it well for future growth.
Source: iTWire
Internet address run-out: is it time to panic?
The latest predictions on IPv4 address run-out have brought forward the estimated exhaustion date, especially in the Asia Pacific region; Internet elder statesman Vint Cerf has warned of 'panic' solutions resulting in poor engineering; and the Australian Government Information Management Office has accelerated its IPv6 adoption timetable by three years.
Source: iTWire
Optus email change angers customers
Optus has been forced to halt the planned shut down of its optushome.com.au email domain after users complained of insufficient warning.
Source: Australian IT
Pipe calls for third NSW undersea cable zone
Pipe International has called on the communications regulator to relieve congestion in the undersea corridors for submarine cables by opening a third "protection zone" in New South Wales waters.
Source: iTnews Australia
Mon, 31st Aug 2009
Blog: Can Vodafone close the rural 3G gap?
Optus, Vodafone and Three have long struggled to match Telstra's reach outside the capital cities. Vodafone's major network upgrade is the best chance yet to dilute Next G's rural monopoly, but questions remain.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Australia Japan Cable & Pacific Crossing offer GigE links from Australia to USA
Australia Japan Cable (AJC) and Pacific Crossing have launched a gigabit ethernet service across their respective networks for carrier, enterprise, and ISP customers wanting connectivity between Australia and North America.
Source: iTWire