Networking

Future of nbn could be mobile

12 October, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The nbn could be salvaged by providing fibre backhaul for mobile tower last-mile connections, Paul Budde has predicted.


ACCC halts decision on nbn SAU variation

09 October, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The ACCC will hold off on making a decision whether to accept nbn co's proposed variation to its SAU pricing arrangements until an industry consultation on the nbn's pricing model concludes.


Launtel launches 1 Gbps nbn service in Hobart

03 October, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Launtel has launched a new gigabit nbn service in Hobart five months after introducing the service in Launceston, and aims to transform Tasmania into the nation's first gigabit state.


nbn co unveils new price model for business services

27 September, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

nbn co will cap the maximum spend for wholesale business-grade nbn services as part of a new pricing model developed to help retail service providers better provide for medium to large businesses.


The nbn for SMEs: not business grade yet

25 September, 2017 by Paul Brooks

Many small-to-medium businesses are stuck with having to use consumer-grade nbn connections.


Businesses must act to move special services to nbn

20 September, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

nbn is urging businesses to act now to plan for the migration of their special networking services to the nbn before the first forced connection of these services.


More data for Sky Muster users

19 September, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Retailers will soon be able to offer up to 50% more data at peak times and double data at off-peak times to its users in rural and remote areas.


Internet Australia's top members to step down

18 September, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Internet Australia's executive director Laurie Patton, chairwoman Anne Hurley and secretary George Fung have all announced they will not be standing for re-election at an upcoming AGM.


Transport network upgrade deployed by Vodafone NZ

13 September, 2017

A live 400-gigabit wavelength optical system has been deployed by Vodafone New Zealand, in order to futureproof its national transport network.


Senate committee endorses telco reform bills

08 September, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

A Senate Standing Committee has recommended that parliament pass a new telecoms reform package that would ensure funding for the loss-making fixed wireless and satellite components of the nbn.


D-Link DAP-2610 concurrent dual-band access point

06 September, 2017 | Supplied by: D-Link Australia Pty Ltd

The D-Link DAP-2610 concurrent dual-band access point provides companies with a WLAN system that includes a broad range of functions and 802.11ac Wave 2 speeds.


HFC posing more problems for nbn co

05 September, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

nbn co has been forced to delay releasing HFC connections to market until services are actually available to individual premises because around half of premises within the HFC footprint need additional construction works.


NZ expanding fibre network to 190 more towns

04 September, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The New Zealand government has revealed plans to extend its Ultra-Fast Broadband national fibre network to 190 more towns, bringing the total coverage up to 87% of the population by 2022.


nbn on track for 2020 completion

01 September, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The latest nbn co corporate plan indicates that the company expects the rollout to be complete by 2020 at a total cost of between $47bn and $51bn.


Telcos commit to improving nbn experience

23 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Representatives of Australia's telecoms industry have committed to improving the experience for customers migrating to the nbn.


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