Australia not prepared for next-gen broadband
09 December, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIndustry and government must invest in capability building if Australian businesses and individuals are to fully reap the benefits of next-gen broadband, a new report urges.
Quigley hits back at criticism
05 December, 2013Mike Quigley has defended the decisions made by NBN Co during his time at the organisation and highlighted "deliberate efforts to impede the progress of the NBN" in a speech at a TelSoc event this week.
Leaked NBN report projects FTTN delays
03 December, 2013 by Andrew CollinsAn NBN based on the Coalition's FTTN-focused model is unlikely to be completed on time and would not support the same business-class features as Labor's FTTH-based model, according to a document prepared for the incoming Abbott government and leaked to the media.
NBN petitioners decry "backwater" FTTN model
28 November, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSupporters of the original vision of the NBN delivered MPs a petition with over 270,000 signatures advocating for FTTH technology, but online support did not translate to feet on the ground.
Union rebuffs Telstra over copper "disgrace"
26 November, 2013 by Andrew CollinsA union official has labelled Telstra's copper network an "absolute disgrace" after the telco defended the network and blamed the weather for a rise in service disruptions.
iiNet drops NBN satellite offerings
19 November, 2013 by Andrew CollinsISP iiNet has ceased offering NBN Interim Satellite plans to new customers, saying that the sheer number of users meant the service was “almost unusable” in peak periods.
NBN Co cleared to buy TransACT FTTP network
19 November, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNBN Co has received the ACCC's approval to buy the FTTP network operated by ISP TransACT and connect another 13,000 Canberra homes to the NBN.
Simon Hackett, Patrick Flannigan and Justin Milne join NBN Co board
14 November, 2013 by Andrew CollinsThree directors have been appointed to NBN Co’s board: Internode founder Simon Hackett, one-time NBN head of construction Patrick Flannigan and Telstra alumni Justin Milne.
Another Telstra alum appointed as NBN Co exec
12 November, 2013 by Andrew CollinsNBN Co has appointed ex-Telstra executive Greg Adcock to the position of chief operating officer, making Adcock the third Telstra alum to be given a senior role at NBN Co in the last six weeks.
Roaming accountants turn to 4G Wi-Fi cradle
05 November, 2013Pitcher Partners, an accountancy, auditing and advisory firm, has implemented a 4G Wi-Fi cradle to improve its audit teams' access to the internet while on the road.
Turnbull questions NBN Co annual report
05 November, 2013 by Andrew CollinsCommunications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has questioned the legitimacy of NBN Co's 2013 annual report, which was produced by NBN Co under the previous government and released to the public just last week.
Telstra sues NBN Co over $11.2bn contract
31 October, 2013Telstra is suing NBN Co in the NSW Supreme Court over a dispute regarding the $11.2 billion deal the two companies signed in 2011.
Brocade upgrading Dreamworld's Wi-Fi network
28 October, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingArdent Leisure, the owner of Australia's largest theme park - Dreamworld, has contracted Brocade to upgrade and replace the park's wireless networking infrastructure.
NBN Co hires ex-Telstra director, ditches ex-Labor man Kaiser
24 October, 2013 by Andrew CollinsNBN Co has hired ex-Telstra director JB Rousselot to the new position of head of strategy and transformation, while making redundant Mike Kaiser, the company’s head of quality and an ex-Labor politician, in the process.
There is light at the end of the fibre
23 October, 2013 by Peter Lee*With the federal election now past, the opportunity for the incoming Coalition government to deliver on its plans for growing the economy and make real traction requires decisive action within the first six months of government, argues IIA CEO Peter Lee.
