What's wrong with the NBN
Last week, Twisted Wire asked politicians, industry insiders, and commentators to highlight the good points of the NBN. This week, they're back with a more pessimistic outlook.
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Phil Dobbie has a wealth of radio and business experience. He started his career in commercial radio in the UK and, since coming to Australia in 1991, has held senior marketing and management roles with Telstra, OzEmail, the British Tourist Authority and other telecommunications, media, travel and advertising businesses.
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Digging NBN’s dirt
With NBN Co now connecting premises as they roll down every street, there’s going to be a whole lot of digging required.
It's all over the top
Twisted Wire asks, "what role is there for the telecommunications industry in content, when we seem happy with over-the-top delivery?" FoxtelGo is the latest case in point.
Teleworking: Small answer to a big problem
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Alarming plans for the NBN
Will medical alarm systems — or other devices attached to your phone line — still work when you switch to the NBN? Not necessarily.
Turnbull and Quigley: No love lost at NBN review
Tuesday night saw another six monthly review of the NBN’s progress in Parliament House: Malcolm Turnbull was there, and Mike Quigley had a score to settle.
Does the ITU see QoS as a way to retain control?
When the ITU meets in Dubai in December, the issue of interconnected QoS is on the table. Is this another attempt by network providers to get a slice of the content providers' pie?
Beyond the end of Telstra's nose
Telstra’s AGM passed by peacefully this week, despite the absence of a clear long-term strategy and a short-term focus on results.