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TPG profit drops below AU$400m ahead of Vodafone merger
TPG lost momentum in the consumer space due to the NBN, while its Vodafone fibre contract helped it maintain corporate revenues.
Telstra drops FY19 guidance by AU$300m due to NBN Corporate Plan
Telstra's FY19 total income will be AU$300 million lower than previously forecast, while EBITDA will be AU$100 million lower and net one-off NBN receipts AU$200 million lower due to NBN's Corporate Plan.
NBN to subsidise medical alarm upgrades
NBN will provide up to AU$300 towards upgraded unmonitored medical alarms to help ensure they do not stop working during the migration from legacy services.
NetComm Wireless launches industrial IoT device
NetComm's new IIoT device enables NB-IoT and Cat-M1 connectivity for low-power, low-bandwidth things.
NBN to take FttC to MDUs
By supplying eight- and 16-port DPUs, NBN will be able to extend its fibre-to-the-curb network to multi-dwelling units, NetComm Wireless has announced.
ACCC reconsiders Telstra copper regulation
Given the NBN rollout, the ACCC is seeking feedback on whether to continue regulating six Telstra copper services from mid-2019 until mid-2024.
NBN 'absolutely' still planning 5G fixed-wireless
NBN has told ZDNet that it is still planning to deploy 5G across its fixed-wireless service, while also looking into NG-PON2 for FttP, G.mgfast for FttN/B/C, and Full Duplex DOCSIS for HFC to enable speeds of up to 10Gbps.
NBN base case funding jumps to AU$51b following HFC pause
NBN has said its HFC pause will impact revenue during the rollout by AU$700 million plus capex spend of AU$200 million; the wholesale pricing change will result in a AU$700 million deferral of revenue; and the fixed-wireless capacity upgrade program will result in an additional AU$800 million in capex.
TPG-Vodafone will be 'very aggressive': David Teoh
The new TPG could offer plans that are 'even better' than its previously advertised AU$9.99 per month mobile service, David Teoh has said, once the merger completes and it can offer bundled fixed and mobile deals.
NBN launches business customer experience centre
NBN has announced the launch of a new business operations centre, as well as three new parts to its business customer products and services offerings.
MNF net profit at AU$12m following Pennytel relaunch
MNF has reported FY18 net profit of almost AU$12 million on revenue of AU$220 million.
NetComm Wireless profit up 500 percent as it eyes 5G and FttC globally
NetComm Wireless has announced net profit of AU$8 million on revenue of AU$181 million, pointing to future growth across fixed-wireless, fibre to the curb, 5G, and industrial IoT.
Australians fooled into giving remote access to scammers
The ACCC's Scamwatch website has received more than 8,000 reports of remote access scams so far this year.
Qantas customer experience improves thanks to in-flight Wi-Fi
Qantas has partially attributed its improvement in customer experience scores to the addition of Wi-Fi to its domestic fleet, while the airline said it is continually investing in 'cyber transformation initiatives'.
ACMA begins enforcing NBN migration rules backed by AU$10m penalties
The ACMA will be able to take NBN retail service providers to court to gain injunctions and civil penalties of up to AU$10 million for non-compliance with its new broadband transition regulations.
NICTA's glimpse of tomorrow's tech: pics
National ICT Australia (NICTA) has thrown its doors open for the seventh time in as many years, inviting all to see what's next in cutting-edge technology and also to open the Digital Productivity Showcase, a demonstration of future applications that will likely use and show the capabilities of the National Broadband Network.
2011: the year in photos
We often get asked what we've seen this year in technology, so what better way to tell the story than with a round-up of the year's photos?
Inside NBN's $32.5m 'nerve centre': photos
The National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) has opened its Network Operations and Test Facility (NOTF), which it calls the "nerve centre" of the NBN. Take a walk with ZDNet Australia to see what the back end of Australia's biggest network will be like.
Best wireless ADSL2+ modem/routers
In our ongoing testing of wireless ADSL2+ modem/routers, we bring you the top 10 so far. Of course, everyone has a horror story about each, so feel free to comment below on the frustration within.
Telstra's AGM: photos
Today's Annual General Meeting marked an historic day for Telstra as shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favour of the $11 billion deal with the National Broadband Network Company. ZDNet Australia was there to catch all the action.
NBN 12-month roll-out plan mapped: pics
The National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) has unveiled its fibre roll-out plans for the next 12 months and has released maps of the next 19 sites set to get fibre.
Inside ASG's Perth datacentre: photos
ASG Group has launched its $10.3 million datacentre and $3.6 million cloud computing facility in Perth today, which it claims will withstand a one in 100-year flood event.
Why Armidale took the NBN launch prize
Townsville, not Armidale was set to be the mainland launch site for the National Broadband Network (NBN), but when Tropical Cyclone Yasi hit, Armidale stepped up, according to NBN Co CEO Mike Quigley.
Peeking into 10 stalls at CeBIT 2011: pics
The CeBIT 2011 action is over now, with stalls being dismantled in front of the ZDNet Australia team's eyes last night. But while it was alive, it was bustling and full of tech. Take a look at some of the stalls we visited.
NBN Armidale launch: photos
The National Broadband Network (NBN) was officially launched at Armidale today by Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Communications Minister Stephen Conroy and Independent MP Tony Windsor.
NBN Co visits Prysmian fibre factory: pics
Prysmian Telecom Cables and Systems was awarded a contract of up to $300 million this week to supply fibre-optic cables for the National Broadband Network (NBN). NBN Co head Mike Quigley visited the company's Dee Why factory after the announcement.
NBN roll-out in action: Kiama
Work is well underway in putting fibre in the ground of the first mainland roll-out sites for the Federal Government's $37.5 billion National Broadband Network project. ZDNet Australia took a trip to one of the sites to see how the project was unfolding.
CSIRO broadband lab launch: photos
The CSIRO and National ICT Australia in conjunction with the New South Wales Government yesterday launched a new multimillion-dollar broadband research lab in Marsfield designed to develop applications for the National Broadband Network.
Conroy visits Nextgen's backhaul hub: pics
Fibre-optic backbone specialist Nextgen Networks has installed over 8000km of its own fibre across Australia, but its current role as prime contractor for the government's 6000km Regional Backbone Blackspots Program (RBBP) has given it a high profile in the National Broadband Network (NBN) roll-out, especially now that the provider has reached its halfway point.
Photos: inside ABC, WIN MediaHub
We took a trip down to Ingleburn to Australia's largest media broadcast facility, MediaHub. ZDNet Australia had a chat with its chief, Andrew Hogg, and dived behind the lines to have a peek at its server-heavy backline.
NBN to introduce rebate for missed appointments
ACCC gets national broadband wholesaler to increase rebates for late connections and missed appointments.
Aussie Broadband draws ACCC ire over absolute claims
ISP will no longer be able to claim it is 'congestion-free'.
NetComm Wireless launches industrial IoT device
NetComm's new IIoT device enables NB-IoT and Cat-M1 connectivity for low-power, low-bandwidth things. Read more: https://zd.net/2PsvE7t
NBN 'absolutely' still planning 5G fixed-wireless
NBN is still planning to deploy 5G across its fixed-wireless service, while also looking into NG-PON2 for FttP, G.mgfast for FttN/B/C, and Full Duplex DOCSIS for HFC to enable speeds of up to 10Gbps. Read more: https://zd.net/2NzMFvV
NBN launches business customer experience centre
NBN has announced the launch of a business operations centre, located in Melbourne's Docklands area, aimed at providing dedicated customer support for business users. Read more: https://zd.net/2MWF0L8
Australians lost AU$4.4m to remote access scams so far this year
Australians are increasingly falling victim to remote access scams, losing AU$4.4 million so far this year from a reported 8,000 scam attempts. Read more: https://zd.net/2PGXrSC
Qantas customer experience improves thanks to in-flight Wi-Fi
Qantas reported statutory net profit of AU$980 million on revenue of AU$17.1 billion for FY18, as well as an increased entertainment Net Promoter Score due to its in-flight Wi-Fi. Read more: https://zd.net/2MJ9FeW
Kogan Mobile 'approaching' 400k customers
Kogan Mobile has reported revenue of AU$12 million for FY18, up 233.3 percent year on year from AU$3.6 million, with the provider claiming over 1 percent of all mobile phone users across Australia. Read more: https://zd.net/2OInl7b
Nokia deploys software-defined solutions across NBN FttC network
Nokia has told ZDNet that it is providing its open-source cloud-based Altiplano software-defined access network solutions to NBN's fibre-to-the-curb network for better managing consumer experience. Read more: https://zd.net/2nEvtKe
ACMA completes NBN migration rules
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has introduced its final rules for the transition of consumers onto the NBN, including the requirements for line tests and copper speed tests. Read more: https://zd.net/2JOAKYh
NBN introduces virtual access to POIs
NBN has launched a virtual network-network interface product allowing retail service providers to access all 121 points of interconnect without needing to physically connect. Read more: https://zd.net/2MPwk5A
44 percent of NBN users are on 50Mbps or above
NBN has said that 70 percent of new customers are now ordering speeds of 50Mbps or higher, attributing the rise to its changes in wholesale pricing from December. Read more: https://zd.net/2sY4GMe
NBN's FttC network reaches 18K premises
NBN has announced that its new fibre-to-the-curb (FttC) network has 18,500 premises ready for service, 1,047 of which are ready to connect. Read more: https://zd.net/2jM7E1u
Kogan Mobile quarterly profit climbs to AU$3.5m mark
Kogan Mobile has said it is 'one of the fastest-growing telcos in Australian history' as gross profit rises to the AU$3.5m-per-quarter mark. Read more: https://zd.net/2HjiZQB
NBN complaints to the TIO rise 204 percent
Consumer complaints to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) about the National Broadband Network (NBN) have risen by 204 percent year on year to 22,827 for the first half of the year. Read more: https://zd.net/2Hqv75G
NetComm NCT240
NetComm have offered a small scale DSLAM designed for hotels, serviced apartments or serviced offices. We found it to be a very robust device which is easy to deploy and manage.
3 NetConnect HSDPA ExpressCard
3's new mobile broadband card is almost a no-brainer: It sprints along on 3's current 3G network and will kick into overdrive following the 3.6Mbps HSDPA network overhaul, slips into notebook ExpessCard and PC Card slots and to top it off, has exceptional pricing plans.
iBurst Wireless Card
iBurst is a superb wireless broadband solution that's highly useful for the mobile business user, but users who don't require portability will likely find its price to be a deal breaker.
Unwired Wireless Card
While the speed and pricing plans make it appealing for those who aren't deskbound, Unwired's Wireless Card is cruelled by the lack of true mobility and the Sydney-only coverage, which itself is undeniably patchy.
Vodafone Mobile Connect
Aggressive pricing, a slice of speed-boosting tech and a tempting 'unlimited' downloads plan puts Vodafone in pole position in the race for 3G datacard customers.
Telstra BigPond Wireless Broadband
As long as you're a metropolitan broadband user, Telstra BigPond Wireless Broadband delivers well, but it can't be said to be an inexpensive broadband option.
OzEmail Metrowide Wireless
It's not exactly cheap, but if you want wireless broadband on the go -- and critically, if you live in the right bits of the correct cities -- then it's your best current choice.
Engin Voice Box
If you're a heavy phone user who can deal with having yet another home phone number, then Engin's voice box could save you serious money.
