Singtel Group climbs above 700 million mobile customers
Singtel Group added 67 million mobile customers across its global brands during FY18, with the telco reporting SG$5.5 billion in total net profit for the financial year.
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Optus doubles NBN customers as mobile subs hit 10 million
Optus now has 453,000 NBN customers and more than 10 million mobile subscribers, with CEO Allen Lew telling ZDNet that the telco is also examining the 3.6GHz spectrum band for possible 5G use.
NBN: More to be done on HFC remediation
NBN is implementing two new HFC optimisation works from the pit to the exchange and from the pit to the home.
NBN looks to 'proactive' network health with machine learning
Using machine learning and big data analytics, NBN is able to be 'proactive' rather than reactive in repairing network issues across modem and cable before the end user even notices, the company has said.
5G spectrum changes could impact weather radars
Moving wireless service providers to the 5.6GHz spectrum band to make way for mobile providers to deploy 5G over the 3.6GHz band could affect the C-Band weather radars, the Bureau of Meteorology has said.
Australia adds cloud to safe harbour copyright regime
The government has agreed to make an addendum to the explanatory memorandum of its safe harbours extension to note the use of cloud service providers by the education, cultural, and disability sectors.
Software automation policy guidelines
Software automation is used for many business and IT processes, depending on industry vertical and individual company business and IT needs. Because this automation is far-reaching, policy considerations...
NBN's FttC network reaches 18K premises
NBN has reported Q3 EBITDA of negative AU$389 million on revenue of AU$521 million, with 3.7 million end users.
NBN aiming to close temporary POIs by year end
Government-owned broadband wholesaler needs to have 65,000 services moved to decommission early points of interconnect.
Australia kicks off regional telco review
The federal government has convened a new regional telecommunications review committee to look into the proposed Universal Service Guarantee, as well as the quality of and access to voice and broadband services.
NBN announces AI, IoT R&D with Sydney and Melbourne universities
UTS and the University of Melbourne will work with NBN on R&D projects across IoT, AI, smart cities, robotics, programmable networks, wireless, and data analytics.
Telstra confirms cable broadband speed boost
Around 500,000 Telstra cable broadband customers will see their speeds increase from 30/1Mbps to 50/5Mbps thanks to an upgrade.
Kogan Mobile climbs toward AU$3.5m quarterly profit
Kogan Mobile gross profit is rising to the AU$3.5m-per-quarter mark, with the telco continuing to add customers.
Another rise in telco complaints shows 'struggling' industry: Comms Alliance
Telstra, Optus, Vodafone Australia, and Pivotel have all clocked in with higher complaints ratios in the quarterly telecommunications complaints in context report.
Valve dismissal by Australian High Court ends 4-year legal battle against ACCC
Valve's attempt to appeal a AU$3 million penalty and ruling that it engaged in deceptive conduct has been dismissed by the High Court of Australia.
MacTel warns telcos to fix problems before Royal Commission happens
The government delayed its review of telco consumer safeguards until NBN complaints to the TIO tripled, Labor has said, but Macquarie Telecom is suggesting tighter regulations aren't the answer.
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'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.
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.
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.
MacTel warns telcos to fix problems following consumer complaints
Macquarie Telecom group executive Luke Clifton has welcomed news of rising consumer complaints statistics as it reveals practices being used within the telco industry 'are not working'.
NBN launching new wholesale pricing next month
Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) is attempting to push speeds, with its new wholesale pricing options launching next month after several months of consulting with industry.
NBN CEO rules out using 5G to become a mobile player
Speaking to Senate Estimates on Tuesday, NBN's soon-to-depart CEO Bill Morrow said the company has no plans, nor any strategic discussions, to offer a mobile service off the back of its 5G spectrum holdings.
Telstra CEO pushes NBN customer satisfaction
Telstra's chief executive has emphasised his 'strong view that wholesale service standards are regulated' in terms of both speeds and pricing.
NBN launches FttC network in two suburbs
NBN has launched its new fibre-to-the-curb network for around 1,000 premises in Miranda, NSW, and Coburg, Victoria.
NBN CEO to leave by end of year
Bill Morrow announced that he will be stepping down from his role by the end of the year after serving as CEO at the company for almost five years.
Most NBN speeds close to those promised, says ACCC report
NBN retailers are delivering up to 90 percent of their speed tier promises during peak hours, the fixed-line broadband speed monitoring report by the ACCC has found.
NetComm to provide 4G-like service to remote areas with new fixed-wireless device
NetComm Wireless has announced the 'world's fastest' fixed-wireless outdoor device, which will allow speeds of up to 1Gbps and will be used for NBN customers later this year.
NBN signs AU$184m Speedcast deal
Speedcast Managed Services will be responsible for wholesaling NBN satellite services to businesses.
Three out of four FttN NBN connections not capable of 100Mbps
Fibre to the node has the least potential of any fixed-line technology used on the National Broadband Network, even fixed wireless will allow more users to hit 100Mbps.
HFC delays could see NBN miss its targets for first time under Morrow
The impact of the pause to HFC connections could see NBN miss its targets under the multi-technology mix, chair Ziggy Switkowski told Senate Estimates.
NBN is the new taste sensation for cockatoos
At AU$10,000 per munching session, Australia's cockatoos are having an expensive feast on spare cables on NBN fixed-wireless towers.
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.
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