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NBN says 1.3 percent of FttN lines sit below 25Mbps after co-existence ends
The company has also revealed that it has purchased 27,600 kilometres of copper cable.
ACCC launches pricing inquiry for Telstra copper regulation
The ACCC is considering whether to price Telstra's regulated copper and ADSL services in reference to pre- and post-NBN completion periods.
17.5k NBN satellite users have no 3G
Around 17,500 Sky Muster satellite users have no 3G coverage, and that's before obstructions that could also limit mobile coverage are taking into account.
Queensland government moves to improve NBN with state-owned fibre backhaul
FibreCo Qld will use under-utilised backhaul on its existing state-owned fibre network to connect to the NBN in regional areas of Queensland.
NBN unveils business pricing bundles
NBN has introduced a series of wholesale discount bundles for its business services.
ACCC launches inquiry into NBN rebates
The ACCC is seeking feedback on NBN's long-term rebate framework.
ACCC to continue regulating backhaul
With the NBN creating "some degree of uncertainty", the ACCC has decided to continue regulating backhaul, but has said there is enough competition at 137 metro and 27 regional exchanges.
Government backs USG delivery via NBN and Telstra
The Universal Service Guarantee will be best delivered by NBN for broadband, and Telstra for voice services, the Australian government has said.
ACCC hauls Activ8me to court
Following a AU$12,600 penalty earlier this year, Activ8me is again facing legal action from the ACCC for its allegedly misleading advertisements over the cost of its NBN services.
NBN and government should co-fund tech choice program: Regional telco review
The regional telecommunications independent review committee has recommended that NBN be clearer about tech upgrades, look into satellite and fixed-wireless issues, and increase data allowances.
TPG faces court action for allegedly misleading customers
The ACCC has alleged that TPG misled customers over a AU$20 prepayment term in its contracts, estimating that TPG likely retained millions of dollars in forfeited prepayments.
NBN deploys gigabit-capable technology on FttC network
NBN has yet to switch on the G.fast 1Gbps capability, saying it will wait for more demand for higher speeds.
ACCC to continue regulating Telstra copper as NBN rollout completes
Telstra's ULLS, LSS, WLR, LCS, FOAS, and FTAS fixed-line services will continue being regulated for the next five years to ensure certainty during the end of the NBN rollout.
ACCC wants to expand NBN speed guidance to fixed-wireless
The ACCC is consulting on a proposal to extend its NBN speed guidance to fixed-wireless services so that consumers are notified of how cell congestion, line of sight, and distance from towers could impact their service.
Western Australia invests AU$5m in regional broadband for agritech
WA's Digital Farm initiative will provide broadband to 41,000 square kilometres across the Kimberley, Mid-West, Wheatbelt, Peel, Great Southern, and South-West regions with a total funding envelope of AU$5 million.
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 deploys gigabit-capable technology on FttC network
NBN has yet to switch on the G.fast 1Gbps capability, saying it will wait for more demand for higher speeds.
Researchers develop optical fibre capable of over 1 petabit per second
Boffins claim new fibre can transmit 12 times as much data as existing optic fibres.
NBN uncaps 'essential internet services' for satellite users
NBN says required software updates, web browsing, internet banking, and checking emails will no longer count towards the data caps of its satellite users.
TPG takes out third NBN speed-monitoring report
The ACCC has said TPG is delivering the highest percentage of maximum download and upload speeds to its NBN customers, with Telstra retaining the lowest latency, while MyRepublic came last across most categories.
Telstra adds 4G voice to NBN smart modem
The Telstra Smart Modem Gen 2 will provide 4G voice failover in the event of a broadband outage or a delay in migrating to NBN services.
NBN launches gigabit-speed enterprise service
Enterprise customers are now able to order a wholesale symmetrical-gigabit NBN service, with the company also continuing to work on a business-grade satellite offering.
ACCC gives business services more time to migrate to NBN
The consumer watchdog has approved several amendments to Telstra's NBN migration plan, including to account for the HFC pause and to give business services 170 days to switch over before legacy services are disconnected.
Aussie Broadband forced to shelve lower-priced services after NBN pricing changes
The end of NBN's temporary discount on 50Mbps services means smaller retailers may have to stop offering lower-end products in order to make a profit, according to Aussie Broadband.
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
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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