Underlying problem between ISPs and movie studios not addressed, according to industry pundits
Broadband Minister, Senator Stephen Conroy’s calls for the ISP and movie industry to formulate a bilateral code of conduct does not address the root cause of copyright disputes, according to industry watchers.
It's a victory for common sense, they say
Fellow ISPs have spent the day congratulating iiNet on its court victory over the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT).
The EFA and the IIA welcome the today's verdict
ISPs and industry groups have welcomed news of iiNet’s victory against the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) in the Federal Court.
In a statement, AFACT representative blames the finding on the court's technical interpretation of how ISPs control content access on the network
The 34 film companies represented by the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) have expressed disappointment in the [[artnid:335042|Federal Court’s decision to rule in favour of iiNet]].
Judge rules in favour of iiNet in the copyright and piracy battle with AFACT
The Federal Court has ruled in favour of iiNet in a copyright case launched by the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) that has captured worldwide attention.
Online rights group may seek to participate in the AFACT vs iiNet court case if the verdict is appealed
The Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) claims an Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) victory in the copyright court case against iiNet would have serious ramifications for Internet users.
Peter Coroneos is more interested building relations between copyright holders and ISP than the verdict of the case
A verdict on the iiNet and the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) is due tomorrow but the Internet Industry Association (IIA) is more concerned with improving relations between copyright holders and ISPs.
Judgment coming sooner than expected
The ruling on the landmark copyright case between Perth ISP, iiNet, and the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) is expected to be handed down next week.
Conroy likens broadband network to Apple's iconic technology at broadband future summit
The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, has likened the National Broadband Network (NBN) to the Apple iPhone, saying it’s impossible to know all the applications that will use the high-speed connectivity engine before it is built.
Internode senior staffer claims consumers will only spend $40-$50 on accessing any NBN or high-speed Internet services
Consumers want cheaper, not faster broadband, according to one of Internode’s senior staffers.
Broadband minister, Senator Stephen Conroy, flags potential new legislation following the high-profile copyright court case
The court stoush between iiNet and AFACT may provide the basis for new legislation addressing online copyright issues, Broadband and Communications Minister, Senator Stephen Conroy has revealed.
On the final day of proceedings, IIA's application to join in on the case has been rejected
The Internet Industry Association (IIA) has been refused participation in the legal dogfight between the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) and iiNet by the Federal Court.
Fighting a copyright case in the Federal Court is a costly affair, according to iiNet's financial statements
The legal stoush between the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) and iiNet (ASX: IIN) will cost the ISP $4 million.
Claims investigator’s actions during their research did not accurately demonstrate the actions of iiNet users
Attempts by AFACT investigators to incriminate iiNet of copyright infringement do not accurately reflect consumers and are therefore flawed, the ISP’s barrister, Richard Cobden SC, claimed in his closing address.
WA ISP joins the ranks of Internode and iPrimus to offer unmetered TiVo content.
Following in the footsteps of [[artnid:296462|Internode|new]] and [[artnid:302689|iPrimus|new]], WA-based ISP, iiNet, has jumped on the unmetered TiVo access bandwagon.
