Crossbench senators are demanding the government table documents relating to the failed FTTN tender process
Crossbench senators are demanding the government table documents relating to a failed tender process for the abandoned $4.7 billion fibre-to-the-node network project.
Communications Alliance End User Premises group calls for comment on its handbook for implementing and connecting the NBN to businesses and homes
The Communications Alliance has released a draft handbook outlining guidelines and practices for potential stakeholders around the National Broadband Network (NBN).
ARN talks with Jason Ashton, managing director of wireless broadband provider, BigAir, about Internet filtering, the NBN, and channel opportunities
Wireless broadband is already providing Australian users with Internet connectivity and its influence is expected to get even more significant with the rollout of Australia’s National Broadband Network. ARN caught up with BigAir managing director, Jason Ashton, to discuss the state of the broadband market, his thoughts on Internet filtering and what the wireless network operator has planned for the next 12 months.
The US-based company will provision and manage the fibre cables in Tasmania
NBNco’s younger sibling, NBN Tasmania, has awarded its optic fibre cable tender to US-based Corning Cable Systems for the state’s National Broadband Network (NBN) implementation.
Executive chairman, Mike Quigley, dodges committing to Australian Employment Covenant but says NBNco will look to employ indigenous Australians
The company tasked with rolling out the Federal Government’s ambitious national broadband network (NBN) will employ thousands of staff while leveraging Australia’s contractor community to enable the project.
Three new faces join NBNco but news still tightly controlled
The executive team of the NBNco is getting its final touches with executive chair, Michael Quigley appointing three new faces.
Nextgen managing director saw ample opportunities for niche service providers
The Federal Government’s $43 billion National Broadband Network (NBN) will be a failure without a thriving reseller channel, according to telecommunications carrier, Nextgen Networks.
ARN surveys seven of Australia’s leading ICT analysts on whether the conversations on the NBN are lacking
Seven of Australia’s leading ICT analysts are split on whether the public discourse around the Federal Government’s planned National Broadband Network (NBN) is lacking.
Establishment of NBNco is the right way to go, but concerns are raised
The establishment of NBNco to rollout the Federal Government’s planned National Broadband Network (NBN) is the right move according to six of Australia’s leading ICT analysts.
Mixed views on whether we need a network upgrade from technology and competition standpoints
Asked if they had any doubts Australia needed a significant upgrade to its existing networks from technology and competition view points, seven of the country’s leading ICT analysts have given mixed responses.
Analysts agree a fibre to the premises network is the best technological option for the long term
There is no better alternative to a fibre-to-the-premises (FttP) network in the long term for the National Broadband Network (NBN), according to seven of the country’s top ICT analysts.
ARN survey of seven of Australia’s top analysts shows strong support for the NBN
Seven of Australia’s top ICT analysts agree the social and economic benefits of the Federal Government’s planned National Broadband Network ([[xref: http://www.arnnet.com.au/tag/National%20Broadband%20Network%20(NBN)|NBN|new]]) will outweigh the forecast $43 billion cost.
Five steps to the future
Now that the NBNco board has been announced and the lead advisors appointed for the implementation study, a spokesperson for Communications Minister, Senator Stephen Conroy confirmed there are at least five major next steps to be taken in the Federal Government’s ambitious National Broadband Network (NBN) plan.
While the NBN will improve the online experience for users of games consoles, and make more content available for download, retail partners need not fear
The Federal Government's National Broadband Network (NBN) will enhance online gaming and provide users with an alternative way to access content, but it won’t render traditional formats obsolete, according to Sony.
Newly formed Institute for a Broadband-Enabled Society to take Government funding and industry partnerships and explore the potential for broadband
A new $2 million institute has been established to address the lack of knowledge about broadband applications in anticipation of the the Federal Government's National Broadband Network (NBN).
