News

• MyNetFone to offer NBN retail and wholesale services from June

  By Spandas Lui | 29 May, 2012 11:10

  VoIP and broadband telco, MyNetFone (ASX: MNF), has gained certification to sell broadband services on the National Broadband Network (NBN) while its subsidiary, Symbio Networks, has become an authorised NBN wholesale aggregator.

• ACCC gives $800 million Optus-NBN Co deal the thumbs up

  By Spandas Lui | 28 May, 2012 10:36

  The consumer watchdog proposes to authorise the deal for Optus to migrate its HFC network customers onto the NBN after weighing up the pros and cons.

• More NBN access for remote schools

  By AAP | 25 May, 2012 10:00

  More remote schools, health clinics and local government facilities will be able to access the National Broadband Network (NBN) through an established interim satellite service, the government says.

• NBN build gaining momentum daily: Quigley

  By AAP | 25 May, 2012 07:00

  NBN Co boss, Mike Quigley, says momentum on the National Broadband Network is building despite the delays and setbacks in delivering on the government's $36 billion project.

• CeBIT 2012: Telstra economist says Australia needs a collaborative infrastructure strategy

  By Spandas Lui | 22 May, 2012 16:53

  Australia is lacking a collaborative infrastructure strategy which has stifled the implementation of intelligent technology solutions across the country, according to Telstra principal regulatory economist, Dr Flavio Romano.

• Telco watch: NBN rolls out, at last

  By Spandas Lui | 09 May, 2012 15:25

  In 2009, then Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, with Communications Minister, Senator Stephen Conroy, by his side, announced the $43 billion National Broadband Network (NBN). Originally put up for tender to the private sector, the decision to make the lucrative – not to mention expensive – network a 100 per cent Government project has garnered much praise and criticism.

• Telstra investigates growth areas

  By AAP | 23 April, 2012 09:56

  Telstra is investigating new growth areas opening up because of the National Broadband Network (NBN) such as Cloud computing, media asset management and expansion across Asia.

• NBN rollout at snail's pace: Turnbull

  By AAP | 18 April, 2012 12:45

  The rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) is happening "with the determination and velocity of an arthritic snail", says opposition communications spokesman, Malcolm Turnbull.

• Telstra has plans for NBN-affected staff

  By AAP | 16 April, 2012 22:40

  Telstra Corporation is set to outline by the end of April a massive restructure of its workforce as it switches from the ageing copper network to the National Broadband Network (NBN).

• NBN a 'game changer' for regional Australia, inquiry told

  By AAP | 16 April, 2012 12:22

  The National Broadband Network (NBN) will be a game changer for regional Australia, allowing major telecommunication firms to enter the broadband market for the first time, a joint parliamentary committee has heard.

• NBN not the only opportunity in Australia for Huawei

  By AAP | 02 April, 2012 08:34

  The Australian head of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei says there is still a role for the company in Australia, despite being banned from any participation in the National Broadband Network (NBN).

• China hits out at Australia for telco ban

  By AAP | 29 March, 2012 08:48

  Beijing has criticised Canberra for "obstructing" the operations of Chinese firms in Australia after telecoms giant Huawei was banned from bidding for a big broadband project on security grounds.

• Gillard sees NBN in action... in Korea

  By AAP | 27 March, 2012 09:08

  "Do you know about cricket? Not the insect but the sport?"

• NBN to cover 758,100 premises by year's end

  By Spandas Lui | 15 February, 2012 13:04

  The National Broadband Network will touch around 758,100 premises by the end of the year according to NBN Co’s yearly rollout schedule.

• Optus launches small business NBN packages

  By Spandas Lui | 07 February, 2012 10:50

  Optus launches small business NBN packages catering to offices with up to five people