items tagged with Telecommunications
Telstra mobile memo service suffers as TeleTech offshores operators
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Services
2009-01-22 00:11:14
Users of the Telstra mobile memo service have reported a serious drop in service quality since shortly before Christmas. Telstra has admitted its outsourced provider, Teletech, has offshored 15% of calls to the Philippines, with, it seems, no quality guarantees.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Services
2009-01-22 00:11:14
Users of the Telstra mobile memo service have reported a serious drop in service quality since shortly before Christmas. Telstra has admitted its outsourced provider, Teletech, has offshored 15% of calls to the Philippines, with, it seems, no quality guarantees.
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Opposition bemoans “veiled in secrecy” NBN process
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-01-21 21:44:12
After news came through earlier today that the NBN Expert Panel had released its report, which the Government says it will not release, the inevitable cry of complaint from the Federal Opposition has arisen, blasting Senator Conroy for the secretive process.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-01-21 21:44:12
After news came through earlier today that the NBN Expert Panel had released its report, which the Government says it will not release, the inevitable cry of complaint from the Federal Opposition has arisen, blasting Senator Conroy for the secretive process.
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NBN “Expert Panel” releases report – but only to the Govt
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-01-21 19:44:31
The Opposition’s desires to see the NBN (National Broadband Network) report released publicly seem to have been dashed by the Minister for Communication’s latest statement, which says the report has been received, but won’t be released to anyone else.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-01-21 19:44:31
The Opposition’s desires to see the NBN (National Broadband Network) report released publicly seem to have been dashed by the Minister for Communication’s latest statement, which says the report has been received, but won’t be released to anyone else.
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Telstra competitors slam Sol's tip to incoming US President Obama
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-01-20 01:31:19
An organisation representing a range of Australian carriers and ISPs has railed against Telstra CEO Sol Trujillo's "unsolicited advice" to the incoming Barack Obama administration that it should put part of an economic stimulus package towards improving fixed and wireless broadband in the US.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-01-20 01:31:19
An organisation representing a range of Australian carriers and ISPs has railed against Telstra CEO Sol Trujillo's "unsolicited advice" to the incoming Barack Obama administration that it should put part of an economic stimulus package towards improving fixed and wireless broadband in the US.
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Coalition demands Expert Panel’s NBN report: Minchin
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-01-19 22:06:41
Ready to munch on the findings of the Expert Panel’s NBN report is one Senator Nick Minchin, the Shadow Minister for Broadband, who is pre-ripping into the Rudd Labor Government over the release (or otherwise) of the NBN recommendations.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-01-19 22:06:41
Ready to munch on the findings of the Expert Panel’s NBN report is one Senator Nick Minchin, the Shadow Minister for Broadband, who is pre-ripping into the Rudd Labor Government over the release (or otherwise) of the NBN recommendations.
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Verizon deploys mesh expansion network in Singapore
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Networks
2009-01-19 00:36:44
Verizon Business has deployed what it calls a technologically advanced network configuration aimed at giving large-business and government customers more reliable customer voice-and-data traffic and more diverse routes to move mission-critical traffic.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Networks
2009-01-19 00:36:44
Verizon Business has deployed what it calls a technologically advanced network configuration aimed at giving large-business and government customers more reliable customer voice-and-data traffic and more diverse routes to move mission-critical traffic.
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Why delay of the Kogan Android phone is good news for Google
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-01-18 22:58:39
Has eWeek gone nuts? Google has been saved from a public relations disaster by the withdrawal of the Kogan Android phone, with suggestions that Google may well have been behind the decision by Ruslan Kogan to pull the project and redesign the Agora. Maybe Google even funded the cancellation?
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-01-18 22:58:39
Has eWeek gone nuts? Google has been saved from a public relations disaster by the withdrawal of the Kogan Android phone, with suggestions that Google may well have been behind the decision by Ruslan Kogan to pull the project and redesign the Agora. Maybe Google even funded the cancellation?
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Oh crap – I just dropped my phone down the loo!
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-01-18 21:48:31
Although Microsoft’s new survey on mobile phone usage in the bathroom/toilet/lavatory makes no mention of bathroom based mobile mishaps, with nearly 50% of Aussies using their phones in the so-called “rest room”, why didn’t they ask this question?
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-01-18 21:48:31
Although Microsoft’s new survey on mobile phone usage in the bathroom/toilet/lavatory makes no mention of bathroom based mobile mishaps, with nearly 50% of Aussies using their phones in the so-called “rest room”, why didn’t they ask this question?
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Telstra says mobiles are top of the “back to school shopping list”
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-01-15 19:39:22
Despite the “economic crisis” that is seeing cutbacks on discretionary spending, Telstra insists mobile phones are “still an essential part of the back to school list” and has some “top tips” on managing your children’s mobile spend.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-01-15 19:39:22
Despite the “economic crisis” that is seeing cutbacks on discretionary spending, Telstra insists mobile phones are “still an essential part of the back to school list” and has some “top tips” on managing your children’s mobile spend.
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Unknown new ISP, myKP, offers broadband “with no download caps”
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-01-13 20:26:50
Could it really be true – an ISP in Australia offering broadband with no download caps? A new ISP called “myKP” says it will offer just that from January 26 but “initially” only on a limited basis in areas that can already access myKP’s Free Wi-Fi - although the service is expected to be offered to "everyone" in a "not too long" timeframe.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-01-13 20:26:50
Could it really be true – an ISP in Australia offering broadband with no download caps? A new ISP called “myKP” says it will offer just that from January 26 but “initially” only on a limited basis in areas that can already access myKP’s Free Wi-Fi - although the service is expected to be offered to "everyone" in a "not too long" timeframe.
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Beep beep - New Year text messages to hit 1000 per second
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-29 18:39:27
As 2008 ends and 2009 begins, Australians will go text message crazy sending each other such a frenzy of celebratory SMS messages that phones will likely be going "beep beep" even faster than the Road Runner!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-29 18:39:27
As 2008 ends and 2009 begins, Australians will go text message crazy sending each other such a frenzy of celebratory SMS messages that phones will likely be going "beep beep" even faster than the Road Runner!
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Internet filter trials delayed, P2P now included!
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-12-24 04:02:17
Although due to begin on or before the 24th of December 2008, Australia’s draconian Internet content filter trials have now been postponed until mid-January 2009, with peer-to-peer and BitTorrent traffic filtering also set to be performed. Here’s an idea – delay to trial all right – but to mid-Jan, 2099!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-12-24 04:02:17
Although due to begin on or before the 24th of December 2008, Australia’s draconian Internet content filter trials have now been postponed until mid-January 2009, with peer-to-peer and BitTorrent traffic filtering also set to be performed. Here’s an idea – delay to trial all right – but to mid-Jan, 2099!
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Next G Rush-es to walk... er... work on water
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-24 02:46:59
Telstra is providing Next G wireless broadband coverage to the 45-foot “Rush” yacht in the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, with its skipper expressing surprise that the Next G signal worked 60kms off shore (45 nautical miles) in a 2007 test, with the 2008 setup having better equipment and hopefully giving a “competitive advantage”.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-24 02:46:59
Telstra is providing Next G wireless broadband coverage to the 45-foot “Rush” yacht in the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, with its skipper expressing surprise that the Next G signal worked 60kms off shore (45 nautical miles) in a 2007 test, with the 2008 setup having better equipment and hopefully giving a “competitive advantage”.
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Telstra predicts Christmas SMS will “break records” again
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-12-22 19:41:17
No doubt set to issue a similar statement for New Year’s Eve SMS text messages, Telstra says that Christmas Day SMS text messaging and video calling will break all previous records. Telstra is also taking the opportunity to plug its Next G network, BigPond digital media products and showcase how many staff it will have on hand to help on Christmas day, all of whom are presumably getting paid a lot to postpone their Christmas to December 26.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-12-22 19:41:17
No doubt set to issue a similar statement for New Year’s Eve SMS text messages, Telstra says that Christmas Day SMS text messaging and video calling will break all previous records. Telstra is also taking the opportunity to plug its Next G network, BigPond digital media products and showcase how many staff it will have on hand to help on Christmas day, all of whom are presumably getting paid a lot to postpone their Christmas to December 26.
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3 Mobile tempts consumers with Christmas/Summer deals
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-17 23:08:49
Keen to sign up new customers as always, 3 Mobile is offering a range of special deals on phones, mobile broadband and pre-paid recharges. They’re not the only telco with last minute Christmas merriment, and more articles will come, but for the latest from 3 Mobile, please read on.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-17 23:08:49
Keen to sign up new customers as always, 3 Mobile is offering a range of special deals on phones, mobile broadband and pre-paid recharges. They’re not the only telco with last minute Christmas merriment, and more articles will come, but for the latest from 3 Mobile, please read on.
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Media Q&A with Conroy over Telstra NBN exclusion
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-15 02:10:47
Australia's Minister for Communications, Senator Stephen Conroy, held a press briefing at 2.30pm today to discuss Telstra being excluded from the National Broadband Network (NBN) process. Here is the transcript of the Q&A session with the assembled media thereafter, supplied by the Senator's spokesperson and media adviser, Tim Marshall.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-15 02:10:47
Australia's Minister for Communications, Senator Stephen Conroy, held a press briefing at 2.30pm today to discuss Telstra being excluded from the National Broadband Network (NBN) process. Here is the transcript of the Q&A session with the assembled media thereafter, supplied by the Senator's spokesperson and media adviser, Tim Marshall.
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3 Mobile survey shows Aussies won’t give up their phones
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-15 01:21:53
In a time of economic crisis and greatly reduced spending by consumers, a new survey shows that Australians are loathe to give up their mobile phone habits, preferring to give up exercise, coffee and escapades with friends first.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-15 01:21:53
In a time of economic crisis and greatly reduced spending by consumers, a new survey shows that Australians are loathe to give up their mobile phone habits, preferring to give up exercise, coffee and escapades with friends first.
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Conroy “a manifest failure” over Telstra NBN exclusion: Minchin
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-14 17:58:41
Australia’s Shadow Communications Minister, Senator Nick Minchin, has savaged the Rudd Labor Government and the Minister for Communications, Senator Stephen Conroy, over the “total ineptitude and mishandling” of the NBN process which has now seen Telstra excluded for a “remarkable” and “trivial reason”.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-14 17:58:41
Australia’s Shadow Communications Minister, Senator Nick Minchin, has savaged the Rudd Labor Government and the Minister for Communications, Senator Stephen Conroy, over the “total ineptitude and mishandling” of the NBN process which has now seen Telstra excluded for a “remarkable” and “trivial reason”.
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Telemarketing: the $1.58 billion dollar time waster
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Policy & Regulation
2008-12-07 23:17:30
Telemarketing might be big business, but Australians hate it - not least because it's costing $A1.58 billion a year in wasted time.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Policy & Regulation
2008-12-07 23:17:30
Telemarketing might be big business, but Australians hate it - not least because it's costing $A1.58 billion a year in wasted time.
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Aussie NBN network already being bypassed by Next G?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-07 20:47:21
With plenty of talk recently about how wireless technologies could make the proposed Australian "National Broadband Network" or NBN redundant, Telstra is already demonstrating an 800km rollout of fibre in the Northern Territory alongside wireless solutions that are serving rural and regional Australia with high-speed broadband – today.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-07 20:47:21
With plenty of talk recently about how wireless technologies could make the proposed Australian "National Broadband Network" or NBN redundant, Telstra is already demonstrating an 800km rollout of fibre in the Northern Territory alongside wireless solutions that are serving rural and regional Australia with high-speed broadband – today.
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