Broadband
Optus: Telstra “threatened” by our rapid network expansion
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
After Telstra’s indignant response to Optus’ claims that it’s now able to go “head to head” with Telstra’s Next G network, Optus has hit back saying that it’s simply getting on with the job and that Telstra is “threatened”.
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
After Telstra’s indignant response to Optus’ claims that it’s now able to go “head to head” with Telstra’s Next G network, Optus has hit back saying that it’s simply getting on with the job and that Telstra is “threatened”.
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Should you fly the capped mobile broadband skies with iPrimus?
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Yet another massive mobile broadband offering has landed in Australia, this time from iPrimus, promising not only a 6GB and a (consumer-level) unmatched 12GB plan, but also the promise of a speed-limited service after the download limit is reached, banishing those super-expensive excess download charges. What’s the catch?
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Yet another massive mobile broadband offering has landed in Australia, this time from iPrimus, promising not only a 6GB and a (consumer-level) unmatched 12GB plan, but also the promise of a speed-limited service after the download limit is reached, banishing those super-expensive excess download charges. What’s the catch?
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Telstra structurally separates itself from structural separation
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
The new “Dr Phil Burgess”, aka Group MD of Public Policy and Comms, David Quilty, has knitted Opposition Spokesman Bruce Billson a lovely message effectively telling him to get stuffed, and that as far as Telstra is concerned, structural separation is not an option.
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
The new “Dr Phil Burgess”, aka Group MD of Public Policy and Comms, David Quilty, has knitted Opposition Spokesman Bruce Billson a lovely message effectively telling him to get stuffed, and that as far as Telstra is concerned, structural separation is not an option.
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Internode launches Naked ADSL2+ service, with extended reach
By: Stuart Corner
Internode has launched 'NakedExtreme' - its ADSL2+ service delivered on the unconditioned local loop from its own DSLAMs - saying it is able to connect customers up to 7.5kms from the exchange, in contrast to the 4.1km limit with services delivered in conjunction with an analogue telephone service on the same copper pair.
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By: Stuart Corner
Internode has launched 'NakedExtreme' - its ADSL2+ service delivered on the unconditioned local loop from its own DSLAMs - saying it is able to connect customers up to 7.5kms from the exchange, in contrast to the 4.1km limit with services delivered in conjunction with an analogue telephone service on the same copper pair.
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Telstra tells Terria: get serious!
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Telstra’s “War on Terria” takes another turn with a toothy tirade to “get serious or get out of the way”. Telstra’s telling Terria to “take that!”
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Telstra’s “War on Terria” takes another turn with a toothy tirade to “get serious or get out of the way”. Telstra’s telling Terria to “take that!”
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OMG – Telstra raises BigPond and Business wireless broadband download caps!
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
After much price competition from 3 Mobile, Optus and Vodafone, Telstra has finally moved to increase the value of its Next G wireless broadband plans for consumers and business. They’re still a lot more expensive than competitors, but the introduction of a 10GB plan will make some users very happy indeed.
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
After much price competition from 3 Mobile, Optus and Vodafone, Telstra has finally moved to increase the value of its Next G wireless broadband plans for consumers and business. They’re still a lot more expensive than competitors, but the introduction of a 10GB plan will make some users very happy indeed.
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Finally, ‘3’ Mobile to get 96% Aussie 3G coverage! - UPDATED
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
At long last, Australia’s original 3G provider and arguably one of its most competitive, 3 Mobile, is expanding its previously mostly capital-city only 56% coverage to a much better 96% population coverage by mid 2009 – but will roaming costs come down, too?
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
At long last, Australia’s original 3G provider and arguably one of its most competitive, 3 Mobile, is expanding its previously mostly capital-city only 56% coverage to a much better 96% population coverage by mid 2009 – but will roaming costs come down, too?
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It pays to be naked: iiNet lifts profit 50 percent
By: Stuart Corner
iiNet, Australia's third largest ISP, has announced an underlying profit after tax of $17.8 million for the year to 30 June 200 on the back of strong take up of its naked DSL service, an increase of 50 percent and exceeding earlier market guidance.
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By: Stuart Corner
iiNet, Australia's third largest ISP, has announced an underlying profit after tax of $17.8 million for the year to 30 June 200 on the back of strong take up of its naked DSL service, an increase of 50 percent and exceeding earlier market guidance.
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Internode revamps for changing broadband market
By: Stuart Corner
In anticipation that demand for basic broadband services will plateau in the next 18 months, Internode has made significant changes to its management structure, promoting general manager Pat Tapper to the position of CEO and creating a Content Services Group to oversee the design and delivery of a range of higher-level services such as video over broadband.
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By: Stuart Corner
In anticipation that demand for basic broadband services will plateau in the next 18 months, Internode has made significant changes to its management structure, promoting general manager Pat Tapper to the position of CEO and creating a Content Services Group to oversee the design and delivery of a range of higher-level services such as video over broadband.
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ISPs claim Comms Alliance hijacked by Telstra over LSS-ULLS migration
By: Stuart Corner
iiNet, Australia's third largest ISP, and Internode have blasted Communications Alliance, the telecoms industry's peak body, over a report to the ACCC on migrating telephony services to the unconditioned local loop (ULLS) claiming that its supposedly independent processes have been hijacked by Telstra.
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By: Stuart Corner
iiNet, Australia's third largest ISP, and Internode have blasted Communications Alliance, the telecoms industry's peak body, over a report to the ACCC on migrating telephony services to the unconditioned local loop (ULLS) claiming that its supposedly independent processes have been hijacked by Telstra.
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FINALLY: Movies come to iTunes in Australia and NZ!
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
After an epic delay of years, Apple has finally managed to secure movie sales and rentals on the iTunes store for Australians and New Zealanders – but only in high-def through the Apple TV!
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
After an epic delay of years, Apple has finally managed to secure movie sales and rentals on the iTunes store for Australians and New Zealanders – but only in high-def through the Apple TV!
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Useful desktop tools for Windows, Part 1 - MyVitalAgent
By: Tony Austin
MyVitalAgent is a free PC utility that can help you to keep an eye on Internet traffic. At a glance, you can monitor activities such as FTP, e-mail and Web sites visited, via a nifty graphical user interface. Here's a summary of MyVitalAgent, together with a Flash video demonstration.
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By: Tony Austin
MyVitalAgent is a free PC utility that can help you to keep an eye on Internet traffic. At a glance, you can monitor activities such as FTP, e-mail and Web sites visited, via a nifty graphical user interface. Here's a summary of MyVitalAgent, together with a Flash video demonstration.
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Optus Fusion goes 3G
By: Stuart Corner
Optus has launched version of its Fusion broadband and telephony bundled offering that operates over its 3G network, mimicking the product launched by its subsidiary, Virgin Mobile earlier this year.
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By: Stuart Corner
Optus has launched version of its Fusion broadband and telephony bundled offering that operates over its 3G network, mimicking the product launched by its subsidiary, Virgin Mobile earlier this year.
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Australia’s NBN and FttN – fibre to the nowhere?
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Australia’s National Broadband Network (NBN) has reached a “key moment” with August 22 set as the date by which carriers must submit the remaining “network information” the Government wants to send to NBN bidders, so they can then start finalising their NBN proposals. But as telecoms analyst Paul Budde states, the FttN proposed for Australia is already out of date, with FttH the preferred standard being rolled out overseas.
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Australia’s National Broadband Network (NBN) has reached a “key moment” with August 22 set as the date by which carriers must submit the remaining “network information” the Government wants to send to NBN bidders, so they can then start finalising their NBN proposals. But as telecoms analyst Paul Budde states, the FttN proposed for Australia is already out of date, with FttH the preferred standard being rolled out overseas.
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Telstra signs first ADSL2 wholesale deal with People Telecom
By: Stuart Corner
Competition in the ADSL2+ market is set to ramp up with People Telecom (ASX: PEO) becoming the first service provider in Australia to sign a wholesale agreement with Telstra enabling it to resell Telstra's ADSL2+ services.
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By: Stuart Corner
Competition in the ADSL2+ market is set to ramp up with People Telecom (ASX: PEO) becoming the first service provider in Australia to sign a wholesale agreement with Telstra enabling it to resell Telstra's ADSL2+ services.
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Expat Poms rejoice: live Premier League footy quota free on iiNet!
By: Stuart Corner
Broadband customers of Australia's third largest ISP, iiNet, will be able to matches from the 2008/09 UK Barclays Premier League football season download quota-free through a partnership with Fox Sports.
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By: Stuart Corner
Broadband customers of Australia's third largest ISP, iiNet, will be able to matches from the 2008/09 UK Barclays Premier League football season download quota-free through a partnership with Fox Sports.
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Farmers call on Gov't to force Telstra to retain ISDN
By: Stuart Corner
The ACCC says it is obsolete, Telstra wants to kill it, the basic service delivers a mere 64kbps but NSW Farmers are demanding that Telstra keeps its ISDN service operating in rural Australia.
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By: Stuart Corner
The ACCC says it is obsolete, Telstra wants to kill it, the basic service delivers a mere 64kbps but NSW Farmers are demanding that Telstra keeps its ISDN service operating in rural Australia.
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‘3’ brings 7GB plans to the mobile broadband table: is it enough?
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
3 Mobile has made 7GB of data available for $49 per month on its 3.5G HSDPA network, outclassing competitors who only have 3GB, 5GB and 6GB plans respectively – but who will be the first to bite the 10GB download cap bullet?
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
3 Mobile has made 7GB of data available for $49 per month on its 3.5G HSDPA network, outclassing competitors who only have 3GB, 5GB and 6GB plans respectively – but who will be the first to bite the 10GB download cap bullet?
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