Qld Government maps out NBN exploitation strategy

The Queensland Government has set out a four year plan designed to enable the state to maximise its opportunities from the rollout of the NBN
 

Cloudy outlook for the NBN - but that's good news

A New Zealand study into the potential applications and demand for high-speed broadband services has concluded that cloud computing services for consumers could be a major driver.
 

Gov't promises $5.1m to teach migrants English over the NBN

The Federal Government has launched a three year, $5.1m trial of virtual English language tuition over the NBN designed to help new migrants settle into regional communities.
 

IPTV takeup taking off

IPTV numbers are seriously on the rise with more than 300,000 Australian homes now accessing an IPTV service, meaning around one in ten subscription TV services are currently delivered over broadband.
 

Optus unveils NBN plans for small businesses

Optus has announced prices for small business services offered over the NBN in the five first release sites.
 

RIP, John Linton, a great Internet and anti-NBN-wastage crusader

It was with considerable sadness that the Australian tech and Internet world learned of Exetel CEO John Linton’s passing due to a stroke, while also taking away one of the NBN’s fiercest critics.
 

$4.9m for NBN health services to remote and regional children

The Federal Government is to provide $4.9m to give children with hearing or vision impairment in regional and remote Australia access to specialist services and therapies through the National Broadband Network (NBN).
 

Telstra exemption threatens competition: CCC

The Competitive Carriers' Coalition says the exemption granted by the Federal Government to Telstra will mean thousands of Australians will not gain the full benefits of competition.
 

Telstra to offer open access wholesale service on South Brisbane fibre

Communications minister, senator Stephen Conroy, has announced that Telstra will provide an open access wholesale service on fibre networks it is deploying in South Brisbane and some new real estate projects.
 

$20.6m to pilot NBN based telehealth

The Federal Government has launched a telehealth pilot program that will use the National Broadband Network to provide services to older Australians, people living with cancer and those requiring palliative care.