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Telstra and Govt's NBN fall out bad for both sides

Telstra and Govt's NBN fall out bad for both sides

While outrage has been expressed over Telstra being ousted from the National Broadband Network (NBN) bid, it will prove to be a burden for the telco and the Government.

Lilia Guan Dec 16 2008, 2:02PM Collaboration
Telstra ‘excluded itself’ from NBN: Conroy

Telstra ‘excluded itself’ from NBN: Conroy

Broadband Minister Stephen Conroy has officially shut the gate on Telstra’s NBN proposal, saying the incumbent ‘excluded itself’ by failing to submit ‘one of five mandatory requirements of the RFP’.
Staff Writers Dec 16 2008, 7:53AM Collaboration
Telstra’s NBN submission dropped

Telstra’s NBN submission dropped

Telstra has been informed that the Commonwealth has excluded it from the National Broadband Network (NBN) request for proposals (RFP) process.

Staff Writers Dec 15 2008, 2:42PM Collaboration
Telstra pilots videoconferencing for remote aged care

Telstra pilots videoconferencing for remote aged care

Telstra is piloting a videoconferencing and IT system at four aged care facilities in NSW and Queensland it hopes will help connect residents to medical specialists and form the basis for a repeatable system that can be rolled out nationwide.
Staff Writers Dec 12 2008, 7:54AM Collaboration
iPrimus and Internode unmeter ABC iView access

iPrimus and Internode unmeter ABC iView access

Updated: iPrimus has become the third ISP to start offering unmetered access to the ABC’s iView Internet TV service after Internode announced a similar deal yesterday and iiNet announced it earlier this year.
Staff Writers Dec 12 2008, 7:52AM Strategy
AFP and Telstra to fight hi-tech crime

AFP and Telstra to fight hi-tech crime

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Telstra will increase cooperative efforts to reduce hi-tech crimes like identity fraud, phishing, botnet networks and attacks on public and private sector computer networks.
Staff Writers Dec 11 2008, 8:16AM Security
Vodafone introduces PayPal recharge option for prepaid phones

Vodafone introduces PayPal recharge option for prepaid phones

Vodafone is now giving its prepaid mobile customers the ability to recharge their credit from their handsets using PayPal.
Staff Writers Dec 9 2008, 8:09AM Mobility
21Mbps Next G network no substitute for an NBN: Telstra

21Mbps Next G network no substitute for an NBN: Telstra

Telstra’s Next G network might be surpassing the National Broadband Network minimum downlink speed of 12Mbps, but that doesn’t mean Telstra is using it to bypass the NBN process.
Ry Crozier Dec 9 2008, 8:00AM Collaboration
PHOTO GALLERY: Telarus 'Crackerjack' bowling day

PHOTO GALLERY: Telarus 'Crackerjack' bowling day

Telarus and its sponsor, Optus, celebrate the next phase of Telarus’s Solutions Partner Program and thanked partners for their support throughout 2008.
Dec 8 2008, 11:11AM Photos
How Telstra proposes to cut noise on the NBN

How Telstra proposes to cut noise on the NBN

Telstra claims it has focused much of the engineering attention for its NBN proposal on mitigating noise and cross-talk between the node and customer premise.
Ry Crozier Dec 6 2008, 7:44AM Collaboration
M2 acquires People Telecom

M2 acquires People Telecom

People Telecom’s board has unanimously recommend shareholders approve M2 Telecommunications Group offer to acquire the local telco.

Staff Writers Dec 5 2008, 11:25AM Collaboration
Inside Telstra's technical plans for the NBN

Inside Telstra's technical plans for the NBN

Telstra has given the first clear indications of its NBN proposal and the level of complexity that would be involved in the build, saying it would need to work 24x7 every day for five years to deliver the government’s planned network on time.
Ry Crozier Dec 5 2008, 7:42AM Collaboration
$34M fibre optic cable layed out for indigenous Australians

$34M fibre optic cable layed out for indigenous Australians

The traditional owners of Arnhem Land (Northern Territory) celebrated the laying of the $34 million fibre optic cable by Telstra, the NT Government and the Northern Land Council.

Staff Writers Dec 4 2008, 2:36PM Collaboration
Telstra claims NBN at risk due to separation demand

Telstra claims NBN at risk due to separation demand

Telco giant, Telstra, has come out and slammed proponents calling for the separation of its core infrastructure, claiming it puts the benefits of the National Broadband Network (NBN) at risk.

Staff Writers Dec 4 2008, 2:36PM Collaboration
Alphawest cuts 33 jobs as Optus grows net profit

Alphawest cuts 33 jobs as Optus grows net profit

Optus’ IT services arm, Alphawest axed 33 employees, while the telco claimed healthy financial results for the second quarter 2008.

Lilia Guan Dec 1 2008, 3:59PM Collaboration
Is the Telstra submission a joke?

Is the Telstra submission a joke?

Broadband minister Stephen Conroy is talking tough that his government is ‘not going to be pushed around’ by Telstra on the issue of further concessions for the NBN build.
Staff Writers Nov 29 2008, 8:45AM Collaboration
Singtel Optus labelled ‘sub-prime’ bidder over $8bn funding gap

Singtel Optus labelled ‘sub-prime’ bidder over $8bn funding gap

Telstra has labelled the bid of its bitter NBN rival Singtel Optus as ‘sub-prime’, because the source of $8 billion of its funding is still unclear.
Staff Writers Nov 29 2008, 8:41AM Collaboration
Vodafone "$0" upfront Dell netbook not so free

Vodafone "$0" upfront Dell netbook not so free

Mobile service provider, Vodafone claims its Dell Inspiron Mini 9 with built-in mobile broadband through its stores, has a "$0" upfront cost, but conditions apply.
Lilia Guan Nov 29 2008, 8:20AM Mobility
EFTel takes Dodo on as resellers, expects financial loss

EFTel takes Dodo on as resellers, expects financial loss

National ISP, Dodo will resell EFTel’s new BroadbandNext network as part of a strategic relationship agreement.
Lilia Guan Nov 28 2008, 12:27PM Collaboration
Telstra signs-up Internode as a wholesale reseller

Telstra signs-up Internode as a wholesale reseller

Internode has signed a revised wholesale access agreement with Telstra that allows it to offer ADSL2+ broadband services through Telstra’s DSLAM-equipped exchanges.
Staff Writers Nov 28 2008, 11:48AM Collaboration

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