EDITOR'S NOTE

Good afternoon,

Optus made big news today when the Australian Financial Review revealed the telco was in "advanced talks" to move its cable customers to the NBN.

Optus played down the reports but at least one prominent analyst believed that an Optus-NBN Co deal made sense.

While we're on the subject of NBN, we (with some kind reprint permission) let Opposition communications spokesman Malcolm Turnbull opine on the cost-benefit analysis issue. You be the judge...

-- Ry Crozier

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TODAY ON ITNEWS

By Ry Crozier | October 06, 2010

NBN Co thirsts for customers and engineering skills.

By Staff Writer | October 06, 2010

Need for "risk management controls".

By Malcolm Turnbull | October 06, 2010

Shadow Comms Minister Malcolm Turnbull opines on NBN costs.

By Staff Writer | October 06, 2010

IT upgrade underway.

By Ry Crozier | October 06, 2010

Unlimited plan users in ISP's crosshairs.

By Tom Brewster | October 06, 2010

Targets UK and US laws.

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