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CeBIT09: Telstra still a regulatory threat, say iiNet and Optus

CeBIT09: Telstra still a regulatory threat, say iiNet and Optus

iiNet chief Michael Malone has urged Senator Conroy not to put the development of a telecommunications policy framework on the backburner following the change of leadership at Telstra.
Ry Crozier May 12 2009 11:08AM Telco/ISP
iiNet attempts to delay copyright case rejected

iiNet attempts to delay copyright case rejected

Attempts by ISP iiNet to delay the start of its copyright case have been rejected by the Federal Court, with a decision now expected before Christmas, the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) has revealed.
Ry Crozier May 8 2009 2:50PM Telco/ISP
Aussie Windows 7 internet traffic “as big as Obama”?

Aussie Windows 7 internet traffic “as big as Obama”?

Akamai has confirmed that internet traffic on its Aussie network yesterday sustained levels between nine and 12 per cent higher than normal, caused by an “event” it said was either as big - or bigger - than the Obama inauguration.
Ry Crozier May 7 2009 12:53PM Telco/ISP
Windows 7 fuels internet traffic, slows Tassie links

Windows 7 fuels internet traffic, slows Tassie links

Australian ISPs have reported Akamai server traffic spikes of up to 50 percent as Windows 7 RC was released to the public, while Internode has blamed it for congestion on fibre links into Tasmania.
Ry Crozier May 6 2009 3:37PM Telco/ISP
ISPs line up for slice of $250m backhaul fund

ISPs line up for slice of $250m backhaul fund

Optus and iiNet have become the first ISPs to indicate their intention to bid for some of the $250 million fast-tracked by the Federal Government to build competitive backhaul links into regional broadband ‘blackspots’.
Ry Crozier Apr 24 2009 12:27PM Telco/ISP
Optus joins ISP net filter trials

Optus joins ISP net filter trials

Optus has won a place in the second round of the Federal Government’s controversial internet filtering trials, whilst Telstra will now also conduct non consumer-facing technical tests of filtering technology.
Staff Writers Apr 22 2009 3:46PM Telco/ISP
iiNet talks fibre for Tasmania, Naked plans

iiNet talks fibre for Tasmania, Naked plans

iiNet will meet with Basslink within the next fortnight to discuss backhaul into Tasmania but the ISP is cautious about the size of the opportunity there.
Ry Crozier Apr 14 2009 3:17PM Telco/ISP
Telstra compensation risk cited for NBN RFP collapse

Telstra compensation risk cited for NBN RFP collapse

The liability of the Commonwealth or one of the private sector bidders to have to compensate Telstra for exclusive or near-exclusive access to its last mile sub-loop was a key reason for the collapse of the RFP, new documents reveal.
Ry Crozier Apr 7 2009 11:12AM Telco/ISP
iiNet seeks legal advice over Conroy comments

iiNet seeks legal advice over Conroy comments

iiNet is considering historical legal action over Senator Conroy's 'stunning' analysis of its copyright infringement defense in the Federal Court.
Brett Winterford Apr 3 2009 5:52AM Telco/ISP
Conroy slammed over 'stunning' iiNet trial comments

Conroy slammed over 'stunning' iiNet trial comments

Senator Conroy's damning commentary on iiNet's copyright infringement defence might be "grossly improper", but not in contempt of court, say legal experts.
Brett Winterford Apr 2 2009 3:49PM Telco/ISP
Conroy uses iiNet case to sidestep net filter issue

Conroy uses iiNet case to sidestep net filter issue

Broadband Minister Stephen Conroy has launched an extraordinary attack on iiNet’s legal defence in its piracy trial with the film and music industry, dubbing it “stunning” and “a classic”.
Ry Crozier Mar 31 2009 11:38AM Telco/ISP
Optus remains Conroy's last big filtering hope

Optus remains Conroy's last big filtering hope

Optus has confirmed it is still in negotiations with the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy with a view to taking part in the trial of mandatory ISP-level internet filtering.
Brett Winterford Mar 27 2009 5:53AM Telco/ISP
iiNet trial could be test case for Government P2P policy

iiNet trial could be test case for Government P2P policy

After another hearing in the landmark iiNet copyright case yesterday, the Federal Government has indicated the result of the case could influence its policy position around illegal file sharing over peer-to-peer networks.
Staff Writers Mar 26 2009 11:07AM Telco/ISP
DBCDE wouldn’t agree to blind filter trial: iiNet

DBCDE wouldn’t agree to blind filter trial: iiNet

iiNet wanted to run a ‘blind' trial of the Government's net filters in which customers weren't told who was being filtered and weren't given the option to get out - terms Senator Conroy wouldn't agree to, it has emerged.
Ry Crozier Mar 25 2009 10:28AM Security
DBCDE wouldn’t agree to blind filter trial: iiNet

DBCDE wouldn’t agree to blind filter trial: iiNet

iiNet wanted to run a ‘blind’ trial of the Government’s net filters in which customers weren’t told who was being filtered and weren’t given the option to get out - terms Senator Conroy wouldn’t agree to, it has emerged.
Ry Crozier Mar 25 2009 5:30AM Telco/ISP
iiNet withdraws internet filter trial application

iiNet withdraws internet filter trial application

Days after the ACMA's blacklist was purportedly leaked to Wikileaks, Perth-based ISP iiNet has withdrawn from negotiations with the Government to participate in round two of the internet filtering trials.
Staff Writers Mar 24 2009 10:14AM Security
iiNet withdraws internet filter trial application

iiNet withdraws internet filter trial application

Days after ACMA’s blacklist was purportedly leaked to Wikileaks, Perth-based ISP iiNet has withdrawn from negotiations with the Government to participate in round two of the internet filtering trials.
Staff Writers Mar 23 2009 3:35PM Telco/ISP
ACCC sues Telstra over exchange access

ACCC sues Telstra over exchange access

Competitors have welcomed Federal Court proceedings brought against Telstra by the ACCC alleging the incumbent refused access seeker requests for interconnection.
Staff Writers Mar 19 2009 3:32PM Telco/ISP
Telstra says it's not at fault for iiNet's Canberra outage

Telstra says it's not at fault for iiNet's Canberra outage

Telstra is not deliberately yanking the copper from under iiNet's Naked DSL customers in Canberra, as reported in the Australian Financial Review yesterday.
Brett Winterford Mar 4 2009 6:04AM Telco/ISP
Optus gets Naked as iiNet reports strong growth

Optus gets Naked as iiNet reports strong growth

Optus will differentiate its new ‘naked’ broadband offering from competitors like iiNet and Internode with a $10 discount for customers that bundle it with their Optus mobile phone.
Staff Writers Mar 2 2009 2:32PM Telco/ISP

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