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iTnews follows the progress of the rollout of Australia's National Broadband Network, described by the ALP Government as the "biggest infrastructure project since the Snowy Mountains Scheme".

Govt declares NBN 'built and fully operational'

Govt declares NBN 'built and fully operational'

First official gate passed on the path to privatisation.
Ry Crozier Dec 23 2020 11:10AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co a 'low' threat of overbuilding in greenfields estates

NBN Co a 'low' threat of overbuilding in greenfields estates

Though ACCC says overbuilding has previously worked in users' favour.
Ry Crozier Dec 22 2020 6:54AM Telco/ISP
TPG offered sliver of hope in bid to overturn NBN protectionism

TPG offered sliver of hope in bid to overturn NBN protectionism

Competition watchdog may be open to small-scale proposals.
Ry Crozier Dec 21 2020 11:58AM Telco/ISP
Telstra sells Velocity, South Brisbane fibre networks for $140m

Telstra sells Velocity, South Brisbane fibre networks for $140m

Uniti emerges as purchaser, promises gigabit upgrade.
Ry Crozier Dec 16 2020 10:52AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co disables instant online quotes for user-pays fibre upgrades

NBN Co disables instant online quotes for user-pays fibre upgrades

A fortnight after soft launching the tool.
Ry Crozier Dec 15 2020 12:18PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to undertake $200m IT transformation

NBN Co to undertake $200m IT transformation

Largest such project in its history.
Ry Crozier Dec 9 2020 5:20PM Telco/ISP
Huawei Australia still waiting for 'formal' NBN, 5G ban notifications

Huawei Australia still waiting for 'formal' NBN, 5G ban notifications

Says it is 'well placed' to critique 2018 telco security law.
Ry Crozier Dec 9 2020 5:12PM Networking
Uniti Group names OptiComm CTO

Uniti Group names OptiComm CTO

To lead wholesale and infrastructure division.
Tess Bennett Dec 8 2020 6:40AM Training & Development
NBN Co opens instant quote generator for user-pays fibre upgrades

NBN Co opens instant quote generator for user-pays fibre upgrades

Early quotes range from $2000 to $22,000.
Ry Crozier Dec 1 2020 11:42AM Telco/ISP
Optus chief takes aim at OTT services, NBN

Optus chief takes aim at OTT services, NBN

Sector’s profitability should interest policy makers.
Ry Crozier Nov 30 2020 1:11PM Telco/ISP
ACMA to ensure internet users see NBN rebates

ACMA to ensure internet users see NBN rebates

Either in 'monetary value' or as 'in kind' benefits.
Ry Crozier Nov 10 2020 6:50AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co could have first gigabit-ready FTTC services in a year

NBN Co could have first gigabit-ready FTTC services in a year

Though asks not to be held to that timeline.
Ry Crozier Nov 4 2020 6:05PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co offers technology choice exit for would-be FTTN upgraders

NBN Co offers technology choice exit for would-be FTTN upgraders

Won’t reimburse users that already paid for an upgrade.
Ry Crozier Nov 4 2020 1:11PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's financial returns take backseat to affordability, usability

NBN Co's financial returns take backseat to affordability, usability

ACCC sets the scene for a new SAU.
Ry Crozier Oct 28 2020 12:15PM Telco/ISP
Vocus backs LEO satellites to bridge regional broadband divide

Vocus backs LEO satellites to bridge regional broadband divide

Which is widening in the metro race towards gigabit speeds.
Ry Crozier Oct 27 2020 5:23PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co reveals first locations with an FTTN upgrade path to full fibre

NBN Co reveals first locations with an FTTN upgrade path to full fibre

Starts work on bringing fibre from node to street.
Ry Crozier Oct 27 2020 11:54AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co proposes app bandwidth limits when its wireless network is busy

NBN Co proposes app bandwidth limits when its wireless network is busy

Says 'heavy users' are routinely in breach of fair use.
Ry Crozier Oct 23 2020 1:19PM Telco/ISP
TPG, Aussie Broadband seek longer-term price change from NBN Co

TPG, Aussie Broadband seek longer-term price change from NBN Co

Retailers lukewarm at latest round of discounts and changes.
Ry Crozier Oct 23 2020 12:17PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co sets a low bar to qualify for a full-fibre upgrade

NBN Co sets a low bar to qualify for a full-fibre upgrade

Also reveals the cost-per-premises it will incur.
Ry Crozier Oct 23 2020 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Broadband tax model review questions cost clawback

Broadband tax model review questions cost clawback

Levy would be as low as $2.94 - not $7.10 - if it covered only future losses.
Ry Crozier Oct 22 2020 9:34AM Telco/ISP

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