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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".

NBN Co's fair value estimated at just $8.7 billion

NBN Co's fair value estimated at just $8.7 billion

Parliamentary Budget Office scrutinises 'alternative funding' arrangements.
Ry Crozier Mar 19 2020 1:30PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co offers up to 40 percent bandwidth boost to internet providers

NBN Co offers up to 40 percent bandwidth boost to internet providers

To ease any network strain caused by people isolating at home.
Ry Crozier Mar 18 2020 5:37PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co rebrands 'up to gigabit' as Ultrafast, defined as "500Mbps to ~1Gbps"

NBN Co rebrands 'up to gigabit' as Ultrafast, defined as "500Mbps to ~1Gbps"

Also confirms overhead margin on 100Mbps and 250Mbps services.
Ry Crozier Mar 17 2020 12:42PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co faces price flex test as more people work from home

NBN Co faces price flex test as more people work from home

Says its network will cope, but usage costs might be tested.
Ry Crozier Mar 16 2020 6:19PM Telco/ISP
Optus offers extra mobile data as COVID-19 drives up remote work

Optus offers extra mobile data as COVID-19 drives up remote work

As other telcos and NBN Co face pressure to follow suit.
Ry Crozier Mar 13 2020 8:05PM Telco/ISP
Govt's alternative voice trial could struggle to attract telcos

Govt's alternative voice trial could struggle to attract telcos

Depending on the standard their trial services are to be held to.
Ry Crozier Mar 12 2020 1:41PM Telco/ISP
TPG still unsure how much broadband tax it could pay

TPG still unsure how much broadband tax it could pay

Also complains bundled CVC with NBN plans out-of-step with usage.
Ry Crozier Mar 5 2020 12:52PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co wants to set own prices for new home developments

NBN Co wants to set own prices for new home developments

As rivals keep eating its lunch.
Ry Crozier Mar 5 2020 6:40AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co starts connecting up Australian airports

NBN Co starts connecting up Australian airports

Reveals more about complex premises that won’t be ready by June.
Ry Crozier Mar 4 2020 12:45PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co outlines its fear of cheap broadband

NBN Co outlines its fear of cheap broadband

Worries too many users will 'drift down' to cut-price offer.
Ry Crozier Mar 4 2020 6:50AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to bring enterprise services into "selected" data centres

NBN Co to bring enterprise services into "selected" data centres

Plots trial.
Ry Crozier Mar 3 2020 6:49AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to raise fixed wireless resilience after fiery summer

NBN Co to raise fixed wireless resilience after fiery summer

Explores wider exclusion zones, solar backup power, underground transit.
Ry Crozier Mar 2 2020 12:55PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co upgrades network gear software after Sky Muster faults skyrocket

NBN Co upgrades network gear software after Sky Muster faults skyrocket

January 2020 outage impacted more users than reported.
Ry Crozier Feb 27 2020 6:45AM Telco/ISP
Telstra stops offering 100Mbps services for NBN FTTN/B/C users

Telstra stops offering 100Mbps services for NBN FTTN/B/C users

New signups are now limited to 50Mbps.
Ry Crozier Feb 26 2020 1:24PM Telco/ISP
Kiwis opting for gigabit broadband over 100 Mbps service

Kiwis opting for gigabit broadband over 100 Mbps service

Big speed step-up at small premium for fibre customers.
Juha Saarinen Feb 25 2020 6:40AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co pleads for cash to help fixed wireless, satellite refugees

NBN Co pleads for cash to help fixed wireless, satellite refugees

'Least cost to the taxpayer' rollout not enough for hospitals, schools already needing upgrades.
Ry Crozier Feb 24 2020 1:32PM Telco/ISP
Telstra delays legacy copper disconnections for more fire-affected areas

Telstra delays legacy copper disconnections for more fire-affected areas

More states and territories, postcodes added.
Ry Crozier Feb 23 2020 6:45AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co sees 250Mbps take-up rise after price cut

NBN Co sees 250Mbps take-up rise after price cut

While low end rebalances following 12Mbps changes.
Ry Crozier Feb 20 2020 11:28AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co won't reveal individual profit and loss for wireless, satellite

NBN Co won't reveal individual profit and loss for wireless, satellite

Could undermine the case for a broadband tax.
Ry Crozier Feb 20 2020 7:05AM Telco/ISP
Broadband tax bill gets senate committee green light

Broadband tax bill gets senate committee green light

Only minor transparency improvements needed.
Justin Hendry Feb 17 2020 1:49PM Telco/ISP

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