Spotlight on Federal Government Spotlight on Federal Government

Governments everywhere have come to realise that digital service delivery can be both more effective and less costly.

Which is why Australia’s Federal government established the Digital Transformation Agency to pave the way for an aggressive push into digital services.

iTnews has chronicled the resulting stream of new initiatives that change the way citizens and businesses work with government.

For this year’s benchmark we received entries from federal agencies detailing such efforts and showcasing how Canberra is not just talking technology, but using it to deliver outcomes that matter for Australians.

Telstra may lose ground in regional Australia

Telstra may lose ground in regional Australia

ACCC predicts up to 15 percent of the market may be up for grabs.
Ry Crozier Jan 21 2020 1:26PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co Sky Muster outage extends past 24 hours

NBN Co Sky Muster outage extends past 24 hours

Impacting "multiple geographic areas".
Ry Crozier Jan 21 2020 10:43AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co reveals active Sky Muster users within 25km of city centres

NBN Co reveals active Sky Muster users within 25km of city centres

Sheds light on 'urban' satellite usage.
Ry Crozier Jan 16 2020 1:15PM Telco/ISP
Trump criticises Apple's encryption stance on Pensacola phones

Trump criticises Apple's encryption stance on Pensacola phones

"They will have to step up to the plate and help our great Country, NOW!"
Staff Writer Jan 15 2020 1:33PM Security
Home Affairs rejects claims anti-encryption laws conflict with US CLOUD Act

Home Affairs rejects claims anti-encryption laws conflict with US CLOUD Act

“No issues” that would prevent bilateral agreement.
Justin Hendry Jan 14 2020 12:40PM Security
NBN Co may need to prove it isn't cross-subsidising enterprise play

NBN Co may need to prove it isn't cross-subsidising enterprise play

Faces renewed attention on its transparency.
Ry Crozier Jan 14 2020 11:07AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co upgrades small portion of slow FTTN services to full fibre

NBN Co upgrades small portion of slow FTTN services to full fibre

Where the other underperforming services will move is unclear.
Ry Crozier Jan 9 2020 12:36PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone claims all NBN services are uncommercial

Vodafone claims all NBN services are uncommercial

Some connections can't subsidise others, and broadband tax won't fix it.
Ry Crozier Jan 8 2020 9:43AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co deploys satellite services to bushfire evacuation centres

NBN Co deploys satellite services to bushfire evacuation centres

As Telstra opens payphone network nationally.
Ry Crozier Jan 6 2020 11:39AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co technicians outright missed 350 appointments a day in FY19

NBN Co technicians outright missed 350 appointments a day in FY19

Under new definition of what constitutes a miss.
Ry Crozier Jan 2 2020 12:37PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone Australia to deploy a Nokia-based 5G network

Vodafone Australia to deploy a Nokia-based 5G network

Overcomes Huawei equipment ban.
Ry Crozier Dec 30 2019 10:16AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to trial 750/50Mbps as 'near gigabit' HFC tier

NBN Co to trial 750/50Mbps as 'near gigabit' HFC tier

First outcome from closed-door gigabit consultation.
Ry Crozier Dec 19 2019 1:00PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co offers holdouts half-price internet for a year

NBN Co offers holdouts half-price internet for a year

New 'first timers discount' revealed.
Ry Crozier Dec 18 2019 1:45PM Telco/ISP
TPG 'contemplates' future of sub-$60 NBN plans

TPG 'contemplates' future of sub-$60 NBN plans

Major repercussions possible in price-sensitive market.
Ry Crozier Dec 11 2019 11:46PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co challenges Australia's $60 broadband 'sweet spot'

NBN Co challenges Australia's $60 broadband 'sweet spot'

Claims "high-use end users" could fill up unlimited entry-level products.
Ry Crozier Dec 11 2019 5:26PM Telco/ISP
Vocus calls NBN Co's constant price discounts a "con"

Vocus calls NBN Co's constant price discounts a "con"

Dealing in "sugar hits" that wear off quickly.
Ry Crozier Dec 11 2019 4:40PM Telco/ISP
How NBN Co struck its bothersome business deals

How NBN Co struck its bothersome business deals

Exclusive: Two months after the ACCC's formal warning, what’s changed?
Ry Crozier Dec 10 2019 6:50AM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband pauses IPv6 trial due to Cisco bug

Aussie Broadband pauses IPv6 trial due to Cisco bug

Latest patch solved one problem but caused another.
Ry Crozier Dec 2 2019 5:17PM Networking
Optus cops $6.4m fine for dodgy NBN disconnection claims

Optus cops $6.4m fine for dodgy NBN disconnection claims

Second fine in two years.
Matt Johnston Dec 2 2019 11:26AM Financial Services
NBN Co shows its top user now hits 26TB a month

NBN Co shows its top user now hits 26TB a month

Manages to find another 2.5 - 3TB.
Ry Crozier Dec 2 2019 10:17AM Telco/ISP

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