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.

Aussie Broadband suggests NBN Co pay $150 for missed appointments

Aussie Broadband suggests NBN Co pay $150 for missed appointments

Instead of current $25 rebate.
Ry Crozier Oct 1 2019 3:37PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co faces $30-a-day fines for unfixed faults

NBN Co faces $30-a-day fines for unfixed faults

Will also have to pay users $20/month for congested or slow services.
Ry Crozier Oct 1 2019 10:37AM Telco/ISP
Toyota Australia uses digital to drive buyers into dealers

Toyota Australia uses digital to drive buyers into dealers

Personalisation pilot drives scale ambitions.
Ry Crozier Sep 25 2019 1:00PM Strategy
Govt suggests NBN Co may need competitors

Govt suggests NBN Co may need competitors

To drive fixed-line tech forward over the next decade.
Ry Crozier Sep 20 2019 1:20PM Telco/ISP
Sydney-based Infinity Telecom nabbed over NBN information rules

Sydney-based Infinity Telecom nabbed over NBN information rules

Infinity Telecom catches ire from ACMA.
Nico Arboleda Sep 20 2019 1:18PM Financial Services
Govt says NBN Co's Sky Muster inherited an image problem

Govt says NBN Co's Sky Muster inherited an image problem

Blames Labor for it.
Ry Crozier Sep 19 2019 12:50PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co finally commercialises IoT connectivity

NBN Co finally commercialises IoT connectivity

After starting traffic light trials back in 2017.
Ry Crozier Sep 19 2019 10:00AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co pitches 100Mbps+ users as a capacity management feature

NBN Co pitches 100Mbps+ users as a capacity management feature

But plan could be 'undercooked' before it can even be actioned.
Ry Crozier Sep 19 2019 6:55AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co still thinks 100/40Mbps might become 'business-only'

NBN Co still thinks 100/40Mbps might become 'business-only'

But 'naturally', instead of via formal direction.
Ry Crozier Sep 18 2019 12:40PM Telco/ISP
Google slams Aussie threat to 'directly intervene' on Android defaults

Google slams Aussie threat to 'directly intervene' on Android defaults

To offer search engine and browser choice.
Ry Crozier Sep 18 2019 6:50AM Software
Govt pitches unlimited 12Mbps as "entry-level" NBN

Govt pitches unlimited 12Mbps as "entry-level" NBN

Suggests retail cost of $60 a month.
Ry Crozier Sep 17 2019 4:19PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co floats "up to" gigabit speeds for $80 a month

NBN Co floats "up to" gigabit speeds for $80 a month

With a small uplink to slash costs.
Ry Crozier Sep 17 2019 12:00PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co confirms it won't scrap CVC charges

NBN Co confirms it won't scrap CVC charges

Or increase the amount included with plans substantially.
Ry Crozier Sep 17 2019 12:00PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to revive 25Mbps broadband services tier

NBN Co to revive 25Mbps broadband services tier

But offers little respite for entry-level users.
Ry Crozier Sep 17 2019 12:00PM Telco/ISP
China blamed for Australian parliament hack

China blamed for Australian parliament hack

Political parties targeted.
Colin Packham Sep 16 2019 10:11AM Security
Vocus hopes ACCC will drive down NBN prices, if NBN Co doesn't

Vocus hopes ACCC will drive down NBN prices, if NBN Co doesn't

Network builder’s price response expected within fortnight.
Ry Crozier Sep 12 2019 4:56PM Telco/ISP
Woolworths now connecting 50 stores a week to the NBN

Woolworths now connecting 50 stores a week to the NBN

Scales up migration.
Ry Crozier Sep 12 2019 12:56PM Telco/ISP
Qld Police want telco data held for seven years

Qld Police want telco data held for seven years

Two years too short for lengthy investigations.
Justin Hendry Sep 11 2019 4:26PM Security
Apple reveals triple-camera iPhone, streaming prices

Apple reveals triple-camera iPhone, streaming prices

Details and Australian prices.
Stephen Nellis and Noel Randewich Sep 11 2019 6:45AM Hardware
NBN Co is building a user-facing technical field force

NBN Co is building a user-facing technical field force

To work "predominantly inside the customer’s premises."
Ry Crozier Sep 10 2019 12:42PM Telco/ISP

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