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.

NBN Co 'error' halves new copper cable spend

NBN Co 'error' halves new copper cable spend

Overcooks its estimates.
Ry Crozier Dec 22 2017 9:35AM Telco/ISP
ACMA imposes new rules for NBN migrations

ACMA imposes new rules for NBN migrations

Telcos told to fall in line.
Allie Coyne Dec 21 2017 12:57PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's HFC freeze hits more than 500,000 homes

NBN Co's HFC freeze hits more than 500,000 homes

Number of premises unable to connect skyrockets.
Allie Coyne Dec 21 2017 8:05AM Telco/ISP
ACCC abandons plan to expose NBN RSPs' CVC buys

ACCC abandons plan to expose NBN RSPs' CVC buys

But NBN Co itself must supply better data.
Ry Crozier Dec 21 2017 6:45AM Telco/ISP
Govt to ditch Telstra's USO

Govt to ditch Telstra's USO

After the NBN rollout is complete.
Allie Coyne Dec 20 2017 1:22PM Telco/ISP
TPG to compensate 8000 users for slow NBN speeds

TPG to compensate 8000 users for slow NBN speeds

Third RSP caves in to ACCC.
Allie Coyne Dec 20 2017 10:00AM Telco/ISP
Telcos double NBN tower use for mobile blackspots

Telcos double NBN tower use for mobile blackspots

Could host one in ten co-funded base stations.
Ry Crozier Dec 19 2017 9:34AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co resumes micronode rollout

NBN Co resumes micronode rollout

Almost 2000 now in the field.
Ry Crozier Dec 19 2017 9:00AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co sees the dissection of its wholesale deals

NBN Co sees the dissection of its wholesale deals

Regulator turns up heat with concerns.
Ry Crozier Dec 18 2017 5:42PM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband wants NBN Co to remediate wireless

Aussie Broadband wants NBN Co to remediate wireless

Just like HFC network.
Ry Crozier Dec 18 2017 2:12PM Telco/ISP
TIO tries to match NBN complaints to access techs

TIO tries to match NBN complaints to access techs

Could provide new picture of customer experience.
Ry Crozier Dec 18 2017 11:31AM Telco/ISP
Equinix wins $1bn race for Metronode

Equinix wins $1bn race for Metronode

Significantly expands capital city presence.
Ry Crozier Dec 18 2017 9:39AM Networking
Queensland wants to build its own NBN

Queensland wants to build its own NBN

Updated: To boost connectivity for regional communities.
Allie Coyne Dec 17 2017 7:09PM Telco/ISP
ACCC sues Optus for rushing users onto NBN

ACCC sues Optus for rushing users onto NBN

Allegedly misled HFC customers about timelines.
Allie Coyne Dec 15 2017 12:08PM Telco/ISP
TPG moves on discounted 50Mbps NBN tier

TPG moves on discounted 50Mbps NBN tier

As other RSPs continue to rejig plans.
Ry Crozier Dec 14 2017 2:02PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co hopes new prices will reveal network's power

NBN Co hopes new prices will reveal network's power

How the new model stacks up.
Ry Crozier Dec 14 2017 12:01AM Telco/ISP
Optus admits to slow NBN speeds for 8700 users

Optus admits to slow NBN speeds for 8700 users

Will compensate customers for underperformance.
Allie Coyne Dec 11 2017 10:53AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co moves to keep activations on track

NBN Co moves to keep activations on track

Doubles down to meet its numbers.
Ry Crozier Dec 11 2017 6:44AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co takes $50m revenue hit on HFC delay

NBN Co takes $50m revenue hit on HFC delay

But later-than-expected takings could reach $500m.
Ry Crozier Dec 8 2017 10:35AM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband to reveal its NBN CVC allocations

Aussie Broadband to reveal its NBN CVC allocations

'Work in progress'.
Ry Crozier Dec 7 2017 3:40PM Telco/ISP

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