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Aussie organisations: start planning for the NBN now
Unified Communications

Aussie organisations: start planning for the NBN now

As the national broadband network ramps up its business-grade service provision, it's important businesses start factoring it into their telco plans.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016
NBN launches FTTN, promises 'very high speeds' still achieveable
Unified Communications

NBN launches FTTN, promises 'very high speeds' still achieveable

The NBN has launched its commercial fibre to the node product, saying 'most' end-users on the trial got wholesale speeds of 100Mbps download.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
Turbulent times for Australia's National Broadband Network
Unified Communications

Turbulent times for Australia's National Broadband Network

NBN Co is now facing the threat of being exposed to competition by a government ideologically committed to the free market and minimal regulation.

By Stuart Corner • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
Telecom sells AAPT for A$450M to TPG Telecom
Unified Communications

Telecom sells AAPT for A$450M to TPG Telecom

Telecom sells Australian AAPT unit to TPG Telecom for AUD $450 million, exceeding expectations. The move aligns with its focus on NZ operations.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2013
Australia's NBN Fibre network facing uncertain future
Unified Communications

Australia's NBN Fibre network facing uncertain future

Australia's NBN fibre network hangs in balance as an election may halt its expansion, amidst debate over its necessity and cost.

By Stuart Corner • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2013
Labour demands Govt inquiry over Huawei handling
Unified Communications

Labour demands Govt inquiry over Huawei handling

After U.S. officials accused the company of bribery and spying, opposition party questions the Chinese firm's share of the $1.35 billion UFB rollout.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2012
ICT salaries accelerating across the ditch
Unified Communications

ICT salaries accelerating across the ditch

Professionals in the communications sector enjoying increased salaries in one of the fastest growing industries Down Under, beating the general cost of living.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2012
Huawei CEO strengthens ties Down Under
Unified Communications

Huawei CEO strengthens ties Down Under

Fresh from agreeing a US$56m deal with Kiwi firm Rakon, Huawei's CEO Ren Zhengfei arrives in Australia to cement their credentials as a mainstream vendor.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2012
Android's answer to banking app
Unified Communications

Android's answer to banking app

National Bank unveils an Android banking app, bringing anytime, anywhere banking services to Android users, following iPhone app success.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2012
NBN vs. UFB – Head to Head Comparison
Unified Communications

NBN vs. UFB – Head to Head Comparison

NBN and UFB's head-to-head battle reveals NZ's superior speeds and offerings, challenging Australia's future readiness.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2012

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ACCC examines competition implications of Telstra NBN involvement
Unified Communications

ACCC examines competition implications of Telstra NBN involvement

The ACCC is looking at proposals from NBN and Telstra to address concerns around the competition implications of Telstra's involvement in the rollout.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2016
Vocus offers up new M2 NBN offering for resellers
Unified Communications

Vocus offers up new M2 NBN offering for resellers

Vocus Communications has launched a new product from the M2 product suite, enabling resellers to capitalise on the fast expanding NBN footprint.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016
Vocus eyes aggressive channel expansion for Commander business
Unified Communications

Vocus eyes aggressive channel expansion for Commander business

Vocus Communications' Commander business is launching a new assault on the channel, with plans to double its partner base this year.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016
Australia's NBN rollout on track, but it is still early days
Unified Communications

Australia's NBN rollout on track, but it is still early days

The rollout of the Australian-government funded NBN network is accelerating, with growth speeding up in the later stages of 2015.

By Craig Skinner • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016
M2 serves up NBN wholesale offerings
Unified Communications

M2 serves up NBN wholesale offerings

M2 unveils NBN Connect, easing high entry costs for new service providers and broadening consumer options in the broadband market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2015
NBN releases new rollout plan
Unified Communications

NBN releases new rollout plan

The NBN has released a new three-year construction plan with construction to 7.5 million premises due to start in the next three years.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2015
The mess that is Australia's NBN project
Unified Communications

The mess that is Australia's NBN project

NBN Co has finally revealed details, of sorts, on what technologies it will use, and where, to provide Australian homes with fast broadband speeds.

By Stuart Corner • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2014
Optus cuts 290 Aussie jobs
Unified Communications

Optus cuts 290 Aussie jobs

Australian telco Optus is cutting 290 jobs from its marketing, IT, networks and sales departments as it tries to fight a downward spiral within the company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2013