CEBIT 2011: Communications Alliance backs digital strategy, pledges to assist NBN Co - telecommunications, Senator Stephen Conroy, nbn co, National Digital Economy Strategy (NDES), National Broadband Network (NBN), digital economy, Communications Alliance, broadband, CeBIT 2011 - ARN

CEBIT 2011: Communications Alliance backs digital strategy, pledges to assist NBN Co - telecommunications, Senator Stephen Conroy, nbn co, National Digital Economy Strategy (NDES), National Broadband Network (NBN), digital economy, Communications Alliance, broadband, CeBIT 2011 - ARN: "Peak body for the local communications industry, Communications Alliance, has backed the National Digital Economy Strategy (NDES), calling it a constructive move in ensuring Australians acquire the benefits they deserve from their investment in the creation of a National Broadband Network (NBN)."

Researchers seal ties with NBN Co | The Australian

Researchers seal ties with NBN Co | The Australian: "TECH researchers CSIRO, NICTA and the newly formed Australian Centre for Broadband Innovation have signed up with NBN Co to get early access to the network for development purposes."

Telstra gets a win-win from NBN agreement

Telstra gets a win-win from NBN agreement: "TELSTRA is financially better off with the national broadband network even though it will lose market share, and could struggle to maintain its dividend if the project is cancelled, says an analysis of the company's deal with NBN Co."

Taxpayers could subsidise NBN services | The Australian

Taxpayers could subsidise NBN services | The Australian: "THE federal government may be able to provide subsidised services over the NBN without betraying its charter to remain wholesale only."

NBN – National Broadband Network – Australia | NBN

NBN – National Broadband Network – Australia | NBN: "The National Digital Economy Strategy (NDES) sets out a vision for Australia to realise the benefits of the National Broadband Network (NBN) and position Australia as a leading digital economy by 2020."

National Broadband Network to create a brave new world at home | Information, Gadgets, Mobile Phones News & Reviews | News.com.au

National Broadband Network to create a brave new world at home | Information, Gadgets, Mobile Phones News & Reviews | News.com.au: "ONE in eight Australians will be able to work from home by 2020 under an ambitious blueprint for the National Broadband Network that predicts it will save the typical family $148 a week."

NBN Co outlines criteria for satellite access - satellite, nbn co, National Broadband Network (NBN), broadband, Australian Broadband Guarantee - Computerworld

NBN Co outlines criteria for satellite access - satellite, nbn co, National Broadband Network (NBN), broadband, Australian Broadband Guarantee - Computerworld: "Broadband customers in rural and remote Australia must undergo a 'service qualification process' in order to be deemed eligible for the Interim Satellite Service"

NBN Co: 26Tbps record proves fibre right - Communications - News

NBN Co: 26Tbps record proves fibre right - Communications - News: "The National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) has heralded the results of a German experiment that achieved a record data transfer rate of 26 terabits per second (Tbps) over a single fibre optic cable, stating that this demonstrates the longevity of the technology."

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Tasmania faces long NBN wait - Local News - News - General - The Examiner Newspaper

Tasmania faces long NBN wait - Local News - News - General - The Examiner Newspaper: "Launceston could have to wait until 2021 to be connected to the National Broadband Network."

iTWire - Conroy has “stuffed up” NBN pricing, says Hackett

iTWire - Conroy has “stuffed up” NBN pricing, says Hackett: "In the latest salvo in an ongoing war of words with Stephen Conroy and NBN Co, Internode managing director Simon Hackett has accused the Communications Minister of having 'stuffed up' the National Broadband Network pricing model in a way that will slow the growth of broadband in Australia."

NBN Co selects panel for 1000 new recruits - Communications - News

NBN Co selects panel for 1000 new recruits - Communications - News: "in brief The National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) has selected a panel of recruiters charged with the job of adding 1000 new employees to the company over the next 12 months."

Fingers Crossed, The Libs May Not Be Able To Destroy The NBN After All | Gizmodo Australia

Fingers Crossed, The Libs May Not Be Able To Destroy The NBN After All | Gizmodo Australia: "The Federal opposition has been huffing and puffing about the NBN since they lost the election (well, since two out of three independent MPs decided it was worth siding with Labor for), with Tony Abbott going so far as to say that they would undo the work of NBN Co should they come into power next election. Yesterday, Coalition treasurer Joe Hockey admitted that they may not be able to do that after all."

Wholesale Broadband Agreement

Wholesale Broadband Agreement: "NBN Co has commenced its second public consultation process on its Wholesale Broadband Agreement. The Wholesale Broadband Agreement contains the terms and conditions NBN Co is proposing to use for the supply of its products and services to the market. "

BREAKFAST DEALS: Telstra talk | Supratim Adhikari | Wheels and Deals | Business Spectator

BREAKFAST DEALS: Telstra talk | Supratim Adhikari | Wheels and Deals | Business Spectator: "Telstra and the NBN Co edge closer to formally finalising their $9 billion deal for the telco to switch off its copper network, a move that will please both Telstra and the NBN Co."

Gillard praises home work options at NBN launch - Tony Windsor, Senator Stephen Conroy, rural broadband, Prime Minister Julia Gillard, nbn co, NBN, Mike Quigley, Julia Gillard, broadband, Armidale - CIO

Gillard praises home work options at NBN launch - Tony Windsor, Senator Stephen Conroy, rural broadband, Prime Minister Julia Gillard, nbn co, NBN, Mike Quigley, Julia Gillard, broadband, Armidale - CIO: "The NBN will enable more people to “work where they live”, according to Prime Minister Julia Gillard, who attended the opening of the NBN Co network on the mainland in Armidale today where the home work possibilities were showcased at length."

Broadbanding the Nation: NBN: The paths we didn’t take & why

Broadbanding the Nation: NBN: The paths we didn’t take & why: "Wednesday’s announcement that the NBN finally made it to the mainland was good news for the many Australians who have deplorable access to broadband services. But why did it take so long?"

As Armidale in NSW becomes the first mainland center to be connected, NBN boss plays up the advantages of the new net connection .. (audio)

Marius Benson is speaking to Jim Hassell, NBN Co's Head of Product

NBN accused of moving contract goalpost

NBN accused of moving contract goalpost: "NBN Co is under fire from fibre network operators for distorting the network market, moving the goalposts on tender documents and unilaterally creating new industry standards."

Tony Windsor says there's no pay-off in the NBN's mainland launch in his electorate | The Australian

Tony Windsor says there's no pay-off in the NBN's mainland launch in his electorate | The Australian: "JULIA Gillard has switched on the National Broadband Network on mainland Australia with an oversized ceremonial button, as independent Tony Windsor ruled out political pay-off as the reason his electorate was connected first."

Revealed: NBN Co's IT strategy - Strategy - Business - News - iTnews.com.au

Revealed: NBN Co's IT strategy - Strategy - Business - News - iTnews.com.au: "NBN Co has adopted a ‘buy over build’ approach to IT, choosing to adopt cloud computing services and commercial off-the-shelf software rather than develop its own applications."

NBN hookup double the price of private operators | The Australian

NBN hookup double the price of private operators | The Australian: "THE NBN Co's construction costs in new housing developments are twice the price of private fibre network operators, and this could saddle consumers with higher internet and phone costs, it was claimed yesterday."

NBN: National Broadbank Network chief's career detail mistake

NBN: National Broadbank Network chief's career detail mistake: "THE chief executive of NBN Co, Mike Quigley, has apologised for making inaccurate comments about his responsibilities during his time as a top executive at Alcatel Lucent, which was embroiled in a corruption scandal."

NBN goes live on mainland

NBN goes live on mainland: The first Australian mainland site for the $36 billion national broadband network will go live on Wednesday.

New fibre-optic Asia link to raise internet speed

New fibre-optic Asia link to raise internet speed: "A NEW super-fast fibre-optic cable linking Australia to south-east Asia will open within two years and will be 10 times faster than existing undersea cables, according to the new Leighton subsidiary Australia-Singapore Cable."

Encouragement for Telstra-NBN Co deal | The Australian

Encouragement for Telstra-NBN Co deal | The Australian: "THE government is considering offering sweeteners to encourage Telstra and the company delivering the $35.9 billion National Broadband Network to lock in an infrastructure-sharing deal."

Australian Communications Consumer Action Network - National Broadband Network: Guide for Consumers

Australian Communications Consumer Action Network - National Broadband Network: Guide for Consumers: "A project prepared by the Internet Society of Australia (ISOC-AU)and the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN). The complete consumer guide can be downloaded here or you access the guide online below."

NBN and the budget - Government News: Government News and Issues

NBN and the budget - Government News: Government News and Issues: "The Gillard Government will still continue to fund the rollout of the national broadband network (NBN)."

Oakeshott looks for NBN "bang for buck" in inquiry - telcos, public hearing, networking, NBN Committee, nbn co, NBN, National Broadband Network (NBN) - Computerworld

Oakeshott looks for NBN "bang for buck" in inquiry - telcos, public hearing, networking, NBN Committee, nbn co, NBN, National Broadband Network (NBN) - Computerworld: "NBN Co will be required to appear before a new parliamentary committee at least twice a year."

NBN Co, Telstra fight over Tasmania | News | Business Spectator

NBN Co, Telstra fight over Tasmania | News | Business Spectator: "Telstra Corporation Ltd has upgraded broadband services in northern Tasmania where NBN Co is already connecting customers."

iiNet praises NBN Co, pans lack of digital economy strategy - Telstra, telecommunications, networking, nbn co, NBN, national broadband network, iinet - Computerworld

iiNet praises NBN Co, pans lack of digital economy strategy - Telstra, telecommunications, networking, nbn co, NBN, national broadband network, iinet - Computerworld: "Internet service provider (ISP) iiNet (ASX:IIN) has praised the National Broadband Network (NBN) but has cautioned that the value of the fibre network will be lessened unless the Federal Government issues a national online strategy to give purpose and direction to the project"

iTWire - 200 remote homes to get 6Mbps NBN satellite trial from Optus and IPstar

iTWire - 200 remote homes to get 6Mbps NBN satellite trial from Optus and IPstar: "NBN Co has announced a new trial for 200 homes in remote regions for its new 6Mbps satellite broadband service, using Optus and IPstar as the service providers. A long way short of city broadband speeds, the new satellite service promises peak download speeds of 6Mbps and uploads of up to 1Mbps."

NBN Co signs Optus and IPStar for $300m interim satellite service deal - Senator Stephen Conroy, Optus 10, optus, National Broadband Network (NBN), ipstar, Australian Broadband Guarantee (ABG) project - ARN

NBN Co signs Optus and IPStar for $300m interim satellite service deal - Senator Stephen Conroy, Optus 10, optus, National Broadband Network (NBN), ipstar, Australian Broadband Guarantee (ABG) project - ARN: "NBN Co has officially announced Optus and Ipstar as interim satellite service providers in regional Australia as part of the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout."

First Release of NBN Co’s B2B Specification

First Release of NBN Co’s B2B Specification: "NBN Co has published an update to the B2B industry interface specifications released in January 2011 based on the feedback we have received. NBN Co would like to thank all respondents for their views which have been invaluable in informing our thinking. These specifications are now at first release. Further updates are planned to address future capability currently under discussion within industry such as transfer and address reconciliation, or as a result of NBN Co’s detailed design. In the meantime we encourage any further comment to be directed towards your Account Manager or alternatively by email to feedback@nbnco.com.au"

Remote Australians the priority for new NBN Interim Satellite Service

Remote Australians the priority for new NBN Interim Satellite Service: "People in homes, small businesses and indigenous communities in some of the most remote areas of Australia will be among the first users of a new a high-speed broadband satellite service provided over the National Broadband Network."

iTWire - NBN Co kicks off interim satellite service

iTWire - NBN Co kicks off interim satellite service: "The National Broadband Network Company will start providing wholesale access to a nation-wide satellite service from July this year, following the signing of two interim deals with satellite providers Optus and IPstar, worth $200 million and $100 million respectively."

Fixed labour costs could be NBN saviour - Communications - News

Fixed labour costs could be NBN saviour - Communications - News: "Chief executive of the National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) Mike Quigley has said he may seek to get fixed labour costs for the build of the network, in order to prevent its cost exceeding the amount forecast by the government."

Telstra threatened on NBN deal: Greens - Communications - News

Telstra threatened on NBN deal: Greens - Communications - News: "Telstra threatened to walk away from an $11 billion deal with NBN Co unless the Federal Government allowed the telco giant to charge smaller players high prices to access its network, the Australian Greens and telco industry sources have said."

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NBN Co: "Recent Highlights" from www.wotnews.com.au

NBN Willunga - NBN

NBN Willunga - NBN: "Looks like they are beginning to wire up the houses now so thought I would kick this off since there is not yet a Willunga thread.

Anybody with any interesting news?"

South Australian town backbone installation finished | Articles | FutureGov - Transforming Government | Education | Healthcare

South Australian town backbone installation finished | Articles | FutureGov - Transforming Government | Education | Healthcare: "The government announced early this year the completion of 146-kilometre fibre backbone link to South Australian town—Victor Harbor— and other rural locations as part of the National Broadband Network (NBN) roll-out."

Telstra says small business falling behind

Telstra says small business falling behind: "Telstra says small business is dragging its feet on takeup of new technology, with thousands of firms still not using computers or mobile phones."

NBN Rollout in Tasmania: Next Phase | National Broadband Network news and information

NBN Rollout in Tasmania: Next Phase | National Broadband Network news and information: "Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Senator Stephen Conroy today welcomed an announcement by NBN Co that construction would shortly begin on the National Broadband Network (NBN) in Stage two communities in Tasmania."

Cost times 10 for NBN outsiders to get fibre | The Australian

Cost times 10 for NBN outsiders to get fibre | The Australian: "REMOTE communities destined for an existence on the National Broadband Network's slower wireless and satellite networks will be given the option to lift themselves out of the broadband doldrums, so long as local councils cough up the costs to lay fibre into their towns."

Telstra NBN vote likely delayed: report | News | Business Spectator

Telstra NBN vote likely delayed: report | News | Business Spectator: "Telstra Corporation Ltd investors do not expect the company to hold a shareholder vote on its $13.8 billion agreement with the NBN Co before November, nearly six months later than originally planned, according to a report by The Australian."