NBN preps wireless towers, locals rebel - Communications - News - ZDNet Australia

NBN preps wireless towers, locals rebel - Communications - News - ZDNet Australia: "As the NBN Co begins to lodge its planning applications for towers for its long-term evolution (LTE) fixed wireless network, the company is already facing backlash from local residents.

In November and December last year, contractors acting on behalf of the NBN Co began lodging a number of applications for the erection of towers in the initial launch sites in areas surrounding Geraldton in Western Australia, Toowoomba in Queensland, Tamworth in New South Wales, Ballarat in Victoria and Darwin in the Northern Territory."

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Senator David Bushby : News Room - Shocking Admission On NBN

Senator David Bushby : News Room - Shocking Admission On NBN: "Liberal Senator for Tasmania David Bushby says the admission by NBN Co that the take-up rate for the National Broadband Network is ‘immaterial’ is outrageous.
Senator Bushby yesterday raised concerns about the lack of interest in the NBN, as well as delays in the roll-out."

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Under 50% of ISPs sign onto NBN contract - Communications - News - ZDNet Australia

Under 50% of ISPs sign onto NBN contract - Communications - News - ZDNet Australia: "update Just three days out from the expiration of a trial agreement, less than half of the active internet service providers (ISPs) on the National Broadband Network (NBN) have signed the new year-long contract with NBN Co to wholesale its services."

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Wi-fi win for regional towns - State News - Agribusiness and General - General - The Land

Wi-fi win for regional towns - State News - Agribusiness and General - General - The Land: "IT SEEMS Gunnedah Shire Council has started a trend, with Forbes Shire Council poised to sign on the dotted line and three other councils possibly following suit, in a scheme revolutionising high-speed internet for rural users.
Gunnedah Council was the first to team up with TUPS Company to deliver high-speed wi-fi internet to doctors, patients, school students and every business and resident in town."

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NBN Co sees 4000 connections - Government News: Government News and Issues

NBN Co sees 4000 connections - Government News: Government News and Issues: "National broadband implementer, NBN Co has released figures that show about 4000 homes and businesses were connected to Australia’s national broadband network at the end of 2011.

Of the 4000, about 2315 premises have signed up to use the fibre optic service and 1700 in rural and remote Australia were receiving broadband via the interim satellite service, which was launched only six months ago."

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AM - NBN blames Telstra deal delays for disappointing take-up 03/01/2012

AM - NBN blames Telstra deal delays for disappointing take-up 03/01/2012:

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NBN expects many more customers this year - The West Australian

NBN expects many more customers this year - The West Australian: "More than 4000 Australians were connected to the national broadband network (NBN) in 2011 and more are expected this year as new service providers begin offering internet plans to customers."

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