Tassie NBN 2nd release sites build begins - Communications - News - ZDNet Australia

Tassie NBN 2nd release sites build begins - Communications - News - ZDNet Australia: "Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has welcomed the commencement of construction at the second release sites in Tasmania for the National Broadband Network (NBN) today, with construction commencing last month as scheduled, according to NBN Co."

Telco cloud risk shifts to NBN: Alcatel - Communications - News - ZDNet Australia

Telco cloud risk shifts to NBN: Alcatel - Communications - News - ZDNet Australia: "Telstra is better off selling cloud services on the National Broadband Network (NBN) than through its existing copper network, as much of the risk for providing the services will shift to NBN Co, according to Alcatel-Lucent."

NBN Co taps 'commercial maths' for network design - Voice & Data - Technology - News - CRN Australia

NBN Co taps 'commercial maths' for network design - Voice & Data - Technology - News - CRN Australia: "NBN Co has inked a $6.5 million licensing contract for network optimisation software that could reduce construction costs by up to 20 percent.

The software, from Victorian ‘commercial mathematics’ firm Biarri, combines 10 algorithms that describe existing infrastructure, NBN Co’s reference architecture, and costs."

iTWire - 20 December 2011: Telstra’s NBN D-Day

iTWire - 20 December 2011: Telstra’s NBN D-Day: "In the first of a series of insightful and useful articles examining Telstra’s $11 billion deal with NBN Co and the Federal Government last week, local VoIP developer and telco commentator Michael Wyres points out that all of the conditions contained in the massive deal must be satisfied by one special day: 20 December this year."

Thodey moves to placate shareholders over NBN deal

Thodey moves to placate shareholders over NBN deal: "TELSTRA'S chief executive has sought to reassure shareholders after its share price fell 17¢ in two days following last week's agreement with NBN Co by hinting that dividends may rise."

Residents still in dark, but fearful of broadband costs | The Australian

Residents still in dark, but fearful of broadband costs | The Australian: "Small-business adviser Tom Laing shares local concerns about connecting to the NBN, but is lining up and waiting for the Prime Minister to flick the switch."

The rollout kicks in

The rollout kicks in: "WHEN Julia Gillard switched on the national broadband network in Armidale last month, critics were quick to ridicule the tiny number of test customers."