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National Broadband Network (NBN) stories - Page 5

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LinkedIn reveals Australia’s most powerful CEO profiles
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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LinkedIn announces its 2017 Power Profiles list for Australia, featuring the most viewed professionals in various categories.
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Optus makes the next step in nbn offerings for wholesale partners
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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Optus Wholesale is continuing its expansion of nbn network offerings for wholesale customers with a raft of new innovations.
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nbn announces huge revenue growth, well on track for 2020 goal
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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nbn remains on track to reach its 2020 goals as it reports strong financial results for the six months to December 2016.
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The biggest stories to hit the Australian IT sector in 2016
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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We look back at the big stories of 2016 and what they meant for Australia’s IT decision makers, enterprises and workforce.
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Decline in router spend thanks to Australia’s 4G rollout
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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Declining router spend in Australia blamed on completion of 4G rollout, says IDC. Revenue in Q2 2016 dropped 31% YoY due to decreased service provider spend.
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Make 'em pay or take copper away? NZ & AU's different tactics to the fibre rollout
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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The difference between Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) & New Zealand's Ultrafast Broadband Network (UFB) rollouts is tellingly different.
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Kordia speaks out against Chorus and NZ Telco infrastructure
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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Investment in New Zealand's telecommunications industry drives innovation and benefits consumers, but recent changes may threaten competition and innovation.
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ACCC examines competition implications of Telstra NBN involvement
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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The ACCC is looking at proposals from NBN and Telstra to address concerns around the competition implications of Telstra’s involvement in the rollout.
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Vocus offers up new M2 NBN offering for resellers
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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Vocus Communications has launched a new product from the M2 product suite, enabling resellers to capitalise on the fast expanding NBN footprint.
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Vocus eyes aggressive channel expansion for Commander business
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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Vocus Communications’ Commander business is launching a new assault on the channel, with plans to double its partner base this year.
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Australia’s NBN rollout on track, but it is still early days
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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The rollout of the Australian-government funded NBN network is accelerating, with growth speeding up in the later stages of 2015.
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Aussie organisations: start planning for the NBN now
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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As the national broadband network ramps up its business-grade service provision, it’s important businesses start factoring it into their telco plans.
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M2 serves up NBN wholesale offerings
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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M2 unveils NBN Connect, easing high entry costs for new service providers and broadening consumer options in the broadband market.
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NBN releases new rollout plan
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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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.
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NBN launches FTTN, promises 'very high speeds' still achieveable
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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The NBN has launched its commercial fibre to the node product, saying ‘most’ end-users on the trial got wholesale speeds of 100Mbps download.
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Turbulent times for Australia's National Broadband Network
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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NBN Co is now facing the threat of being exposed to competition by a government ideologically committed to the free market and minimal regulation.
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The mess that is Australia's NBN project
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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NBN Co has finally revealed details, of sorts, on what technologies it will use, and where, to provide Australian homes with fast broadband speeds.
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Telecom sells AAPT for A$450M to TPG Telecom
Mon, 9th Dec 2013
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Telecom sells Australian AAPT unit to TPG Telecom for AUD $450 million, exceeding expectations. The move aligns with its focus on NZ operations.
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Optus cuts 290 Aussie jobs
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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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.
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Australia's NBN Fibre network facing uncertain future
Wed, 6th Mar 2013
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Australia's NBN fibre network hangs in balance as an election may halt its expansion, amidst debate over its necessity and cost.