The long and winding road to a Coalition NBN policy
The Coalition is reportedly set to release an alternative National Broadband Network (NBN) policy this week.
Stories by Stephanie McDonald
TPG's fine cut from $2m to $50,000
TPG has received a $50,000 fine from the Federal Court for alleged misleading ads, a reduction from the $2 million it was initially ordered to pay.
ACCC seeks greater role in NBN oversight
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed changes to the Special Access Undertaking (SAU) NBN Co lodged with the watchdog last year.
SKA inches closer to delving into the big bang
The construction of the world’s largest radio telescope has moved a step closer, with the Australian government late last month calling for bids for design and engineering work for the €1.5 billion Square Kilometre Array (SKA).
Leighton confirms Canadian fund will buy telco assets
Leighton has confirmed Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) will acquire around 70 per cent of Leighton’s telco businesses, which include Nextgen Networks, Metronode and Infoplex.
Scott Ludlam no luddite
Scott Ludlam is the voice of the Australian Greens on ICT issues and has earned a reputation for not holding back when it comes to protecting civil liberties in the digital age.
Optus sheds 290 jobs
Optus has confirmed it will cut around 290 jobs as part of a restructure initially flagged last month.
NBN Co slashes June target again, adds three-month delay
NBN Co has further slashed its June target for premises passed from 286,000 to as few as 190,000.
Gillard targets IT industry over 457 visas
The Federal Government has targeted the IT industry in its campaign to reform 457 visas.
The 457 visa: what you need to know
What is a 457 visa and how does the IT industry use it?
Google Maps launches indoor functions
Google Maps has launched 200 indoor maps for Androids in Australia for shopping centres, train stations and airports.
New research facility in WA will help support cloud uptake
A CSIRO joint venture will team up with Curtin University for a new facility that aims to enhance research capabilities.
Macquarie Telecom prepares for the NBN
Macquarie Telecom has increased its core network bandwidth capacity by 10 following upgrades this year, driven by demand from the NBN and cloud.
What is the future for the NBN under the Coalition?
NBN Co has a 10-year plan for Australia’s high-speed broadband future, but a change in government after September’s federal election – with the latest Newspoll showing the Coalition with a lead of 52 per cent to Labor’s 48 per cent on a two-party preferred basis – has created uncertainty about the project’s future.
Qantas adds iPads to Hawaiian route
Qantas has installed iPads on Boeing 767 flights from Sydney to Honolulu in Hawaii.