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• Smart micro-grid to debut in regional NSW

  Houses in the Newcastle and Scone regions of NSW have been selected to trial battery-powered “micro-grid” which can increase energy efficiency and reduce the impact of outages.

• EnergyAustralia rules out commercial WiMAX interests

  EnergyAustralia has ruled out becoming a retail service provider (RSP) under the National Broadband Network (NBN), despite its growing fibre and WiMAX-based infrastructure in NSW.

• Optus eyes NBN wholesale aggregator role

  Optus has flagged plans to aggregate and on-sell wholesale fibre, wireless and satellite services under the National Broadband Network (NBN) as a virtual ISP, as part of an attempt to maintain the viability of its fixed wholesale division into the future.

• Satellite players arc up over NBN mission creep

  Satellite operators and service providers have followed in the footsteps of the wider ISP sector, issuing a warning about the potential for ‘mission creep’ under the National Broadband Network (NBN).
  

• NBN Co moves into social media

  It had to happen. NBN Co, the company charged with rolling out Australia's National Broadband Network, has jumped into social media, joining the Twitterati.

• NBN will stifle competition: Turnbull

  Shadow communications minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has warned the National Broadband Network (NBN) legislation will lead to complexity for future governments and prevent competition.
  

• Cost of NBN to small ISPs "insane": Internode's Hackett

  Internode boss Simon Hackett has delivered a heavy critique of the costing model proposed for the National Broadband Network (NBN), stating that small ISPs will be all but wiped out under the current NBN arrangements.

• Reassurances gained, Optus NBN talks continue

  Optus negotiations around a Telstra-style agreement with NBN Co and the government to migrate its Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) customers are expected to progress shortly, now that key legislation has passed the Senate.

• NBN Co to be given "enormous power" under NBN legislation amendments

  Shadow communications minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has warned that NBN Co will be given “enormous power” under amendments to key National Broadband Network (NBN) legislation passed in the Senate late Friday.

• Austar developing local media "wonder box"

  Regional pay television operator, Austar (ASX:AUN), is developing a cross-platform user interface that could aggregate and beam content to multiple devices simultaneously, in an effort to maintain the company’s viability under the National Broadband Network (NBN).

• Macquarie Telecom 'delighted' about NBN reach

  National voice and data carrier Macquarie Telecom is pleased with the development of a National Broadband Network even though it is releasing its own WAN optimisation solution today.

• Telstra deal with NBN Co progressing but will cause delays

  A deal between telcos Telstra and NBN Co looks to be a step closer with NBN Co confirming on the definitive agreement between the two parties are “progressing well”.
  

• NBN Co to delay Second Release NBN sites

  NBN Co has confirmed it expects to delay the launch of its Second Release sites as a consequence of protracted negotiations with Telstra, revealed today.

• Telcos must embrace the NBN as a chance to innovate

  Telcos must welcome the development of the National Broadband Network (NBN) as a chance to innovate, or face unpopularity, a member of TM Forum said.

• WA fibre network link goes live (updated)

  The competitive fibre backhaul link between Perth and Geraldton — part of the $250 million NBN Regional Backbone Blackspots Program (RBBP) — is live and open for business.