Broadband Internet speeds of 25-50 megabits per second (Mbps) to 65-75% of households, and 12-20Mbps to the remaining 25-35% that cover 80-90 percent of the population. These are figures that can be achieved by Telstra for a national broadband network VDSL2 Fibre to the Curb 'upgrade' (FTTC,...

Although the current global financial downturn has witnessed the fall of the Australian dollar, Communication Minister Stephen Conroy has rejected claims by Telstra chief financial officer that it would increase costs for the proposed development of the new national broadband network. Mr Conroy argues...

Due to delay from Telstra in releasing critical network information for all proponents of the FTTN NBN bid to examine, Senator Stephen Conroy was left with no alternative accept to extend the deadline for proposal submissions until 12 weeks after the information is released. Telstra had recently provided...

After recent talks with Optus-led G9 Consortium, German based Telecommunication group 'Deutsche Telekom' is examining prospects behind partnering G9 for a national broadband network bid. Optus chief executive Paul O'Sullivan has also called for the NBN bid deadline to be extended due to proposal...

In a recent speech on the upcoming National Broadband Network by OPTUS CEO Paul O'Sullivan, he stated that his overall message could be summed up in one phrase 'Australia cannot take Competition in Broadband for granted'. In colloquial terminology using a famous Aussie expression it sounds...

According to Federal Communications Minister 'Stephen Conroy', a Fibre-to-the-Home nework is still a very realistic proposition for tenders, although the Government isn't prepared to pay any more for it? Labor has already pledged $4.7 billion toward the development of a new high speed Broadband...

With the recent news of Telstra enabling a further 900 Exchanges with ADSL2+ access, also comes doubt over the legality behind the 'regulatory guarantee' that Senator Conroy has granted to Telstra. Managing Director of Internode 'Simon Hackett' claims that after making enquiries with...

In potentially good news for those in regions where Broadband speeds are limited, Telstra today released a surprise announcement stating that it will enable a further 900 telephone exchanges with ADSL2+ services. The decision to enable the additional ADSL2+ exchanges has been brought about by a recent...

One way or another, the time of deliberation and contemplating a new Australian FTTN network is almost over. Days have turned into months, political parties have changed office, and months will soon turn into years unless something is done shortly. We are still yet to see any real advancement toward...

As expected, Pipe Networks have announced the go ahead of their $200 million submarine Internet cable project (PPC-1) which is due to open in June 2009. Federal Communications Minister 'Stephen Conroy' suggested that the new undersea cable would also open up the Broadband market and not only...