Draft Legislation could also turn NBN Co into a retail and wholesale outfit, Telstra claims
Telstra has warned that the NBN Co Exposure Draft Legislation, if enacted, may dramatically raise the price of any compensation the Federal Government may need to pay as a consequence of splitting the company.
Across-the-board support for the National Broadband Network in the lead up to the state election
The leading political parties in Tasmania have backed the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) as a foundation for boosting economic fortunes in the leadup to the state's election.
First mainland fibre optic backbone NBN link laid in Mount Isa
The first fibre optic backbone link for the NBN on mainland Australia has been laid at Mount Isa.
Battle for votes expected to be fought in other areas
Tasmania’s political leaders have begun the battle for votes ahead of the State’s election on many fronts, but not over the National Broadband Network (NBN) currently being rolled out across the island state.
Speeds to dwarf Australia's NBN, but other networks down under have already matched this goal
Google will launch several experimental 'ultra high-speed' broadband networks across the United States as part of efforts to encourage authorities to look at 'new and creative ways' to progress the country's National Broadband Plan.
PM defends NBN Co recruitment process after appointment of former labor MP to company was slammed
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has defended the NBN Co recruitment process, saying it made an independent decision to hire Mike Kaiser as its government relations officer.
Executive chairman reveals company developments at Senate hearing
The company responsible for rolling out the National Broadband Network (NBN) is expected to announce shortly some “first-release” sites to trial the high-speed fibre network infrastructure and test construction techniques.
Half-yearly results meeting the ideal platform for a separation announcement given current lack of public debate and delays in introducing the Separation Bill, says telco analyst Paul Budde
The eerie quiet that has descended over the once very public stoush between the Federal Government and Telstra (ASX:TLS) could be the clearest indication yet that a deal on the separation of the telco is close at hand.
A member of the NBN expert panel has accused the auditor general of inaccuracies in its report about the abandoned NBN tender process
A member of the expert panel that evaluated bids in the abandoned National Broadband Network (NBN) request for proposal (RFP) process has hit-back at an auditor-generals report.
Crossbench senators are demanding the government table documents relating to the failed FTTN tender process
Crossbench senators are demanding the government table documents relating to a failed tender process for the abandoned $4.7 billion fibre-to-the-node network project.
Peformance audit says DBCDE conducted the process well but could have acted earlier to help bidders
The Federal Government’s abandoned request for proposal (RFP) process for a fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) National Broadband Network (NBN) cost it and participants more than $30 million, an auditor general report has revealed.
Liberal leader showing signs he will continue to oppose NBN on cost basis, but has yet to give an alternative
The Liberal Party is yet to come out with an official position on the National Broadband Network (NBN), but the early signs emanating from its ranks are not good those hoping for a change of heart from the opposition on the $43 billion infrastructure project.
The NSW north coast has lodged a submission with the Federal Government to become the mainland's first NBN roll-out
A university based on the New South Wales north coast is forging ahead with efforts to position the region as an early receiver of the $43 billion National Broadband Network (NBN).
Federal Government's efforts to force separation upon the telco will be sindelined due to "more pressing considerations"
The Federal Government's proposed legislation for the separation of Telstra has been delayed again thanks to big ticket items to be discussed in the Senate hearings starting on February 2.
Company seeking capability statements for NBN satellite services
NBN Co is looking to satellite network operators to provide capability statements for the satellite service requirements of the National Broadband Network (NBN).
