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NBN an early failure, Conroy doesn’t care
As an advocate of the National Broadband Network (NBN) it’s heartening to see the first inner-city trial of the service being rolled out. But the take-up numbers are tiny, even though Communications Minister Stephen Conroy claims it’s all part of the plan and nothing to be concerned about.
Australians are two-screening Internet junkies, apparently
Australians are not only using the Internet on an increasing basis, they’re also learning to do so while also consuming some other form of media. It seems multitasking is rapidly becoming the nation’s favorite pastime.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australia, Internet, National Broadband Network, NBN, Nielsen, Two-Screeners, Web Usage
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Google’s Eric Schmidt praises NBN, Australia’s leadership
Eric Schmidt loves the NBN. And Australia as a whole by the sounds of it.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australia, Eric Schmidt, Google, Julia Gillard, National Broadband Network, NBN
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NBN could reverse Australian rural population decline
Could the NBN reverse the decline in rural populations and actually encourage remote communities to flourish?
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australia, Huawei, National Broadband Network, NBN, NBN Cost, Rural Australia
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Lamest reason for not having the NBN = Technology is bad!
There are many good arguments for and against the building of the NBN. There are also some lame ones, such as arguing that the money would be better spent encouraging us all to go outside more.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australia, Mirko Bargaric, National Broadband Network, NBN
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National Broadband Network in Freedom Of Information Controversy
Opposition parties are to challenge a government plan to exempt the National Broadband Network from freedom of information laws. The government says the exemption is needed to keep the network’s managing body from being “at a competitive disadvantage.”
Posted in Technology news
Tagged National Broadband Network, NBN, NBN Co, NBN freedom of information
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Victoria government officially opposing NBN opt-out
2010 may have given way to 2001, but the National Broadband Network is still causing controversy and splits along political and territory lines.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australia, National Broadband Network, NBN, ted Baillieu, Victoria, Victorian Government
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Telstra split and National Broadband Network bring government headaches
The government has sent the issue of the proposed National Broadband Network to a lower house committee inquiry. But senators claim they are being elbowed out of the process, as well as being hit with undemocratic confidentiality agreements.
Posted in Internet
Tagged Coalition, Government, Greens, National Broadband Network, NBN inquiry, senate, telstra
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Australians prefer broadband to good schools, public transport
What would make for the perfect Australian suburb? Broadband and pay TV access, apparently, which both rank higher than good schools, public transport, and local businesses. A good result for NBN advocates, I feel.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australia, Australian Suburbs, My Ideal Suburb, National Broadband Network, NBN, Newspoll
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Abbott: NBN means debts for generations to come
Opposition leader Tony Abbott has insisted that the NBN is not the gift to the nation many assume it to be. Instead, it’s a scheme which will pile up debts that generations to come will have to pay back.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged National Broadband Network, National Broadband Plan, NBN, Tasmania, Tony Abbott
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Turnbull offers NBN alternative
Opposition MP Malcolm Turnbull is to launch a legislative bid to create an alternative system to the government’s proposed National Broadband Network. And it looks possible he could secure enough independent votes to prevail in Parliament.
Posted in Technology news
Tagged Malcolm Turnbull, National Broadband Network, NBN, telstra
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AiG backs the NBN
The Australian Industry Group (AiG) has cast its vote for the National Broadband Network (NBN) in an alphabet soup of industry approval for the often maligned effort to bring high-speed internet to Australia.
Posted in Lead article, Technology news
Tagged AiG, Australian Industry Group, National Broadband Network, NBN
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Australia 48th for broadband speed, behind New Zealand
As if there wasn’t enough of a debate already raging about Australia’s broadband infrastructure, it transpires New Zealand is still far ahead in terms of speed.
Is Chinese firm Huawei a security threat to the NBN?
Alleged links to the Chinese military isn’t exactly going to help a firm do well, at least outside of China. But is there a hint of xenophobia about fears that Huawei Technologies’ involvement in the NBN (National Broadband Network) could prove to be a security risk?
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged China, Chinese Firms, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Spying, Huawei, National Broadband Network, NBN, Optus, telstra
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Intel, Carlos Slim air views on NBN and its budget
It isn’t just the Australian politicians and public that have an opinion to express on the NBN. As recent comments from chipmaker Intel and telecommunications billionaire Carlos Slim clearly show.
NBN to go ahead with labor clinging on to power
With Labor clinging on to power after the closest Australian election in decades, the NBN (National Broadband Network) is a go. For better or worse.
Australian election result leaves NBN plans in the balance
The future of the NBN, and Australia’s telecommunications network as a whole, is firmly in the balance thanks to the result of the federal election.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australia, Australian Election, Labor, Liberal, National Broadband Network, NBN
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