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ACCC seeks comment on competition issues with Telstra's Adam acquisition

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a statement of issues paper seeking industry comment on Telstra’s proposed acquisition of Adam Internet.

By Stephanie McDonald | 20 December, 2012 10:44

Tags: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Adam Internet, Telstra

The NBN to make Tasmania a more enticing place to live

A former NBN Tasmania board member believes the National Broadband Network (NBN) will make Tasmania less isolated from the rest of Australia and may even entice mainland residents to relocate to the state.

By Stephanie McDonald | 19 December, 2012 10:14

Tags: Tasmanian NBNco (TNBNco), Mark Kelleher, tasmania, National Broadband Network (NBN), nbn co

Samsung ships more mobiles than Nokia and Apple in 2012

Samsung has taken out the top spot for global mobile phone shipments, according to American research company IHS.

By Stephanie McDonald | 19 December, 2012 09:15

Tags: samsung, Apple, IHS iSuppli, Nokia, smartphones

ACCC seeks comment on 'pull through' activities for the NBN

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is seeking comment on Telstra's migration plan for ‘pull through’ activities for the National Broadband Network (NBN).

By Stephanie McDonald | 18 December, 2012 14:28

Tags: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), pull through, National Broadband Network (NBN), Telstra

Harris Farm turns to IBM's Flex System to cut IT costs

Harris Farm has implemented IBM’s Flex System to help reduce IT costs in New South Wales.

By Stephanie McDonald | 18 December, 2012 10:51

Tags: Flex System, IBM, Hans-on-Systems, Harris Farn

Exetel joins IPTV trend with Quickflix services

Exetel will offer unmetered streaming of TV and movie programs provided by Quickflix to its customers next year.

By Stephanie McDonald | 18 December, 2012 08:30

Tags: IPTV, iprimus, Exetel, TPG, Quickflix, telsyte, optus

Optus trying to 'bargain' in the Digital Dividend, analyst says

Optus is using all its bargaining chips to try and get the lowest possible price for the 700MHz spectrum on the Digital Dividend, according to an analyst.

By Stephanie McDonald | 17 December, 2012 12:41

Tags: Stephen Conroy, Vodafone, Digital dividend, optus, Telstra

Exetel will consider acquisition offers

The CEO of internet service provider Exetel, Steve Waddington, says the ISP is open to being acquired if the right offer is made, with the company already receiving expressions of interest from other ISPs.

By Stephanie McDonald | 14 December, 2012 09:30

Tags: Exetel, National Broadband Network (NBN), Steve Waddington, john linton

ACMA seeks comment on global roaming standard to prevent bill shock

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is seeking comment on a draft international mobile roaming standard to prevent bill shock when consumers are overseas.

By Stephanie McDonald | 13 December, 2012 14:36

Tags: Chris Chapman, global roaming, Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)

TIO: complaints fall, but global roaming still an issue

Consumer complaints about mobile roaming charges have dropped, but the disputed amounts for complaints are increasing, with one customer lumped with a $147,908 bill after a European holiday, according to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO).

By Stephanie McDonald | 13 December, 2012 09:46

Tags: Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO), complaints, Vodafone, optus, Telstra

Android steals the lead from Apple in Australia

Smartphones using the Android operating system have taken the lead over iPhones using Apple’s iOS for the first time, according to research from Telsyte.

By Stephanie McDonald | 12 December, 2012 10:29

Tags: smartphone, Foad Fadaghi, Apple, iPhone, Android, telsyte, Google Glass

Rio Tinto to roll out 4G in the Pilbara

Rio Tinto has chosen Alcatel-Lucent to install a private 4G LTE network at its West Angelas mine in the Pilbara for its existing operations and business.

By Stephanie McDonald | 11 December, 2012 13:50

Tags: LTE network, 4g, alcatel-lucent, rio tinto

Sony launches online store for PS3 and PS Vita users

Sony has launched an online store which will allow PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita and PC users to buy games and videos online.

By Stephanie McDonald | 11 December, 2012 11:47

Tags: PlayStation Vita, Windows PCs, Playstation 3, sony

Mandurah and Belmont businesses to receive free NBN training

The federal government has awarded over $500,000 in funding to businesses in Mandurah and Belmont in Western Australia to encourage the take-up of the National Broadband Network (NBN) in the areas.

By Stephanie McDonald | 11 December, 2012 11:26

Tags: National Broadband Network (NBN), Digital Enterprise, Belmont, Mandurah

ABC signs up Telstra for digital transition

The ABC has signed a five-year contract with Telstra to provide managed data, mobile and voice services to the broadcaster.

By Stephanie McDonald | 11 December, 2012 10:48

Tags: abc, National Broadband Network (NBN), Telstra

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