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8 'challenger' telcos make calls to shake up the big 3's market share

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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Commpete (formally the Competitive Carriers' Coalition) says it wants to bring the market share of 'challenger' organisations up to 30%.
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Fibre-to-the-Curb: NBN releases new broadband access technology

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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The NBN Co solution promises fast broadband by connecting fibre to a telecom pit near a driveway outside a home or business.
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NBN launches new simulation-based training facilities for telecommunications employees

Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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NBN has launched simulation-based training facilities to upskill over 2,000 telecommunications workers, aiming to enhance customer experiences.
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Three Vocus subsidiaries to compensate customers over inadequate NBN speeds

Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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Vocus subsidiaries Dodo, iPrimus, and Commander to refund customers for undelivered NBN speeds, following ACCC agreement, affecting over 5,800 consumers.
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NBN achieve double revenue figures according to half-year financial report

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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As at 31 December 2017, NBN declared that 6.1 million premises are 'ready to connect' and a total of 7.1 million premises are 'ready for service'.
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NBN teams up with Telstra, Vocus and TPG on enterprise fibre product

Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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NBN's 'Enterprise Ethernet' product is designed to deliver wholesale high-bandwidth that can achieve speeds of up to 1Gbps.
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The new normal: Robots, hyper-collaboration and smart meetings

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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With 75% of employees using collaboration tech, Polycom's research forecasts an exponential growth in smart meetings, cloud integration, and AI-driven tools.
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NBN reports “strong growth” with Q1 fiscal 2018 results

Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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The National Broadband Network (NBN) has reported Q1 fiscal 2018 revenue of AUD $405 million, a 124% increase, with 2.96 million premises now activated.
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How telcos can win the CX race

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Maintaining a high standard of CX is now the key differentiating factor between industry leaders and laggards.
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Aussie soldiers get new broadband network in NBN - Defence Force partnership

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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The partnership will see almost 400 Air Force, Navy and Army sites nationwide gain access to NCN's broadband network.
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NBN promises faster copper speeds with G.fast

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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NBN to introduce G.fast, enabling ultra-high internet speeds over existing copper lines, promising up to 1Gbps for FTTB and FTTC networks in 2018.
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NBN institute new Tech Lab to improve user experience

Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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NBN says the tech lab will explore and implement emerging technologies such as graph technology and machine learning.
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nbn announces huge revenue growth, well on track for 2020 goal

Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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nbn remains on track to reach its 2020 goals as it reports strong financial results for the six months to December 2016.
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Make 'em pay or take copper away? NZ & AU's different tactics to the fibre rollout

Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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The difference between Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) & New Zealand's Ultrafast Broadband Network (UFB) rollouts is tellingly different.
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Aussie organisations: start planning for the NBN now

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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As the national broadband network ramps up its business-grade service provision, it's important businesses start factoring it into their telco plans.
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NBN launches FTTN, promises 'very high speeds' still achieveable

Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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The NBN has launched its commercial fibre to the node product, saying 'most' end-users on the trial got wholesale speeds of 100Mbps download.
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Telecom sells AAPT for A$450M to TPG Telecom

Mon, 9th Dec 2013
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Telecom sells Australian AAPT unit to TPG Telecom for AUD $450 million, exceeding expectations. The move aligns with its focus on NZ operations.
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Australia's NBN Fibre network facing uncertain future

Wed, 6th Mar 2013
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Australia's NBN fibre network hangs in balance as an election may halt its expansion, amidst debate over its necessity and cost.
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NBN vs. UFB – Head to Head Comparison

Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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NBN and UFB's head-to-head battle reveals NZ's superior speeds and offerings, challenging Australia's future readiness.
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Huawei fiasco: winners and losers

Thu, 29th Mar 2012
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Amid a Huawei uproar, Australian ban contrasts sharply with New Zealand's welcoming stance, stirring a whirlwind of diplomatic and corporate tremors.