Broadband News
Conroy states NBN necessary to reduce broadband costs

Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy said that people are still paying too much for their broadband hence the need for the NBN. It was announced recently by the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy that he believes people are still ...
NBN delay blamed on ACCC

According to some recent reports the delays with the National Broadband Network are the fault of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The delays with the National Broadband Network in Australia are being laid at the feet of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission by many people according to recent reports. ...
Next phase of ThinkUKnow project unveiled

The Minister for Home Affairs Brendan O’Connor has recently unveiled the next phase of the ThinkUKnow cyber safety project in Australia in a bid to draw the attention of young people to online safety. Online safety has become a big issue in Australia and around the world, particularly given the huge ...
Online sales to be promoted by Australian retail industry

It has been announced recently that the Australian retail industry is planning to promote online sales with the Australian Retailer's Association set to host a seminar encouraging local retailers to get online. With broadband having become so popular over the past decade online shopping is something that is common amongst many ...
Remote communities should get fibre based broadband

With the National Broadband Network in the process of being rolled out arguments have arisen with regards to remote communities being connected to the Network by fibre optics or microwave. The National Broadband Network in Australia is in the process of being rolled out, and whilst the current government has repeatedly ...
Online shopping and spending to increase this year

It has been claimed in a recent report that the level of online shopping and spending in Australia is set to increase over the course of this year. According to a recent report the level of online shopping and spending amongst Australians is set to increase over the course of this ...
Wireless Internet connections in Australia show impressive growth

It has been reported that wireless internet connections across Australia are showing faster growth than all other forms of Internet services. According to official figures that have been released recently the growth of wireless internet connections across Australia has been greater than all other forms of Internet services. The popularity of ...
NBN will offer huge opportunities for businesses

The Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard has recently spoken about the National Broadband Network and how it will present huge opportunities for businesses in West Australia. The Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has recently spoken about Australia's controversial National Broadband Network, stating that it is something that will bring many ...
First broadband forum took place this week

Earlier this week the first Regional Arts Australia broadband forum took place in Parliament House, with attendees focussing on new projects that will make use of high speed broadband connections. Earlier this week saw the hosting of the first Regional Arts Australia broadband forum, which took place in Parliament House. The ...
Simpler broadband laws demanded in Australia

Calls have been made on the government in Australia to make laws simpler when it comes to ‘cherry pickers’ and the National Broadband Network. The calls have come from the boss of the fourth largest broadband providers in the nation TPG Telecom. He has asked the government to simplify new laws ...




