The Federal Government has appointed a Non-Executive Director to the NBN Co Board for a three-year term, commencing 22 April 2024. Mr Kevin Russell has more than 20 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry, including significant leadership and business transformation expertise. Mr Russell’s previous roles include Managing Director of Vocus Group, Group Executive of Retail for Telstra, Chief Country Officer […]
NBN Co and Nokia have partnered to deliver a world first demonstration of 83Gbps wholesale download speeds on the live nbn full fibre access network. The successful demonstration utilised Nokia’s prototype 100 gigabit technology and showcased the world-class capabilities of nbn full fibre to support the next generation of broadband services. This is the first time the prototype technology has […]
The Federal Government is investing $8.8 million in a School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI), which is set to provide free broadband to thousands of families to support kids with their education and provide cost-of-living relief. The initiative is set to connect up to 30,000 families nationwide without internet at home to free broadband in a bid to narrow the digital […]
The Federal Government has introduced new rules for telecommunications companies designed to better support customers struggling to pay their phone and internet bills. The new Financial Hardship Standard – developed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) – means telcos must take all reasonable steps to proactively identify customers who may be experiencing financial hardship, ensure they provide appropriate […]
Two million households and businesses in New South Wales and Victoria will now be able to upgrade to fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) internet from slower, less reliable copper connections. The Federal Government said FTTP is capable of delivering speeds 18 times faster than the average broadband connection over copper, and is less likely to drop out or degrade. The milestone means more […]
The ACCC has announced that there will be changes to the regulation of wholesale telecommunications following the release of its final inquiry report. The inquiry examined whether or not nine wholesale telecommunications services should continue to be regulated. Access to telecommunications services in Australia is usually unregulated, unless the services are declared. In deciding whether to declare a service, the […]
The Optus Post-Incident Review has made its final report to the Federal Government, which examined emergency call arrangements, customer communications and complaints handling during and after the nationwide Optus outage in 2023. The review was led by the former deputy chair for the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), Mr Richard Bean. The report makes recommendations aimed at ensuring that […]
NBN Co has unveiled a proposal to increase download speeds on several of its most popular products. The proposal would provide five times faster download speeds on its nbn Home Fast product, which would see wholesale download speeds accelerate from 100/20Mbps to 500/50Mbps at no extra wholesale cost to retailers. NBN Co is proposing to provide the accelerated speeds to […]
The Federal Government has unveiled its new $50 million Regional Roads Australia Mobile Program (RRAMP), designed to improve mobile coverage on roads and highways in regional and remote Australia. Drawing funding from the government’s Better Connectivity Plan, the RRAMP will fund pilot programs with states and territories to trial new and innovative solutions to boost mobile coverage along roads and […]
Working with leading telecommunication provider Optus, Spectur has delivered surveillance solutions to protect critical assets from theft and vandalism. After three years of partnering together, Optus and Spectur will extend their collaboration to boost security for vulnerable telecommunication assets and support Optus’s commitment to strengthening mobile network security. Optus has updated its Statement of Works with Spectur through an existing […]
Across Australia and the globe, EJ is relied upon to design, manufacture and distribute exceptional access solutions for vital infrastructure projects. These projects support the stormwater, wastewater and telecommunications networks necessary in modern society. Each day, EJ solutions play a vital role in the development and maintenance of public and private infrastructure. In early 2022, a series of floods hit […]
NBN Co is conducting a trial using wind power to assess if small wind technology can extend the battery life of the infrastructure and improve network resilience during natural disasters. During an emergency event, damage to localised power outages can impact NBN services and leave people without vital access to communications. When this occurs, NBN Co deploys temporary network infrastructure […]
NBN Co has awarded contracts to delivery partners across Australia to enable one million homes and businesses to upgrade to full fibre internet. The construction contracts were awarded to Ventia, Service Stream, Fulton Hogan Utilities, and Downer EDI to enable homes and businesses to upgrade to full fibre by ordering an eligible wholesale higher speed tier. NBN Co Chief Operating […]
Energy infrastructure operator Jemena has partnered with leading telecommunications companies to deliver 5G technology to Melbourne’s north-west suburbs. Jemena has signed agreements with Optus and Telstra to facilitate the installation of 5G small cell infrastructure on power poles across the Jemena Electricity Network. These agreements will deliver and improve 5G telecommunications network coverage in the local area, resulting in faster […]
More than $2 billion for the Water for Australia Plan, a $2.4 billion boost for NBN services, and $20 billion to Rewiring the Nation, plus a significant number of energy initiatives, are among the funding that has been committed in the 2022-23 Federal Budget, ahead of a predicted 50 per cent increase to consumer energy costs by 2024. The Federal […]
New amendments to the Telecommunications Regulations 2021 will enable telecommunications companies to temporarily share approved government identifier information with regulated financial services entities to allow them to implement enhanced monitoring and safeguards for customers affected by a data breach. The amendments follow the data breach at Optus, including government identifier information such as drivers licences, Medicare and passport numbers of […]
By Ken Mathers, Senior Utilities Consultant, Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division Fibre optic networks are rapidly expanding. This change is being driven by digital transformation, upscaled competition and increasing demands for service reliability. While this expansion will serve the Asia Pacific telecom networks well, it is being stymied by network providers needing more real-time information and optimised connectivity. Traditionally, […]
NBN Co has enhanced its Sky Muster Plus satellite services to provide more data for 108,000 households and businesses in regional and rural Australia. These upgrades aim to improve the quality of life for people living and working in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia by reducing data constraints associated with accessing fast and reliable broadband. For the first […]
Ausconnex has launched a dark fibre service to telecommunications providers, data centre operators and other businesses based in Greater Western Sydney that need private, stable and high-speed communications connections. “Ausconnex dark fibre service delivers a ready-made and easy-to-use dedicated telecommunication and data transfer solution that’s tailored to your immediate needs,” Peter Hanley, General Manager at Ausconnex, said. “With fibre optic […]
The energy and utility industries are experiencing a period of unprecedented transformation. The traditional one-way relationship between centralised, asset- intensive utilities and the consumer, has been turned on its head. We have entered a new energy paradigm where the emerging prosumer lies at the heart of a new decentralised and bidirectional energy system and an increasingly electrified economy. To thrive […]
Yarra Valley Water is harnessing the power of technology to transform the customer experience and create seamless service. Glenn Wilson, General Manager, Services Futures, said the organisation was on an ongoing journey of transformation as part of its commitment to customer care. “Our award-winning Customer Experience Team has identified more than 100 unique task-based journeys to better understand what customers […]
NBN Co has announced an emission reduction program Towards-Zero Carbon Ambition, membership of the global RE100 renewable energy initiative, and plans to purchase 100 per cent renewable electricity from December 2025. NBN Co’s emission reduction program is also part of its newly released second Sustainability Report. As part of the Towards-Zero Carbon Ambition, the company has an initial three-year roadmap, […]
NBN Co has announced a new tranche of locations to be upgraded, allowing over 200,000 premises to be selected for upgrade and ultrafast broadband access. Details of Tranche 6 of the upgrade program came as the company posted strong financial results for the first quarter of the 2021-22 financial year. Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, the […]
The energy and utility industries are experiencing a period of unprecedented transformation. The traditional one-way relationship between centralised, asset-intensive utilities and the consumer, has been turned on its head. We have entered a new energy paradigm where the emerging prosumer lies at the heart of a new decentralised and bidirectional energy system and an increasingly electrified economy. To thrive in […]
Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) NextGen is live, with the upgraded referral service connecting workers with utility asset owners quickly and easily, supporting more accurate information for proposed digging sites. The DBYD NextGen is a joint initiative between delivery partners ESRI Australia and Deloitte Consulting, asset owner members and DBYD users. DBYD CEO, Stuart Burdack, said the benefits of DBYD […]
Imagine a simple solution for fleet management which maximises efficiency, minimises cost and improves the security and safety of your vehicles and drivers. Would you like the solution customised to suit your unique needs? The answer is two10degrees’ award-winning Global Alerting Platform for Fleet solution, which equips clients with tools for emergency alerting, message routing, location tracking, scheduled reporting, dashboard […]
Pivotel’s Inmarsat BGAN satellite service provides voice and data connectivity at speeds of up to 492kbps, wherever your operations take you. Whether you need to stay connected on the road, at a work site, or anywhere else, Pivotel has a satellite communication solution that will meet your requirements. Choose from terminals that can be carried in a backpack, installed in […]
by Eliza Booth, Journalist The way we generate, use and store energy is changing. As the world moves towards more renewable energy options, and large traditional power generators are retiring, maintaining the balance between supply and demand at all times is crucial to preventing power outages. One way communities and utilities are addressing this issue is with virtual power plants […]
AGL has launched AGL Mobile, offering customers more choice on their essential services products with the launch of a new range of mobile phone plans. AGL will offer mobile SIM plans, comprising data allowances, no lock-in contracts and discounts for customers who combine their mobile services with an AGL energy plan. AGL Chief Customer Officer, Christine Corbett, said AGL was […]
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