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Headlines Nokia buys Australia?s MesaplexxNokia has acquired Mesaplexx, an Australian developer of RF filtering technology. ANALYSIS Why Australia lags in video streamingHalf of US households are now watching streamed video on Internet TVs. Australia is still a long way behind, but won?t be for long.
10th June 2014
NBN Co publishes interactive rollout mapNBN Co has released a new interactive map on its website which it says shows more information about the progress of the rollout. Credit Suisse downgrades TelstraCredit Suisse has downgraded its outlook on Telstra because of increased price competition from Optus.
6th June 2014
ACCC agrees NBN speeds may be misleadingIn response to a question from Stephen Conroy, the head of the ACCC Rod Sims has said in a Senate committee hearing that NBN Co?s advertised speeds may be misleading. Vendors flock to Internet of Things groupThe Industrial Internet Consortium now has over 50 members, many of them major manufacturers and consultancies, just two months after launch.
5th June 2014
SingTel presentations reveal Optus plansSlides from SingTel?s analyst briefing tell us a lot about the company?s plans.
4th June 2014
Optus revamps mobile plansCustomer numbers have stalled, so Optus has released a major overhaul of its mobile plans in an attempt to differentiate itself.Telstra also introduces data sharingIn a quick response to Optus, Telstra will today launch new mobile data sharing plans- but at this stage they are limited to businesses users.
3rd June 2014
Morrow off the hook on PG&E questionsThe Government has assured that the Senate NBN Committee has been unsuccessful in its pursuit of NBN Co CEO Bill Morrow about his time at US utility Pacific Gas & Electric.
2nd June 2014
iiNet to build Canberra?s free WiFi network iiNet has secured an ACT Government contract to build a free WiFi network to provide wireless coverage across 12 business districts in Canberra.
30th May 2014
COVER STORY ? The spectrum review? Turnbull announces spectrum review details? Spectrum Review Terms of Reference? ? AMTA welcomes spectrum review Apple finally admits to iMessage bug Telstra?s SSU report card ? Can do better Telstra invests in Matrixx Software? and launches R&D partnership program with NICTA and universities
30th May 2014
Telstra invests in Matrixx SoftwareTelstra Ventures has made another significant international investment, leading a funding round for Silicon Valley based digital services company Matrixx Software. ? and launches R&D partnership program with NICTA and universitiesTelstra will invest in and work with NICTA on projects of ?mutual interest?. It has also announced relationships with a number of universities.
29th May 2014
Google finally announces Chromecast in Australia ? why the wait?Video streaming in Australia just took a major leap forward with the belated announcement of Google?s Chromecast in Australia.Quickflix quick off the mark with ChromecastAustralia's movie and TV streaming company Quickflix was quick to welcome the arrival of Google Chromecast.
28th May 2014