ACCC keeps wary eye on Telstra-NBN Co over competition concerns Concerns Telstra might have a ?head start? over its competitors in connecting customers to NBN HFC broadband services remain under close scrutiny by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, despite NBN Co and Telstra agreeing on measures to mitigate the potential risks to competition.

5th September 2016

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Surge in home Internet-connected devices as IoT spending explodes Technology is rapidly taking control of Australian homes, with the number of Internet-connected devices predicted to rise to 29 as consumers embark on an Internet of Things (IoT) ?spending spree?.

2nd September 2016

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NBN Co and Nokia set to go extremely XG.FAST at 5Gbps NBN Co and Nokia are looking at XG.Fast technology paired with Fttdp, with trial speeds delivering from 5Gbps to lab results of 8Gbps over twisted pair copper lines.

1st September 2016

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The Australian Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy is now in Scopus! Join the AJTDE Board in congratulating Emeritus Professor Trevor Barr on his novel, Grand Intentions, which deals intensively with culture change during the two previous decades of the Australian telecommunications industry. Donate to Telsoc's Journal Improvement Project!

1st September 2016

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$3 billion in savings to healthcare system from telehealth, says CSIRO Australia?s first large-scale trial of telehealth has shown that up to $3 billion a year could be saved to the healthcare system, according to the CSIRO which trialled telehealth systems with 287 patients over a 12 month period.

31st August 2016

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Comms Alliance, AMTA combine on broadband speed claims Communications Alliance and the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA), have proposed the creation of an industry guideline on making representations to consumers about the performance of broadband services rather than be monitored by the ACCC.

30th August 2016

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NZ showing Australia how to do Broadband? New Zealand is in good shape. Over 60% of the build in the original UFB areas has now been completed compared to 30% for Australia. But what about its move to utility style regulation? NBN fibre diet for those can afford it Australians who are willing to pay for it will be able to get fibre laid right up to their houses to access the NBN, according to the 2017 corporate plan released by NBN Co.

29th August 2016

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Optus extends NT mobile coverage with ?innovative? small cell technology Optus is boosting mobile coverage for locals and travellers across 12 remote locations in the Northern Territory with the introduction of cells that provide mobile coverage through its satellites.

26th August 2016

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Vodafone Australia boss says consistent growth in 2016 Want to know what Vodafone is doing about 5G, 4G, NBN, IoT, more $5 roaming, Mymix plans, unlimited data and more? Local CEO I?aki Berroeta tells all.

25th August 2016

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Telstra?s new Pre-Paid Plus plans at $40 and $50 very competitive With MVNO activity heating up to fantastic new levels of competition, it?s very interesting to see Telstra make its most generous pre-paid moves yet.

24th August 2016

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