CommsWire - 15 November 2017
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NBN Co revenue up, but red ink still on balance sheet
NBN Co has pulled in $405 million revenue during the first quarter of fiscal 2018, an increase of 124% over the $181 million generated in the corresponding quarter a year ago. However, the company rolling out Australia's national broadband network is still bleeding red ink.
NBN: costs stay about the same for MTM rollout
The costs of installing the various technologies that are part of the national broadband network have stayed more or less static since the last quarter, according to figures released by NBN Co today.
NSW Telco Authority appoints Beth Jackson as first female chair
The NSW Telco Authority has its first female chairperson, with board member and former Telstra executive Beth Jackson elevated to the role.
Telstra re-launches 'unlimited data allowances'
Those with long memories know Telstra once offered unlimited data nearly two decades ago, but in 2017, plans $99 and above go unlimited while others get a doubling of data.
59% of Australians are watching Netflix in public
Watching TV shows and movies was once done in the privacy of your lounge room or bedroom, but now people are doing it everywhere ? and in public!