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NBN RSPs: True Cost of TC-4 Residential Broadband Service Only $30-35 Monthly
According to the output of a ‘building block model’ prepared by NBN Co’s five leading retailers, the NBN Co’s true cost per location is $40 per month. On the other hand, the cost per TC-4 residential broadband service is just $30-35 monthly.   The new ‘building block model’ is outlined in a short position paper prepared by Telstra, Optus, TPG,
Digital Inclusion Action Plan to be Pushed by NBN, Targeting Verticals
NBN CEO Stephen Rue will be providing a preview of NBNCo’s new project promoting digital accessibility and ability in the community at the annual Australian Communications Consumer Action Network conference.   In the conference, Rue reveals the NBN's developing plans to target six segments that would benefit most from the digital inclusion. The
Report Says Chip Shortage to Affect Device Sales and Service Revenues for Telcos
New research from analysts STL Partners says that a shortage of semiconductors could impact device sales and service roll-outs across the telecoms industry. In addition, the accelerated digital adoption due to Covid-19 made a significant impact on supply chain and logistics due to the pandemic and increasing geopolitical tension.   According to
NBN Co and Jawun Announces 3-Year Collaboration
NBN Co announces its three-year commitment to indigenous organisations. Jawun, an innovative not-for-profit organisation, is the lucky organisation the telco is partnering with. The new venture aims to improve the capacity of indigenous leaders, organisations, and communities to realise their own development goals.   Through this, NBNCo will
NBNCo Offers Smaller CVC Rebate for August, 10-Month Extension to WBA4 Proposed
NBNCo is said to offer CVC rebates of almost $4M for August. NBN also proposed extending the Wholesale Broadband Agreement terms for ten months allowing RSPs to focus on Special Access Undertaking negotiations.   NBNCo started offering a partial rebate on overage charges imposed on exceeding CVC usage orders since July. However, the August rebate
RSPs warned by ACCC Regarding Inadequate Home Gateways and Modems
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) warned the RSPs to ensure customers purchasing high-speed NBN tiers have the equipment that supports the speed of the plan promised, reaching its full potential.   This follows ACCC’s recently released Measuring Broadband Australia quarterly report, including NBN Co’s Home Ultrafast
NBN Co and the Victorian Government to Co-invest in Network Upgrades
The NBNCo and the Victorian government has recently announced a combined investment in connectivity upgrades. This new agreement seeks to improve internet connection in more areas in Victoria.    The Victorian government has committed $73 million for the “Victoria NBN State Program”, co-funded by the NBNCo, to improve key network infrastructure
NBN Co to Replace Illuminate with New Rebate and Incentives Scheme
Are your premises one of the one million or so that isn’t connected to the NBN yet? With the broadband network has been available for 18 months, NBN Co will soon be offering new incentives for RSPs to acquire those new connections.    Previously, NBN Co offered the Illuminate discount rebate, cutting tariffs by up to 50% for new connections. This
With CVC up 9%, Numbers of NBN High-Speed Customers Continue To Rise
NBN Co recently exhausted efforts on its Focus on Fast promotion, incentivising RSPs to migrate customers to higher-speed bundles which began in the June quarter. According to the latest Australian Competition and Consumer Commission wholesale market indicators, the CVC purchasing of RSPs rose 9.2% to 2.74Mbps in three months.   There are four
NBN Co Expands Wireless Footprint as it Announces Partners for $1.1B Upgrade
To upgrade large parts of NBN Co’s fibre-to-the-node network to fibre-to-the-premises on demand, the company has awarded four major construction contracts that are worth approximately $1.1 billion.   NBN Co also announced a $120m fixed wireless contract. This is set to expand its network coverage and capacity, allowing the nationwide wholesale
Regulatory oversight over non-NBN broadband extended by ACCC for another five years
The regulation over non-NBN Superfast broadband services is extended to another five years. The decision has been made by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.   ACCC deemed that the move was necessary because it is unlikely for effective competition to emerge at the broadband wholesale level any time soon. Thus, retaining rules
NBN demand stimulated by up to 8% due to lockdown
The Sydney and Melbourne pandemic lockdowns stimulated the NBN demand according to NBN Co. However, traffic only rose 8% week on week. This is likely to ease in the coming days.   Nevertheless, NBN Co still provisioned and dimensioned the network to accommodate peak demand during the busiest hours which is usually from 7 to 9 in the


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