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New Statement of Expectations for Post-build NBN Issued by Federal Government
The Federal Government issued a new statement of expectations for NBN Co. The report encompasses replacing former goals on build completion and minimum speeds with a new set of guidelines. The guidelines are said to focus on NBN Co’s corporate governance and national interest objectives.   Communications Minister Paul Fletcher said, “NBN Co is
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
Therapy Connect’s telehealth consults expanded using NBN Co.
As people are growing more and more dependent on the convenience of online services, Therapy Connect offers telehealth consults right at your fingertips.  Telehealth consults is one of the most sought after allied services in the country today.  Privacy, convenience, and high-quality services all at your fingertips.   Therapy Connect is now one
NBN Co Extends Fibre to 100,000 Premises - Is Your Area Included?
This year alone, NBN Co has already connected almost a million premises to its network because of the increasing interest of subscribers to the said service. For this reason, the company is set to roll out and expand the implementation of its fibre connections to a hundred thousand more premises in the coming year.   In this guide, you will
Telcos are upset with the cost of the NBN
There's word on the street that a sizeable conflict is about to come to a head between the telco companies and the NBN Co - and it's all to do with what the NBN is costing.It's rumoured that the telcos aren't happy with the wholesale price that the National Broadband Network is currently peddling. Once compounded with the telcos' distribution
NBN Co increases in revenue
NBN Co have recently issued a report that details a summary report for the financial year ending in June 30, 2018. The report states that there has been positive progress made on customer experience initiatives, with 75% of the construction completed, and a 98% increase in revenue. According to the report, the company has increased its total
Old phone numbers may slip through the NBN's cracks
As part of their role in providing systematic insights, the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) has relased a report regarding the number of people who are losing their original telephone numbers while making the jump to the NBN. The report shares TIO's findings as well as its suggestions for consumers - both residential and small


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