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10/06/2022
Uniti Group Plays Down NBN Co Overbuild Threat But Highlights Broadband Pricing Opportunities
According to an independent expert report commissioned by Uniti Group, NBN Co will have to take advantage of rules that will allow it to overbuild in greenfield areas. This will leave a viable market for alternative fibre operators. The report also stated that the need to have a return on equity only led to fuller pricing in the market which
NBN
8/06/2022
Mobile Infrastructure in Some Victorian Builds to be Shared by Optus and TPG Telecom
At some of the initial sites being funded by the Victorian government’s mobile coverage program, TPG Telecom and Optus revealed that they intend to share infrastructure. The infrastructure includes towers and even antennas.   The intent was revealed after TPG and Telstra announced their multi-operator core network and spectrum sharing deal. This
TPG News
2/06/2022
Snap 14-day Consultation into Telstra-TPG Regional Tie-up Launched by the ACCC
A 14-day consultation into the proposed Telstra-TPG regional network and spectrum sharing deal was kicked off by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.    The consultation was triggered by the lodgment of a 104-page joint application from Telstra and TPG. The application outlined the plan of the telcos for a Multi-Operator Core
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26/05/2022
CVC on High-speed Tiers to be Abolished by NBN Co, Lower Tiers to be Charged by Usage
The details of the long-awaited Special Access Undertaking variation of NBN Co have been finally released. Under the SAU, major reforms to its wholesale prices and data inclusions are proposed, beginning with the removal of CVC from Home Fast and all 100Mbps and higher speed tiers. It will also charge for CVC based on actual usage rather than based
NBN
25/05/2022
Speculation Rises Over Next Regulatory Steps as Telcos Reject NBN SAU’s Proposal
Telcos are in a state of disbelief following the unravelling of the proposed NBN Special Access Undertaking variation within the first 24 hours of its release after nearly two years of gestation.    The criticism of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on the key tenets of the proposed SAU led observers to believe that the variation
NBN
6/05/2022
Timeline and Implications of Upcoming Regional Tower Market Study Explained by ACCC
A formal launch of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission investigation into access to towers and associated passive and active infrastructure is underway. The primary objective of the regulator is to gather information on the evolving tower market as well as evaluate whether updates are necessary for the facilities' access
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4/05/2022
Next Steps in Anti-scam Offensive Outlined by ACMA
The chair of the Australian Communications and Media Authority, Nerida O’Loughlin, recently acknowledged the “impressive work” of the telecom sector in pursuing to combat scams. The chair also detailed the next steps that the regulator expects to see from the telco industry.   According to O’Loughlin, an immediate focus of ACMA in this area would
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28/04/2022
Optus to Refarm Spectrum for 4G and 5G After 2100MHz 3G Shutdown is Kicked Off
The spectrum in the 2100MHz band currently used to deliver 3G services will be refarmed by Optus. The spectrum is said to be used for 4G and 5G services beginning July this year. For this reason, Optus is kicking off the shutdown of 2100MHz 3G services. However, the telco will still offer 3G support care of its 900MHz holdings.   According to an
Optus News
20/04/2022
Australian Greens Intend To Tap Consolidated Revenue To Support A Million Free NBN Services
The Australian Greens have recently revealed their plans to support free broadband services for about a million low-income households. The funding of the policy would amount to up to $800 million annually, coming from consolidated revenue.   According to Greens leader Adam Bandt, “During the last two years of lockdowns, some families had to park
NBN
13/04/2022
EnergyAustralia Launches NBN Plans & Bundle Product
Energy Australia has recently announced the launch of its new NBN plans and bundle product. The move comes as the company looks to offer more choice and value to customers in the lead-up to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout. To know whether the company's offering will suit you, it is a good idea to explore an Energy Australia NBN review
NBN
12/04/2022
5G-enabled Drone Inspections with Endeavour Energy Completed by Optus and AWS
5G-enabled drones were successfully used by Optus, AWS, Unleash live, and Endeavour Energy to conduct the latter’s first on-site inspection of physical electricity infrastructure.   Because the demonstration was a success, Endeavour Energy is set to deploy the drones across their infrastructure assets in Penrith and Blacktown in NSW.    Scott
Optus News
6/04/2022
More Regional Locations for FTTP Upgrades Identified by NBN Co
Recently, NBN Co has disclosed more of its plans to upgrade FTTN to FTTP. In line with this, the company identified a list of areas where approximately 90,000 premises will be eligible to order a Fibre Connect upgrade. The list of suburbs and towns includes 38 new locations in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. Of
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