National Broadband Network (NBN) stories - Page 3

Telecom sells Australian AAPT unit to TPG Telecom for AUD $450 million, exceeding expectations. The move aligns with its focus on NZ operations.

Australian telco Optus is cutting 290 jobs from its marketing, IT, networks and sales departments as it tries to fight a downward spiral within the company.

Australia's NBN fibre network hangs in balance as an election may halt its expansion, amidst debate over its necessity and cost.

After U.S. officials accused the company of bribery and spying, opposition party questions the Chinese firm's share of the $1.35 billion UFB rollout.

Professionals in the communications sector enjoying increased salaries in one of the fastest growing industries Down Under, beating the general cost of living.

Fresh from agreeing a US$56m deal with Kiwi firm Rakon, Huawei's CEO Ren Zhengfei arrives in Australia to cement their credentials as a mainstream vendor.

National Bank unveils an Android banking app, bringing anytime, anywhere banking services to Android users, following iPhone app success.

NBN and UFB's head-to-head battle reveals NZ's superior speeds and offerings, challenging Australia's future readiness.

Insider shares eye-opening contrasts in ISP operations between NZ and Australia, from cost variations to tech disparities.

With the New Zealand and Australian governments lining up on opposing sides of the Huawei debate, will local resellers feel the fallout?.

Amid a Huawei uproar, Australian ban contrasts sharply with New Zealand's welcoming stance, stirring a whirlwind of diplomatic and corporate tremors.

Labour Party's ICT spokesperson criticises New Zealand Government for awarding contracts to Chinese company, Huawei, after it was banned from Australia.

Huawei banned from participating in Australia's National Broadband Network due to cyber-attack concerns from China.

As 2012 dawns, Clive Gold predicts a tech revolution: data science rises, IT sectors evolve, and IT security rethinks strategies.

Southern Cross boosts trans-Pacific cable's capacity to 1.4TBps, paving the way for faster broadband in Australia and NZ.

Australia's two largest telecommunications companies, Telstra and Optus, have agreed to participate in the Australian government's NBN.

Pacific Fibre seeks bids for a game-changing cable system linking Australia, NZ, and the US, eyeing a solo build to boost regional connectivity.

One company's recipe for making fibre-to-the-home available on tap involves blowing cables down consumers' water pipes.

The fate of the project is uncertain as the government makes it clear its spending priorities have changed overnight.

New Zealand outstrips Australia in fixed-line broadband penetration, highlighting a need for urgent infrastructure investment, says Minister.