Storm erupts over Coalition’s NBN policy preview

As NBN Co presses ahead with fibre tests. Opposition Communications Minister Tony Smith has hit back at claims his party does not support the need for fast broadband – despite his bombshell revelation yesterday that the NBN in its current form would be scrapped should the Coalition with the next...

NBN Co pushes ahead with fibre rollout

Capability statements invited. NBN Co has called for capability statements from design and construction services firms looking to pick up work on the fibre portion of the national broadband network. The company said it expected to issue a formal request for proposals “in June or July this...

NBN Co appoints ex-Morgan Stanley executive

Quigley freed from executive chairperson role. NBN Co has appointed former Morgan Stanley executive Harrison Young as chairperson of the NBN Co board, allowing Mike Quigley to focus solely on the chief executive role. Quigley had previously held both the CEO and executive chair roles. Harrison’s...

Telstra ‘price gap’ is no bluff: Ovum

Not just a negotiation tactic. Telstra has warned shareholders of a “significant gap” between how much the telco should be paid to sell its assets to NBN Co and how much the Federal Government is willing to pay. Telstra made a statement to shareholders this morning, confirming...

Gungahlin gains Senator support for RIM escape

Campaign turns to NBN Co and TransACT. ACT Senator Kate Lundy will lobby NBN Co and the Communications Minister to prioritise the Canberra suburb of Gungahlin in the NBN rollout, backing a long-running campaign to take residents off Telstra RIMs. Internet users connected to the Crace exchange in northern...