Release of Telstra-NBN agreement in doubt

No commitment. Telstra has cast fresh doubts over the anticipated release of its $11 billion heads of agreement with NBN Co in time for the telco’s annual general meeting on Friday. The telco had been expected by the Read the rest of Release of Telstra-NBN agreement in...

Telstra-NBN Co details in time for AGM

Election delayed legal work on pits, pipes and ducts, says Conroy. Telstra was expected to publish details of a proposed $11 billion agreement with NBN Co before the incumbent’s annual general meeting in November, the communications minister said. Speaking on Radio National today, Senator Stephen...

Conroy defends the “real” Telstra-NBN Co deal

Opposition plays the numbers game. Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has attacked Opposition senators over their criticism of the $11 billion Telstra-NBN Co agreement announced on Sunday. In question time today, Conroy singled out West Australian Liberal senator Mathias Cormann over comments he made...

Telstra-NBN Co agreement no surety: ISPs

Mixed reaction to $11 billion agreement. Internet service providers including iPrimus, Internode and Exetel labelled yesterday’s $11 billion agreement between NBN Co and Telstra everything from a victory to a backwards step for the industry. A poll of ISPs conducted by iTnews revealed the difference in...

Revealed: Telstra-NBN asset deal dangers

Duct damage an unknown in negotiations. Questions have been raised about the utility of Telstra’s ducts sought by the Government and NBN Co in negotiations with the carrier, a regulatory gabfest in Sydney heard today.Some of Telstra’s network of galvanised steel ducts were likely to have been...