#National Broadband Network
“Reasonable question mark” hangs over the profitability of the NBN, admits Prime Minister
Malcolm Turnbull has indicated that the National broadband network (NBN) was a “mistake” and confessed there is a “reasonable question mark” over whether the project will ever provide taxpayers with a return. The admission was made by the Prime Minister in a doorstop interview, today, following comments NBN Co CEO Bill Morrow made to Fairfax […]
NBN boosting SMB productivity: Telstra
Telstra says that many SMBs on the National Broadband Network (NBN), which continues to be rolled out across Australia, are enjoying a productivity boost and a reduction in operational costs among other benefits. In a survey of SMBs on the network, conducted by the telco, 41% reported improved productivity, 15% reported decreased business costs – with the regional experience being […]
“It isn’t rocket science” – Malcolm Turnbull on the NBN
The roll out of the National Broadband Network (NBN) is the cornerstone project for his department, and Turnbull pulled no punches with his criticisms of Labor’s handling of the NBN thus far.
What the NBN can do for your business
As the National Broadband Network rolls out across Australia, many small and medium businesses are already taking advantage of the services and applications available over high-speed broadband.
The NBN: From concept to business reality
The question for SMEs is no longer “how will the NBN affect my business?” but “how can I best prepare to take advantage of it?” Here’s some expert advice.
Five ways your business can benefit from the NBN
In many ways, the NBN will be business as usual – only quicker. But there are several interesting technological leaps around the corner that could make your business smarter, more efficient and most importantly, more profitable.
NBN to allow telcos & ISPs to tailor services to SMEs
NBN Co has announced it will offer telecommunications and internet service providers the ability to tailor its high-speed broadband services to better meet the needs of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) businesses and other SMEs.
The NBN is coming, be prepared!
Australia’s National Broadband Network (NBN) is a huge project so it’s easy to think that it’s still years away from being something your business needs to think about. But it’s vital you don’t get left behind.
NBN switched on in Brunswick
Melbourne’s inner-city suburb of Brunswick became the country’s first metropolitan area to be connected to the National Broadband Network yesterday, with the trial phase due to run until September.
Conroy urges businesses to embrace work from home culture
Businesses must change their views on employees working from home and start using the internet to connect employees through “telework,” Communications Minister Stephen Conroy said at a Telework Forum in Sydney yesterday.
What does the National Broadband Network hold for small business?
The NBN will reduce costs and open up revenue generating opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses. Kevin Brown, Head of Corporate Services at NBN Co Limited, explains how.
What does the National Broadband Network mean for Australian businesses?
Much has been written about the National Broadband Network (NBN). Most has been written about how the NBN will affect us as consumers. Here, the discussion is the business impact of the NBN based on the Business Case Summary document just released. Its implications for small business are significant and can be broken into three areas:
Ai Group backs National Broadband Network: Conroy
Senator Stephen Conroy has welcomed an Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) report which found the rollout of high speed broadband like the National Broadband network would be a boon for Australian businesses.
Employers face uphill battle for skilled employees
Australian businesses recruiting employees face increasing costs as skilled employees become harder to find, with key infrastructure projects, including the National Broadband Network draining the employee talent pool.
Broadband as “essential as electricity” in 10 years: futurist
Broadband will be as essential as electricity in 10 years time, according to futurist Mike Walsh who says Australia lags the rest of the world with the 10 year time frame put on the National Broadband Network
Cut the red tape
Now that it’s been decided which party will govern Australia, it’s important for the Gillard Government to support this drive forward with some strong business policies.
Abbott’s NBN plan will leave us in the broadband ‘Dark Ages’
Tony Abbott, in turning his back on the $43 billion National Broadband Network will leave Australia languishing in the ‘Dark Ages of broadband’, Comscentre’s Ben Shipley says.
NBN receives funding boost in Federal Budget
The National Broadband Network (NBN) received a funding boost in last night’s Federal Budget, with the Rudd Government allocating additional funding to implement the NBN through to 2014.
Senator Stephen Conroy appointed by United Nations ITU
Senator Stephen Conroy has been appointed by the United Nations as a founding member of the Broadband Commission for Digital Development.
Govt to dump broadband subsidy due to Telstra NextG pricing
Stephen Conroy has announced changes to the Australian Broadband Guarantee that will see subsidies dumped in areas served by Telstra’s NextG wireless broadband.
NBN/Telstra deal unlikely, separate payment possible: Conroy
Kevin Rudd’s National Broadband Network (NBN) looks likely to go ahead without Telstra, given the disparity between Telstra’s asking price and the savings using Telstra’s existing infrastructure would bring.
Tony Abbott attacked by ISP’s over lack of NBN policy
Tony Abbott has come under fire from multiple fronts after yesterday declaring that he would scrap the National Broadband Network (NBN) if he was to become Prime Minister.
Tony Abbott to axe National Broadband Network
Kevin Rudd’s grand plans for a National Broadband Network (NBN) will come to nothing with Tony Abbott preparing to slash Government spending if the Liberal Party wins the next federal election.
NBN won’t make money for 30 years: Senate Inquiry
The National Broadband Network is expected to not make a profit for up to 30 years NBN Co chief executive Mike Quigley told a Senate Committee inquiry yesterday.