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Broadband trial of trans-sector applications

Residents of the new housing development Middleton Grange in South-West Sydney are being given a glimpse into the future under a high-speed National Broadband Network trial; up to 40 households at Parkbridge Estate will use high speed fibre optic cabling … Continue reading

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Broadcast spectrum for LTE services

The Government is to release 126 Megahertz of broadcasting spectrum as a digital dividend. The decision was made following extensive public consultation through the Digital Dividend Green Paper. This spectrum will become available as a result of the switch to … Continue reading

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ICT industry thanks Kevin Rudd and welcomes Julia Gillard

What do the recent dramatic political changes mean to the telecoms industry in Australia? The former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was most notably the first Prime Minister with a strong affinity to ICT. He was an active user and had … Continue reading

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Electricity consumption growth led by retail market

According to the latest statistical data released by the Energy Supply Association of Australia, Australia’s electricity consumption growth in 2008-09 has been led by the residential sector, with a 3.5% rise on the previous year. esaa’s Electricity Gas Australia 2010 … Continue reading

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Faster Broadband for homes

Smart Wired Consortium a broad based, home connectivity industry body, with members including FOXTEL and Telstra Smart Community, amongst others, have warned that Australian homes run the risk of missing out on the optic fibre revolution, and calling for agreed … Continue reading

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