Tag: Telecommunications
Telstra announces SouFun float
Telstra's Chinese online real estate subsidiary SouFun has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.[MORE]
Telstra to roll out Torres Strait network
Telstra Countrywide and the Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) have announced a new telecommunications network across the Torres Strait's outer islands.[MORE]
Telstra boss unfazed by political uncertainty
Telstra's chief executive says the uncertainty surrounding the election outcome will have little effect on the company.[MORE]
$244m lawsuit launched over One.Tel
A handful of parties associated with One.Tel are being sued for a reported $244 million on behalf of creditors of the failed group of telecommunications companies.[MORE]
Miners gain, others mixed on election uncertainty
Sectors of the share market have had vastly different responses to the election, with miners gaining and Telstra slumping.[MORE]
Broadband plays on North Coast
Broadband service is emerging as a key election issue on the North Coast. [MORE]
Business spreads broadband message
Tasmania's largest business lobby groups are promoting the potential benefits of the Federal Government's National Broadband Network.[MORE]
Brave new world for Telstra
The NBN has accelerated what would have happened anyway, which is Telstra becoming a company that lives or dies by how well it serves its customers.[MORE]
Not SouFun: Telstra shares touch record low
Telstra's shares have touched record lows of $2.82 in morning trade, despite its plans to sell its 51 per cent stake in the Chinese internet business, SouFun.[MORE]
Decision soon on mandatory NBN
The State Government is hoping to announce soon whether it will make connecting to the National Broadband Network mandatory for Tasmanians.[MORE]
Telstra shares slump on profit slide
Telstra shares have slumped more than 8 per cent after its full-year profit fell 4.7 per cent to $3.88 billion.[MORE]
BSkyB wants to take the 'Sky' out of Skype
British satellite broadcaster BSkyB has confirmed it is locked in a dispute with Skype about the internet phone company's use of the "Sky" part of its name.[MORE]
Hodgman has 'bob each way' on rival NBN
The Tasmanian Liberals say it will be up to voters to decide whether the Federal Opposition's alternative national broadband policy is a good one.[MORE]
Mobile phone towers planned for Fraser Island
A residents group on Fraser Island off south-east Queensland says it is concerned a major telco's plans to build mobile towers will not address a lack of phone coverage.[MORE]
Abbott 'doesn't understand' broadband
Tony Abbott is facing claims that he doesn't understand his own broadband policy after he admitted his lack of technical competence on The 7.30 Report last night.[MORE]
Abbott lauds cheaper broadband plan
Tony Abbott has defended the Coalition's broadband plan, saying it will be rolled out quicker and more cost-effectively than the Federal Government's proposed network.[MORE]
Opposition NBN plan under attack
The Tasmanian Premier has described Coalition plans to sell existing National Broadband Network infrastructure as a "ridiculous" move.[MORE]
Labor steadfast over internet filter
The Government is standing by its plan for a mandatory internet filter in the face of mounting opposition.[MORE]
Coalition broadband plan 'lacks vision'
A leading analyst slams the Coalition's broadband plan for its lack of vision, while another says it is a solid "business-as-usual" approach.[MORE]
Coalition to unveil broadband alternative
The Federal Opposition is expected to announce its alternative to Labor's National Broadband Network today.[MORE]
Coalition quiet on NBN plans
The NBN didn't rate a mention in Tony Abbott's campaign launch. Nor did communications in general for that matter.[MORE]
Land agreement needed for phone tower
Telstra expects to get the go ahead to build a new communications tower at Mt Stanley soon but it may not be ready before the next fire season.[MORE]
iPhone 4 arrives in Australia
The iPhone 4 has finally made it to these shores and for once the delay has been a good thing. [MORE]
$18.5m fine 'won't stop Telstra's anti-competitive tactics'
Telstra's rivals say the company's $18.5 million fine for anti-competitive conduct will not fix competition problems in the sector.[MORE]
Telstra fined $18.5m for anti-competitive behaviour
Telstra has been ordered to pay more than $18.5 million in fines for locking broadband competitors out of its telephone exchanges.[MORE]
