How Channel Seven ownership created and eliminated TiVo in Australia
TiVo is effectively dead in Australia. No more devices are being sold Hybrid TV is winding down is support services. In this special feature, we chart the rise and fall of the promising PVR, isolating why it failed to take-off.
Mon 22/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Inside the HIA Home Show: Image Gallery
In amongst the demonstration fireplaces and model spa baths, there were a few well-known appliance brands showing off their products at the HIA Home Show in Sydney over the weekend.
Tue 05/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »New Telstra home phones to run Google's Android operating system
The gap between smartphones and home phones will soon be even smaller, with VTech Australia, the distributor of Telstra-branded home phones, revealing it is working on a new cordless phone running the Android operating system.
Wed 29/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »NBN Truck on an education tour to rival the rock legends
Senator Stephen Conroy has announced the launch of a new Discovery Centre in Melbourne and a touring NBN Co Truck - both designed to educate consumers and businesses about the benefits of the NBN.
Fri 25/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »NBN rolls on: 28 new locations planned for next 12 months
The Federal Government has released its NBN action plan for the next 12 months, with 28 new locations and 485,100 homes set to get hooked up.
Tue 18/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »iiNet's NBN pricing good news for electronics retailers
iiNet has today released its launch pricing for NBN plans, offering an insight into how much general retail consumers will have to pay under the new telecommunications infrastructure program.
Mon 19/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »NBN proves popular in Willunga, site work under way in NSW and QLD locations
The NBN is now live in Willunga, around 50 kilometres out of Adelaide, in South Australia. This site is the fifth and final location of the NBN first release rollout. Next up are regional centres in NSW and Queensland.
Fri 16/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »NBN a "reality" with 50,000 new premises to be connected
Following last Friday's launch of the National Broadband Network in Kiama, Senator Stephen Conroy has today announced that construction will begin on nine more second release sites this month.
Wed 03/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »NBN rolls into Kiama Downs to "overcome the tyranny of distance"
Senator Stephen Conroy has today announced the region of Kiama Downs and Minamurra in NSW as the second mainland site to be connected to the broadband network.
Fri 29/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Conroy warns of NBN scams in Tasmania
Stephen Conroy has today warned Australians to watch out for phony door-to-door salespeople offering to sign up users to the NBN.
Fri 15/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »News Wrap: Conroy lashes out at media, TiVo boss out on the street, Parallels
Senator Stephen Conroy has taken a swipe at the media for daring to criticise the NBN rollout in Armidale, TiVo CEO Robbee Minicola is sleeping on the street again and an app to make your Mac more like a PC.
Thu 19/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »SA's broadband boom finally opening door for IPTV
South Australia is set to join the digital revolution with the announcement today of the launch of new ADSL2 broadband in the Victor Harbour area - a move that paves the way for IPTV.
Thu 19/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »NBN will lead to more computer sales: Retravision Armidale
The rollout of the first mainland site of the National Broadband Network in Armidale is expected to boost sales of new computer hardware, according to Neil Mortimer from Armidale Retravision.
Wed 18/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Faster internet speeds will increase consumer time online: Nielsen report
Australians with faster internet speeds spend longer online than those with slower speeds, suggesting that instead of reducing the time spent online due to the better efficiency of higher speeds, consumers will increase online usage.
Mon 11/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Breakthrough wireless broadband technology for rural Australia
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has announced it is developing wireless broadband technology that could operate using a fraction of the number of transmission towers required by systems currently.
Tue 22/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Forgotten in retail, NEC now in business with the NBN
The Federal Government has signed a memorandum of understanding with NEC Corporation, with the two now committed to work together in the creation of the NBN.
Fri 11/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »iiNet's new BoB introduces himself
iiNet's new BoB, an combination internet telephone and wireless modem, will be available in April 2011.
Mon 28/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »'I want my NBN regulation' screams Optus CEO
Scared of missing out on being part of Telstra's NBN monopoly, Optus CEO Paul O'Sullivan has called for greater transparency and regulation, so that Optus can join in a duopoly. He also had a crack at Vodafone.
Sun 27/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Freeview loves the NBN, is looking into IPTV and has a new EPG
The second phase of Freeview features the following: a new EPG that guarantees not to miss a second, a saturation advertising campaign, some lost friends, a look into IPTV and a vote of confidence for the NBN. And a lesson learnt.
Wed 06/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Retailer says Gillard's promise "will definately drive IPTV sales"
After 17 days of uncertainty the Coalition has been pipped to the post by the Australian Labor Party, now back in position to uphold its election promise of a National Broadband Network (NBN).
Wed 08/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »New superfast broadband plan for housing developments
The Australian government has introduced legislation to ensure new housing developments are connected with the infrastructure to deliver superfast broadband.
Fri 19/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »First NBN links laid on the Australian continent
The Minister responsible for the National Broadband Network, Stephen Conroy today launched the first fibre optic backbone link on the Australian continent. Previous advancements in the NBN have been restricted to Tasmania.
Wed 17/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Two more appointments to NBN board
The Rudd Government today announced the appointment of two additional directors to the board of NBN, the company established to deliver the National Broadband Network.
Wed 23/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Executive chairman of NBN CO named
The Rudd Government has announced a new executive chairman for the company which is going to deliver the National Broadband Network around Australia, NBN CO.
Mon 27/07/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »First stage of NBN rollout starts in Tasmania
The Australian and Tasmanian Governments announced yesterday that the first stage of the National Broadband Network rollout in Tasmania has begun with the release of an open competitive tender for fibre optic cable by Aurora Energy.
Fri 17/07/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »$250 million NBN regional rollout: first locations named
The Federal Government today announced the first regional locations that will receive a $250 million priority rollout of the National Broadband Network. Senator Conroy also called for a tender to construct, operate and maintain the backbone links.
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