NBN to pioneer DOCSIS 3.1 for gigabit speeds

[1] NBN Co has announced its plan to roll out DOCSIS 3.1 technology in the next two years that will enable it to offer gigabit data rates over the standard HFC network. [2] This will make NBN Co one o...

NBN Co picks spots for HFC trial

[1] NBN Co will begin a ‘construction trial’ to test the proposed HFC network upgrades in about three month’s time. [2] The trial, which will start in New South Wales and Queensland, wil...

NBN completes 3.5 GHz wireless trial

[1] NBN Co has confirmed the completion of a trial of the 3.5 GHz wireless radio coverage and fixed-wireless service performance that also involved Ericsson and NetComm. [2] The trial was performed ...

NBN Co satellites set to accelerate rural broadband

[1] Satellite ambitions by NBN Co are getting closer to reality after works on all ten of the satellite ground stations have been completed. [2] The developments have raised hopes for 400,000 premises...

NBN satellite launch delayed

[1] The much anticipated launch of NBN Co’s $2 billion satellite program has delayed for five months raising concerns that its beam broadband connection to consumers will miss the mid-2016 deadline...

Levy to compete with NBN: Turnbull

[1] Telcos wishing to compete with NBN Co on broadband services will now be required to pay a levy to help develop the broadband network in rural areas. [2] The announcement was made by the Communicat...

NBN Co eyes HFC launch in 2016

[1] NBN Co has unveiled a product roadmap, which takes in to account its revised definitive agreements with Telstra that allows for the incorporation of existing infrastructure (copper and cable). [2]...