APC - Tagged Articles - Broadband http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. Top 5 mobile plans for smartphone tethering http://apcmag.com//top-5-mobile-plans-for-smartphone-tethering.htm http://apcmag.com//top-5-mobile-plans-for-smartphone-tethering.htm

We take a look at the best mobile data plans for smartphone tethering on the go.]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000 Personal hotspots: the rise of mobile tethering http://apcmag.com//personal-hotspots-the-rise-of-mobile-tethering.htm http://apcmag.com//personal-hotspots-the-rise-of-mobile-tethering.htm

The days of USB mobile broadband modems are numbered: smartphones now have great 'personal hotspot' features to provide internet access for your laptop.]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:08:41 +1000 Broadband in the sky: Telstra BigPond USB 4G review http://apcmag.com//broadband-in-the-sky-telstra-bigpond-usb-4g-review.htm http://apcmag.com//broadband-in-the-sky-telstra-bigpond-usb-4g-review.htm

It sure is snappy if you’re in the right spot.]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 Optus makes femtocell push with 3G Home Zone to 'unshackle' your landline http://apcmag.com//freeeedom-optus-3g-home-zone-to-unshackle-your-home-phone-this-weekend.htm http://apcmag.com//freeeedom-optus-3g-home-zone-to-unshackle-your-home-phone-this-weekend.htm

Sick of line rental and mobile dropouts? Optus's new 3G Home Zone puts a broadband-powered mini base station in your living room, in a bid to lure users away from Telstra.]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:05:20 +1000 The end of the net as we know it? The evolution of IPv6 http://apcmag.com//the-end-of-the-net-as-we-know-it-the-evolution-of-ipv6.htm http://apcmag.com//the-end-of-the-net-as-we-know-it-the-evolution-of-ipv6.htm

IP addresses are running out, but as Douglas Adams might have said: don't panic. We explain the IPv6 solution and what it means for you.]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:19:31 +1000 How to get your home ready for the NBN http://apcmag.com//how-to-get-your-home-ready-for-the-nbn.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-get-your-home-ready-for-the-nbn.htm

It might be years before the National Broadband Network (NBN) comes to your street, but it’s best to start preparing your home for it now.]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 16:12:07 +1000 Search gets friendly: Bing vs Google in the quest for social context http://apcmag.com//search-gets-friendly-bing-vs-google-in-the-quest-for-social-context.htm http://apcmag.com//search-gets-friendly-bing-vs-google-in-the-quest-for-social-context.htm

Overnight Bing announced deeper Facebook integration via new "Like" button tie-ins, and with Google rolling out its own "+1" features, the social search race is heating up.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 17:36:43 +1000 The real future of TV: how IPTV works http://apcmag.com//the-real-future-of-tv-how-iptv-works.htm http://apcmag.com//the-real-future-of-tv-how-iptv-works.htm

Australia's burgeoning IPTV options are set to change the landscape of TV as we know it. We explore the future of digital broadcasting.]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +1000 2-0: iiNet wins film industry's piracy appeal http://apcmag.com//2-0-iinet-wins-film-industrys-piracy-appeal.htm http://apcmag.com//2-0-iinet-wins-film-industrys-piracy-appeal.htm

Signalling a possible end to one of the most contentious techno-legal stoushes of recent times, the Full Federal Court of Australia today dismissed AFACT's appeal.]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:53:24 +1000 VIDEO | Telstra's 42Mbit/s Next G modems are go http://apcmag.com//video-telstras-42mbits-next-g-modems-are-go.htm http://apcmag.com//video-telstras-42mbits-next-g-modems-are-go.htm

Nobody's pretending "42Mbit/s" means "42Mbit/s" in real life -- but this video shows the actual speeds you'll be seeing... and they're quite amazing.]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:50:47 +1000 Vodafone more than doubles data allowances http://apcmag.com//vodafone-more-than-doubles-data-allowances.htm http://apcmag.com//vodafone-more-than-doubles-data-allowances.htm

Q: As Vodafone, what do you do when Telstra ups its gold-plated Next G network data allowances?
A: Up yours.]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:42:05 +1000 The NBN: where to from here? http://apcmag.com//the-nbn-where-to-from-here.htm http://apcmag.com//the-nbn-where-to-from-here.htm

President Bill Clinton and the Gunners' Axl Rose both have something to say about what YOU think about the NBN.]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:14:06 +1000 Govt chaos: Has NBN Co stopped the rollout? http://apcmag.com//govt-chaos-has-nbn-co-stopped-the-rollout.htm http://apcmag.com//govt-chaos-has-nbn-co-stopped-the-rollout.htm

ELECTION | The NBN Co would not confirm this morning whether it would continue rolling out fibre while Australia's political future is in turmoil.]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:43:24 +1000 iiNet launches terabyte download plans http://apcmag.com//iinet-launches-terabyte-download-plans.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-launches-terabyte-download-plans.htm

iiNet has launched the first 1TB download plan but has also started charging for uploads.]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:46:00 +1000 Broadband election debate: watch it on YouTube http://apcmag.com//broadband-election-debate-watch-live-now.htm http://apcmag.com//broadband-election-debate-watch-live-now.htm

Watch Labor's Stephen Conroy, Coalition's Tony Smith and Greens' Scott Ludlam debate broadband policy. ]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:30:00 +1000 Optus releases 20GB mobile broadband plan http://apcmag.com//optus-releases-30gb-mobile-broadband-plan.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-releases-30gb-mobile-broadband-plan.htm

Optus has released new mobile broadband plans ranging from $20 for 2GB to $100 for 20GB -- but as always, there is a confusing catch.]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:50:43 +1000 VIDEO - Optus: we're fixing our 3G network http://apcmag.com//optus-were-fixing-our-3g-network.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-were-fixing-our-3g-network.htm

An APC reader asked a probing question to Optus' engineering director today: when will you fix the 3G network? Here's a video of the answer.]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:03:18 +1000 Optus demos LTE network at 43Mbit/s http://apcmag.com//optus-demos-lte-network-at-43mbits.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-demos-lte-network-at-43mbits.htm

Optus has shown a live demo of high def video streaming over its trial 4G (LTE) mobile network in North Sydney.]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:58:50 +1000 How would you vote on the internet filter? http://apcmag.com//how-would-you-vote-on-the-internet-filter.htm http://apcmag.com//how-would-you-vote-on-the-internet-filter.htm

Numerous major media outlets are running a poll today asking whether you will vote for a party that endorses the internet filter. Vote now!]]> Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:06:39 +1000 Gillard acknowledges fears over internet filter http://apcmag.com//gillard-acknowledges-fears-over-internet-filter.htm http://apcmag.com//gillard-acknowledges-fears-over-internet-filter.htm

... but says she has confidence that Stephen Conroy will sort out the glitches in the policy.]]> Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:16:33 +1000 More cities to get Telstra 30Mbit/s cable broadband http://apcmag.com//more-cities-to-get-telstra-30mbits-cable-broadband.htm http://apcmag.com//more-cities-to-get-telstra-30mbits-cable-broadband.htm

Even though Telstra will shut down its cable broadband network to make way for the NBN, it says it is bringing 30Mbit/s speeds to more cities.]]> Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +1000 First NBN customer connected http://apcmag.com//first-nbn-customer-connected.htm http://apcmag.com//first-nbn-customer-connected.htm

A Whirlpool user claims to be the first customer to be connected to the NBN in Tasmania, and Senator Conroy has called a press conference for 10.30AM.]]> Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:13:21 +1000 OH DEAR: Mark Newton's epic anti-Conroy Rant http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-mark-newtons-epic-anti-conroy-rant.htm http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-mark-newtons-epic-anti-conroy-rant.htm

Usually submissions to government committees are tame and boring to read. Not this one from Internode engineer Mark Newton, who has finally let it all out.]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:02:05 +1000 Conroy slams Lundy, says Australia getting net filter http://apcmag.com//conroy-slams-lundy-says-australia-getting-net-filter.htm http://apcmag.com//conroy-slams-lundy-says-australia-getting-net-filter.htm

Stephen Conroy has ridiculed the suggestion that Australians should have a choice to opt-in or opt-out of the proposed internet filter.]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:07:25 +1000 Parliamentary enquiry into govt ISP snooping http://apcmag.com//ozlog-.htm http://apcmag.com//ozlog-.htm

The Senate will hold an enquiry into a widely derided Federal Govt proposal to record Australian citizens' web history, telephone calls and emails.]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:12:02 +1000 "I'm proud of the NBN": tearful Rudd in farewell speech http://apcmag.com//im-proud-of-the-nbn-tearful-rudd-in-farewell-speech.htm http://apcmag.com//im-proud-of-the-nbn-tearful-rudd-in-farewell-speech.htm

Outgoing PM Kevin Rudd today said he was proud of the government's work on the NBN, saying it would fundamentally transform the country in ways we haven't even conceived of yet.]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:51:57 +1000 Benchmark your broadband with AARNet/Google-backed tools http://apcmag.com//benchmark-your-broadband-with-aarnet-google-backed-tools.htm http://apcmag.com//benchmark-your-broadband-with-aarnet-google-backed-tools.htm

Google has partnered with AARNet to bring the open M-Lab broadband benchmarking project to Australia; how will your connection measure up?]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:21:54 +1000 National Party members vote against internet filter http://apcmag.com//national-party-votes-against-internet-filter.htm http://apcmag.com//national-party-votes-against-internet-filter.htm

The National Party has come out swinging against Labor's proposed centralised internet censorship scheme, saying it had been inundated with complaints from constituents.]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:32:12 +1000 OZLOG: Ludlam raises ISP snooping issue in Senate http://apcmag.com//ozlog-ludlam-raises-isp-snooping-issue-in-senate.htm http://apcmag.com//ozlog-ludlam-raises-isp-snooping-issue-in-senate.htm

The Greens have questioned the government over its ISP data logging and snooping plans in the Senate.]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:04:17 +1000 AUDIO Q&A: David Thodey on the $11bn Telstra NBN deal http://apcmag.com//audio-qa-david-thodey-on-the-11bn-telstra-nbn-deal.htm http://apcmag.com//audio-qa-david-thodey-on-the-11bn-telstra-nbn-deal.htm

Telstra CEO David Thodey takes our -- and other journalists' -- questions on the deal to shut down its copper and cable networks in favour of the NBN.]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:46:38 +1000 Telstra does $11billion deal for NBN access http://apcmag.com//telstra-does-11billion-deal-for-nbn-access.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-does-11billion-deal-for-nbn-access.htm

Telstra will shut down its phone network, as well as its HFC cable broadband service in an $11billion deal with the government's fibre-to-the-home NBN company.]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:00:00 +1000 Reform still needed despite Telstra deal, says Optus http://apcmag.com//reform-still-needed-despite-telstra-deal-says-optus.htm http://apcmag.com//reform-still-needed-despite-telstra-deal-says-optus.htm

Optus says the deal between Telstra and the NBN is good, but not that good.]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:59:09 +1000 Liberals would shut down Telstra/NBN deal: Smith http://apcmag.com//opposition-would-crush-telstranbn-deal-smith.htm http://apcmag.com//opposition-would-crush-telstranbn-deal-smith.htm

The Opposition has labelled the $11bn Telstra/NBN deal a "desperate" attempt by Labor to buy time for its failing NBN plan and says it would reverse it if elected.]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:54:24 +1000 Telstra/NBN deal rectifies privatisation mistake: Greens http://apcmag.com//telstranbn-deal-rectifies-privatisation-mistake-greens.htm http://apcmag.com//telstranbn-deal-rectifies-privatisation-mistake-greens.htm

Today's deal between Telstra and the NBN Co may reverse some of the damage done to the Australian telco industry when the Howard government privatised Telstra, say the Greens.]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:41:30 +1000 HALF PRICE: Kogan launches "spams and scams through the portal" protection http://apcmag.com//kogan-launches-the-portector-protection-from-spams-and-scams-through-the-portal-at-half-price.htm http://apcmag.com//kogan-launches-the-portector-protection-from-spams-and-scams-through-the-portal-at-half-price.htm

With Australians becoming increasingly worried about "spams and scams through the portal", Kogan has introduced an impervious shield for internet users.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:10:36 +1000 Why Australia needs Megan Fox to promote the NBN http://apcmag.com//why-australia-needs-megan-fox-to-promote-the-nbn.htm http://apcmag.com//why-australia-needs-megan-fox-to-promote-the-nbn.htm

Megan, your adoring fans, if not your country, are calling you to come and help us feel the earth move as Kevin Rudd starts laying cables.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:49:41 +1000 Privacy Commissioner sits on fence over ISP snooping policy http://apcmag.com//privacy-commissioner-sits-on-fence-over-isp-snooping-policy.htm http://apcmag.com//privacy-commissioner-sits-on-fence-over-isp-snooping-policy.htm

The Federal Privacy Commissioner has issued a muted statement in reaction to the Attorney General's proposal to force ISPs to keep records of Australians' internet usage.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:21:33 +1000 Telstra launches 200GB broadband plans http://apcmag.com//telstra-launches-200gb-broadband-plans.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-launches-200gb-broadband-plans.htm Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:44:39 +1000 ISP snooping law would make piracy lawsuits AFACT of life http://apcmag.com//opinion-snooping-law-would-make-copyright-suits-afact-of-life.htm http://apcmag.com//opinion-snooping-law-would-make-copyright-suits-afact-of-life.htm

A proposal to log your every move online would not only violate your privacy, but provide the missing link for studios to sue file sharers within an inch of their lives.]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:30:00 +1000 "It's not about your web history": Attorney General http://apcmag.com//its-not-about-your-web-history-says-attorney-general.htm http://apcmag.com//its-not-about-your-web-history-says-attorney-general.htm

The Attorney General, Robert McLelland, has denied the government's controversial ISP logging policy will extend to users' web history.]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:47:07 +1000 iiNet's IPTV is three times the cost of Telstra's http://apcmag.com//iinets-iptv-is-three-times-the-cost-of-telstras.htm http://apcmag.com//iinets-iptv-is-three-times-the-cost-of-telstras.htm

In an industry where Telstra is almost always the most expensive, this certainly is a surprise.]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:58:06 +1000 Surveillance state near, warns Australian Pirate Party http://apcmag.com//surveillance-state-near-warns-australian-pirate-party.htm http://apcmag.com//surveillance-state-near-warns-australian-pirate-party.htm

The Australian Pirate Party has declared war on the fed govt over its plans to monitor records of Australian citizens' web browsing, phone calls, emails and P2P usage.]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:35:23 +1000 iiNet knew of internet surveillance proposal in 2009 http://apcmag.com//iinet-knew-of-internet-surveillance-proposal-in-2009.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-knew-of-internet-surveillance-proposal-in-2009.htm

iiNet was briefed in 2009 about a government proposal to force ISPs to store copies of customers' emails, phone calls and web browsing histories, but was bound to secrecy.]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:27:51 +1000 Government ISP snooping policy "totally insane" - Linton http://apcmag.com//government-isp-snooping-policy-totally-insane-linton.htm http://apcmag.com//government-isp-snooping-policy-totally-insane-linton.htm

The CEO of ISP Exetel has described as a "nanny state gone totally insane" a govt proposal which could see telcos required to store customers' web browsing and emails.]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:23:20 +1000 iiNet unveils IPTV PVR pricing http://apcmag.com//iinet-unveils-iptv-pvr-pricing.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-unveils-iptv-pvr-pricing.htm

Twenny bux a month for iiNet's IPTV and digital TV PVR service: cheap compared to Foxtel, but there are some high upfront costs.]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:12:11 +1000 Kevin Rudd's Google love moment http://apcmag.com//kevins-google-love-moment.htm http://apcmag.com//kevins-google-love-moment.htm

Although the government is currently at war with Google, Kevin Rudd says you need the NBN because... you'll be able to access Google faster.]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:04:50 +1000 iiNet IPTV available this month http://apcmag.com//iinet-iptv-available-this-month.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-iptv-available-this-month.htm

iiNet's pay TV service over broadband is going on sale this month, offering some real competition for Foxtel -- as long as you're not a sports fan.]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:56:08 +1000 Conroy's "tubes" moment: "scams through the portal" http://apcmag.com//conroys-tubes-moment-scams-through-the-portal.htm http://apcmag.com//conroys-tubes-moment-scams-through-the-portal.htm

At the launch of National Cyber Security Awareness Week Communications Minister Stephen Conroy plainly wasn’t having a good day.]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:01:00 +1000 Simon Hackett reviews the iPad http://apcmag.com//simon-hackett-reviews-the-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//simon-hackett-reviews-the-ipad.htm

IN DEPTH | Internode CEO and supergeek Simon Hackett has reviewed his Apple iPad in this special guest review.]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:35:01 +1000 Internode launches "cheaper than ADSL" NBN plans http://apcmag.com//internode-launches-cheaper-than-adsl-nbn-plans.htm http://apcmag.com//internode-launches-cheaper-than-adsl-nbn-plans.htm

Internode has unveiled fibre-to-the-home broadband pricing starting from $29.95, $10 less than its cheapest ADSL+ plans.]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:04:43 +1000 iiNet confirms NBN plans; starts signing customers http://apcmag.com//iinet-confirms-nbn-plans-starts-signing-customers.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-confirms-nbn-plans-starts-signing-customers.htm

iiNet has confirmed its final plans for the National Broadband fibre-to-the-home network, starting from $49.00.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:52:16 +1000 3G options for the Wi-Fi iPad http://apcmag.com//3g-options-for-the-wi-fi-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//3g-options-for-the-wi-fi-ipad.htm

If you’re buying one of the cheaper iPad Wi-Fi models there are still a few ways to enjoy Internet access anywhere without stumping up the extra money for a 3G version.]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 16:58:51 +1000 BYO Linux router to the NBN http://apcmag.com//byo-linux-router-to-the-nbn.htm http://apcmag.com//byo-linux-router-to-the-nbn.htm

What do tomatoes and penguins have to do with the Australian government's nationwide fibre-to-the-home project? ]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 10:16:15 +1000 Australians standing up to filter: Greens senator http://apcmag.com//australians-standing-up-to-net-filter-greens-senator.htm http://apcmag.com//australians-standing-up-to-net-filter-greens-senator.htm

The Greens have delivered a blunt rejoinder to Senator Conroy's statement this week that Aussies would stand up to a broadening of the net filter by saying, "we are standing up".]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 17:11:41 +1000 4 Corners focuses on internet censorship, 8.30 tonight http://apcmag.com//4-corners-focuses-on-internet-censorship-830-tonight.htm http://apcmag.com//4-corners-focuses-on-internet-censorship-830-tonight.htm

ABC's flagship investigative journalism program 4 Corners will tonight report on Australia's bungled internet censorship scheme.]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 16:42:06 +1000 Exetel's Linton thanks "thug" Conroy for free plug http://apcmag.com//exetels-linton-thanks-thug-conroy-for-free-plug.htm http://apcmag.com//exetels-linton-thanks-thug-conroy-for-free-plug.htm

The controversial chief of ISP Exetel has thanked Stephen Conroy for the "free plugs" for Exetel's cheap NBN plans while appearing to quietly change the final shape of those plans.]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 15:41:44 +1000 Govt to build NBN without Telstra, for $26BN http://apcmag.com//conroy-releases-nbn-details.htm http://apcmag.com//conroy-releases-nbn-details.htm

It'll only cost $26b, says the government, as it releases details showing that the NBN is financially viable.]]> Thu, 06 May 2010 14:42:14 +1000 Watch Kevin Rudd announcing NBN plan details http://apcmag.com//live-watch-kevin-rudd-announcing-nbn-plan-details.htm http://apcmag.com//live-watch-kevin-rudd-announcing-nbn-plan-details.htm

From 1:45PM today, Kevin Rudd will be announcing the full details of the national broadband network -- and you can watch live. (Now concluded)]]> Thu, 06 May 2010 13:35:35 +1000 Australian net laws plucked straight from Iran, China? http://apcmag.com//australian-net-laws-plucked-straight-from-iran-china.htm http://apcmag.com//australian-net-laws-plucked-straight-from-iran-china.htm

The Pirate Party of Australia says the government appears to be taking internet censorship policy advice straight from China and Iran.]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:33:50 +1000 Reports of the filter’s death are premature http://apcmag.com//reports-of-the-filters-death-are-premature.htm http://apcmag.com//reports-of-the-filters-death-are-premature.htm

Think the filter is dead, just because it's delayed? Think again -- this is a tactic to get 'a clear mandate' at the next election to implement it. "Vote Labor, vote filter."]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:36:22 +1000 Secret web forum typical of Conroy: Ludlam http://apcmag.com//secret-web-forum-typical-of-conroy-ludlam.htm http://apcmag.com//secret-web-forum-typical-of-conroy-ludlam.htm

Greens Senator Scott Ludlam says the secret web forum where crucial internet censorship discussions are taking place are typical of the way Stephen Conroy conducts his politics.]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:26:27 +1000 Conroy denies plans to make filter avoidance illegal http://apcmag.com//conroy-denies-plans-to-make-filter-avoidance-illegal.htm http://apcmag.com//conroy-denies-plans-to-make-filter-avoidance-illegal.htm

Despite the government saying it would look poorly on ISPs who promoted ways to avoid the net filter, Stephen Conroy says he won't make it illegal.]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:20:14 +1000 LEAKED: Net filter laws haven't even been drafted yet http://apcmag.com//net-filter-laws-havent-even-been-drafted-yet.htm http://apcmag.com//net-filter-laws-havent-even-been-drafted-yet.htm

Leaked screenshots from a secret forum run by Stephen Conroy have emerged, showing the government hasn't even drafted net filtering legislation yet.]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:13:47 +1000 Oh dear, Optus does it again: "unlimited" doesn't mean unlimited http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-optus-does-it-again-unlimited-doesnt-mean-unlimited.htm http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-optus-does-it-again-unlimited-doesnt-mean-unlimited.htm

A dictionary was delivered to us by courier today unexpectedly, with one word's definition mysteriously highlighted.]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:11:51 +1000 Eyes of the world on Australia's internet filter plan http://apcmag.com//eyes-of-the-world-swing-onto-australias-internet-filter-plan.htm http://apcmag.com//eyes-of-the-world-swing-onto-australias-internet-filter-plan.htm

Embarrassed Australian pollies say they are fielding queries from around the world about Kevin Rudd's internet filtering plan.]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:32:39 +1000 Taswegian NBN ready to roll http://apcmag.com//taswegian-nbn-ready-to-roll.htm http://apcmag.com//taswegian-nbn-ready-to-roll.htm

The Tasmanian government has dropped pamphlets on citizens it is soon about to bring broadband democracy to, promising "unlimited possibilities".]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:14:34 +1000 NET FILTERING: Conroy pleads ignorance on US govt protest http://apcmag.com//net-filtering-conroy-pleads-ignorance-on-us-govt-protest-.htm http://apcmag.com//net-filtering-conroy-pleads-ignorance-on-us-govt-protest-.htm

Communications minister Stephen Conroy says nobody from the US government has voiced their concerns over internet filtering to him, contrary to reports.]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:51:57 +1000 iiNet acquires Netspace for $40M http://apcmag.com//iinet-acquires-netspace-for-40m.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-acquires-netspace-for-40m.htm

The founders of Victorian ISP, Netspace, Stuart Marburg and Richard Preen, are now very wealthy men indeed.]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:47:41 +1000 iiNet boss pays tribute to BigPond chief http://apcmag.com//iinet-boss-pays-tribute-to-bigpond-chief.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-boss-pays-tribute-to-bigpond-chief.htm

iiNet chief executive Michael Malone has paid tribute to long-time rival Justin Milne's time steering of BigPond, describing the Telstra executive as "extraordinary".]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:41:17 +1000 EVERYWHERE MAN: Internode ads lure BigPond customers http://apcmag.com//everywhere-man-internode-ads-lure-bigpond-customers.htm http://apcmag.com//everywhere-man-internode-ads-lure-bigpond-customers.htm

Internode has launched a cheeky ad campaign featuring a blue VW kombi van, pointing out its superior value compared to BigPond.]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:35:40 +1000 Conroy to debate Mark Newton, EFA tonight http://apcmag.com//conroy-to-debate-mark-newton-efa-tonight.htm http://apcmag.com//conroy-to-debate-mark-newton-efa-tonight.htm

Comms minister Conroy will hit radio airwaves tonight to face his greatest foes: Internode engineer Mark Newton and Electronic Frontiers Australia, over internet filtering plans]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:27:09 +1000 Conroy will release NBN study http://apcmag.com//conroy-will-release-nbn-study.htm http://apcmag.com//conroy-will-release-nbn-study.htm

Stephen Conroy has confirmed the controversial $25 million National Broadband Network implementation study will be released before the Federal Budget in May.]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:55:11 +1000 Feds shop around for a new broadband provider http://apcmag.com//fed-gov-shops-around-for-a-new-broadband-provider.htm http://apcmag.com//fed-gov-shops-around-for-a-new-broadband-provider.htm

The government is looking to bring all its telecommunications services to one provider. If only it was building its own national telecommunications network...]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:06:29 +1000 Conroy releases internet filter submissions http://apcmag.com//conroy-releases-internet-filter-submissions.htm http://apcmag.com//conroy-releases-internet-filter-submissions.htm

Embattled comms minister Stephen Conroy has lifted the veil of secrecy on public submissions to the internet filtering project.]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:51:52 +1000 Install fibre, not phone lines, says Conroy http://apcmag.com//install-fibre-not-new-phone-lines-says-conroy.htm http://apcmag.com//install-fibre-not-new-phone-lines-says-conroy.htm

"It doesn’t make sense for new houses to be fitted with old copper [phone line] technology," says Comms Minister Stephen Conroy.]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:02:03 +1000 TOO EXPENSIVE: NBN monthly plans unveiled http://apcmag.com//too-expensive-nbn-monthly-plans-unveiled.htm http://apcmag.com//too-expensive-nbn-monthly-plans-unveiled.htm

The first 100Mbit/s plans have been announced for the national broadband network, but they're like Telstra pricing -- only worse.]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:54:39 +1000 EFA rejects “extraordinary” Conroy attack http://apcmag.com//efa-rejects-extraordinary-conroy-attack.htm http://apcmag.com//efa-rejects-extraordinary-conroy-attack.htm

Online rights group Electronic Frontiers Australia has responded to what it described as an "extraordinary challenge and attack" by Comms Minister Stephen Conroy.]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:31:45 +1000 Yep, we wanna buy Netspace -- iiNet http://apcmag.com//yep-we-wanna-buy-netspace-iinet.htm http://apcmag.com//yep-we-wanna-buy-netspace-iinet.htm

iiNet has confirmed reports that it was in talks to acquire fellow ISP Netspace, but said the discussions were "at an early stage and remain incomplete".]]> Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:32:24 +1000 iiNet to buy Netspace for $60-75m? http://apcmag.com//iinet-to-buy-netspace-for-60-75m.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-to-buy-netspace-for-60-75m.htm

iiNet has put its shares in a trading halt following speculation it will assimilate rival Netspace into its growing empire.]]> Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:27:40 +1000 Super-fast new Australia-Los Angeles cable to be built http://apcmag.com//super-fast-new-australia-los-angeles-cable-to-be-built.htm http://apcmag.com//super-fast-new-australia-los-angeles-cable-to-be-built.htm

A group of high-flying Kiwi businessmen have formed a new venture to build an undersea fibre-optic cable to connect Australia, New Zealand the United States.]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:35:06 +1000 Video: Simon Hackett’s Tesla Roadster http://apcmag.com//video-simon-hacketts-tesla-roadster.htm http://apcmag.com//video-simon-hacketts-tesla-roadster.htm

Internode founder Simon Hackett has posted a video of his record-breaking drive from Darwin to Adelaide in his all-electric Tesla Roadster.]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:21:27 +1000 Hockey slams “unworkable” internet filter http://apcmag.com//hockey-slams-unworkable-internet-filter.htm http://apcmag.com//hockey-slams-unworkable-internet-filter.htm

The Libs' senior leadership has come out swinging against the Rudd/Conroy centralised internet censorship scheme.]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:37:41 +1000 BigPond software cripples home PCs http://apcmag.com//bigpond-software-cripples-home-pcs.htm http://apcmag.com//bigpond-software-cripples-home-pcs.htm

Something went wrong -- very wrong -- with BigPond's software on Friday, preventing PCs from booting.]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:07:16 +1000 Programmer orders Conroy to remove bastardised website code http://apcmag.com//programmer-orders-conroy-to-remove-bastardised-website-code.htm http://apcmag.com//programmer-orders-conroy-to-remove-bastardised-website-code.htm

A software developer has cried foul over what he says is misuse of his code on Communications Minister Stephen Conroy’s web site.]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:01:30 +1000 Govt to postpone net filtering till after election: prediction http://apcmag.com//government-to-postpone-net-filtering-till-after-election-prediction.htm http://apcmag.com//government-to-postpone-net-filtering-till-after-election-prediction.htm

... and if Labor wins at the next election it will claim a clear mandate to immediately implement its unpopular internet filtering plan.]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:09:53 +1000 Govt announces first NBN sites in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA http://apcmag.com//govt-announces-first-nbn-sites-in-nsw-vic-qld-sa.htm http://apcmag.com//govt-announces-first-nbn-sites-in-nsw-vic-qld-sa.htm

Embattled comms minister Stephen Conroy has turned attention away from ISP filtering with news of what suburbs will get access to the national fibre-to-the-home network first.]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:08:18 +1000 New piracy trial: AFACT to appeal iiNet verdict http://apcmag.com//new-piracy-trial-afact-to-appeal-iinet-verdict.htm http://apcmag.com//new-piracy-trial-afact-to-appeal-iinet-verdict.htm

The Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) today said it would appeal the Federal Court's judgement against the group in its internet piracy case against iiNet. ]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:43:51 +1000 iiNet on the brink of launching Pay TV over ADSL2+ http://apcmag.com//iinet-on-the-brink-of-launching-iptv-service.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-on-the-brink-of-launching-iptv-service.htm

It's due to launch commercially next month, and a group of home-users are already trialling iiNet's IPTV service.]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:27:51 +1000 Telstra upsizes Next G Prepaid Mobile Broadband plans http://apcmag.com//telstra-upsizes-next-g-prepaid-mobile-broadband-plans.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-upsizes-next-g-prepaid-mobile-broadband-plans.htm

Telstra's new Next G prepaid wireless plans come with 1GB free upfront, plus up to six months expiry on recharges -- can anyone say "perfect for Apple iPad?"]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:13:40 +1000 NET FILTERING: 83% wouldn't vote Labor at next election http://apcmag.com//internet-users-ponder-voting-liberal-over-forced-internet-filtering.htm http://apcmag.com//internet-users-ponder-voting-liberal-over-forced-internet-filtering.htm

Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) today welcomed survey results showing Australian Internet users might not vote Labor again at the next election due to Internet filtering.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:02:12 +1000 David Spence to leave Unwired http://apcmag.com//david-spence-to-leave-unwired.htm http://apcmag.com//david-spence-to-leave-unwired.htm

The stalwart CEO of Unwired, one of the first wireless broadband networks, is to leave the company, as its owner, Channel 7 makes clear its future plans lie with vividwireless.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:38:55 +1000 iiNet selling 4,000 BoBs per month http://apcmag.com//iinet-selling-4000-bobs-per-month.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-selling-4000-bobs-per-month.htm

Finn, the guy on the iiNet ads, might be annoying, but the company's BoB has proven to be a smash hit with customers.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:19:49 +1000 Google performance test lets you call bullshit on your ISP http://apcmag.com//google-lets-you-call-bullshit-on-your-isp.htm http://apcmag.com//google-lets-you-call-bullshit-on-your-isp.htm

A new speed testing tool from Google is designed to help you see how your broadband connection compares to others in your ISP, area, state and country.]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:55:28 +1000 Vivid Wireless to build WiMax nationwide in Australia http://apcmag.com//vivid-wireless-to-build-wimax-nationwide-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//vivid-wireless-to-build-wimax-nationwide-in-australia.htm

Australia's role as one of the best wireless connected countries in the world is set to continue, with Channel 7 announcing it would build a WiMax network nationally.]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:47:53 +1000 Telstra speaks to Google about rolling out fibre-to-the-home http://apcmag.com//telstra-speaks-to-google-about-rolling-out-fibre-to-the-home.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-speaks-to-google-about-rolling-out-fibre-to-the-home.htm

Telstra today said it had spoken to Google management about its rollout of gigabit fibre-to-the-home in the US which was announced overnight.]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:10:13 +1000 Why Conroy wants you to yawn and/or nod off http://apcmag.com//why-the-govt-is-deliberately-making-the-nbn-boring.htm http://apcmag.com//why-the-govt-is-deliberately-making-the-nbn-boring.htm

It's no mistake that when the government gives a speech about the new fibre-to-the-home network, you want to fall asleep. ]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:06:12 +1000 Labor man a shoe-in for $450K NBN job http://apcmag.com//conroy-recommends-labor-man-for-450k-nbn-job.htm http://apcmag.com//conroy-recommends-labor-man-for-450k-nbn-job.htm

Not only is NBN Co's new PR man a former Labor staffer, the government is paying him $450K to keep relationships with ... the government ... good. ]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:31:30 +1000 Optus cable to hit 100Mbit/s by mid-2010 http://apcmag.com//optus-cable-to-hit-100mbits-by-mid-2010.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-cable-to-hit-100mbits-by-mid-2010.htm

The nation’s number two telco Optus today said it was on schedule to upgrade the speed of its HFC cable network in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to 100Mbps by mid-2010.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:50:18 +1000 Fibre no threat: ISPs still ploughing money into ADSL http://apcmag.com//i.htm http://apcmag.com//i.htm

Australian ISPs are increasing their purchases of ADSL equipment, despite the potential for the construction of the fibre-to-the-home NBN to make ADSL irrelevant.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:44:30 +1000 INTERVIEW: Michael Malone still excited, after 16 years http://apcmag.com//after-16-years-iinet-chief-michael-malone-is-still-excited.htm http://apcmag.com//after-16-years-iinet-chief-michael-malone-is-still-excited.htm

We spoke to Michael Malone shortly after the iiNet court victory.]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:09:01 +1000 Optus buys more radio spectrum for mobile broadband http://apcmag.com//optus-buys-more-radio-spectrum-for-mobile-broadband.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-buys-more-radio-spectrum-for-mobile-broadband.htm

Optus has announced it has bought up all the remaining 2100MHz mobile spectrum to give its 3G/HSPA mobile services in metro areas a speed boost.]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:48:37 +1000 Regrets, I've had a few, but not over NBN tender: Conroy http://apcmag.com//regrets-ive-had-a-few-but-not-over-nbn-tender-conroy.htm http://apcmag.com//regrets-ive-had-a-few-but-not-over-nbn-tender-conroy.htm

Stephen "Sinatra" Conroy says he has regrets, but not over the NBN tender: no, he did it his way.]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:02:06 +1000 Conroy to closely examine iiNet verdict http://apcmag.com//conroy-to-closely-examine-iinet-verdict.htm http://apcmag.com//conroy-to-closely-examine-iinet-verdict.htm

Pro-censorship Communications Minister Stephen Conroy says he will examine what the failure of the AFACT lawsuit against iiNet means for the industry. ]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:40:17 +1000 iiNet: Judgement vindicates our stance http://apcmag.com//iinet-judgement-vindicates-our-stance.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-judgement-vindicates-our-stance.htm

Australian ISP iiNet this afternoon said its victory in the Federal Court was a vindication of the claim that it had never supported or encouraged illegal behaviour amongst users.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:49:09 +1000 Federal Court: iiNet did not infringe copyright http://apcmag.com//federal-court-iinet-did-not-infringe-copyright.htm http://apcmag.com//federal-court-iinet-did-not-infringe-copyright.htm

iiNet landed a sound victory in court today, with movie studios being ordered to pay iiNet's full costs and the ISP being exonerated of copyright infringement charges.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:05:40 +1000 Liberals' Smith slams "chaotic Conroy" over NBN http://apcmag.com//liberals-smith-slams-chaotic-conroy-over-nbn.htm http://apcmag.com//liberals-smith-slams-chaotic-conroy-over-nbn.htm

Shadow Comms Minister Tony Smith has branded Stephen Conroy "the master of disaster" following the Auditor General's investigation into the NBN.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:57:31 +1000 Don't worry, we won't disconnect your internet: IIA http://apcmag.com//we-wont-disconnect-your-internet-iia.htm http://apcmag.com//we-wont-disconnect-your-internet-iia.htm

Microsoft has developed a plan of disconnecting people's internet if their PC is bot-infected, but the IIA says it won't support it.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:17:52 +1000 iiNet wins piracy trial http://apcmag.com//iinet-wins-piracy-trial.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-wins-piracy-trial.htm

Australian ISP iiNet was today announced as the victor in its long-running defence against a lawsuit by major film and TV studios.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:06:39 +1000 Rudd and Conroy planned for NBN failure http://apcmag.com//govt-planned-for-failure-of-nbn-bids.htm http://apcmag.com//govt-planned-for-failure-of-nbn-bids.htm

The government was figuring out a "plan B" for the national broadband network as early as August 2008, newly-released documents show.]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:39:42 +1000 iPad broadband plans will sting Australians http://apcmag.com//ipad-telco-plans-will-sting-australians.htm http://apcmag.com//ipad-telco-plans-will-sting-australians.htm

Apple's new iPad comes with a revolutionary new type of 3G plan -- in the US. But what can we expect from Australian telcos?]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:30:00 +1000 Internode releases battery-powered 3G "MiFi" router http://apcmag.com//internode-releases-battery-powered-3g-mifi-router.htm http://apcmag.com//internode-releases-battery-powered-3g-mifi-router.htm

Internode has today announced it is selling the MiFi router -- popular in America -- that allows a 3G connection to be shared via WiFi to multiple computers. ]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:20:20 +1000 Telstra slashes wireless broadband pricing -- about time! http://apcmag.com//telstra-ceo-delivers-on-promise-to-reduce-pricing.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-ceo-delivers-on-promise-to-reduce-pricing.htm

Telstra has lopped prices and done away with excess usage fees on its BigPond Next G wireless broadband services.]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:43:56 +1000 Spain decrees ‘affordable broadband’ a legal right for all citizens http://apcmag.com//spain-decrees-affordable-broadband-a-legal-right-for-all-citizens.htm http://apcmag.com//spain-decrees-affordable-broadband-a-legal-right-for-all-citizens.htm

Internet connections of at least 1Mbps, at a fixed and regulated rate, will be included in a revised ‘universal service’ obligation as a legal obligation for Spanish telcos.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:53:46 +1000 Telstra boosts cable speeds to 100Mbps http://apcmag.com//telstra-boosts-cable-speeds-to-100mbps.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-boosts-cable-speeds-to-100mbps.htm

Telstra is ready to flick the switch on Melbourne’s upgraded 100Mbps cable broadband network, but users wait to learn the price for having Australia’s fastest home Internet...]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:44:56 +1000 BitTorrent hub pushes ahead with next-gen file sharing network http://apcmag.com//bittorrent-hub-pushes-ahead-with-next-gen-file-sharing-network.htm http://apcmag.com//bittorrent-hub-pushes-ahead-with-next-gen-file-sharing-network.htm

While the stoush continues over The Pirate Bay, fellow Torrent hub IsoHunt is rolling out its own ‘social file sharing’ project.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +1000 Optus pulls a swifty with new mobile broadband plans http://apcmag.com//optus-pulls-a-swifty-with-new-mobile-broadband-plans.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-pulls-a-swifty-with-new-mobile-broadband-plans.htm

Lower prices, more data and cheaper modems – Optus’ revised wireless broadband plans are all good, until your monthly data allowance is halved after 12 months...]]> Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:00:00 +1000 Finland declares 1Mbps broadband to be a legal right, with 100Mbps to come... http://apcmag.com//finland-declares-1mbps-broadband-to-be-a-legal-right.htm http://apcmag.com//finland-declares-1mbps-broadband-to-be-a-legal-right.htm

The Finnish government has decreed that all citizens will be entitled to at least a 1Mbps broadband connection by July next year, with a 100Mbps service mandatory by 2015.]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:42:56 +1000 Vodafone cuts prepaid mobile broadband to $99, doubles data to 1GB http://apcmag.com//vodafone-cuts-prepaid-mobile-broadband-to-99-doubles-data-to-1gb.htm http://apcmag.com//vodafone-cuts-prepaid-mobile-broadband-to-99-doubles-data-to-1gb.htm

Vodafone’s Prepaid Mobile Broadband Starter Pack now sells at $99 and throws in 1GB of data for the bundled dual-band USB modem.]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:03:08 +1000 Aussie home broadband connections tip past the 50% mark http://apcmag.com//aussie-home-broadband-connections-tip-past-the-50-mark.htm http://apcmag.com//aussie-home-broadband-connections-tip-past-the-50-mark.htm

Despite one in every two Australian homes having a fixed broadband connection, we barely make it into the Top 20 list of countries with the highest penetration of home broadband.]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:21:46 +1000 Facebook Lite offers content without the crud http://apcmag.com//facebook-lite-offers-content-without-the-crud.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook-lite-offers-content-without-the-crud.htm

New Facebook Lite isn’t quite so ‘in your face’ – it’s a leaner, cleaner and dare we say more Twitter-esque look without the overload of apps, ads and other distractions.]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:50:56 +1000 Telstra's massive nerve centre exposed http://apcmag.com//telstras-massive-nerve-centre-exposed.htm http://apcmag.com//telstras-massive-nerve-centre-exposed.htm

Telstra has marked the 10th anniversary of its jumbo-sized Global Operations Centre in Melbourne by throwing the doors open to media.]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:34:44 +1000 Conroy to roll out WiMax to broadband blackspots http://apcmag.com//conroy-to-roll-out-wimax-to-broadband-blackspots.htm http://apcmag.com//conroy-to-roll-out-wimax-to-broadband-blackspots.htm

Despite having mothballed the previous government's $1bn OPEL WiMax network plan, Stephen Conroy has announced his great new idea: a WiMax network to cover broadband blackspots.]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:57:50 +1000 Tweet from the Moon - now you can http://apcmag.com//tweet-from-the-moon.htm http://apcmag.com//tweet-from-the-moon.htm

If you ever wanted to tweet from the Moon, expect some significant latency issues unless you use these guy's technology.]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:16:00 +1000 Telstra slugs new landline customers with $100 penalty for moving to naked DSL http://apcmag.com//telstra-slugs-new-landline-customers-with-100-penalty.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-slugs-new-landline-customers-with-100-penalty.htm

A new $100 ‘temporary connection charge’ for disconnecting a landline after three months is claimed to dissuade customers from joining competing ISPs on a naked DSL plan.]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:55:00 +1000 Optus admits slow broadband problem http://apcmag.com//optus-admits-slow-internet-problem.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-admits-slow-internet-problem.htm

Optus has admitted that it has been "shaping" internet connections to a slower speed than advertised.]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 22:30:23 +1000 BUDGET 2009: Rudd splashes tech cash http://apcmag.com//budget-2009-good-for-tech.htm http://apcmag.com//budget-2009-good-for-tech.htm

The Federal Government budget 2009 cuts in some areas that hurt, but tech has won out for once. ]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 21:15:00 +1000 MyNetfone launches Naked ADSL2+ http://apcmag.com//mynetfone-launches-adsl2-service.htm http://apcmag.com//mynetfone-launches-adsl2-service.htm

MyNetFone's naked ADSL2+ packs surprisingly good value -- $39 a month for 5GB peak usage. You could pay that much to Telstra just in line rental.]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 14:15:58 +1000 NBN rollout getting started: Conroy http://apcmag.com//nbn-rollout-get-started-conroy.htm http://apcmag.com//nbn-rollout-get-started-conroy.htm

When the going gets politically tough, the NBN gets going, apparently. Senator Conroy says the government is moving quickly to get started on the fibre network in regional areas.]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:33:20 +1000 Why Malcolm Turnbull wants you to drive on potholes http://apcmag.com//malcolm-turnbull-wants-you-to-drive-on-potholes.htm http://apcmag.com//malcolm-turnbull-wants-you-to-drive-on-potholes.htm

Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull today slammed the Rudd Government's $43 billion national road network.]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:52:36 +1000 Internode "gobsmacked", iiNet welcomes FTTH network http://apcmag.com//internode-gobsmacked-iinet-welcomes-ftth-network.htm http://apcmag.com//internode-gobsmacked-iinet-welcomes-ftth-network.htm

Two high profile ISPs have welcomed the government's decision to scrap its fibre-to-the-node plans and build a fibre-to-the-home network instead.]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:30:08 +1000 BREAKING NEWS: govt to build $43bn fibre-to-the-home network http://apcmag.com//breaking-news-govt-to-build-43bn-fibre-to-the-home-network.htm http://apcmag.com//breaking-news-govt-to-build-43bn-fibre-to-the-home-network.htm

The Government has scrapped the fraught NBN process and will instead build its own 100Mbit/s fibre to the home network to 90% of Australians, within 5-8 years. ]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:07:13 +1000 Telstra complaints skyrocket 240% during the Trujillo years http://apcmag.com//telstra-complaints-skyrocket-240-during-the-trujillo-years.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-complaints-skyrocket-240-during-the-trujillo-years.htm

Telstra customers lodge a complaint at a rate of one every six minutes, says the Government’s telecoms ombudsman, while Big Pond beefs have also risen 65% over the last quarter.]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:12:25 +1000 New worm can infect home modem/routers http://apcmag.com//new-worm-can-infect-home-modemrouters.htm http://apcmag.com//new-worm-can-infect-home-modemrouters.htm

A new botnet, “psyb0t” is the first known to be capable of directly infecting home routers and cable/DSL modems.]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:00:00 +1000 iiNet out of Rudd/Conroy net filtering trial http://apcmag.com//iinet-out-of-conroy-net-filtering-trial.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-out-of-conroy-net-filtering-trial.htm

iiNet has announced that it has pulled out of the government's controversial internet filtering pilot. ]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:36:26 +1000 Tivo and Internode: unlimited movie downloads http://apcmag.com//tivo-internode-unlimited-movie-downloads.htm http://apcmag.com//tivo-internode-unlimited-movie-downloads.htm

With the economy in decline, it's no wonder that people are ditching the video store for online movie downloads -- a trend that Tivo and Internode hope to capitalise on. ]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:00:00 +1000 Telstra to upgrade cable to 100Mbit/s http://apcmag.com//telstra-to-upgrade-cable-to-100mbits.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-to-upgrade-cable-to-100mbits.htm

Melbourne, you lucky bastards. You'll be surfing at 100Mbit/s by Christmas, according to Telstra.]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:00:50 +1000 The bare facts on Optus’ naked DSL http://apcmag.com//the-bare-facts-on-optus-naked-dsl.htm http://apcmag.com//the-bare-facts-on-optus-naked-dsl.htm

Optus becomes the first major league telco to strip down for naked DSL, but punts on mobile rather than VoIP as its landline replacement.]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:34:45 +1000 iiNet users get free WiFi at Starbucks http://apcmag.com//iinet-users-get-free-wifi-at-starbucks.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-users-get-free-wifi-at-starbucks.htm

You'll come for the WiFi, but you'll stay for the coffee. iiNet Starbucks. At least, that's how the advertising jingle could go.]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:32:33 +1000 Internode launches 100Mbit fibre to the home http://apcmag.com//internode-launches-100mbit-broadband-for-49.htm http://apcmag.com//internode-launches-100mbit-broadband-for-49.htm

Internode has unexpectedly announced a fibre-to-the-home broadband service for $49 a month. But there is a catch...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:35:02 +1000 New combined 3G/ADSL2+ broadband service http://apcmag.com//new-combined-3gadsl2-broadband-service.htm http://apcmag.com//new-combined-3gadsl2-broadband-service.htm

A new broadband plan is offering a 3G and ADSL2+ allowance for one fixed monthly price, and will also offer a novel "reserve tank" of gigabytes.]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:22:07 +1000 Internet filters for idiots http://apcmag.com//bluescreen-internet-filters-for-idiots.htm http://apcmag.com//bluescreen-internet-filters-for-idiots.htm

Late last night, APC was approached by the Rudd Government's department-of-leaking-stuff-to-the-opposition with secret details of the net filtering plan.]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:00:00 +1000 BREAKING: Internet filter to go live… without iiNet or Optus http://apcmag.com//internet-filter-goes-live-without-iinet-or-optus.htm http://apcmag.com//internet-filter-goes-live-without-iinet-or-optus.htm

Australia's second and third largest ISPs, Optus and iiNet, won't be included in the government's internet filter test upon its launch.]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:45:37 +1000 Is your ISP crippling Torrent speeds? Check with Google... http://apcmag.com//google-to-isps-were-watching-you.htm http://apcmag.com//google-to-isps-were-watching-you.htm

Google is providing a bevy of new online tools to help you keep your ISP honest.]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:00:00 +1000 Melbourne blackout cripples internet nationally http://apcmag.com//Blackout_cripples_iiNet_Internode_Netspace_TPG.htm http://apcmag.com//Blackout_cripples_iiNet_Internode_Netspace_TPG.htm

Hundreds of thousands of people have been without internet and phone calls due to a power outage in a major Melbourne data centre.]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:23:07 +1000 Unwanted advice: Trujillo tells Obama how to run the Internet http://apcmag.com//unwanted_advice_trujillo_tells_obama_how_to_run_the_internet.htm http://apcmag.com//unwanted_advice_trujillo_tells_obama_how_to_run_the_internet.htm

Hey Barack! Want to set up an Internet that everyone hates? Mr Trujillo has some ideas for you...]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:51:33 +1000 US dumps unpopular internet filter plan http://apcmag.com//us_dumps_unpopular_internet_filter_plan.htm http://apcmag.com//us_dumps_unpopular_internet_filter_plan.htm

Even before a change of president, US government officials have realised that trying to block porn online is a bad way of trying to enhance the Internet. Anyone wanna tell Conroy?]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:50:19 +1000 CHRISTMAS SHOCK: Australian government to trial P2P filters http://apcmag.com//christmas_surprise_australian_government_to_trial_p2p_filters.htm http://apcmag.com//christmas_surprise_australian_government_to_trial_p2p_filters.htm

The Rudd government didn't tell voters before the election, but now it has revealed it will filter illegal P2P transfers at a government level as part of its ISP filtering plan.]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:22:44 +1000 iiNet piracy case starts in Federal Court http://apcmag.com//iinet_piracy_case_starts_in_federal_court.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet_piracy_case_starts_in_federal_court.htm

iiNet says it will vigorously defend itself against AFACT's claims that it authorised piracy among its users, but the case looks set to be a long battle.]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:21:38 +1000 Internode offers ADSL2+ across "entire Telstra ADSL footprint" http://apcmag.com//internode_offers_adsl2_across_entire_telstra_adsl_footprint.htm http://apcmag.com//internode_offers_adsl2_across_entire_telstra_adsl_footprint.htm

Internode now has the same ADSL2+ coverage as Telstra, but will "stop customers hurting themselves" by signing on to a Telstra-based service if there is any other option.]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +1000 AUDIO: Sol Trujillo announcing Telstra NBN failure http://apcmag.com//audio_sol_trujillo_announcing_telstra_nbn_failure.htm http://apcmag.com//audio_sol_trujillo_announcing_telstra_nbn_failure.htm

Listen to Telstra CEO Sol Trujillo lambast the government for rejecting Telstra's bid to build the national broadband network.]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:25:52 +1000 Telstra knocked itself out of the bidding: Conroy http://apcmag.com//telstra_knocked_itself_out_of_the_bidding_conroy.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra_knocked_itself_out_of_the_bidding_conroy.htm

The Federal Government says Telstra excluded itself from the bidding to build the national broadband network.]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:14:57 +1000 BREAKING: Telstra dumped from government NBN process http://apcmag.com//breaking_telstra_dumped_from_government_nbn_process.htm http://apcmag.com//breaking_telstra_dumped_from_government_nbn_process.htm

Telstra is out of the running to build the national broadband network, after the Government's expert panel rejected the company's non-compliant bid.]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:31:31 +1000 IN PICTURES: hundreds protest govt net censorship http://apcmag.com//in_pictures_hundreds_protest_govt_net_censorship.htm http://apcmag.com//in_pictures_hundreds_protest_govt_net_censorship.htm

Protest marches were held around Australia today against the Australian government's internet censorship plans. APC was at the Sydney march, armed with a camera.]]> Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:38:54 +1000 Telstra rejects govt internet filtering trials http://apcmag.com//telstra_rejects_govt_internet_filtering_trials.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra_rejects_govt_internet_filtering_trials.htm

If the nation's biggest ISP doesn't have anything to do with them, how much reliance can be placed on tests of the controversial "clean feed" proposal?]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:24:50 +1000 Internet filter stuff-up cuts off Wikipedia http://apcmag.com//internet_filter_stuffup_cuts_off_wikipedia.htm http://apcmag.com//internet_filter_stuffup_cuts_off_wikipedia.htm

Want proof that internet filters can have dire unexpected consequences? Look no further than the UK, where Wikipedia has been filtered out by mistake.]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:54:34 +1000 ISP filter tests: ideally, someone will get a clue http://apcmag.com//isp_filter_tests_ideally_someone_will_get_a_clue.htm http://apcmag.com//isp_filter_tests_ideally_someone_will_get_a_clue.htm

The government has released the spec documents for its proposed compulsory internet filtering system. The problem? They're a confusing mess of vague waffle.]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:12:17 +1000 Street protests planned over internet filtering http://apcmag.com//street_protests_planned_over_internet_filtering.htm http://apcmag.com//street_protests_planned_over_internet_filtering.htm

Protests against plans to censor Australia's internet feeds are moving from online to the physical world, with a series of street protests planned.]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:00:00 +1000 Internode: your call is more important to us http://apcmag.com//internode_ups_the_ante_in_isp_customer_service.htm http://apcmag.com//internode_ups_the_ante_in_isp_customer_service.htm

Dread waiting in ‘telephone queue hell’? Internode’s real-time Flash display of its sales and support phone queues sets a new standard for ISPs to follow]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:00:00 +1000 Conroy mocks Telstra broadband "bid" http://apcmag.com//conroy_mocks_telstra_broadband_bid.htm http://apcmag.com//conroy_mocks_telstra_broadband_bid.htm

"They describe it as a proposal... they believe it can be considered."]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:17:59 +1000 Internode inks Telstra ADSL2+ wholesale deal http://apcmag.com//internode_inks_telstra_adsl2_wholesale_deal.htm http://apcmag.com//internode_inks_telstra_adsl2_wholesale_deal.htm

Internode has announced it will soon be reselling Telstra ADSL2+ services, giving it broader coverage than Telstra itself. ]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:41:06 +1000 APC Mag submits bid for National Bluescreen Network http://apcmag.com//national_bluescreen_network.htm http://apcmag.com//national_bluescreen_network.htm

Bluescreen returns, and this time, it's all about money. Oh, and the fastest bluescreens this country has ever seen. But mostly money.]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +1000 AFACT v iiNet: the case that could shut down the Internet http://apcmag.com//afact_v_iinet_the_case_that_could_shut_down_the_internet.htm http://apcmag.com//afact_v_iinet_the_case_that_could_shut_down_the_internet.htm

We've asked prominent legal experts for their opinion on iiNet's chances of successfully defending itself in the user piracy lawsuit.]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:52:06 +1000 Defiant iiNet to launch Tivo-killer broadband PVR http://apcmag.com//defiant_iinet_to_launch_tivokiller_broadband_pvr.htm http://apcmag.com//defiant_iinet_to_launch_tivokiller_broadband_pvr.htm

Despite facing a massive lawsuit from movie and TV production studios, iiNet says it will launch an IPTV service with a difference. ]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:16:12 +1000 Why iiNet will probably lose the piracy lawsuit http://apcmag.com//why_iinet_will_probably_lose_the_piracy_lawsuit.htm http://apcmag.com//why_iinet_will_probably_lose_the_piracy_lawsuit.htm

A look at the Copyright Act suggests the movie and TV industry have an unfortunately strong case against iiNet. PLUS: Read the court documents yourself.]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:41:28 +1000 SCAPEGOAT: iiNet sued over BitTorrent piracy http://apcmag.com//scapegoat_iinet_sued_over_bittorrent_piracy.htm http://apcmag.com//scapegoat_iinet_sued_over_bittorrent_piracy.htm

Internet service provider iiNet is being sued by seven Hollywood movie studios for failing to disconnect users who allegedly swapped pirated movies via BitTorrent.]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:46:12 +1000 Internode launches Ultra Naked http://apcmag.com//internode_launches_ultra_naked.htm http://apcmag.com//internode_launches_ultra_naked.htm

Just when you thought ISPs couldn't strip off any more costs, Internode hands us a big fig leaf...]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:38:46 +1000 Internode brings soft, hackable broadband geek toy to Australia http://apcmag.com//internode_brings_soft_hackable_broadband_geek_toy_to_australia.htm http://apcmag.com//internode_brings_soft_hackable_broadband_geek_toy_to_australia.htm

If the idea of the internet connected toaster piques your interest, check out this amazing little squishy toy/appliance being released by broadband ISP Internode.]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:47:56 +1000 NAMED AND SHAMED: the most complained-about ISPs http://apcmag.com//named_and_shamed_the_most_complainedabout_isps.htm http://apcmag.com//named_and_shamed_the_most_complainedabout_isps.htm

The results are in: the top 10 ISPs in Australia. But they won't exactly be popping champagne corks.]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:30:29 +1000 Vodafone trims mobile broadband prices http://apcmag.com//vodafone_trims_mobile_broadband_prices.htm http://apcmag.com//vodafone_trims_mobile_broadband_prices.htm

But 3’s plans still offer the most data for your dollar, while concerns over Vodafone’s network performance remain.]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:00:00 +1000 Telstra's new prepaid wireless broadband - be careful with the top-ups http://apcmag.com//telstras_new_prepaid_wireless_broadband__be_careful_with_the_topups.htm http://apcmag.com//telstras_new_prepaid_wireless_broadband__be_careful_with_the_topups.htm

Telstra becomes the second Australian telco to offer prepaid wireless 3G broadband -- but like its rival Optus, offers a potentially nasty pricing twist in its plans.]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:51:51 +1000 Optus dumps wireless Fusion bundles due to 3G network congestion http://apcmag.com//optus_dumps_wireless_fusion_bundles.htm http://apcmag.com//optus_dumps_wireless_fusion_bundles.htm

As criticism of its 3G service mounts, Optus has quietly ditched the 3G wireless version of its Fusion broadband and telephony plans.]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:25:40 +1000 People Telecom first to start reselling Telstra ADSL2+ http://apcmag.com//people_telecom_first_to_start_reselling_telstra_adsl2.htm http://apcmag.com//people_telecom_first_to_start_reselling_telstra_adsl2.htm

People Telecom has started reselling Telstra ADSL2+ at prices that undercut Telstra's own pricing, with coverage across 900 exchanges.]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:24:56 +1000 iPrimus announces 12GB mobile broadband http://apcmag.com//iprimus_announces_12gb_mobile_broadband_over_optus.htm http://apcmag.com//iprimus_announces_12gb_mobile_broadband_over_optus.htm

OPINION | iPrimus has announced a mobile broadband package with enough data to displace ADSL broadband services. But will the service quality be adequate? Probably not.]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:37:26 +1000 Internode triples ADSL2+ coverage area http://apcmag.com//internode_triples_adsl2_coverage_distance.htm http://apcmag.com//internode_triples_adsl2_coverage_distance.htm

Internode has announced it will no longer follow Telstra's restrictive rules about ADSL line length in areas where it has its own ADSL2+ DSLAMs installed in exchanges.]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:34:05 +1000 Sting in the tail for Optus prepaid wireless broadband plans http://apcmag.com//sting_in_the_tail_for_optus_prepaid_wireless_broadband_plans.htm http://apcmag.com//sting_in_the_tail_for_optus_prepaid_wireless_broadband_plans.htm

Optus' new prepaid wireless broadband plans look good on the surface but come with a nasty sting in the tail.]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:01:00 +1000 Telstra attacks home broadband with WiFi Next G router http://apcmag.com//telstra_launches_next_g_wireless_gateway.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra_launches_next_g_wireless_gateway.htm

Can’t get ADSL or cable, or leech off your neighbour’s wireless network? Telstra’s new gateways convert Next G into Wi-Fi.]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:00:00 +1000 Aussie photonics breakthrough promises massive jump in internet speed http://apcmag.com//aussie_photonics_breakthrough_promises_massive_jump_in_internet_speed.htm http://apcmag.com//aussie_photonics_breakthrough_promises_massive_jump_in_internet_speed.htm

A team of Australian research scientists has made a radical breakthrough that could radically increase the speed of the backbone optical networks at the core of the internet. ]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000 Save money -- use BigPond maths! http://apcmag.com//save_money__use_bigpond_maths.htm http://apcmag.com//save_money__use_bigpond_maths.htm

Here's how to use Telstra's illogical pricing against it to save money. ]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:24:11 +1000 In-flight internet takes off in Qantas A380 http://apcmag.com//inflight_internet_takes_off_in_qantas_a380.htm http://apcmag.com//inflight_internet_takes_off_in_qantas_a380.htm

Accessing the net 35,000 feet up is taking off around the world, with Australia's flying roo announcing its inflight internet plans for the Qantas Airbus A380.]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:07:04 +1000 CONFIRMED: iTunes movies for Australia just a month away http://apcmag.com//itunes_movies_for_australia_just_a_month_away.htm http://apcmag.com//itunes_movies_for_australia_just_a_month_away.htm

Apple will roll out movie sales on the Australian version of the iTunes store within the next month, with ISP iiNet hoping unmetered downloads will provide a download bonanza.]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:00:00 +1000 iiNet profits bulge from unexpected naked growth http://apcmag.com//iinet_stronger_when_naked.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet_stronger_when_naked.htm

Broadband users are rushing in droves to rid themselves of Telstra line rental, says a delighted iiNet. ]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:06:43 +1000 Windows XP SP3 causing buggy home routers to crash http://apcmag.com//router_crashes_blamed_on_windows_xp_sp3.htm http://apcmag.com//router_crashes_blamed_on_windows_xp_sp3.htm

Been having problems with your broadband router rebooting unexpectedly? Windows XP SP3 could be the cause -- but isn't actually to blame. ]]> Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:30:58 +1000 Internode opens Sourceforge mirror http://apcmag.com//internode_opens_sourceforge_mirror.htm http://apcmag.com//internode_opens_sourceforge_mirror.htm

Internode has opened a massive Australian SourceForge mirror to the open source community, providing VFF (very flaming fast) downloads to Australian broadband users.]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:39:31 +1000 Linksys WRT160N: a wireless router with terrific PC-based setup http://apcmag.com//linksys_wrt160n_wireless_router.htm http://apcmag.com//linksys_wrt160n_wireless_router.htm

Linksys' latest router looks more like a sports car than a network appliance. Does it have the go to match the show?]]> Tue, 20 May 2008 13:20:00 +1000 More rural broadband, less porn in budget http://apcmag.com//more_rural_broadband_less_porn_in_budget.htm http://apcmag.com//more_rural_broadband_less_porn_in_budget.htm

You'll be able to access the net faster under the new Rudd Government budget -- but steer clear of the rude stuff, or else...]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 09:03:03 +1000 Internode goes alt.backtothefuture http://apcmag.com//internode_goes_altbacktothefuture.htm http://apcmag.com//internode_goes_altbacktothefuture.htm

Internode has given its broadband customers a free ticket to warez, porn, pirate TV shows and movie downloads.]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 08:22:43 +1000 More mobiles than people in Australia http://apcmag.com//more_mobiles_than_people_in_australia_why.htm http://apcmag.com//more_mobiles_than_people_in_australia_why.htm

There are officially more phones than people in Australia, but what are we all doing with the spares -- and why are ADSL subscriber numbers actually falling?]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:00:00 +1000 Vodafone launches cut-rate data roaming deal http://apcmag.com//vodafone_launches_cutrate_data_roaming_deal.htm http://apcmag.com//vodafone_launches_cutrate_data_roaming_deal.htm

The mobile broadband price war is moving to a global scale as Vodafone slashes the cost of global data roaming.]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:35:00 +1000 "Only Telstra can win fibre network tender" http://apcmag.com//only_telstra_can_win_fibre_network_tender.htm http://apcmag.com//only_telstra_can_win_fibre_network_tender.htm

“Unless someone has a flux capacitor handy, we’re in deep shit,” says Bevan Slattery, CEO of Pipe Networks, about the tender for Australia’s fibre network.]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:47:28 +1000 Telstra CEO cool on iPhone http://apcmag.com//telstra_ceo_cool_in_iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra_ceo_cool_in_iphone.htm

Answering a question at a conference this morning, Telstra CEO Sol Trujillo was cool about whether Australia would get the iPhone through Telstra.]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:51:41 +1000 Internode announces Naked DSL transfers http://apcmag.com//internode_announces_naked_dsl_transfers.htm http://apcmag.com//internode_announces_naked_dsl_transfers.htm

Internode says customers who already have a phone line can now get Naked ADSL2+ connected on it, rather than having to get a whole new line connected.]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:41:00 +1000 Qantas to take on Google? http://apcmag.com//qantas_to_take_on_google.htm http://apcmag.com//qantas_to_take_on_google.htm

Qantas is examining a plan to launch CBD meeting rooms that could see it involved in a range of technology services, including online document storage and VOIP telephony.]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:39:53 +1000 YouTube and Facebook double Oz uni traffic http://apcmag.com//youtube_and_facebook_double_australian_uni_traffic.htm http://apcmag.com//youtube_and_facebook_double_australian_uni_traffic.htm

AARNet might have some of the biggest Intertubes in Australia, but even it is feeling the effects of YouTube and Facebook on its traffic figures, with usage more than doubling.]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:01:47 +1000 Nokia unveils Linux powered WiMax tablet http://apcmag.com//nokia_unveils_linux_powered_wimax_tablet.htm http://apcmag.com//nokia_unveils_linux_powered_wimax_tablet.htm

While Intel was busy launching its latest "mobile internet devices", Nokia has released its N810, with WiMAX, GPS and a QWERTY keyboard.]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:16:46 +1000 Three drops mobile broadband to $15 http://apcmag.com//three_drops_mobile_broadband_to_15.htm http://apcmag.com//three_drops_mobile_broadband_to_15.htm

3 now has Australia’s cheapest mobile broadband plan at $15, while existing $29 and $49 plans also get a higher download limit. But there are some new modem fees.]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:45:25 +1000 Roll up, roll up: broadband cockfight http://apcmag.com//broadband_cockfight.htm http://apcmag.com//broadband_cockfight.htm

The Telstra chairman, the ACCC chairman, Senator Conroy and an ISP CEO were put in a room together and let loose on each others' throats. We had front row seats. Peck on!]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:33:06 +1000 ABC's online TV channels unveiled http://apcmag.com//abcs_online_tv_channels_unveiled.htm http://apcmag.com//abcs_online_tv_channels_unveiled.htm

The ABC’s fullscreen VOD service has gone into beta, and we’ve given it the once over. It was tough work. ]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:31:30 +1000 Internode strips covers off naked DSL http://apcmag.com//internode_strips_covers_off_naked_dsl.htm http://apcmag.com//internode_strips_covers_off_naked_dsl.htm

No more annoying Telstra line rental bill with Internode's new "Naked" DSL service. PLUS: coverage expanded to 350 exchanges. ]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:27:08 +1000 Comms regulator cracks down on Dodo http://apcmag.com//comms_regulator_cracks_down_on_dodo.htm http://apcmag.com//comms_regulator_cracks_down_on_dodo.htm

Cut-price ISP Dodo, the subject of ongoing controversy over customer service and billing issues, has been directed to clean up its act by the Australian Communications and Media Authority.]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:59:45 +1000 Optus, Vodafone, Acer: I've had it with dishonest tech marketing! http://apcmag.com//ive_had_it_with_dishonest_tech_marketing.htm http://apcmag.com//ive_had_it_with_dishonest_tech_marketing.htm

Why don't tech companies just say what they mean? As a journalist, I'm sick of receiving essentially dishonest announcements from big tech companies.]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:32:47 +1000 Dodo Internet in complaint crisis http://apcmag.com//dodo_internet_in_complaint_crisis.htm http://apcmag.com//dodo_internet_in_complaint_crisis.htm

Cut-price ISP Dodo is facing a tsunami of customer rage, topping the complaint list at the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:32:27 +1000 Beware of Dodo's "free" broadband http://apcmag.com//beware_of_dodos_free_broadband.htm http://apcmag.com//beware_of_dodos_free_broadband.htm

Cut-price ISP Dodo had some exciting news yesterday: free ADSL2+ broadband! Being jaded sceptics though, we had to ask: what's the catch?]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2007 02:36:58 +1000 Qantas to finally offer inflight broadband http://apcmag.com//qantas_to_finally_offer_inflight_broadband.htm http://apcmag.com//qantas_to_finally_offer_inflight_broadband.htm

A buried Flash animation on Qantas' website confirms that the airline will start offering inflight internet services on its fleet of next-generation Airbus A380 superjumbos.]]> Sat, 15 Jul 2006 05:46:11 +1000