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The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy is aware of satellite phone carriers promoting zero up-front payment schemes for satellite phones in Australia.
The Department wants to ensure consumers are aware that unless a payment plan indicates a specific charge for the phone itself, phones included under such plans will not be eligible for support under the Australian Government’s Satellite Phone Subsidy Scheme.
The Satellite Phone Subsidy Scheme is an Australian Government initiative to help people living or working outside of terrestrial mobile phone coverage areas to purchase satellite mobile phones.
Optus and Vodafone pool resources
Optus announced the signing of a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) and Vodafone Network. Optus customers will receive wider coverage through access to nearly 1,000 additional mobile sites strengthening Optus’ 3G and 4G services across Australia.
Optus announces restructure
Optus has announced a major restructure of its business with an aim to drive greater efficiencies in its dealing with customers.
Parramatta's smart card takes out top honours
Parramatta's smart card – ParraSync – has fought off heavyweight competition from the Commonwealth Bank and Google to win a major award at the Smart Card Awards Asia in Singapore.
QUT and SAP to run training courses
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has signed an agreement with the world's number one business software company, SAP, to deliver certified training courses for its products.
Canberra to start e-waste recycling service
Canberra is set to roll out the country’s first free e-waste recycling service, allowing residents to dispose of their unwanted televisions and computers under a national scheme.
Data security addressed
Over 180 business leaders from some of Australia’s largest organisations have met with the Australian Privacy Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim to discuss how to prevent data breaches and how to respond to one, if or when it occurs.
Conroy releases Convergence Review final report
The Federal Government has released the final report of the independent Convergence review Committee.
Telcos launch Newcastle 4G blitz
Telstra and Optus have both announced plans to expand 4G services in the Newcastle and Hunter regions, with both telcos promising ‘ultra-fast’ mobile coverage.
Ex-Optus executive seeks $14.5 million in damages
A former Optus marketing executive is suing her former employer for $14.5 million in damages, alleging the company fired her after six months of bullying and victimisation.
Optus releases communication survey
Optus has released the results of a communication survey, with findings showing users place more importance on the quantity rather than quality of communication.
AusBBS to become first exclusive NBN ISP
Australian Broadband Services (AusBBS) has announced it has secured first round funding for the development of its NBN network, meaning it will become the first ISP to operate exclusively over the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Education gets a technological boost
Maths and science will collide with computer games and virtual reality at the new $4 million Quantum Victoria physical sciences centre in Macleod West.
NSW on the hunt for senior IT manager
The New South Wales Government has announced it is currently searching for a Head of NSW State Government Senior IT Manager.
University of Sydney promises to reinvent computing
An international team, including members from the University of Sydney, has announced research that promises to reinvent modern computing through the development of ion-crystal technology.
Hays Quarterly Report: ICT
Global recruitment specialist Hays has released its quarterly report into recruitment trends for the April – June 2012 quarter.
iiNet wins copyright case
The High Court has voted unanimously to dismiss an appeal by Roadshow Films claiming that iiNet was responsible for its customers using file sharing services.
NBN satellite gets UN nod
The United Nations communications agency has informed the National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) that its current plan to launch two satellites is following the correct approval process.
NBN to roll out satellite relay in Merimbula
The National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) has announced it has selected Merimbula as the company’s first satellite earth station.
Optus launches heartstring branding campaign
Optus has announced the launch of a major brand campaign aimed at connecting with its customers on a more poignant, emotional level.
Telstra announces capital management strategy
Telstra ha s announced its capital management strategy, outlining the company’s priorities and underlying principles that will guide the company’s future decision making.