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It's not at all quiet on the fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) network front, as telcos lodge their submissions on regulatory issues for the AU$4.7 billion national broadband network (NBN) and the Liberal party throws a spanner in the works by starting an inquiry into the government's handling of the network tender.
The competition watchdog has warned Telstra and Cable & Wireless Optus to implement open access arrangements for digital services or face regulation.
Analysts and network providers have delivered a mixed response to moves from pay television companies to win the competition regulator's support for content-sharing arrangements.
Australia's media and telecommunications industries were this week showing further positive signs of enthusiasm for broadband that has, to date, only been evident among the country's near regional trading partners and competitors.
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