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  • Rubber chicken dinner for Tassie fundraiser?

    Executives who attended last night's state Labor Party fundraiser with the Tasmanian premier and Communications Minister Stephen Conroy could expect "rubber chicken" for dinner, but not to influence future policy, according to a source familiar with the fundraising circuit.

  • 3 gives VoIP, IM a push

    The chief exec of the UK arm of mobile operator 3 said the company is set to heavily promote IP telephony and instant messaging on its network.

  • Internode, TPG join broadband pricing frenzy

    One ISP says it's prepared to take a loss on its new entry-level ADSL plans to keep their customers from "jumping into Telstra's lap".

  • Telco lobbyists a sign of things to come

    Australia's telecommunications industry is about to see a major structural shift as it did upon the opening of competition in 1997.

  • Telstra goes soft with Melbourne VoIP trial

    Telstra has kicked off trials of a VoIP service in Melbourne using Softswitch technology, a platform that has been designed to provide complex packet-based telephone services over a regular broadband Internet connection.

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    Dear carriers: More walking, less talking

    Sometimes, a well-placed and well-timed letter can make all the difference. Other times, it can make no difference at all and even hurt your case. This week's missive by the Competitive Carriers' Coalition, I would suggest, falls into the latter category.

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    Consider this scenario: DSL, ISDN, and cable aren't available. Dedicated lines are too pricey. Wireless is limited to line-of-sight. If your company needs broadband, you have another option: satellite.

  • Firewall appliances: is your network safe?

    Configuring firewalls can be a nightmare. Can plug-and-play appliances really be the answer, or are they plug-and-pray? ZDNet Australia examines the firewall options available for Australian businesses.

  • Telstra's artful fawning

    Reading Telstra's submission to the government on NBN regulation is a bit like reading a combination of Dicken's David Copperfield, specifically the simpering character known as Uriah Heep, and Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice.

  • The best VoIP solution is ...

    The world of enterprise IP telephony is varied and complex. Here's our round-up of the major players and what they can bring to your business.

  • The war against VoIP: How long can the telcos fight?

    Voice over IP has reached some major milestones in 2008 in both the enterprise and consumer ends of the market but how long can traditional telcos continue to fight against this disruptive technology?

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  • Broadband: Which plan is for you?

    The broadband business -- plans, peaks, and penalties -- can be confusing to say the least. We line up some of Australia's best.

  • The best VoIP solution is ...

    The world of enterprise IP telephony is varied and complex. Here's our round-up of the major players and what they can bring to your business.

  • How not to be seen

    In a world where the spies have unparalleled access to our everyday lives, there are some simple ways to make them earn their pay.

  • Tech Guide: Wireless glossary

    3G, GPRS, TransFlash, RS-MMC. Don't know what they mean? Check out our glossary of wireless terms.

  • Tech Guide:PC hardware basics

    Ever wonder what's inside your PC? This guide will take you step-by-step through identifying all the standard parts of a computer.

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