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• Telstra: It's a B-grade slasher movie

  In what the telco likens to a B-grade movie, Telstra says its rivals have forgotten about the goals of the National Broadband Network (NBN) and are instead using it and the government to gain market advantage and tear the incumbent apart.

• Should FTTN kill the current copper network?

  In its regulatory submission this week, Telstra says the new national fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) roll-out should not have to interface with current network technologies such as the copper ADSL2+ network, because of impacts on performance.

• Telstra talks broadband regulation, Libs let fly

  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.

• Macquarie dumps NBN dreams for Telstra finances

  Macquarie has given up aspirations to launch its own bid for the fibre-to-the-node national broadband network (NBN), instead joining Telstra as the company's financial advisor.

• Engineers will suffer from Telstra NBN: Optus

  If Telstra wins the national fibre-to-the-node broadband network contract without an operational separation condition, innovation in the telecommunications industry and the engineering community will take a hit, according to Optus chief Paul O'Sullivan.

• Nextgen swallows Silk to make 'mini NBN'

  Nextgen Networks has snapped up fibre-network operator Silk Telecom in a bid to increase its network reach and boost growth.

• NBN not enough for business say Tasmanians

  The national broadband network will not be fast enough for Tasmanian businesses, according to consumer action group Digital Tasmania, and could even mean further delays for the Basslink cable.

• Is Optus already throwing in the towel on FTTN?

  If analyst group CEG speaks on behalf of Optus, it looks likes we can assume the carrier has given up on its chances of winning the coveted NBN (national broadband network) tender being considered by the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.

• G9 appoints Michael Egan as FTTN bid chairman

  The G9 consortium announced the appointment of former NSW state Treasurer Michael Egan as its national broadband network (NBN) bid chairman, amid mounting concern over the July deadline for proposals.

• Livid Libs bat on G9's behalf for detail disclosure

  The government's bill to force Telstra to disclose its network information to rival companies so they can effectively tender for the national fibre-to-the-node broadband network was passed by the Senate yesterday.

Blogs

• 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.

• Forget prez – vote Hillary for Optus

  Hillary Clinton's nine lives are not yet depleted and, despite allegations that her stubborn refusal to concede defeat earlier has fragmented her party, she fought her battle to the very end. By placing bets several ways, that battle may just turn into gold for her down the track. Has Optus taken a leaf out of Hillary's book?

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