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1. SP AusNet names smart meter suppliers 46 comments

   Smart Meter Security Anonymous -- 02/12/2009 8:41am

   Is it just me, or was the responsibility for security of the new infrastructure left off the list of responsibilities. Hopefully they will not rollout new technologies with old flaws and issues. I would hate to see individuals with the ability to turn off …Read on

2. All I want for Xmas is Telstra pricing 20 comments

   copper Fred -- 02/12/2009 8:39am

   I work in faults for a Telstra competitor.
   The quality of the copper is awful.
   To give you an idea of how awful, Telstra have fault reference numbers for the copper network.
   2 years ago today, they were in the 127xxxxxx range.
   Today?
   W …Read on

3. Optus chief: Telstra split not communist 35 comments

   Zimbabwe leads Australia catching up fast ! Reality Check -- 02/12/2009 12:43am

   No one let alone a Govt could or should sell a company (Telstra) and before the final installment is made scheme to steal back assets to put in a new company it will create to compete with the Company it just finished selling.
   
   IT IS CRIMINAL.
   …Read on

4. Optus chief: Telstra split not communist 35 comments

   Telstra assets are owned by shareholders. period Reality Check -- 02/12/2009 12:26am

   just more spin rubbish.
   
   Not the slightest bit valid but you optus guys keep it up, it has worked in getting you guys this far.
   
   I know you guys are getting desperate now. But the govt is waking up to **** its in and the deal with Telstra  …Read on

5. Optus chief: Telstra split not communist 35 comments

   hmm Anonymous -- 01/12/2009 11:54pm

   Telstra obviously feels that were the govt to take back the network rights it will materially affect their business and will ask for compensation - fair enough.
   
   but i suspect it will be compensation for loss of resale right - a business consider …Read on

6. Optus chief: Telstra split not communist 35 comments

   Almost steve -- 01/12/2009 11:40pm

   RS as said previously the govt also vested the PSTN and more to Australian Telecommunications Commission (trading as Telecom Australia) in 1975. See para 13 http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/2008/7.html
   
   I am not a lawyer but when the gov …Read on

7. Optus chief: Telstra split not communist 35 comments

   Paul O'Sullivan is an absolute LIER Reality Check -- 01/12/2009 10:35pm

   If the PSTN is not Telstra's asset why does the govt simply not take it from Telstra for nothing?
   
   Why will Telstra get cash for the asset going into the NBN?
   
   ( By Conroy's own estimate after failed NBN 1.0 Tender, $20 B I L L I O N D  …Read on

8. All I want for Xmas is Telstra pricing 20 comments

   Another dopey TLS shareholder, how dare you ! Anonymous -- 01/12/2009 10:34pm

   "But my brother-in-law, who is a Telstra shareholder, recently moved from Bigpond to Internode and is raving about the quality, support and price of Internode." …Read on

9. US fines NZ spammer US$15.15m 4 comments

   Jurisdiction..... Anonymous -- 01/12/2009 10:30pm

   Whilst it's great to get some of these spamming degenerates..... this article does imply that a US court has original jurisdiction over the Australian State of Queensland. I was of the belief that Australia was a sovereign nation. When did this end? …Read on

10. Qld seeks broadband chief 1 comments

    I'd like the job please................... Another "Greedy TLS Shareholder" -- 01/12/2009 10:29pm

    I have no experience, hate work, love to travel (at tax payers expense) promise not to rock the boat or do anything constructive, and I am prepared to accept anything over $ 100,000 income, plus super, living away from home allowance, and plenty of freebi …Read on

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