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That NBN Speed Comparison Site Now Looks More Realistic

Remember that fantastic website that compared the speed of the Coalition’s broadband plan along with the speed of the National Broadband Network? It was built with the best of intentions, but the maths behind the comparisons were a little skewed. Thankfully, someone has created a nifty button to fix the site and make the comparisons more realistic.


How Fast Is The NBN Vs. Coalition Broadband? This Site Might Help

This coming election is going to focus heavily on telecommunications policy and who has the best national high-speed broadband strategy, but how do we decide which one is going to be best if we haven’t used them? Meet James Brotchie. He’s built something that might be of use for those looking to make a comparison: a website that gives you a visual representation of the differences between the Coalition and Labor Party strategies.


There’s A Malcolm Turnbull And Stephen Conroy Debate Happening Now, Here’s How To Watch It Live

OurSay is about to live-stream The Communications Debate: a showdown on national broadband policy between Communications Minister Stephen Conroy and his Shadow Liberal opposite, Malcolm Turnbull. The best part — besides all the feelings we’re likely to see — is that it’s live-streaming on the web. Watch along with us!


Turnbull Hits Out Over ’25Mbps Is Enough’ Statement

Tony Abbott said something rather silly at the launch of the Coalition’s broadband policy, and now it’s coming back to bite the party in its behind. Now Shadow Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull is here to “clarify” the record.


What Happened With The NBN This Week?

Welcome to a special Coalition Broadband Plan edition of What Happened With The NBN This Week!


Coalition Broadband Policy Coming Today, Here’s A Sneak Peek

Today is the day. The long-awaited Coalition alternative to the incumbent Labor government’s National Broadband Network will be detailed today in a new policy from Shadow Communications Minister, Malcolm Turnbull. Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll see in the plan.


The NBN Will Cost $90 Billion Claims Turnbull

On the apparent eve of the Coalition’s broadband policy launch, Malcolm Turnbull has come out swinging, saying that his maths indicates that the real cost of the National Broadband Network is closer to $90 billion, rather than the $37.4 billion estimated by NBN Co.


NBN Co Is The Honey Badger

They say that the Honey Badger takes what it wants. NBN Co wants infrastructure access, and it looks set to take it, and it don’t care.


The NBN Is Delayed

NBN Co has announced today that it is experiencing a three-month delay in its roll-out targets, meaning that you probably won’t get the NBN when you thought you did.


What’s Really Hurting The National Broadband Network

Independent MP Rob Oakeshott is the Federal Parliament representative for the seat of Lyne on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. Mr OakeShott also chairs the House Joint Committee on the National Broadband Network, which has today delivered its fourth report into the network’s roll-out. In this piece he talks about what’s really hurting the National Broadband Network and how party platforms are getting in the NBN’s way.


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