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ATUG Broadband Awards – we are looking for Australia’s leaders in the effective use of broadband. ATUG has been at the forefront of the debate in Australia about broadband since 2001. Our interest is making sure broadband is available everywhere at affordable prices so users can experience firsthand the changes broadband makes possible. ATUG’s national search begins once again with the launch of the 2011 Broadband Awards with the winners announced at ATUG’s 2011 Gala Awards Networking Function in March.
This year, the judges noted specifically that continued take up of broadband by Australian business, corporations and government organisations is driving very significant innovation in service delivery. Judging Panel Chairman, Paul Morris, ATUG’s Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Consulcom said, “The advancements and improvements in the use of broadband have been impressive with nominations coming from all over Australia and from sectors such as small business, community, media, health, education, communications.”
“It is great to see the beginnings of the move to a Digital Economy with innovation spreading throughout the economy and no longer the province of big corporations. Broadband is really starting to make a difference to business and consumers.”
For information on submissions, nominations and process Here
09 August 2010: Coalition Broadband and Telecommunications Policy
"Australians need fast, reliable and affordable broadband services – delivered over an affordable highspeed broadband network using the best mix of optical fibre, wireless, DSL and satellite technologies. The Coalition’s plan will deliver a uniform national broadband network, under which 97 percent of premises are able to be served by high speed networks capable of delivering from 100 Mbps down to a minimum of 12 Mbps peak speed, using a combination of technologies including HFC, DSL and fixed wireless."
Click Here for the full policy announcement.
ATUG’s Coalition Election Policy Analysis
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The key communications priorities for end users are:
- Effective, competitive communications markets - delivering good pricesand quality service, and supporting innovation and business growth.
- Nationwide access to NBN-grade broadband services - to enable theproductivity and transformation agendas of Australian businesses and government service delivery agencies.
- A Fast Fix for underserved areas - early implementation of plans to usewireless to upgrade regional areas to NBN-grade broadband to support banking, transport, health, education, tourism and agriculture.
- Targeted support for Take-Up - to ensure all residential premises can take advantage of NBN-grade broadband, with equipment and connection subsidies, and community skills and support centres.
- More direct focus on supporting end users – meeting their needs to be connected, confident and competent participants in the emerging Digital Economy.
30 JULY 2010: ATUG Media Release - ATUG's Board met today to review the priorities for business and government communications users as part of the 2010 Federal Election. ATUG’s Board decided to form a Digital Economy Stakeholders group to work with other interested stakeholders on the policy issues and practical concerns of end users. The objective of the Digital Economy Stakeholders group is to ensure issues are addressed by Government and Industry so Australian business and government organisations can accelerate the development of Australia's Digital Economy and achieve real benefit from nationwide high speed broadband connectivity.
The key communications priorities for end users are:
- Effective, competitive communications markets - delivering good prices and quality service, and supporting innovation and business growth
- Nationwide access to NBN-grade broadband services - to enable the productivity and transformation agendas of Australian businesses and government service delivery agencies
- A Fast Fix for underserved areas - early implementation of plans to use wireless to upgrade regional areas to NBN-grade broadband to support banking, transport, health, education, tourism and agriculture
- Targeted support for Take-Up - to ensure all residential premises can take advantage of NBN-grade broadband, with equipment and connection subsidies, and community skills and support centres
- More direct focus on supporting end users – meeting their needs to be connected, confident and competent participants in the emerging Digital Economy.
ATUG supports the move to a National Broadband Network - using fibre for most premises, and wireless/satellite services only where fibre is not viable.
ATUG seeks commitment from all parties to addressing these issues during, and beyond, the 2010 Federal Election Campaign.
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NBN: FIBRE FOR OVER 1,000 AUSTRALIAN CITIES AND TOWNS - Federal Labor today released the network maps showing that every house, school and business in Australia will have access to high speed broadband under the National Broadband Network (NBN). The NBN is about building a modern economy – without it, Australian businesses won’t be able to compete with those in Japan, Korea or Singapore. The Government has extended NBN Co’s fibre coverage objective from 90 per cent to 93 per cent of homes, schools and businesses. For the full report and location maps Click Here
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ATUG 2010 Regional Conference – a great success
The ATUG 2010 Regional Conference was held in Canberra on 14-15 July 2010 at the Australian War Memorial Courtyard Gallery. The Conference provided an update on developments with the NBN, a Forum on solutions for the 10% of premises outside the fibre footprint, and a Forum on State Initiatives to support the NBN which fleshed out the linkages necessary between State and Federal governments policy programs. A Cocktail function at the conclusion of Day One provided a stylish networking opportunity for all attendees and guests.
To view the available presentations Click Here
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ATUG on Telstra and NBN Co Heads of Agreement
"ATUG welcomes the announcements by Telstra and NBN Co on the Heads of Agreement and by Government on a number of important policy developments", said Managing Director Rosemary Sinclair and Chairman, David Swift.
The Heads of Agreement provides for NBN access to suitable Telstra assets, decommissioning of Telstra copper and cable networks and a new more competitive industry structure in the telco sector.
Government support addresses a new model for Universal Service delivery, including Greenfield estates, and further opportunity for Telstra in LTE wireless services.
Click Here
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National NBN and Digital Economy Forums
ATUG has developed a National Series of Forums for 2010 covering aspects of NBN planning and developments in the Digital Economy.
For a complete schedule of 2010 Forums, their programs, and what they're all about, Click here. To view the program or register, click on the relevant city.
To view presentations from the Forums, Click Here. For a copy of the NBN Business User Policy Principles, Click Here.
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ATUG Regional Roadshow May-September
ATUG is starting to plan the 2010 Regional Roadshow - Industry Partners should contact Elizabeth Lawler on elizabeth.lawler@atug.org.au or 02 9495 8900 for details. At this stage the 2010 Roadshow will visit NSW, Tasmania, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.
ATUG appreciates the support of:
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