Can NBN Co avoid another ‘insulation installation’ debacle?
04 June, 2010The National Broadband Network is currently the largest infrastructure project within Australia, promising to elevate our nation’s communication capabilities to world-class levels. The problem is we lack the skills necessary to deliver it. Without the appropriate groundwork right now to build skill levels, there is a very real risk of this government initiative turning into an embarrassing debacle.
NBN skills shortages due to lacklustre training and marketing, says NECA
28 May, 2010Following news of NBN Co's anticipated labour shortfall to rollout the NBN, NECA reminds us of the availability and suitablity of thousands of ACMA licensed cablers to provide the required skills and manpower to service the rollout.
NBN Co welcomes release of implementation study
26 May, 2010NBN Co recently made positive comments on the federal government’s NBN Implementation Study.
Belden FiberExpress Brilliance field-installable fibre-optic connector
06 May, 2010 byThe FiberExpress Brilliance field-installable fibre-optic connectors enable fast, fool-proof and easy optical-fibre termination, with no termination tools required, typically in around five seconds.
NBN standards discussion paper out for comment
19 February, 2010Communications Alliance has released for public comment a draft document on the technical standards for the design and rollout of the national broadband network.
Google to deploy experimental fibre network in US
12 February, 2010Google recently announced plans to deploy an experimental fibre network to further the number of applications available to communities in the US over the internet.
Draft legislation for fibre in new developments
13 January, 2010Draft legislation for the deployment of optical fibre in new developments has recently been released to industry for comment.
Call-up for first round of consultation with NBN Co
22 December, 2009NBN Co will soon begin an important phase of open consultation with its wholesale customers and the telecommunications industry as a whole.
Telstra to trial FTTP in Point Cook
21 December, 2009Telstra will commence upgrading part of its access network to fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) technology in the Melbourne suburb of Point Cook.
Pocket fibre testers
28 October, 2009 byThe Kingfisher pocket fibre testers are inexpensive and versatile optical fibre test gear, comprising light sources and power meters.
Optical fibre light source and power meter
28 October, 2009The Kingfisher KI7827 light source and KI7600 power meter optical fibre test set have been introduced into the TechRentals rental fleet.
Seven new Tasmanian locations to receive high-speed broadband
22 October, 2009Stage 2 of the National Broadband Network rollout in Tasmania will see optical fibre being installed in seven regional, urban and outer-urban locations.
NBN architecture draft paper released for public comment
21 October, 2009A discussion paper addressing the proposed national broadband network architecture has been released for public comment.
Pocket fibre tester
31 August, 2009 byThe KI 9600 pocket optical power meter is a pocket-sized tool, suitable for the majority of basic optical fibre testing needs that be securely clipped into a front shirt pocket.
Fibre-optic splice outlet
09 July, 2009 byThe FO splice outlet enables simple installation of fibre-optic cabling into residential and commercial buildings, allowing FTTx broadband to be extended into individual rooms for the delivery of internet TV, multimedia and high-capacity data transmission.
