Queensland launches state-owned backhaul provider
The Queensland government has launched a new state-owned backhaul provider that it hopes will provide a boost to broadband services available in regional areas.
The Queensland government has launched a new state-owned backhaul provider that it hopes will provide a boost to broadband services available in regional areas.
Network operator Vocus says that the government should consider funding carrier-neutral backhaul as part of its mobile black spot program.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is of a mind to continue to regulate the backhaul market in some parts of the country, but a draft decision released today by the ACCC would end regulation in 137 metro and 27 regional areas.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched a public inquiry into whether it will continue to regulate elements of the backhaul market.
The expanding Vocus Communications sharply increased revenue and profits in the first half of 2015, according to financial results released today.