Telecom Report - Telstra Calling Australia

Highlights

Telstra Calling Australia

November 18, 2008
In late 2006, Telstra Australia turned on the world’s fastest and largest 3G network, covering nearly 99 percent of Australia’s population. Nearly two years later, Telecom Report looks at the technology’s impact on the country and in what new directions Telstra is moving.
Telstra Calling Australia - Full Program (13:21 minutes, video, subtitled) 

Telstra Calling Australia - Full Program (13:21 minutes, video)

October 23, 2008
Breast Screen Tasmania now uses 3G technology to beam breast screen x-rays from rural areas to any hospital in the world. Telecom Report interviews Gail Raw, state manager for Tasmania, about how the technology can help save thousands of women’s lives.

Part 1 – Breast Screen Tasmania (04:59 min, video)

October 31, 2008
Is the telecommunications industry selling itself short? Telecom Report talks to independent climate analysts from Climate Risk about the opportunities for the telecommunications industry to use broadband technologies to reduce greenhouse gases.

Part 2 – Climate Risk (04:43 min, video)

November 14, 2008
What happens when a company does world-leading things, but because they are off the main business radar they never get noticed? Telecom Report interviews Telstra’s outgoing Group Managing Director, Phil Burgess, about the frustrations of living Down Under.

Part 3 – Look at Me…Down Under (04:25 min, video)

Articles

November 14, 2008
The latest report by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) on Australian consumers’ adoption of the internet shows that increased speed and a broader scope of content have led to higher usage.

Internet popularity growing Down Under

November 14, 2008
Australia is preparing for a revolution in the telecom market with the arrival of next generation broadband. Independent research company National ICT Australia is working to maximize the impact of the rollout and meet the challenges the sector faces.

From imagination to impact in Australia’s ICT sector

November 14, 2008
As Australia prepares for the rollout of the next generation of broadband services, an organization of business telecommunications customers there says open competition is necessary to ensure better choice of services.

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Each Telecom Report is published in three separate packages over a 30-day period. The first and second issue will contain the introductory parts of a theme, while the third will include the full program and articles.

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