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Are you happy with your broadband connection?

Be grateful for what you already have is the message we're getting from Federal Government Minister Helen Coonan in the wake of Telstra's decision to axe its Fibre To The Node project.

Australian broadband among world's worst: OECD

The OECD has passed judgement on Australia's broadband in a study calling it among the slowest and most expensive in the world, however, Communications Minister Helen Coonan claims it was a "strong report card" for the nation's infrastructure.

No high-speed broadband before election

A decision on who will build a high-speed broadband network in capital cities and large regional centres will not be made before the federal election.

Telstra switches on ADSL for 200 new communities

Telstra will switch on over 200 remote ADSL exchanges after a funding stoush between the government and the telco was resolved.

Telstra takes Coonan to court over WiMax funds

Telstra has lodged a complaint against the Communications Minister Helen Coonan over the funding of the AU$1 billion WiMax network intended to bring broadband to bush users across Australia.

Australian Federal Election 2007: a CNET.com.au guide

This Saturday's federal election promises to be the most exciting in at least a decade. If you're undecided as to who to vote for or just can't wait until the first results dribble through, there's a plethora of ways to stay informed.