Our copyright law is a wondrous complex beast, and even apparently simple tweaks carry the potential for significant unintended consequences, writes Kimberlee Weatherall, an associate professor in Sydney University’s Faculty of Law.
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AFL, NRL appeal likely, but Optus TV ruling the right call
Justice Rares in the Federal Court yesterday cut a large chunk out of the value of sports broadcasting rights in new media by ruling that Optus is allowed to offer its TV Now Service, writes Kimberlee Weatherall.
How the NBN came to my house (and how much faster it is)
The prospect of being connected to this high-speed broadband network in the next few months sent me scurrying for information, writes Amanda Gearing, a freelance journalist in Toowoomba.
Bartholomeusz: Optus’ NBN collateral damage
On the same day that Telstra and NBN co-signed their deal, NBN Co announced it would pay Optus $800 million to shut down its cable network.
Coalition must adjust to life with fibre
The deals between the NBN and Telstra and Optus lock in the NBN and make life immensely difficult for the Liberals in communications.
Build the NBN, but be careful of the detail: Optus boss
Optus’ CEO is frustrated by the debate around the NBN. The telecommunications industry faces a “critical period”, he says, but the discussion is little more than a polarised argument about whether to build it.
Miners big on donations, but not on disclosure
Several companies and individuals have been identified in Liberal and Labor documents as making donations, but were not recorded on the AEC website as having made any returns, as they’re required to do.
Cox: NBN the scariest business model I’ve ever seen
No wonder the minister delayed releasing the NBN plan until after the end of the parliamentary year and why he will never let it be exposed to a cost benefit analysis, writes Peter J.Cox, of Cox Media.
iPad data plans: how does Australia compare?
The iPad is hitting Australian shores on May 28 and the telcos are putting forth their data plan offerings. How does Telstra and Optus prices hold up against the UK and the US plans?
Telstra’s iPhone stuff-up: network is no (3) gee whiz
In a bid to curb an exodus of customers to Optus and Vodafone, Telstra last week announced that it would be reducing the cost of iPhone handsets by $100 until Christmas.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours: Tighten the purse strings, while we nip off to Phuket
Which company’s senior leadership team is about to jet off for a “strategy session” in Thailand, while all other staff have been told to cut costs wherever possible?
Optus accidently spills new Pay TV channel details online
Optus has accidentally revealed details of the new Pay TV channels that will be launched later this year, including five new movie channels and one dedicated entirely to makeovers (no, really). The leaked info was quickly removed, but Media Spy has it all saved.
Crikey Clarifier: What on earth is structural separation?
Til now, Telstra has exploited its monopoly as the buyer and seller of wholesale services to gouge the public and its struggling rivals. So the government’s forcing it to “structurally separate”. But what does this mean?
Tips and rumours: A toast to Tuckey
Which Liberal Senator was overheard calling Wilson Tuckey “a certifiable lunatic” while enjoying a tipple recently? Is economics reporter Stephen Long going to keep his pants on? Tipsters tell all.
Telstra set to embrace National Broadband
The possible addition of Telstra means the dominoes are falling into place for the Federal Government’s National Broadband Network.
Putting a price on the Sandilands saga
American Express and Optus have joined Qantas and Channel Ten in pulling advertising dollars from the Austereo network in the wake of the Kyle and Jackie O lie-detector saga, while documents reveal Sandilands’ lavish lifestyle has left him $2.2 million in debt — and now unemployed.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Crikey readers’ Friday arguments
Indigenous disadvantage … Free TV … On Unions … Michael Jackson … back pain … Rundle’s Russia … Optus … Dog and Christianity.
Telstra’s fork in the road
New Telstra CEO David Thodey is facing an unenviable choice — enter the FTTH tent or continue to crunch the numbers on the nation’s existing copper network, says Alan Kohler.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: News Ltd fights back… as does Online Opinion
“Your item yesterday about News Limited centralising features was largely incorrect,” writes Greg Baxter, Director, Corporate Affairs at News Ltd.
Optus takes on Telstra for the worst customer service
Despite not being exactly a beacon of fine customer relations, comparatively speaking, Telstra’s customer service is certainly not the worst in Australia.
Look out! Massive telecommunications customer service nightmare cartoon tantrum!
“Welcome to Optus this is Glen, how can I assist you today?”
Tips and rumours: Q&A with the Australian Jockey Club
As an attendee of last week’s AJC Extraordinary General Meeting, one can only give it one positive spin — it lived up to its title of being “extraordinary”.
