Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Telstra Submits its NBN Proposal but Sees Regulatory Uncertainty

Telstra formally submitted its proposal to build an open access National Broadband Network (NBN) capable of delivering high-speed access to up to 90 per cent of Australians. Key elements of the proposal include:Telstra would invest up to $5 billion of its own capital.The Government would provide $4.7 billion in the form of a concessional loan.Up to 90 percent of the population would be covered.The network will be capable of providing downlink speeds...

Viettel Telecom Selects NSN for Mobile Expansion

Viettel Telecom, one of Vietnam's leading mobile service providers, has selected Nokia Siemens Networks' Flexi Base Station for part of its network expansion across Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Viettel entered the market in 2004 and is now the fourth GSM provider in Vietnam.Nokia Siemens Networks' relationship with Viettel Telecom started in 2007, when Viettel deployed the company's mobile softswitching solution. This is Nokia Siemens Networks' first GSM Base Station deal with Viettel. Financial terms were not disclosed.http://www.nsn....