NBN Project Update

The Wholesale Services working group has reviewed the public comments on the draft NBN Wholesale Services Definition Framework – Ethernet paper and is preparing an initial release of the document.

The NBN Reference Model working group is convening a meeting of wireless and satellite stakeholders this week as part of its review of the received comments on the draft paper NBN Reference Model - High Level Architecture Options for the NBN.

Other working groups to meet this week are the Operational and End User Premises.

Interested members are invited to register for the Project Teams, which will also provide full access to the NBN Wiki.  Non-member organisations who have an interest in the NBN and meet the eligibility requirements for Communications Alliance membership can register as observers directly on the NBN Wiki.

http://www.commsalliance.com.au/Activities/national-broadband-network

Communications Alliance Industry Conference
Broadband and Beyond 2010 - Collaborating and Innovating
Date:  10 February 2010
Venue: Sydney

The 2010 Broadband & Beyond conference will explore the exciting possibilities for innovation opened up by collaboration and partnership in the NBN environment.

Register now to get on board with Broadband and Beyond!

An established national Broadband Network will expand Australia's potential for innovation, however collaboration is the key for a truly innovative future. And it's not just telecommunications providers who need to work together - all stakeholders need to get involved now! So from content providers and businesses to residential users, governments, and regulators, we invite you to join us at Broadband and Beyond 2010 to begin collaborating for innovation!

Attend Broadband and Beyond 2010 to discover:

• future broadband business models
• strategies and opportunities for future collaboration
• new partnerships for innovation
• ways to balance competition and collaboration

www.broadbandandbeyond.com

NBN Industry Connection #4 Forums

Planning is underway for the fourth series of NBN Industry Connection Forums to be held in early February 2010.  The Forums will take place in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.

Placeholder dates to be confirmed are:

• Perth - Tuesday 2nd February 2010
• Melbourne  - Thursday 4th February 2010
• Sydney - Tuesday 9th February 2010
  

Digital Broadcast Interfaces Industry Guideline available for public comment

We are seeking comments on the draft Digital Broadcast Interfaces Industry Guideline (DR G642:2009) released for public comment on 11 December 2009.

The draft Guideline describes the digital broadcast interface requirements in relation to the connection between a Carrier/Carriage Service Provider’s (C/CSP’s) Telecommunications Network and Broadcast Equipment or Broadcast Cabling. This Guideline complements and is based on Free TV Australia Engineering Guideline 08.

Public comment period closes at 5.00 p.m. on Friday 29th January 2010.

New Members

Smart Messaging Services Pty Ltd t/as Intelli Messaging

Events

Broadband and Beyond 2010
- 10 Feb 2010

NBN Industry Connection #4 Forums
Perth - 2 Feb 2010 TBC
Melbourne  - 4 Feb 2010 TBC
Sydney - 9 Feb 2010

Australian Consumer Law Seminar - Date TBC

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