Andy Fung

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News and interviews on Andy Fung including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.

Wednesday, 16 September 2009

Small telco providers hail industry reforms and the taming of Telstra

Small and medium telco providers welcome the new telecommunications regulations announced by Communications Minister Stephen Conroy yesterday.

NBN chief promises network will be built within eight years – but doubts remain

Telco analysts doubtful about NBN Co chairman Mike Quigley’s claims the national broadband network will be built within eight years.

Tuesday, 07 April 2009

How your business will benefit from the national broadband network

Today's announcement that the Government will spend $43 billion to build a national fibre-to-the-home broadband network has shocked and thrilled the business community.

Experts say Government has got broadband network technology right

Broadband and technology experts have overwhelmingly embraced the Federal Government's announcement that it will create a new company to a deliver a fibre-to-the-home national broadband network.

Tuesday, 03 March 2009

My Net Fone Australia

Convincing people that voice over internet (VoIP) is a viable and long term service proposition was the big challenge that faced founders Andy Fung (right) and Rene Sugo (below) when they launched My Net Fone in 2004.

Monday, 23 February 2009

When will the downturn end? Entrepreneurs tell

When it comes to the state of the nation, SmartCompany has the unique sounding-board of the country's engine room - small and medium business. To answer the above question, we asked a dozen entrepreneurs for their take on the economy.

Friday, 20 February 2009

VoIP: A smart idea takes hold

My Net Fone's move into the fledgling internet-telephony market was a brave move in 2004, but it has paid off

Tuesday, 30 September 2008

Start-up survival secrets

Starting a business can be a frightening experience – just ask members of our Smart50 list. PATRICK STAFFORD surveyed the Smart50 to find out the most challenging pitfalls of starting a business, and uncovers the secrets to overcome them.

Do I dip my toe into web 2.0? What are my competitors doing?

Tuesday, 16 September 2008

13 online trends from the Smart50

Many of the fastest-growing entrepreneurs on the Smart50 are using their websites to grow revenue, reduce costs and improve productivity. AMANDA GOME reveals the 13 trends, tricks and hints from these web-savvy businesses.

Wednesday, 27 February 2008

Australia's 45 fastest growing telcos

The SmartCompany Dun & Bradstreet Telco Industry Growth List shows which companies are booming thanks to growing demand for online content, faster internet speeds, VOIP, and new consumer trends. By MIKE PRESTON