iinet
iinet is a telecommunications company
10% of all internet access now from mobile devices, higher in Asia Pacific: StudyMonday, 14 May 2012
More than 10% of internet traffic worldwide now originates from mobile devices, nearly triple the percentage in 2010, new research has revealed. ...
iiNet wins landmark copyright case against AFACT in High Court
Friday, 20 April 2012
The High Court ruled in iiNet's favour this morning after years of court battles between the ISP and media corporations, saying it was not responsible for the actions of its users who downloaded copyrighted material illegally. ...
From the Smart50 to a $200 million takeover: M2 Telecommunications buys Primus as telco consolidation continues
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
The consolidation in the telecommunications space has continued ahead of the roll-out of the National Broadband Network as former Smart50 entrant M2 Telecommunications announced its plans to buy Primus in a $200 million deal. ...
The tech twins soaring up the rich list
Sunday, 25 March 2012
He’s the mysterious figure who’s taken TPG from a computer accessories supplier to the most important junior telco in Australia. ...
MY BEST TECH: Michael Malone
Thursday, 16 February 2012
Michael Malone is the founder and current managing director of iiNet, one of the country’s three biggest providers of broadband services. Since starting the company in the 1990s, Malone has been something of a gadget-nut, and is always keen to keep on top of ...
Amazon hints March 29 launch for iPad 3
Thursday, 02 February 2012
The iPad 3 may be released as soon as March 29, according to new information that has appeared on Amazon. ...
Top 10 businesses started in a garage
Friday, 02 December 2011
Garages can be used for a multitude of things. Car storage is the obvious one, but Australian garages also contain everything from discarded electronics to framed sporting memorabilia. ...
iiNet founder Michael Malone wins Entrepreneur of the Year
Friday, 18 November 2011
iiNet founder and managing director Michael Malone took out the top title at the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards last night, but there weren't too many of his colleagues there to help celebrate the victory. ...
iiNet queried over “subliminal” advertising stunt, but expert says interactive ads should be applauded
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Small businesses have been told to emulate the spirit of new iiNet television advertisements that give users a website link where a free offer is provided – but only if they freeze-frame the commercials at a specific point. ...
WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK: Be as flexible as possible
Thursday, 22 September 2011
iiNet finally released its prices for the National Broadband Network this week, prompting speculation that access to the network may be cheaper than many first thought it would be. ...
iiNet chief Michael Malone responds to WikiLeaks cable showing AFACT deliberately avoided Telstra in copyright battle
Thursday, 01 September 2011
A new cable from Wikileaks alleges that iiNet was targeted by the American film industry because the company was large enough, and that it avoided Telstra which was deemed to have considerable financial resources and a "demonstrated willingness to fight hard ...
High Court grants AFACT special leave to appeal iiNet copyright case
Friday, 12 August 2011
The legal battle over whether internet customers should have their services disconnected if they engage in copyright infringement will now be heard in the High Court, after the AFACT consortium of film studios and production companies was granted special leave ...
AFACT to seek High Court ruling in iiNet copyright battle
Friday, 25 March 2011
The ongoing copyright case between the entertainment industry and Australian ISP iiNet is set to continue, with the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft announcing it will seek leave to appeal to the High Court. ...
iiNet proposes independent body for dealing with copyright theft
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
Internet service provider iiNet has released a discussion paper outlining proposals for a system that would punish copyright infringers with "demerit points" for downloading illegal material, also proposing the formation of an independent body. ...
Flat broadband market a new challenge for ISPs, experts warn
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
The broadband market has reached a standstill with telcos only able to grab customers from each other in order to gain market share, prompting larger businesses to focus on acquisitions and new services in order to expand ahead of the National Broadband Network. ...
The entrepreneur evangelist – iiNet founder Michael Malone’s start-up lessons
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
You don't get many firebrand preachers operating out of their mother's garage. But then Michael Malone was never the standard entrepreneur. ...
iiNet looking for Australia’s top geek
Friday, 10 December 2010
ISP iiNet is looking for Australia's Top Geek in a new competition that will see the winner rewarded with travel and accommodation to top gadget exhibitions. ...
TPG says telco price war to continue, but is it sustainable?
Thursday, 02 December 2010
The telco price war is set to continue, with TPG yesterday confirming it has managed to sign on 28,000 new customers within the past four months as a result of its discounted deals, which provide more bandwidth for much lower prices than competitors. ...
iiNet brings development in-house as new R&D legislation stalls in Senate
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
iiNet, the country's third-largest telecommunications company will establish an in-house research and development division to create new products and "future-proof" the business, managing director Michael Malone announced yesterday. ...
Telstra urges Parliament to pass telco reform quickly as Coalition backflips on opposition to new bill
Thursday, 21 October 2010
Telecommunications giant Telstra has urged Parliament to quickly pass legislation that will split the company's retail and wholesale divisions, saying laws must be created to allow construction of the NBN. ...
