Hostworks in ABC iView trial Dec 12, 2008
Primus Telecom is expected to be the next to offer its customers free access to iView ... Eds note: On December 11, Primus Telecom and Westnet said they would offer customers free access to iView. (NEWS.com.au)
It's 'Terria Firma' as consortium members vow "rock solid" support Oct 27, 2008
iTWire - It's 'Terria Firma' as consortium members vow "rock solid" support. " "Obviously, each of our companies also has a commercial interest in being able to compete in fixed line voice and Internet services. (iTWire)
Primus launches shaped mobile broadband Aug 28, 2008
Primus Telecom has launched a mobile broadband service which will be speed-shaped once the data quota has been reached, instead of charging excess. "Today's consumers want the freedom to be online at any time and the existing mobile broadband pricing packages have potential risk for excessive and unexpected download charges, often amounting to several hundred dollars in a month," Primus CEO Ravi Bhatia said in a statement. (ZDNet.com.au)
National broadband data: who's late Aug 22, 2008
Primus Telecommunications ... Ravi Bhartia, CEO of Primus Telecom said: "In this particular case, beauty is in the eye of the user," meaning that the proponents will be the judge of whether the information is useful or not. (ZDNet.com.au)
Telstra rivals 'don't have the data to bid' May 21, 2008
Its most likely only rival in the national network play is the G9, a consortium led by Optus that includes iiNet, Internode, Primus Telecom, TransACT, AAPT-PowerTel, Macquarie Telecom and Soul Converged Communications. The G9 is asking for nothing more than a level playing field. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Former NSW treasure Michael Egan to chair G9 May 16, 2008
Announcing his appointment, Ravi Bhatia, CEO of G9 member Primus Telecom, said: "Mr Egan was the unanimous choice of the G9 CEOs. He is a distinguished Australian with an excellent record of service to the nation. He brings energy, enthusiasm and tremendous experience in the principles, working and importance of strong competition for the protection of the interests of consumers and businesses in Australia.". According to Michael Simmons, managing director of G9's NBN Project, Egan was "an... (iTWire)
Call Center Opens In Australia And Not India May 2, 2008
The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today officially opened Primus Telecoms new 430 seat Call Centre in Melbourne ... Ravi Bhatia, CEO of Primus Telecom, said: "Instead of shipping this major facility offshore, Primus believes that our Australian workforce delivers a superior standard of customer care, therefore we have decided to locate our new Call Centre here. We believe this aptly demonstrates the importance Primus attaches to... (Smart House)
ACCC to act on Primus claims: Conroy Feb 11, 2008
THE competition regulator has been called upon to investigate claims that Telstra allegedly blocked Primus Telecom from accessing certain exchanges to install high-speed broadband equipment ... Last week Primus Telecom to the claiming that over the past eight months, it had been attempting to access a number of Telstra telephone exchanges in order to install its own ADSL2+ equipment but to no avail. (The Australian)
PAPER: Obama 'a cult figure, in the eyes of some, something akin to a messiah'... Feb 11, 2008
Fran Foo THE competition regulator has been called upon to investigate claims that Telstra allegedly blocked Primus Telecom from accessing certai. HOLLYWOOD'S screenwriters have backed a deal to end a three-month strike that has paralysed television and film production. (The Drudge Report)
Ex-Woolies IT exec on fraud charges Feb 9, 2008
Fran Foo PRIMUS Telecom has called on the ACCC to ensure that Telstra offers ADSL2+ as a wholesale product. Ben Woodhead THE NSW Ambulance Service needed a hi-tech finger on the pulse of its call operations. (Australian IT)
Coonan weighs in on Telstra ADSL2+ Feb 9, 2008
February 08, 2008 05:41pm AEDT. Coonan weighs in on Telstra ADSL2. (The Australian)
Truth takes back seat in article filled with myths Feb 8, 2008
Members include Macquarie Telecom, Hutchison, AAPT, Primus Telecom, iiNet and Internode, among others. send photos, videos & tip-offs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
New broadband players Jul 5, 2007
Primus Telecom chief executive Ravi Bhatia said the G9's door was open to Telstra to join its ranks. "Telstra is trying to cut everyone else off at the knees with these back room, behind-closed-doors private negotiations and there's no need for that," he said. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
G9 bids for national broadband network Jul 4, 2007
Primus Telecom chief executive Ravi Bhatia said the G9 had consistently argued that Australia needed a new high speed broadband network and a competitive market structure to protect and nurture the interests of Australian consumers and businesses. "This is the way to ensure the most rapid take up of services, the greatest degree of innovation and the lowest possible pricing.'' Macquarie Telecom chief executive David Tudehope said G9 was looking forward to working with the government to ensure... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Planning for broadband leaves rivals hot and users out in the cold Apr 14, 2007
Primus Telecom regulatory general manager Ian Slattery says competition law for the industry was at a "crossroads" and Telstra was seeking to re-establish monopoly power by having regulations watered down or "completely removed". "Telstra wants to re-monopolise the industry and earn monopoly profits for consumers.". (The Australian)
Business loves the Skype hype Feb 28, 2007
Primus Telecom also plans to release VoIP for smaller businesses later this year. Mr Hague says many of Skylook's clients have deployed VoIP, but want Skype for its greater mobility. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Telstra turns to constitution in High Court challenge of ACCC Jan 27, 2007
Primus Telecom spokesman Rowan Lee was similarly critical. "It's like Darryl Kerrigan (in the movie The Castle) crying poor while he actually owns the airport, decides who can land there, when they can land and how much they have to pay to land," he said. (The Age)
