Broadband might have divided the major parties before the election, but there’s not going to be so much difference now, writes Jock Given
23 Aug 10 Comments (0)When Marconi’s magic came to Queenscliff…
The Coalition thinks wireless is the answer for Australian broadband. Jock Given remembers an earlier moment when wires-without-wires had their day.
12 Aug 10 Comments (3)Large questions about a big corporation
BOOKS | “If it stays humble and moves with the swiftness of a fox, it will be difficult to catch.” Jock Given reviews Ken Auletta’s Googled
07 Jul 10 Comments (0)Shelving books
The iPad goes on sale in Australia tomorrow. Jock Given reads two books about books and wonders what to do with the rest.
27 May 10 Comments (3)Inside Conroy’s Implement
What does $25 million worth of consultancy conclude about the national broadband network, asks Jock Given
16 May 10 Comments (2)This time it’s serious
Digital TV is already here, and it means Roger Federer might be replaced by blank screens in Mildura’s analogue households next year, writes Jock Given
16 Jul 09 Comments (3)Has radio’s future passed?
Fifteen years after it was first proposed, digital radio is almost here. Has it come too late, asks Jock Given in this interview with Peter Clarke
05 May 09 Comments (0)Kevin Rudd’s partner
Fresh back from overseas, a prime minister makes a stunning telecommunications announcement. And the historical parallels don’t end there, writes Jock Given
07 Apr 09 Comments (4)