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Big carriers join the battle for Internet phone traffic

Article Abstract:

The major Australian telephone carriers are joining the battle to provide telephone-based Internet services. The technology now exists to make phone calls via the Internet, and three international direct-providers, AAPT, GlobalOne, and Primus now are offering Internet phone service to the US and the UK for approximately 40 cents per minute at off times versus the Optus/Telstra rate of 70 cents per minute.

Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Telephone Communication, Telephone Communications, Services, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Telephone services, Information services, Telstra (Australia)

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The mating game heats up among Internet service providers

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An online services industry analyst forecasts that two-thirds of all Internet service providers in Australia will be acquired by 1999. Microplex Dir-Sales/Marketing Steve Engle sees acquiring other Internet service providers as a viable technique for boosting growth and market share. The major problem facing Australian Internet service providers is retaining customers.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Online services

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East Timor: the promising land

Article Abstract:

Australian companies hope to be in the forefront of the reconstruction of devastated East Timor. There are 182 Australian suppliers registered with the United Nations administration.

Remodeling and renovation, Powers and duties, United Nations, East Timor

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