Basslink’s switch-on provides faster broadband for Primus’ Tasmanian customers
Today Primus Telecom announced that a new era of faster broadband has begun in Tasmania with the activation of its transmission on Basslink’s fibre-optic cable to Tasmania.
Basslink Telecoms officially launches commercial services
Basslink has officially launched the commercialisation of the Basslink Telecoms business in George Town, Tasmania today.
Basslink Telecoms carries its first broadband traffic to Tasmania
Basslink Telecoms is delighted to announce that traffic is flowing on the Melbourne-Hobart fibre optic link, following an extensive testing and commissioning process completed in recent days.
Media Statement Clarifying Events of Jan 09
During the period 28-30 January 2009, record high temperatures were recorded in Victoria and Tasmania, resulting in high electricity demands in Victoria and South Australia on the 29th and 30th…
Basslink Telecoms on track for June launch
Basslink Telecoms has today confirmed that it continues to anticipate the first customer services will be flowing before the end of June.
Internode signs up as Basslink’s first ISP customer
National broadband company Internode has signed an agreement to use the new Basslink fibre-optic cable to significantly increase its data backhaul capacity between Tasmania and the mainland.
Contrary to media reports Basslink did not ‘trip’ or fail during yesterday’s extreme heat
Basslink is operating as per design and protectively blocks when ambient temperatures climb above the limits of its design specifications.
Ericsson selected as transmission solution provider for Basslink fibre-optic cable
Basslink Telecoms today announced it has selected Ericsson Australia to provide the fibre optic transmission solution for the Basslink Interconnector cable to supply telecommunications services between Tasmania and the Australian…
Basslink Telecoms open for business – nearing completion of first commercial contracts
Michael Coates appointed GM Telecoms at Basslink
Bass Strait agreement delivers broadband competition to Tasmania
Aurora Energy and Basslink have today signed a contract under which they will each deliver nationally competitive broadband services to Tasmania.
Basslink committed to providing broadband choice in Tasmania
In recent months, Basslink has been involved in very constructive discussions with the Tasmanian Government and Aurora regarding the future use of the fibre optic component of the Basslink interconnector….
Agreed sale of Basslink electricity interconnector for A$1.175bn (£485m)*
National Grid plc (“National Grid”) is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to sell its Basslink electricity interconnector in Australia to CitySpring Infrastructure Management Pte Ltd for…
Interest flows as Bass Strait cable goes on sale
Strong competition to buy an electricity link between Tasmania and Victoria is a measure of its success.
Tasmanian Business Reporter: Basslink doing its job in drought-proofing state
The first year of Basslink operation has highlighted its importance in drought proofing the state of Tasmania. Basslink has also helped Tasmania avoid the possibility of power restrictions this winter…
Hobart Mercury: Hydro Celebrates Basslink Birthday
Tasmanians would be hit by power restrictions and blackouts this winter without Basslink in place.
Sunday Tasmania: The Big Dry
HYDRO Tasmania dam level look set to drop below 20 per cent because of some of the lowest inflows in recorded history.
Herald Sun: Power Lifeline Hailed
The Basslink cable from Victoria to Tasmania has averted the need for power rationing in Tasmania heading into winter.
Launceston Examiner: Basslink Has Saved Power Cuts
Tasmania home would be on power restrictions now without supplementary Basslink Power because of re-cord low level in Great Lake, says Hydro’s Michael Cromarty.
Launceston Examiner: Basslink Powers Up
Tasmania has relied on Basslink for 15 per cent of its electricity since the undersea cable was commissioned last May, Hydro Tasmania said yesterday.
Hobart Mercury: Basslink to the rescue as our lakes run low
Lakes and water storages supplying Tasmania’s hydroelectric power stations are now officially more than two-thirds empty.