The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has opened its latest state-of-the-art research facility. The purpose-built, A$65 million UTS Tech Lab facility is spread across 9,000 square metres on a site in the […]
8×8 names Tradewinds Brokerage as Australia-based master agent
San Jose based provider of cloud phone, meeting, collaboration and contact centre services 8×8 has expanded its partner ecosystem, appointing Tradewinds Brokerage, a Telarus Group company, as its master agent for Australia. “As […]
Telco Together raises almost A$60k during ACOMMS 2018
Last week Telco Together took part in the glitz and glam of the annual ACOMM Awards in Sydney as the official charity partner, raising more than A$58,000 on the night. The funds […]
Telstra subs’ fixed broadband data usage jumps 40% YoY as its NBN users hit 2m mark
Between July 2017 and July 2018, Telstra customers’ data usage on fixed broadband connections has increased by about 40 per cent, with the telco’s NBN users now numbering some 2 million. “As […]
NBN Co offsets $5.5b hit to cashflow with lower payments to Telstra/Optus
NBN Co released its Corporate Plan for the period FY19 to FY22 on 31 August 2020 with headlines that implied that everything is still on target to be completed in 2020. The […]
NetComm to offer NBN Gfast vectoring capability through High port DPUs
NetComm Wireless has extended its agreement with NBN Co to supply the next generation of Reverse-Powered Distribution Point Units (DPUs) known as High port count DPUs. This is in addition to and […]
Uniti Wireless bags A$5m in SA gov’t funding to take on rival NBN Co
Adelaide-based firm Uniti Wireless, which bills itself as a high speed broadband alternative to the NBN, has been awarded a A$5 million grant from South Australia’s Future Jobs Fund. It will us […]
Australian telco majors lauded for stance on sustainable packaging
Telstra and SingTel Optus have been named as winners at the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation’s (APCO) annual awards in Sydney, with the telcos being recognised for their “ongoing commitment to sustainable packaging.” […]
Moving infrastructure closer to the app – software load balancing for telcos
In the age of digitisation, the telecommunications landscape has changed forever. Revenue from core services such as voice and messaging has declined, and digital modernisation has brought sweeping operational change. New revenue […]
TPG-VHA can compete more effectively with Telstra and Optus: GlobalData
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Tudehope named Comms Ambassador at 2018 ACOMMS, with Fifield/Stanton speeches hitting home
Macquarie Telecom Group CEO David Tudehope has been named 2018 Australian Communications Ambassador for helping shape the competitive, regulatory and consumer environment of the telecommunications industry in Australia. Tudehope founded Macquarie Telecom […]
TPG/Voda merger set to kill $9.99 mobile plans, 4th mobile network: IbisWorld
Vodafone Hutchison and TPG, Australia’s third and fourth largest telecommunications companies, have announced a $15 billion merger to create a third giant in the telco services industry. IBISWorld analysts are predicting the […]
Equinix, VMware to offer private connectivity to VMware Cloud via AWS Direct Connect
Equinix is teaming with VMware to offer private connectivity to VMware Cloud on AWS via AWS Direct Connect at Equinix International Business Exchange data centres globally. The new offer enables customers to access VMware […]
Telstra rolls out regional 5G first in Toowoomba
Telstra has switched on 5G technology in Toowoomba, claiming the rollout made it the first regional community in Australia and one of the first places worldwide to be 5G ready. Telstra CEO […]
ACCAN hails Fifield’s return to Comms portfolio
The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network has welcomed the reappointment of Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield to the position of Minister for Communications and the Arts in Prime Minister Morrison’s newly formed […]
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