Telstra is stepping up its drive to capitalize on the potential of the Internet of Things, with the launch of a set of location products aimed at Australian consumers, small businesses and […]
Equinix beefs up Perth PE2 facility to meet strong demand for digital interconnection capacity
Equinix is set to expand its International Business Exchange PE2 data centre in Perth, in a bid to meet strong demand from a clutch of domestic and international customers for a digital […]
Telcos need to build new capabilities to capitalize on US$1B blockchain opportunity: GlobalData
As telcos continue to struggle across the board with dwindling revenue and profitability, blockchain is being billed as the next $1 billion opportunity. However, they must adapt their networks and train personnel […]
Telstra flicks switch on 5G mobile network service for Queensland’s Gold Coast
Telstra has switched on 5G technology across selected areas of the Gold Coast in Queensland, claiming the move made the telco’s mobile network the first in Australia to be 5G ready. Telstra CEO […]
Optus Business snaps up key Telecoms contract with Commonwealth Department of Health
The Australian Department of Health has appointed Optus Business as its whole-of-department telecommunications provider, striking a AS$6 million three-year agreement. Optus Business will consolidate the Department’s telecommunication products and services under a […]
German provider 1&1 Drillisch gains access to Telefónica’s 5G network following key merger
Major German network-independent telco provider 1&1 Drillisch has gained access to 30% of Telefónica’s network capacity - due to an existing agreement with the Spanish telco’s German division. 1&1 Drillisch obtained the access […]
Coriant’s CloudWave Optics supports fiber optic backbone network in Brazil’s Paraná state
Munich-based Coriant has announced that Brazil-based regional telco services provider Copel Telecom has deployed 200G optical transmission technology from Coriant to scale its own fiber optic backbone network in the State of […]
ACCC kicks off probe into wholesale mobile voice, SMS services regulation
The ACCC has launched a public inquiry to decide whether to extend, vary or revoke the domestic mobile terminating access service (MTAS) declaration, or whether to make a new declaration. The MTAS […]
Smart home tech trends to become S$11b opportunity for telcos in 2022: ABI Research
Communication service providers such as AT&T, Comcast, Orange, and Verizon are actively advancing the growth of smart home adoption by building connecte home offerings alongside their investments and deployments of broadband and […]
The Kiwi wrap: UFB complaints, Fortinet deal for schools and Vodafone’s new fibre bridge
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Foxtel, US-based World Wrestling Entertainment renew Australian broadcast contract
World Wrestling Entertainment’s US stocks are up 2.8% after the organisation renewed its partnership with Foxtel for Australian broadcast rights. FOX8 will continue to show the Raw program live (10 a.m. Tuesdays) […]
Transforming how we work: Telstra CEO Andy Penn
Today we have announced fundamental changes to Telstra’s organisational structure and operating model. Part of our T22 strategy, these are about building a company agile and nimble enough to respond quickly to […]
Deutsche Telekom, Dekra join forces for 5G smart mobility, V2V connectivity trials
Deutsche Telekom has struck a strategic partnership with Stuttgart-based vehicle inspection specialist Dekra, to develop a 5G smart mobility testbed aimed at trialling future smart city traffic management systems and vehicle-to-vehicle communication […]
Telstra’s Jane van Beelen named as ACMA Chair
The Board of the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association has elected Telstra’s Executive Director of Regulatory Affairs Jane van Beelen to the role of Chair. The regulator said Van Beelen - an AMTA director since […]
ACMA finalises new telco rules for NBN migration
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released a final set of new rules requiring telcos to help their customers move smoothly to the National Broadband Network. “These new rules will give […]
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