News
Telstra delays 3G shutdown Telecommunications company Telstra announced it would delay its 3G closure for two more months to give time to users to upgrade their devices. Optus grabs Rue to lead as new governance model introduced Singtel Optus has announced that Stephen Rue will be moving from the position of chief executive at NBN Co to occupy the vacant seat at Optus in November.
7th May 2024
Samsung, O2 Telefónica launch first vRAN and Open RAN Samsung Electronics and O2 Telefónica launched their first virtualised RAN (vRAN) and Open RAN commercial site in Germany, following extensive trials. Du launches car Wi-Fi device UAE operator Du has launched the du Smart Car, a new car Wi-Fi device that can transform any car into a hotspot, provide monitoring and security information, diagnostics, and maintenance notification.
6th May 2024
Space Machines launches joint mission to clear space debris Australian in-space servicing firm Space Machines announced Space Maitri (Mission for Australia-India’s Technology, Research, and Innovation), a joint industry-led Australian-Indian mission to demonstrate space debris management and sustainable space future. Vodafone joins LF Edge and announces first project
3rd May 2024
Aspera launches two dumb phones Homegrown smartphone brand Aspera Mobile has launched two new phones, the F50 flip phone ($99) and F48 candy bar phone ($69) as a response to the 3G network shutdown. Macquarie Telecom recognised again as one of the best tech companies to work for in Australia
2nd May 2024
RingCentral unveils RingCX Cloud business communications provider RingCentral unveiled the availability of its native, AI-powered contact centre, RingCX. Prices of video subscriptions deter streamers from watching, Kantar study finds
1st May 2024
Optus outage triggers government reforms on the telco industry The government will begin to implement a set of reforms and rules to improve the emergency call service including a real-time network information during outages and forming a new body in charge to monitor the Triple Zero system, as part of its official response to the review into last year's Optus outage, which affected millions of consumers, businesses, and emergency services.
30th April 2024
Telstra picks Cognizant to uplift its IT capabilities Information technology company Cognizant signed a five-year partnership with Telstra to accelerate the telco’s software engineering and IT capabilities and technologies including AI. Hughes opens facility and 5G incubation centre
29th April 2024
Government to upgrade Melbourne's free Wi-Fi Telecommunications company Optus announced its policy for customers experiencing vulnerability, which introduces a support team and specialist care who can help if a customer is impacted by domestic or family abuse, homelessness, disability, bereavement, or is facing other vulnerable circumstances. IBM to acquire HashiCorp in US$6.4B hybrid cloud platform buyout
26th April 2024
Optus announces policy to support vulnerable customers Telecommunications company Optus announced its policy for customers experiencing vulnerability, which introduces a support team and specialist care who can help if a customer is impacted by domestic or family abuse, homelessness, disability, bereavement, or is facing other vulnerable circumstances. Philippine Govt launches national fibre backbone project
25th April 2024
AirTrunk strikes energy deal with CLP Power Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) hyperscale data centre specialist AirTrunk has signed a solar power purchase agreement with Hong Kong utility provider CLP Power to help its customer, Microsoft, achieve 100% renewable energy by 2025. ALE launches subscription-based communication services
24th April 2024