News
KKR buys 20% stake in Singtel regional data centre unit Global investment firm KKR will acquire a 20% stake in Singtel’s regional data centre business for S$1.1 billion (US$800 million), according to an issued statement by telco operator Singtel. BT executive Luke Barker joins Telstra Purple as security practice lead
19th September 2023
Smaller broadband providers challenge market share of bigger telcos as their services rise Smaller broadband providers are giving major telcos a run for their money: Vocus and Aussie Broadband gained almost 62,000 services while Telstra and TPG Telecom declined by 76,000 in total during the June quarter, according to ACCC’s latest NBN Wholesale Market Indicators Report. Tarana announces US$50M capital raising for FWA expansion
18th September 2023
Kallipr joins 5G Open Innovation Lab Remote monitoring technology provider Kallipr is set to join the 5G Open Innovation Lab (5G OI Lab) in the United States. BT to switch to digital home phone network across Northern Ireland
15th September 2023
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, Nokia power Grand Paris Express project Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has partnered with Finnish telco vendor Nokia to supply mission critical communications infrastructure for the Grand Paris Express rail project. Beyond One acquires Virgin Mobile Latin America
14th September 2023
Just a reminder that our next online lunchtime presentation is just a week away on 21 September. Cynthia Gebert, the TIO herself, will be speaking about the Telecom Industry Ombudsman process and recent changes. Also, Karen Lee, Senior Lecturer in Law at UTS, and a TelSoc member, will discuss the effectiveness of various approaches to regulation.
13th September 2023
Arista Networks to support Spark’s data centre networking services for 5G rollout New Zealand-based telco provider Spark has tapped Arista Networks to support its data centre networking services for a new private telecommunications cloud platform. Vodafone Germany, Altice commence fibre rollout through its joint venture
13th September 2023
eSafety Commissioner OKs industry code for search engines Australia's eSafety Commissioner has approved an industry code that will see the regulation of search engines to ensure protection against the risk of generative AI. Full-fibre broadband now passes more than half of UK homes
12th September 2023
Telstra 'in talks' to acquire Versent Telstra has confirmed it is poised to acquire Melbourne-based cloud specialist company Versent. Four telcos 'overdeliver' higher speeds even during busy hours: ACCC report
11th September 2023
TelSoc's annual Charles Todd Oration is in Sydney on Thursday, 12 October 2023. Come lunch and network with Rob Nicholls (this year's Orator), Michelle Rowland, the Minister for Communications, and TelSoc members and guests. The 2023 Charles Todd Orator is Rob Nicholls.
10th September 2023
ACMA introduces new caption guidelines The Australian Communications and Media Authority has developed new captioning guidelines to provide more readable, accurate, and comprehensible captions in free-to-air TV and subscription TV broadcasters for deaf viewers. 2Q 2023 closes with 356.6 million domain name registrations
8th September 2023