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Telco consumer protection a main priority for ACMA this year The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will prioritise consumer protections in the telco sector this year, as outlined in its newly-released 2024-25 compliance priorities. Optus deploys Ericsson’s Interference Sensing technology
2nd July 2024
Telstra makes waves for 5G Standalone world record Australia’s largest telco Telstra has claimed a new "world record" on its mobile network, announcing what it called the “longest ever distance voice call” using 5G standalone on a commercial network—99.8km away from the closest tower in Burra, South Australia. Singtel, Hitachi Digital combine AI and Paragon innovations for Industry 4.0 cases
1st July 2024
Scammers target users more during the weekends: Telstra New data shows scammers are more likely to target Australians on the weekend or early in the morning, according to data obtained by telecommunications company Telstra. Cradlepoint uses 5G and satellite connectivity to improve SA Power Networks’ customer service
28th June 2024
AMTA launches web-based tool to check if mobiles will be affected by 3G shutdown The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) launched a new web-based tool to help Australians determine if their mobile device will be fully supported on Australian mobile networks after 3G networks close, including the ability to make emergency calls to Triple Zero.
27th June 2024
Australia, NZ jointly fund second Tonga undersea cable Australia and New Zealand will co-fund a second international undersea telecommunications cable to Tonga, named the “Tonga Hawaiki Branch System” under a US$32 million investment fund. Equinix expands in Chennai, India
26th June 2024
Aquila secures $2 million funding; readies Lightway Sentry release Deep tech startup Aquila closed a $2 million follow-on funding round, working towards the commercial release of its Lightway Sentry, claiming it as the world’s first optical power-beaming product. Powercast to debut new sensors at Sensors Converge electronics event
25th June 2024
ICC Sydney upgrades Wi-Fi infrastructure International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has upgraded its technology inventory with a $3 million investment in Wi-Fi 6 capable infrastructure. ZTE modernises Beeline Kazakhstan’s network
24th June 2024
Equinix invests $240 million to add cabinets to SY5 and ME2 data centres Digital infrastructure company Equinix invested $240 million to add a total of 4,175 cabinets to two of its International Business Exchange (IBX) data centres in SY5 in Sydney and ME2 in Melbourne. Vietnam suffering net problems with 3 of its 5 undersea cables
21st June 2024
Symbio fails to report spam calls Telco companies Symbio Wholesale and Symbio Networks have breached information-sharing and reporting obligations, the Australian Communications and Media Authority said. Swoop acquires fibre assets in WA
20th June 2024
Telstra to provide 12,000 free phones ahead of 3G shutdown Telecommunications company Telstra announced it will provide 12,000 free mobile phones to its most disadvantaged, elderly or remote customers across Australia to help them transition to the 4G network. 2,500 families in South Australia are using free internet, govt says
19th June 2024