CommsWire News
Telstra buys Versent for $267.5 million Telecommunications company Telstra has acquired cloud computing specialist Versent for $267.5 million, a move that would bolster its digital services arm, Telstra Purple. Subco adds capacity to OAC with Ciena
12th October 2023
Mobile and telco complaints drop by 16.5% but plagued by financial related woes: TIO report Complaints from phone and internet consumers decreased 16.5% in the last year ending 30 June 2023 but nearly half of complaints are now financially related, according to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman’s Annual Report 2022-23. NBN Co to harness wind energy from Macarthur Wind Farm
11th October 2023
Nokia, Vodafone pilot 5G RAN in Italy British telecommunications company Vodafone and Finnish telco vendor Nokia will trial commercial 5G open radio access network in Italy, a move, both companies say, will stimulate competition and innovation in Europe. Nokia opens 6G lab in India Finnish telco vendor Nokia has opened a 6G lab at its global R&D facility in Bangalore, India to drive cases underpinned by 6G technology.
10th October 2023
Webull Securities, Wine Collective breach spam laws Trading platform Webull Securities and alcohol retailer Wine Collective have complied with ACMA’s enforceable undertakings after breaching spam laws as they still sent marketing emails to consumers who had unsubscribed. Amazon launches first test satellite network for Project Kuiper
9th October 2023
TPG Telecom's due diligence period over $6.3 billion deal with Vocus expires TPG Telecom's due diligence granted to fibre company Vocus to manage its $6.3 billion deal to acquire parts of its assets and related fixed structure has now expired. More than 700,000 in Victoria eligible for fibre upgrade
6th October 2023
Phantom carriers' burden telco regulation A large number of phantom carriage service providers from Australia's 1,500 telecommunications retailers are making it harder for the government to regulate the telco sector, according to a discussion paper released last week. CommScope sells home network business to Vantiva
5th October 2023
Lenovo accelerates smartphones move with FCNT assets acquisition Chinese PC maker Lenovo has purchased the assets of FCNT, a Japanese company that makes smartphones specifically targeted for seniors and dementia sufferers. CMC Networks revamps Webber Wentzel network infrastructure
4th October 2023
Spark using AI to find 'best plan' for customers New Zealand telco Spark is proactively contacting subscribers and recommending plans based on intelligence it receives from an artificial intelligence program. NEC Patara-2 cable goes live Information technology company NEC announced the Patara-2 submarine cable system connecting multiple islands across Indonesia is now operational.
3rd October 2023
China Mobile and Huawei deploy FTTR-B network on Mount Everest Chinese state-owned operator China Mobile and telecoms equipment maker Huawei have deployed an FTTR-B (Fibre-to-the-Room Business) network for the tourist base camp and hotel halfway up the world's highest mountain Mount Everest. HPE deploys private 5G at Ryder Cup
2nd October 2023
Michelle Lim to step down as Commpete chair Alliance for competition in digital communications Commpete chair Michelle Lim announced she will step down from her position after six years leading the group and its growth since its launch. Google to build Nuvem cable connecting Portugal, Bermuda, US Search monopoly Google is to build a new transatlantic subsea cable system to connect Portugal, Bermuda, and the US.
29th September 2023