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TPG aims for net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050 Telco TPG Telecom has set long-term targets to reduce its absolute emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 90%, and reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. SmartSat CRC gets funding for Waratah Seed spacecraft
12th April 2023
NBN Co extends Sky Muster Plus plan to 15,000 participants With early indicators suggesting the satellite network appears to remain robust despite an increase in data usage during the first month trial of the Sky Muster Plus, broadband operator NBN Co is extending its reach to include around 15,000 eligible participants (previously 10,000). Spark unveils three-year strategy including NZ$300 million for data centres
11th April 2023
Gaming latencies 'generally good': ACCC The ACCC's latest Measuring Broadband Australia report covers gaming services for the first time, and the results are "generally good". Telstra fails to meet ACMA’s caption requirements The Australian Communications Media Authority has issued telecommunications provider Telstra a remedial direction for breaching captioning rules related to its subscription television licence.
6th April 2023
Australia bans TikTok on state-owned devices The federal government has confirmed it will ban TikTok on state devices over concerns about the app's security, fearing that user data might be exploited by China, reported numerous media outlets. Aussie Broadband adds 5G plans without the speed cap Aussie Broadband's latest Fast Track 5G mobile plan provides 30GB of data at uncapped 5G speeds for $45 a month.
5th April 2023
72% of 50 million stolen credentials belong to Australia’s media and telecommunications division: Flashpoint report
4th April 2023
US sanctions and Chinese pandemic regulations take toll on Huawei’s net profit Telecommunications equipment provider Huawei has ¥35.6 billion (US$5.18 billion) in net profits for 2022 representing a 69% year-in-year decline—the biggest annual decline yet as the US slapped sanctions on its business and tough pandemic regulations in China affected its operations, according to a CNBC report. Social casino booms in Australia: ACMA
3rd April 2023
Radio host in hot water for making disparaging comments against paralympic athletes Host Kyle Sandilands of the Kyle & Jackie O show made insensitive and disparaging comments towards Tokyo Paralympics athletes, breaching the commercial radio code of practice decency provisions, the Australian Communications and Media Authority has found. Spark eyes 3G shutdown by 2025
31st March 2023
24,000 homes eligible for nbn fixed wireless network An estimated 24,000 homes and businesses across regional Australia are now eligible for a nbn fixed wireless network for the first time, broadband operator NBN Co announced. Apple rides on the popularity of buy now pay later scheme
30th March 2023
TIO takes on Digital Platform Ombudsman role The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) plans to evolve as a Digital Platform Ombudsman after it made a submission to the Treasury last February 2023. Australia’s fixed communications market to top US$8 billion: forecast
29th March 2023
New iPhone features led to more e-waste: study The latest iPhone 15 models will not fit into iPhone 13 and 14 cases. And when older versions of iPhone lost their headphone port, users were encouraged to purchase wireless headphones or a headphone jack adapter. As a result, users have disposed their old cases and earphones, adding waste to the environment, according to a study by Uswitch. Vertiv launches UPS solution
28th March 2023