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Google cuts off Huawei access to Android and Playstore Google has suspended business with Chinese telecommunications equipment vendor Huawei Technologies in the wake of the US Government decision to deny Huawei access to American components without permission. The move means Huawei has been cut off from access to Google's Android and Playstore.
21st May 2019
US parts ban a setback for Huawei; American firms could suffer too ANALYSIS A trade pact between China and the US appears to be unlikely following the actions taken by the US Government against Chinese telecommunications equipment vendor Huawei Technologies on Thursday (Australian time), with the more serious ban being one that prevents Huawei to import components from American companies without government approval.
18th May 2019
No need for dark fibre, NBN aggregation providers to report to ACCC Competition in the market for NBN aggregation services is developing as the rollout of Australia's broadband network continues and there is, therefore, no need to ask dark fibre and wholesale aggregation service providers to provide pricing and supply data, the ACCC says.
17th May 2019
Optus annual profits plunge, but rebound for the quarter Australia’s second largest telco Optus has suffered a drop in net profits for the year ended 31 March, with profits plunging by 15.8% on the previous year.
16th May 2019
Vodafone NZ acquired by Infratil, Canada’s Brookfield Vodafone New Zealand has been bought by a consortium of long-term investors, New Zealand-based Infratil, and Canada-based Brookfield Asset Management for €2.1 billion (NZ$3.59 billion).
15th May 2019
Optus reveals first 50 Ericsson 5G site locations Optus has revealed the list of the first 50 5G site locations to be built by Ericsson across Sydney and Melbourne as part of its multi-vendor 5G rollout.
14th May 2019
NZ fund Infratil in talks to buy Vodafone New Zealand New Zealand infrastructure fund Infratil says it is in talks with the Vodafone Group to buy the company's New Zealand business, along with another unnamed party.
11th May 2019
ACCC says it opposes TPG-Vodafone merger A day before it was scheduled to announce its decision on the proposed merger between TPG Telecom and Vodafone Hutchison Australia, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has been forced to announce it is opposed to the merger.
10th May 2019
5G potential ‘dispels myth’ on the value to consumers: report The potential of 5G technology to benefit consumers dispels the ICT “industry myth” that consumers are unwilling to pay a premium on 5G, according to a newly published study which found that smartphone users are willing to pay 20% more for 5G services.
9th May 2019
ACMA warns telcos for ‘not helping’ vulnerable customers Eleven telcos have been warned by the communications regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), for failing to tell potential new customers that they do not provide Priority Assistance (PA) services, or failing to name a telco that does.
8th May 2019