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Next Telecom strengthens cloud communications with ipSCAPE partnership Comms Group’s SME telco division Next Telecom has partnered with Australian cloud contact centre as a service technology provider ipSCAPE to enhance its capabilities in cloud communications. Claro Colombia deploys Nokia DAC for industrial use
11th May 2023
Internet problems persist for telco consumers: Ombudsman Internet problems have persisted for telco consumers in the three months to the end of March this year, according to the latest quarterly complaints report from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman. Infinera hits 61.3Tbps in Telstra simulated trial
10th May 2023
How Oppo is 'inspiring' innovation Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer Oppo together with global partners Qualcomm, GSMA 5G IN, Amazon Web Services and LinkedIn, has launched the 2023 Oppo Inspiration Challenge on World Smile Day to fund, support, and provide partnership opportunities. BT, Five9 offer new call intelligent platform
9th May 2023
German Court of Appeals sides with Hytera over patent case The Court of Appeals Düsseldorf in Germany has reversed the decision of the lower court and ruled in favour of professional communications technologies and solutions provider Hytera and its subsidiary HMF Smart Solutions, dismissing its patent infringement proceedings filed by Motorola Solutions back in 2017 and 2018. Nokia scores 5G ran deal in Jordan
8th May 2023
Communications Alliance updates domestic violence guideline for telcos Telecommunications industry body Communications Alliance has updated its guideline for telcos to assist support Australians affected by domestic and family violence. Vodafone, ITN partner for Coronation broadcast using 5G Standalone
5th May 2023
Telstra promotes Roary Stasko to Telstra International CEO Telecommunications provider Telstra has promoted its finance and strategy executive director Roary Stasko to Telstra International business CEO effective 1 July. Nokia unveils drone-in-a-box solution
4th May 2023
ACCC rejects NBN Co’s proposed variation to its SAU Competition regulator ACCC has rejected broadband network operator NBN Co’s proposed variation to its Special Access Undertaking. Telcos thumb down customers facing financial difficulties: ACMA report The telecommunications industry continues to ignore customers facing financial hardship, according to a new report from the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
3rd May 2023
Orro acquires Coloured Lines Network and digital infrastructure provider Orro has acquired collaboration partner Coloured Lines. Government bans credit card usage for gambling The Albanese Government will ban the use of credit cards for online wagering to protect vulnerable consumers from gambling harms. China smartphone market plunges in Q1 as Oppo climbs over iPhone
2nd May 2023
Hosted Networks’ partnership with NBN to ‘create opportunities’ for MSPs Sydney-based internet service provider Hosted Network’s partnership with NBN will create opportunities for Australian managed service providers to tap into the growing connectivity market and drive higher revenue. Consumers and small businesses need more protection in social media: ACCC
1st May 2023
Financial hardships remain a growing concern for telco consumers: Ombudsman The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) received over 3,000 complaints from consumers experiencing financial hardship over the last 12-months to the end of March this year. Console Connect, Macquarie Data Centres collaborate on new point of presence in Sydney
28th April 2023