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Summit Internet acquires Clear Networks’ assets from SkyMesh Fixed wireless telecommunications provider Summit Internet has completed the acquisition of Clear Networks’ assets from SkyMesh. Huawei, Unido launch alliance to foster AI in manufacturing and other industries
12th July 2023
Cyberbullying among minors tripled last year compared to pre-pandemic levels: eSafety National independent regulator for online safety eSafety revealed that complaints of serious cyberbullying involving minors aged under 14 more than tripled last year compared to pre-pandemic 2019. Ofcom explores 6GHz use to strengthen Wi-Fi
11th July 2023
Telcos urged to improve their consumer protection framework The Australian Communications and Media Authority is urging the telco industry to improve its consumer protection framework. Mobile coverage gets a boost in Lowanna Telecommunications provider Optus has switched on a new tower in Lowanna to provide improved coverage to over 100 homes as part of New South Wales Government’s $50 million Connecting Country Communities Fund.
10th July 2023
Councils, telcos, and communities urged for inputs as Government opens $20m peri-urban mobile programme
7th July 2023
Telstra 5G goes live with Ericsson cloud RAN infrastructure Seven of Telstra's 5G sites are now running on Ericsson's cloud RAN infrastructure. Tasmanian Government, Telstra, and Motorola inaugurate $763m Tasmanian Government Radio Network
6th July 2023
Vodafone launches prepaid 4G compatible devices as 3G shutdown nears by end of the year As 3G shutdown looms at the end of 2023, telecommunications provider Vodafone has launched a range of prepaid 4G compatible devices starting at $49. Genetec’s SIP-based Sipelia management system integrates within Genetec app
5th July 2023
The latest issue of our journal, the Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy, is now available on the TelSoc website at https://telsoc.org/journal/jtde-v11-n2. Please have a look at it. You can download the full issue (towards the bottom of the issue page) or select individual articles. All content is free to financial members of TelSoc.
4th July 2023
ACMA warns public to be on alert for ‘financial year tax scams’ The Australian Communications and Media Authority warns the public to be vigilant against fraud as the end of the financial year signals tax time—a busy period for scammers. Former executive returns to Macquarie
4th July 2023
Telstra to sell Starlink’s internet services to reach rural Australia Telecommunications provider Telstra has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink to provide voice-only and voice plus broadband to rural and remote Telstra customers in Australia. Microsoft incorporates local indigenous culture to build new data centre in Western Sydney
3rd July 2023
Broadband speeds generally stable, fixed wireless improved: ACCC Broadband retailers continue to deliver close to plan speeds, according to the ACCC. Australian Gen Zs have the worst VPN habits: survey
30th June 2023