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7 telcos fail to submit TCP code compliance statements Seven telcos have been issued with formal directions after ACMA investigations found they failed to submit compulsory compliance statements in 2022 under the Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code (TCP Code). Apple’s Tap to Pay accepts contactless payments for Westpac
17th May 2023
More Telecom debuts 5G mobile broadband Local telco provider More Telecom has launched a new 5G mobile broadband service, a new 5G data-only $70 SIM plan per month featuring 400GB of data on a no lock-in contract. iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite reaches ANZ Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite service is now available to iPhone 14 users in Australia and New Zealand.
16th May 2023
3G shutdown looms Major telco providers are planning to shut down 3G later this year in the second half of 2024, according to competition watchdog ACCC. Three telcos under fire for SMS scams
15th May 2023
Vocus rolls out Darwin’s first international fibre cable Australian fibre and network solutions provider Vocus has connected a 1,000km submarine fibre cable worth $100 million linking the Australian Singapore Cable (ASC), which runs from Perth to Singapore, with the North-West Cable system that runs from Darwin to Port Hedland. TPG Telecom relocates to Barangaroo
12th May 2023
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