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How Optus and Mastercard guarantee identity security Telecommunications company Optus and Mastercard have extended their partnership to provide customers a secure way to prove their identity on their My Optus app. SmartSat reveals Victoria Node projects worth $1.1 million
3rd March 2023
Telstra, Ericsson achieve 100km 5G data call Telecommunications provider Telstra has completed a 100km long-range 5G data call on a mid-band time division duplex advanced antenna system (AAS) radio in a live commercial network in collaboration with Swedish telecommunications Ericsson. Vertiv launches Vertiv XR app
2nd March 2023
NBN Co deploys Ericsson’s extended range software to ramp broadband coverage Wholesale broadband provider NBN Co has deployed Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson’s extended range software to improve broadband coverage across regional Australia. MaxoTel acquires Zintel and Fonebox from Aussie Broadband
1st March 2023
Lacework opens new data centre in Sydney Data-driven cloud security company Lacework has opened a new cloud data centre in Sydney. Ciena unveils next generation of WaveLogic Telecommunications company Ciena unveils the next generation of its WaveLogic technology, optimised for high-capacity transport required with next-generation routing data paths and associated wholesale services.
28th February 2023
NSW Government announces $250 million investment to boost mobile reception The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government will invest $250 million to boost mobile reception in the bush in small communities, tourism hotspots, and along key transport corridors, it announced. Dell Technologies unveils partnerships to ramp acceleration of cloud-native technologies
27th February 2023
High-speed internet valued more than a clean house and weekly laundry, Optus survey says For Australians, having a high-speed internet trumps a clean house and weekly laundry on any other day. Equinix unveils AWS Direct Connect in Equinix Melbourne campus
24th February 2023
BetDeluxe fined $50,172 for breaching spam-unsubscribing rules The Australian Communications and Media Authority has fined sole trader Noah Rose, trading as BetDeluxe, a $50,172 infringement notice as part of the regulatory body’s crackdown on spam-unsubscribing rules. Northern Beaches Council inks deal with Vocus to connect community service sites via satellite
23rd February 2023
felix claims more than 500,000 trees planted in its sustainability report TPG Telecom mobile service felix claims in its first sustainability report it has planted more than 500,000 trees, offset in excess of 2,700 tonnes of CO2, and purchased 1880 megawatt hours (MWH) of a large-scale renewable certificates to remain powered by 100% renewable electricity. Nokia launches AVA Customer and Mobile Network insights
22nd February 2023
GigaComm raises $20 million to fund its expansion Telecommunications infrastructure company GigaComm has completed a $20 million funding round to support the rapid expansion of its telecommunications network. Optus amplifies mobile coverage in Tomahawk with newly-switched tower Telecommunications company Optus has switched on a new mobile tower in the coastal town of Tomahawk.
21st February 2023
Telstra provides free calls to New Zealand Telecommunications provider Telstra is providing free calls to New Zealand in response to devastating floods, cyclone, and an earthquake that rocked the country last week. Macquarie Telecom promotes Marika Fiorini to chief customer officer Macquarie Telecom has promoted state manager Marika Fiorini to the role of chief customer officer.
20th February 2023