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Free-to-air TV consumption increased in 2022, ACMA annual report shows Free-to-air (FTA) TV, including catch-up TV viewing in Australia, increased for the first time since data was collected in 2017, according to the ACMA’s annual How we watch and listen to content interactive report for 2022, which tracks broadcast and online content consumption in Australia. NBN Co's proposed SAU variation 'a substantial improvement': Commpete
17th February 2023
NBN Co reports H1 FY22 $2.6 billion revenue, delivers ‘solid half year results’ Australian nbn operator NBN Co has reported a total revenue of $2.6 billion for the six months to 31 December 2022, posting a 4% increase on H1 FY22. Women's World Cup playoffs to be shown on Optus Sport Optus Sport will broadcast the Fifa Women's World Cup 2023 play-off tournament being held in New Zealand from 18 February to 23 February.
16th February 2023
Equinix offers bare metal in Melbourne DC Digital infrastructure provider Equinix has added Melbourne to Osaka to the list of locations where its Equinix Metal bare metal as a service is available. amaysim provides free calls to Turkey and Syria
15th February 2023
Fastest NBN connections coming to another million premises NBN Co has announced that one million additional homes and businesses will be able to upgrade from fibre to the node or fibre to the curb to a faster fibre to the premises connection, thanks to an extra $2.4 billion from the Australian Government. Australian telcos fail to meet customer expectation: Pegasystems study
14th February 2023
Modica in hot water for breaching anti-SMS scam rules The Australian Communications and Media Authority has deemed SMS-focused telco Modica to be the first telco to breach under the new anti-SMS scam rules in mid-2022. Nokia extends manufacturing PON broadband equipment in India
13th February 2023
Telstra gives free calls to Turkey and Syria Telecommunications provider Telstra will provide its customers free calls to Turkey and Syria to connect with their family and loved ones. SkyMesh supplies free internet connection to 30,000 families
10th February 2023
Telstra failed to provide assistance to vulnerable customers, ACMA finds The Australian Communications and Media Authority has found that telecommunications provider Telstra failed to comply with its ‘priority assistance’ obligations. Vodafone offers free calls to Turkey and Syria
9th February 2023
Wiz opens Sydney data centre Cloud security platform operator Wiz now has an Australian data centre, allowing it to serve clients that have particular data sovereignty and privacy requirements. Vocus acquires Challenge Networks Enterprise internet provider Vocus has acquired telecommunications provider and long-time partner Challenge Networks.
8th February 2023
NBN Co warns of midyear closure of medical alarm register With the NBN fixed line rollout largely complete, NBN Co has warned that its medical alarm register will be closing to new registrants on 30 June 2023. Tyro Go now available in Telstra stores Mobile Eftpos reader Tyro Go is now available in more than 300 Telstra stores and business technology centres. Optus beefs network coverage in Greater Bendigo
7th February 2023
TPG Telecom eyes aspiring tech professionals Telecommunications provider TPG Telecom has launched its Early-Career STEM program, targeting early tech professionals—ranging from final year university students to those with up to three years of industry experience. Netgear launches Wi-Fi portfolio for households
6th February 2023