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T‑Mobile and SpaceX announce global coverage plan In a live event last week, global telecoms operator T-Mobile joined launch and satellite communications provider SpaceX to announce Coverage Above and Beyond: an ambitious plan which the companies claim will bring cell phone connectivity everywhere in the US. Australian telco Swoop records revenue growth of 130% in FY22 results
29th August 2022
Ericsson and Google demonstrate network slicing on Android phone Ericsson and Google have shown how a single device can use network slices with different characteristics for work and consumer purposes. Macquarie Telecom delivers eight successive years of EBITDA growth Macquarie Telecom has announced its financial results for the full year ended 30 June 2022, which are at the top end of prior guidance.
26th August 2022
Dear TelSoc Members, For the last eight years we have been getting a free copy of CommsWire every working day, but the Editor has been juggling this service for us versus the needs of his paying customers. This is a message from him expanding what needs to be done going forward. Tim Herring, TelSoc Vice Chairman
25th August 2022
Free Wi-Fi at Telstra payphones Free Wi-Fi is now available at selected Telstra payphones around Australia, and the company plans to extend the scheme. ACMA releases new tool to monitor electromagnetic energy The Australian Communications Media Authority introduces a new EME Checker to inform Australians the levels of electromagnetic energy being emitted from a selection of mobile base stations in Victoria and New South Wales.
25th August 2022
More than 33% of the global population online would like to delete themselves from the internet While it's estimated that 63% of the global population are online, more than a third (33%) would delete themselves from the internet if they could, according to a study by cybersecurity company NordVPN. Nokia and Furukawa Electric ramp optical LAN deployments in Latin America
24th August 2022
Motorola signs $60M deal to enhance NSW emergency services network Motorola Solutions http://www.motorolasolutions.com/ has signed a A$60 million five-year contract extension with NSW Telco Authority to support and enhance the state’s Public Safety Network (PSN). NFT transactions to hit 40 million by 2027: Juniper Research
23rd August 2022
ACMA blocks six illegal gambling websites The ACMA has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block more illegal offshore gambling and affiliate marketing websites. Optus provides coverage boost in Main Arm
22nd August 2022
Cradlepoint launches wireless WAN security solution NetCloud Exchange US-based wireless WAN equipment provider Cradlepoint, the global leader has announced NetCloud Exchange, an architectural extension of its NetCloud solution, which the company says will deliver multiple SD-WAN and security services. Bank of Queensland goes live on Temenos Banking Cloud
19th August 2022
TelSoc is pleased to announce the Charles Todd Oration in Sydney on 21st October. We have a distinguished speaker, The Hon Michelle Rowland MP, Minister for Communications. Please see the website: TelSoc.org for details.
18th August 2022
Optus picks Barty as chief of inspiration Telecommunications company Optus has appointed former professional tennis player Ash Barty as its chief of inspiration. Victorian Government streamlines approval processes to build more telco infrastructures
18th August 2022