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India 5G spectrum auction raises record US$19.1 billion India's biggest ever auction of telecom spectrum, which focused on 5G, received a record US$19.1 billion of bids, with local mobile heavyweight Reliance Jio cornering nearly half of all the airwaves sold with bids totalling US$11.2 billion. Digital wallet users will exceed 5.2 billion in 2026 driven by superapps
3rd August 2022
Aussie Broadband 4Q FY22 trading update Aussie Broadband has provided the following trading update for the quarter that ended 30 June 2022 (4Q 2022). Swoop's services records strong demand as customer receipts see 123% increase Fixed wireless wholesale network infrastructure provider Swoop's customer receipts have recorded a 123% increase, growing from $6.2 million in Q4 FY21 to $13.9 million in Q4 FY22.
2nd August 2022
ACMA takes action against 7 telcos for failing to comply with TCP Code The Australian Communications and Media Authority has ordered telcos AirTel, Just ISP, New Sprout, City Communications, 1Telecom, and PennyTel to comply with the Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code after failing to submit compulsory compliance statements in 2021. Smartphone shipments decline for fourth consecutive quarter
1st August 2022
BAI Communications, Bondi Labs participate in meat processing 5G trial Shared communications infrastructure provider BAI Communications Australia is participating in a 5G trial with the Australian Meat Processor Corporation and augmented intelligence developer Bondi Labs. Majority of Australians think an affordable internet plan is a must: ACCAN research
29th July 2022
Transdev Sydney Ferries trials Cradlepoint’s 5G solution for better data access Transdev Sydney Ferries has completed a trial using Cradlepoint’s 5G in-vehicle solutions managed by service partner Australian Sentinel. Aussie Broadband and Commpete back Communication Minister Michelle Rowland’s rejection of NBN Co’s proposed SAU
28th July 2022
It's 53 years since man landed on the moon - and Poly was there It's 53 years since the first moon landing in July 1969. However, not only did Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin land on the moon so too did a Poly headset. Telstra partners with Microsoft to boost connectivity and harness cloud capabilities
27th July 2022
Optus switches its tower Northern Tasmania to improve mobile coverage Telecommunications company Optus has switched its tower in Northern Tasmania, providing enhanced mobile coverage in the town of Cressy as well as in Cressy Road, Green Rises, Saudridge, and Elphinstone Roads. Major tech companies report combined loss of $4.3 trillion in Q2 2022: GlobalData
26th July 2022
Singtel claims 5G network surpasses 95% nationwide coverage Singapore's largest telco and Optus owner Singtel claims to have achieved over 95% standalone 5G nationwide coverage way ahead of its rollout schedule. ACCC launches Consumer Data Right sandbox to improve data quality
25th July 2022
NSW Public Safety Network gains Bellata site The NSW Public Safety Network has been expanded with the addition of a new site in Bellata. Microsoft targets governments with Cloud for Sovereignty platform
21st July 2022
Thales unveils solution to protect SAP customers’ public cloud data French multinational company Thales has unveiled a data cloud solution that will safeguard SAP customers’ sensitive data in SAP applications in public cloud environments. Lenovo ISG partners with Cloud Connect WA to offer cloud-based services to enterprises
20th July 2022