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hiSky completes its Smartellite terminals testing Satellite IoT solutions provider hiSky has completed the compatibility testing of its Smartellite terminals with Global Xpress (GX) network from Inmarsat. Optus brings 5G access to Art Gallery of NSW Telecommunications company Optus will provide a 5G connection to the Art Gallery of NSW. Telstra blocks 185 million scam texts
6th July 2022
5G FWA expected to be a boom market to 2030: analyst Tech analyst firm Counterpoint Research has identified 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) as a booming market for the current decade, predicting an average growth rate of 54% between 2022 and 2030. Swoop swoops on Moose Mobile Fixed wireless and wholesale network infrastructure provider Swoop Holdings has acquired Queensland-based MVNO Moose Mobile for $24 million.
5th July 2022
NBN Sky Muster Plus offers more data for VPN and streaming users Users of the nbn Sky Muster Plus satellite service can now access Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and video streaming for 16 hours a day - between midnight and 4 pm - without it counting toward their monthly data allowance. Previously all VPN and video streaming counted towards a person's monthly data allowance, regardless of the time of day.
4th July 2022
BEUC slams Google for pushing users toward its surveillance system An organisation representing 46 consumer groups across 32 European countries has declared war on search giant Google over what they perceive as the global company's intrusive surveillance activities. ACMA lays out new rules to protect against consumer scams
1st July 2022
Gladys weighs in on Telstra/TPG merger Former NSW Premier and now Optus managing director enterprise, business, and institutional Gladys Berejiklian says she's seen first-hand the devastating impact of floods and fires on regional communities and says if the Telstra/TPG merger proceeds customers will have less choice, be subject to higher prices, and be more vulnerable during natural disasters.
30th June 2022
Internet shutdowns causing damage and threatening human rights says UN A new report issued by a United Nations body has warned that government-mandated internet shutdowns are threatening human rights in countries around the world. Ookla: Starlink is the fastest provider in Oceania
29th June 2022
Swisscom switches to 100% Swiss-generated renewable energy and achieves a recycling milestone Switzerland-based telecommunications provider Swisscom has claimed it has switched to 100% Swiss-generated renewable energy, reducing its energy requirement by 80%. South Korea, Malaysia star in 5G speed stakes, Australia a non-starter
28th June 2022
SoftBank trials high-altitude tethered balloon base station Giant Japanese tech and energy group SoftBank has developed and successfully tested a high-altitude autonomous tethered balloon base station system in conjunction with US-based airborne wind turbine developer Altaeros Energies. ACMA to fight misinformation, scams, and online gambling in 2022-2023
27th June 2022
Russian mobile operators begin charging for SIM cards Russian mobile operators have begun to charge a fee for issuing SIM cards to customers when concluding a contract for communication services, according to reports out of Moscow. F5 and Telstra strengthen their services and security solutions American technology company F5 and Telstra have partnered up to bolster their services and solutions.
24th June 2022
Seventeen telcos take a stand against domestic abuse and family violence Seventeen telco service providers whose stakeholders comprise majority of Australian families have taken action against domestic and family violence. ACMA slugs Lycamobile with second fine over public safety
23rd June 2022