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Telstra, Google, and Accenture develop 5G-powered augmented reality for AFL fans Tech giants Telstra, Google, and Accenture are developing a new 5G powered AR wayfinding experience at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne that superimposes digital information onto a real-world environment.
12th May 2022
Telstra Wholesale launches new 5G service and IOT product range Telstra Wholesale announced a range of mobile solutions – including a new 5G service and a series of IOT products – at its annual customer event, Business Connect. Australia Tower Network completes acquisition of Axicom Independent owner and operator of wireless telecommunication sites Australia Tower Network has acquired telecom tower infrastructure provider Axicom.
11th May 2022
TPG Telecom funds $1 million to seven charities to help local communities Australian telco TPG Telecom has funded a total of $1 million grants to seven charities—Acon, Infoxchange, headspace, MissingSchool, Guide Dogs Australia, Cerebral Palsy Alliance, and Starlight Children’s Foundation—to improve the lives of communities in need in 2022.
10th May 2022
Beyond 5G Promotion Consortium and G6 Smart Networks and Services Industry Association sign deal on 6G initiatives Japan’s Beyond 5G Promotion Consortium and Europe’s 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association signed a memorandum of understanding in a bid to boost 5G and possibly 6G, and the next generation of networks.
9th May 2022
AI helps improve Vodafone’s pan-European network Vodafone uses big data software, based on tools from Google Cloud and Cardinality.IO, to improve mobile network planning decisions.
6th May 2022
Telco Swoop to boost connectivity in WA’s agricultural regions of Harvey, Brunswick and Busselton with $3.4 million project
5th May 2022
US smartphone sales fell 6% in 1Q22 as demand cooled says Counterpoint Smartphone sales in the US fell 6% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2022, the technology analyst firm Counterpoint Research reports, adding that this was due to a cooling of demand that had been generated by the pandemic.
4th May 2022
SA senator seeks law to improve mobile coverage in regional areas Independent Senator Rex Patrick has called on both the government and the opposition to amend laws governing telecommunications in Australia and make mobile coverage part of the universal service obligation.
3rd May 2022
Telstra partners with Fetch to evolve its home and entertainment offerings for T25 Telstra announced it had entered into an agreement with Fetch as its new platform for Telstra TV and to evolve Telstra’s home and entertainment proposition.
2nd May 2022
Telecommunications network sharing poised to improve coverage in rural areas The NSW Government is trialling active sharing of telecommunications infrastructure in rural and regional communities to improve mobile coverage and offer consumers more choice. Verana Networks secures US$28 million to build new 5G platforms 5G radio-access networks solutions developer Verana Networks raises US$28 million in a Series B capital funding round.
29th April 2022