News
The latest issue of our journal, the Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy, is now fully available on the TelSoc website at JTDE - Vol 9, No 4 - December 2021 | Telsoc . There’s something for everyone, so please have a look. All content is free to members (when logged in).
18th January 2022
Nokia joins RE100 to shift to renewable energy Finnish telecommunications vendor Nokia has joined RE100, a global initiative led by the Climate Group in partnership with non-profit organisation CDP, which brings together the world’s influential businesses to commit to 100% renewable electricity.
17th January 2022
Ericsson, Telstra and Qualcomm set uplink speed record of close to 1Gbps Ericsson, Telstra, and Qualcomm Technologies have achieved the highest uplink peak rate ever recorded on a commercial network during a live demo in Queensland, Australia.
17th December 2021
Telstra on the naughty list for 2021 pays $2.5 million penalty Telstra has paid an infringement notice of $2.53 million after the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found large-scale breaches of rules intended to protect the privacy and safety of customers.
16th December 2021
TPG Telecom connects City of Adelaide with new Wi-Fi network TPG Telecom has won a $4.8 million contract to refresh the City of Adelaide’s free Wi-Fi network and significantly improve the speed, security, and reliability of public internet access across the city.
15th December 2021
Consumer spending on mobile apps both in Google Play and App Store to hit US$133 billion Consumers globally are projected to spend US$133 billion on mobile apps and games in 2021 for both Google Play and App Store, according to data presented by phone case retailer Burga, highlighting the smartphone usage over the last few months.
14th December 2021
How Ericsson will empower children and young people through digital inclusion Telecommunications company Ericsson is committing to empower one million children and young people by 2025 by giving them access to digital learning, tools, content, and development programs.
13th December 2021
Pivotel wants to bring internet connectivity up in the Australian sky Rural and remote communication solutions provider Pivotel plans to make Australia one of the first countries after the European Aviation Network to experience broadband connectivity in the sky.
10th December 2021
Optus innovates homes and businesses with Optus Smart Spaces Telecommunications company Optus launches Optus Smart Spaces, a range of devices such as Wi-Fi connected stereos, home lighting systems and digital doorbells, as well as unique service solutions from self-install to full professional installation.
9th December 2021
Outcome of 850/900MHz band spectrum auction Two companies, Optus and Telstra, have won spectrum in the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s (ACMA) latest spectrum auction. Telstra Purple launches Telstra Hybrid Cloud Telstra Purple unveils the generation Telstra Hybrid Cloud, a managed public and private cloud solution.
8th December 2021