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TelSoc Submission to the Regional Telecommunications Review Late last week TelSoc made a submission to the Regional Telecommunications Review. The submission was prepared by the TelSoc Broadband Futures Group and approved by the TelSoc Board. We addressed four major areas for consideration by the review committee:
5th October 2021
Ericsson and PowerLight demonstrate world’s first wireless powered 5G base station As a result of what Ericsson says is its constant pursuit of new technology to improve the deployment of Radio Access Network (RAN) sites, the company has teamed up with U.S. laser innovator, PowerLight Technologies, to achieve the first safe, fully wireless-powered 5G base station.
5th October 2021
Optus announces sale of towers to AustralianSuper for AU$1.9 billion Optus’ parent company Singtel has entered into an agreement to sell a 70% stake in Australia Tower Network (ATN), a wholly-owned subsidiary which operates Optus’ passive telecommunications tower infrastructure, to AustralianSuper.
1st October 2021
IoT Analytics identify why firms employ system integrators Among companies implementing IoT projects, 55% employ a professional services firm or system integrator, according to the list of 700+ IoT system integration and services companies 2021 study by IoT Analytics.
30th September 2021
Research finds emergency services must use tech inclusively, more public engagement needed on AI A global research study from Motorola Solutions finds the pandemic accelerated demand for and adoption of technology for public safety.
29th September 2021
Google ad tech supply chain dominance 'harming businesses and individuals' Google's dominance in the advertising technology supply chain is harming both companies and individuals, the ACCC says in a report.
28th September 2021
Telstra acquires Vita Group’s retail ICT business at $110 million Telecommunications company Telstra has acquired the retail information and communication technology business of Vita Group to the tune of $110 million. Hills takes on Siklu distribution mmWave fixed wireless specialist Siklu's full range of products are now available through security and networking technology supplier Hills Australia.
27th September 2021
NBN meeting its social responsibility to Australians during COVID
24th September 2021
Oppo's Communication 5G Lab newly upgraded in collaboration with Ericsson Oppo's newly upgraded Communications Lab, with Ericsson's help, has three major modules, a Radio Frequency Lab, a Protocol Lab and a Network Simulation Lab, and will ensure Oppo smartphones are among the first to implement many of the latest 5G innovations and drive the evolution of global communication technology.
23rd September 2021
TIO Annual Report problems persist for small businesses Complaints about phone and internet services decreased 6.1% in the last financial year ending 30 June 2021. During this period, residential consumers and small businesses made 119,400 complaints to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO), highlighted in the Annual Report 2020-21 published today.
22nd September 2021