News
Nokia enabling indoor 5G mmWave Fixed Wireless Access Nokia announced a claimed Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) breakthrough which could see wireless broadband capacity increase by 5 to 10 times. Optus bags Google Cloud Communications and Service Providers Customer Award Telecommunications company Optus wins the Google Cloud Communications and Service Providers Customer Award, presented at this year’s Google Cloud Next ’21.
13th October 2021
Nordic countries dominate Tutela report, ANZ recognised for Excellent Consistent Quality Denmark tops Tutela’s 2021 Global Mobile Experience Report with the highest Excellent Consistent Quality at 86.16%, which means that the country has the best connection for demanding applications like 1080p video streaming, HD group video calling, and real time mobile gaming.
12th October 2021
Dear Member, Just a short reminder of TelSoc's Annual General Meeting 2021 scheduled for 12:00 noon on Thursday 28th October on Zoom. This is similar to the event from last year, which was well attended; it also has the added benefit that all Members from around Australia (and beyond) can attend.
11th October 2021
ACMA acknowledges Digi’s public complaints portal but Reset Australia says it’s just a PR stunt The Australian Communications and Media Authority has welcomed Digital Industry Group’s decision to launch a public complaints portal, which will add accountability measures for digital platforms in the country.
11th October 2021
Further action needed for regional Australia to stay connected Further investments to promote greater choice and availability for mobile phone users as well as improving the reliability and affordability of telecommunications services are vital to ensuring regional Australians are guaranteed access to essential telecommunications services, according to the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN).
8th October 2021
TIO ombudsman Judi Jones resigns Judi Jones has resigned from her post as telecommunications industry ombudsman, the Board of the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman announced.
7th October 2021
TPG Telecom reveals its sustainable strategy Telecommunications company TPG Telecom launches its sustainable strategy, laying its initiatives to create a responsible and sustainable business. Aussie Broadband completes successful Share Purchase Plan Aussie Broadband has raised $20 million through a heavily oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan (SPP).
6th October 2021
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