CommsWire - 13 February 2019

Trump set to ban Chinese equipment from US networks US President Donald Trump is likely to issue an executive order later this week banning the use of telecommunications equipment from Chinese companies in American wireless networks.

CommsWire - 11 February 2019

Long wait times as Australian telcos get 88 million customer calls Australia’s five largest telecommunications companies received more than 88 million enquiries in the 2017-18 financial year and in some cases customers had to wait up to 4 to 6 minutes for their call to be answered, according to a new report from the ACMA.

CommsWire - 7 February 2019

Telstra plans $160m spend on Vic mobile network projects Telstra has plans to invest more than $160 million on 600 mobile network projects in Victoria during the 2018-19 financial year, with the aim of eliminating black spots, improving data speeds and capacity.

CommsWire - 6 February 2019

Fraudsters use stolen mobile numbers to drain bank accounts: TIO Australian consumers are reporting having their bank accounts drained by fraudsters and their email inboxes accessed in the latest scam involving theft of mobile numbers, according to the newly published report on fraud from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.

CommsWire - 5 February 2019

Smartphone shipments had worst ever year in 2018 Smartphone shipments fell for the fifth consecutive quarter in the final quarter of 2018, with 375.4 million units shipped, a drop of 4.9% year-on-year, according to its preliminary figures from technology analyst firm IDC.

CommsWire - 4 February 2019

GSMA seeks to discuss Huawei issue at next board meeting The mobile operators trade body, GSM Association, has proposed that its members hold a discussion about possible exclusion of Chinese telecommunications equipment vendor Huawei Technologies from many developed markets, with operators fearing this may set them back by years.

CommsWire - 1 February 2019

CEPU blames Penn for lack of upskilling Telstra chief executive Andy Penn has been taken to task by the Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union national president Shane Murphy over the decision to fill the skills gap by recruiting and employing people in India rather than upskilling its existing workers.

CommsWire - 30 January 2019

NetComm launches 5G fixed wireless self-installation tech Networking solutions provider NetComm Wireless has launched 5G fixed wireless self-installation technology that it claims will reduce the time taken and cost incurred for operators to connect customers to ultra-fast broadband.

CommsWire - 29 January 2019

TPG drops mobile network plan due to Huawei ban Telecommunications provider TPG Telecom has cancelled plans for rolling out a mobile network, and said the ban imposed by the Australian Government on Chinese telecommunications equipment provider Huawei Technologies is the main reason.

CommsWire - 24 January 2019

NBN Co's 100Mbps move suits ISPs offering contracts: claim The NBN Co's latest promotional move, offering retail service providers $160 for each customer who signs up for a 100Mbps service, effectively requires these customers not to downgrade or disconnect until January 2021, according to the head of a small ISP.