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February 2, 2023
Telstra adds 400Gbps backbone links between Sydney and Melbourne

Telstra adds 400Gbps backbone links between Sydney and Melbourne

Australian telecommunications company Telstra has increased its backbone capacity by 400Gbps between Sydney and Melbourne.
January 17, 2023
Frost Sullivan Smart City Solutions

Demand for smart city solutions spikes with investments in upgrading telecommunication networks

Smart city solution providers are developing new capabilities and products, expanding the ecosystem, says Frost & Sullivan.
December 15, 2022
NBN Co blasts 'free-riding' users, suggests cutting price tier gaps

NBN Co blasts ‘free-riding’ users, suggests cutting price tier gaps

NBN Co has again blasted customers for choosing plans that mismatch their usage, claiming they "in effect 'free-ride'" on its network.
December 7, 2022
ACCC sues Telstra for misleading customers on download speeds

ACCC sues Telstra for misleading customers on download speeds

The ACCC has sued telecommunications giant Telstra, alleging that it misled customers about the actual download speeds they would experience.
November 14, 2022
Consultation on draft guidelines to improve mobile coverage begins

Consultation on draft guidelines to improve mobile coverage begins

The federal government’s election pledge of $40 million to boost mobile coverage across the nation is about to start the consultation phase for its draft guidelines. […]
November 14, 2022
Telecommunications law changes to help in search for missing people

Telecommunications law changes to help in search for missing people

Changes to telecommunications law have been made to allow authorities to access vital phone data more quickly to aid in the search for missing persons. The […]
October 31, 2022
Ransomware compromises Defence's communications

Ransomware compromises Defence’s communications

A ransomware attack has been launched against a communications platform used by the Department of Defence. ForceNet, a service used by both civilian and military users […]
October 31, 2022
Govt launches review on telecommunications mobile coverage

Govt launches review on telecommunications mobile coverage

The federal government will conduct an independent review on telecommunications mobile coverage to accurately pinpoint gaps in technology and determine investment priorities beginning in 2023. Under […]
October 20, 2022
1.5M Aussie homes, businesses to benefit from NBN upgrades

1.5M Aussie homes, businesses to benefit from NBN upgrades

With the inclusion of NBN upgrades in next week’s budget, about 1.5 million Australian homes and companies will enjoy improved communications. The government will invest $2.4 […]
October 18, 2022
Cunningham gets increased communications network resilience

Cunningham gets increased communications network resilience

Following the installation of backup NBN Sky Muster satellite services under the Australian Government’s Strengthening Telecommunications Against Natural Disasters (STAND) program, Cunningham will now be enjoying […]
October 17, 2022
Oppo launches first tablet Pad Air in Australian market

Aussies still eager to transition to 5G amidst inflation

Amidst skyrocketing prices, there is still a strong desire for 5G technology upgrades worldwide, with 23 per cent of Australian smartphone users planning to make the […]
October 17, 2022

Fox, News Corp to reunite under Murdoch media empire

Nearly ten years after the firms’ split, Rupert Murdoch has begun a process that might bring his media empire, News Corp and Fox Corp, back together. […]
October 14, 2022
Top telcos complaint-handling shows improvement

Top telcos complaint-handling shows improvement

According to new data from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), complaints to Australia’s top telecoms (per 10,000 services) declined by 7.9 per cent in […]
September 28, 2022
Jingellic receives improved communications network resilience 

Jingellic receives improved communications network resilience 

Jingellic in Eden-Monaro is now more ready for crises and natural disasters after the installation of a backup NBN Sky Muster satellite service. The project was […]
September 27, 2022
TIO report asserts federal govt’s Better Connectivity Plan

TIO report asserts federal govt’s Better Connectivity Plan

The federal government will continue its commitment to improving Australia’s mobile coverage through the Better Connectivity Plan following the recent release of the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman’s […]
August 3, 2022
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Comms leaders gather to optimise social impact through digital channels

As the pandemic started shutting down traditional ways of communication, the digital channels of exchanging messages became more significant. The same is valid for government agencies […]
August 3, 2022
Six things you need to understand about the 6G technology

Six things you need to understand about the 6G technology

The pace of change in telecommunications is increasing every year. A case in point is the rapid research and development of 6G technologies when 5G has not […]
August 2, 2022
ACMA issues enforcement actions against 7 telcos for TCP Code violation

ACMA issues enforcement actions against 7 telcos for TCP Code violation

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) took action against seven telcos after investigations revealed they neglected the submission of compulsory compliance statements in 2021. The […]
August 1, 2022
Murrumbateman receives network upgrade under connectivity program

Murrumbateman receives network upgrade under connectivity program

The completion of projects carried out under the Regional Connectivity Program of the Australian Government will bring network upgrade to the community of Murrumbateman. In addition […]
July 27, 2022
Durack gets telecom boost under regional connectivity program

Durack gets telecom boost under regional connectivity program

With the completion of initiatives carried out under the Australian Government’s Regional Connectivity Program, the communities of Kalumburu and Jigalong in Western Australia will have enhanced […]