Tag: telecommunications

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Telstra finalises $US1.6B Digicel Pacific purchase

Telstra has finalised its $US1.6 billion purchase of Digicel Pacific following regulatory approvals from the Australian Government. “Telstra’s acquisition of Digicel Pacific is a positive...

How to prepare for telecom and power outages during disasters

As much as we should be thankful for how much technological advancements have made our modes of communication more efficient and accessible, we should also...

NBN Sky Muster Plus offers additional data at no extra cost

The NBN Sky Muster Plus satellite service now offers more data with significant updates for Australian families and small businesses. Sky Muster Plus customers can...

Optus to provide the Art Gallery of NSW with 5G connection

Optus is providing 5G connection to the Art Gallery of NSW under a three-year partnership to commemorate the opening of its new art museum. From...

Australia pumps $480m into NBN Co’s network upgrade

The Australian government is providing $480 million to the publicly-owned corporation National Broadband Network (NBN Co) to upgrade its fixed wireless network. In March, the...

Is there a “better future” for Aussie comms with Michelle Rowland?

Among the ten female ministers in the new Albanese cabinet is Federal Member for Greenway and now the Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland. Before this...

Telstra pays affected customers over $2.2M in refunds and penalties

Australia’s largest telecommunications company is refunding over 11,000 of its customers after overcharging them following investigations done by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)....

SIM-swap scammers targeted by new ACMA laws

Australia’s telecommunications regulator is implementing new rules that will push telecommunications companies to clamp down on the ‘SIM-swap’ scam that has robbed mobile users of...

ACCC says scam calls are increasing, here’s how you can avoid them

Scam calls are becoming more rampant and scammers are using different strategies to scam Australians using technology. Scammers will introduce themselves on the phone pretending...

Australian Government appoints new chair and director for NBN Co Board

New changes are happening in the country’s broadband industry as the Australian Government appoints a new chair and director to the NBN Co Board. The...

Telstra and the Australian Government to buy Digicel Pacific

Telstra and the Australian Government have partnered together to buy Digicel Pacific, the leading telecoms group in the South Pacific region. Through Export Finance Australia,...

Australia seeks re-election at UN International Telecommunication Union

Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne has revealed that Australia will be pushing for re-election in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council at the Plenipotentiary...

Optus to trial satellite technology for remote communities

As part of the Alternative Voice Services Trial (AVST) agreement with the Australian Government, Optus will be delivering innovative trials on satellite technology to support...

ACMA opens applications for 5G spectrum auction

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has opened applications for the upcoming 2021 auction of the 5G spectrum in the 850/900 MHz band. The...