Tag: Telecomms
The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) has identified three previously undocumented malware families being used in an active cyber espionage campaign targeting telecommunications providers, government agencies, defence organisations and …
Telstra has reported a 3 per cent rise in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation after leases (EBITDAaL) to $8.2 billion for the 2026 financial year, while flagging …
eWAKA, the company building an operating platform for commercial electric mobility in Africa, has been ranked 13th among Africa’s Top 50 Mobility Companies in the 2026 MobilityX Africa rankings, …
Bridge Alliance member operators AIS, Globe Telecom, Optus and Singtel have deployed what the group describes as the first multi-operator enterprise eSIM connectivity network for IoT, built on Thales’ …
Optus has completed a live network trial of automatic cell coverage compensation technology designed to detect outages and restore mobile coverage within minutes – and in some cases seconds …
Triple Zero calls, regional trains and payment terminals were disrupted as the regulator opens an investigation. Telstra says close to 90 per cent of calls and data are flowing …
Australian internet provider Superloop has introduced Broadband PriceLock, an option that lets eligible existing customers lock in the list price and speed of their broadband plan for two years. …
The federal Coalition has welcomed the signing of the Vuvale Union Treaty and the Ocean of Peace Alliance between Australia and Fiji, agreements it says build on a partnership …
Independent Australian telecommunications provider Telair has reached its 20th year of operation, a milestone that places the Brisbane-headquartered company among the longer-standing independent telcos in a market that has …
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has escalated its review of the proposed merger between Italian engineering firm Saipem and Luxembourg-based Subsea7, determining that the deal could substantially lessen …
NEC Corporation has signed a supply contract with a consortium of companies for the India-Southeast Asia (I-2SEA) submarine cable system, a project that will connect India, Malaysia and Singapore …
The competition regulator has welcomed new rules requiring mobile providers to publish standardised coverage maps, warning it will scrutinise future claims and take enforcement action where coverage representations mislead …
Public Sector Network Group has acquired Intermedium, bringing together two names serving the ANZ government sector under one group. The acquisition combines two organisations with deep roots in the …
New research from peak communications consumer body ACCAN has shed light on failed attempts to contact Triple Zero, pointing to gaps in network reliability, public awareness and the broader …
Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has signed a distribution agreement with Australian telecommunications provider LIVA Telecom to integrate its cybersecurity products into eligible residential and business connectivity plans across Australia. …
SUBCO has declared its SMAP subsea cable system ready for service, bringing online a 5,000-kilometre fully armoured cable connecting Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth across 16 fibre pairs. The …
New Zealand telco One NZ has expanded its partnership with Rimini Street to support and stabilise its Oracle environment, allowing the company to redirect budget and resources toward AI-driven …
The ACCC has released the final edition of its long-running Measuring Broadband Australia program, showing that households on fixed-line NBN connections are now receiving an average of 99.4 per …
Nokia has been selected by Symphony Communication Public Company Limited to upgrade the Malaysia-Cambodia-Thailand (MCT) subsea cable system using its optical networking solutions, in a project aimed at boosting …
Aussie Broadband has completed its acquisition of AGL Energy’s telecommunications business, issuing $115 million in shares to AGL and setting the stage for the migration of 350,000 NBN and …
NBN Co has raised EUR 750 million (A$1.2 billion equivalent) from its second Euro Sustainability Bond issuance in the European debt capital markets. The 7.5-year bond was priced on …
Telecom interconnect and settlement provider Telarix has struck a partnership with number governance platform Telesmart to bolster its cloud number services offering for carriers and service providers. The deal …
Telecom number governance platform Telesmart has appointed Carl Roberts as Chairman of its Board as the London-based company looks to accelerate growth and expand its reach across the global …
Mobile coverage maps used to report connectivity across Australia are painting a misleading picture for people living and working outside major cities, according to a telecommunications expert from RMIT …
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released its 32nd Measuring Broadband Australia report, finding that most households on NBN fixed-line connections are receiving download speeds close to what …
A coalition of 23 consumer and community organisations is calling on the Australian Communications and Media Authority to reject the telecommunications industry’s self-regulatory code and impose direct regulation, citing …
NBN Co has raised $850 million from its inaugural domestic Sustainability Bond, marking the company’s largest Australian dollar-denominated 10-year bond issuance to date. The Australian Medium-Term Note (AMTN) offering …
New funding round targets digital solutions for clean energy access, circularity and digital inclusion across low- and middle-income countries. The GSMA has announced a new Innovation Fund offering grants …
The Concordia Initiative has delivered free connectivity to communities in Victoria and Western Australia, with plans to scale nationally by 2030. An Australian charity has completed two pilot projects …
Australia’s telecommunications sector is facing a level of public and regulatory scrutiny not seen in a while. Over the past few years, major outages, rising customer complaints and high-profile …
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has outlined its compliance and enforcement priorities for the year ahead, placing manipulative online practices, misleading pricing in essential services and unsafe goods …
Sales technology company TitanX has acquired enterprise dialing platform FrontSpin in an eight-figure transaction, combining AI-driven call prediction with large-scale sales communication infrastructure. The deal brings together TitanX’s phone …
SpaceX has acquired xAI in a move designed to integrate artificial intelligence capabilities with launch, satellite and communications infrastructure, outlining plans to eventually develop space-based data centres powered by …
Australia’s telecommunications sector is failing to deliver competitive pricing and quality service, according to a new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, which singles out weak …
Macquarie Telecom has confirmed a leadership transition that will see long-serving executive, Luke Clifton, step back from day-to-day operations and join the board of Macquarie Technology Operations Pty Ltd, …
Simify is reporting a sharp rise in Australians heading overseas with eSIMs loaded before take-off, as concerns about hacking and roaming costs shape pre-flight checklists ahead of the summer …
Australia is at a tipping point when it comes to artificial intelligence. Across sectors Ai is disrupting traditional ways of working and creating opportunities to improve efficiency, innovation and …
In a country as connected and digitally dependent as Australia, the rising frequency of telco outages has become more than just a nuisance – it is an existential challenge …
Optus has introduced a new agentic Ai tool built to assist its frontline staff, aiming to streamline complex customer interactions and improve the speed and consistency of service delivery. …
Telstra has introduced Automated Carrier Aggregation across more than 50 live 5G Advanced sites in North Sydney, becoming the first operator to activate the capability on a commercial network. …
Infosys and Telstra International have expanded their partnership in a move aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and supporting Telstra’s Connected Future 30 strategy. The extended collaboration will see Infosys …
Yomojo has extended its wholesale mobile agreement with Optus for another three years, expanding its reach across mobile, fixed wireless and NBN services nationwide. The agreement, which builds on …
Vodafone is set to mark the doubling of its mobile network across Australia with a free live performance by ARIA-nominated electronic music duo, Bag Raiders. The event will take …
Australians stand to benefit from a $3 billion equity investment from the Federal Government in the National Broadband Network to upgrade Fibre to the Node (FTTN) technology. This commitment …
Optus has expanded its Daily Roaming service, allowing customers on eligible plans to stay connected during flights for just $5 a day. The service, delivered in partnership with AeroMobile, …
The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) has received $2.56 million in funding from the federal government to ensure consumer voices are considered in the regulation of the National …
A report from RMIT University indicates internet access in remote and very remote parts of Australia has improved over the past two years. Infrastructure investments in 4G/5G, Wi-Fi, and …
Telstra and Ericsson have conducted a successful trial of the Ericsson Automated Configuration Consistency (EACC) rApp, marking a world first for this technology’s deployment on a live commercial network. …
The recent acquisition by Vocus of TPG’s fibre network infrastructure, along with a substantial submarine cable portfolio, represents a significant shift in Australia’s telecommunications landscape. This move aligns with …
This week, the government announced its intention to introduce new legislation that would keep the National Broadband Network (NBN) in public hands, reinforcing its election promise. The proposed law, …
Australia’s smartphone market saw a significant recovery in the first half of 2024, with sales rising 8 per cent year-on-year to 3.98 million units, according to the latest research …
