5G drives revenue growth

Cloud gaming, enterprise and industrial deployments gaining momentum New research from the Ericsson Mobility Report team provides encouraging evidence for communication service providers (CSPs) worldwide by identifying a correlation between 5G uptake and revenue growth. Flattening revenues have been a challenge for service providers in all parts of the world,…

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Future regulation of the NBN

Undertaking the principal regulatory framework for all NBN connections The ACCC has published a consultation paper on NBN Co’s proposed variation to its Special Access Undertaking and is inviting submissions from interested parties. The undertaking provides a framework for the economic regulation of the NBN until 2040, including rules for setting the maximum…

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A telco sustainability reality check

Sustainability and profitability are not mutually exclusive Global pressure is increasing for telcos to reduce energy and waste and achieve climate-related targets, all while making massive investments in energy-draining 5G spectrum, infrastructure, and supporting technologies. As a result, living up to the hype of both 5G performance standards (super-fast speeds,…

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Cybersecurity resilience emerges as a top priority

The leading types of incidents were network or data breaches Cybersecurity resilience is a top priority for companies as they look to defend against a rapidly evolving threat landscape, according to the latest edition of Cisco’s annual Security Outcomes Report launched today. Titled, Security Outcomes Report, Volume 3: Achieving Security Resilience,…

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Broadband retailers abiding by advertised download speeds

Retailers to make their busy period upload speeds available for fixed-line services Broadband retailers are more regularly meeting or exceeding their advertised speed claims for NBN fixed-line plans during busy evening hours. (Fixed-line connections are those that have a physical line running to the property, such as fibre to the…

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Potential economic benefits of 5G

Expanded Mid-Band 5G coverage is identified as the key success factor A major new Ericsson commissioned study by management consulting firm Analysis Mason highlights the potential economic, consumer and environmental benefits of 5G connectivity in 15 national emerging markets. With regulatory and government support, all fifteen countries could benefit from…

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