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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Major boost for Australia’s digital backbone
Ericsson will supply the next-generation technology Australia’s National Broadband Network Co’s (NBN Co) fixed wireless access (FWA) footprint is set to grow by up to 50 per cent nationally by the end of 2024 under an exclusive ten-year partnership extension with Ericsson (ERIC) to deploy 4G and next- generation 5G…
Read MoreFormer Vodafone CIO joins Firestory
Firestory has a chance to be a world leader in bushfire intelligence Firestory, a leading cloud and AI Bushfire Intelligence platform, has appointed Rob James as Managing Director. James, formerly Chief Digital and Information Officer at Vodafone, has been brought on board to drive the next phase of growth for…
Read MorePotential 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…
Read MoreHuawei signs global ITU
They pledge to help 120 million people in remote areas Huawei has signed a global commitment to join the International Telecommunication Union’s Partner2Connect digital alliance, which will bring connectivity to about 120 million people in remote areas in more than 80 countries by 2025. Liang Hua, Chairman of Huawei, announced…
Read MoreNew subsea cable system to boost connectivity
In the Digitalisation Era, Asia Link Cable is critical for connecting and creating value A consortium of telecommunication companies has signed agreements to invest about $US300 million for a submarine cable system in Southeast Asia that aims to boost data capacity in the region and upgrade local capacities. The group is composed of China…
Read MoreTelcos to pay heavy toll for misleading statements
Telstra, Optus, and TPG admitted that their statements were false or misleading Australia’s three largest internet service providers, Telstra Corporation Ltd (Telstra), Optus Internet Pty Limited (Optus), and TPG Internet Pty Ltd (TPG), have been ordered by the Federal Court to pay penalties totalling $US33.5 million after they each admitted…
Read MoreVodafone partners with IBM to prepare for the quantum era
Vodafone looking to explore quantum computing IBM announced today at the IBM Quantum Summit 2022 that Vodafone Group is collaborating with IBM on quantum-safe cybersecurity, and joining the IBM Quantum Network, which will give the company cloud access to IBM’s advanced quantum computing systems, as well as IBM’s industry-leading quantum expertise. The…
Read MoreSystem integrators to implement SD-WAN migration
Cloud managed SD-WAN services adoption is set to increase According to findings from International Data Corporation ’s recent research report 45 per cent of Indian enterprises would prefer working with Managed IT Service Providers or Systems Integrators and 36 per cent of Indian enterprises will prefer working with equipment of technology vendors…
Read MoreSATCOM services growth boosted by smart shipping
Advancement in maritime SATCOM will enable 5g coverage at sea Customers’ and crew members’ rising demand for broadband connectivity drives many segments of the maritime industry to adopt SATCOM services, according to Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Growth Opportunities in Global Maritime Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Services. Vessel and ship digitalization, automation,…
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