Vocus inks new oil & gas market submarine cable contract

Big money wasted by Aussies paying excess data charges
Australians are paying a high price for exceeding their data limits and have blown $152.6 million on excess data charges over the past 12 months, according to new research.

Labor claims govt going against stated policy with NBN tax

5G global subscriptions forecast to top 2.6 billion in next six years
The global number of 5G subscriptions is forecast to top 2.6 billion within the next six years, driven by sustained momentum and a rapidly developing 5G ecosystem.

Government to review telecommunications in new developments
The Federal Government is reviewing arrangements for telecommunications in new developments with the aim of helping to drive competition and ensure access to high-quality infrastructure in new areas.

TIO helps consumers with bushfire ‘unresolved’ phone, Internet issues
Consumers impacted by Australia’s recent bushfires can now receive dedicated assistance with their unresolved phone and internet issues from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.

NBN Co says no need for any ACCC intervention in service standards

Competition in NBN wholesale market growing says ACCC

Optus, Ericsson complete first 5G teleoperated drone flight
Optus and Ericsson have delivered what the two companies claim is Australia’s first 5G teleoperated drone controlled over a live 5G network.

ACMA gets tougher powers to block illegal offshore gambling websites

ACMA acts against 11 telcos
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has taken action against eleven telcos for failing to comply with consumer protection rules.

Optus launches 'market leading' 5G
With nearly 300 5G sites switched on across Australia today, and 1200 sites planned by March 2020, Optus has also announced new 4K Ultra HD video streaming partnerships while reaching 'top peak home 5G speeds' of 400 Mbps.

ACCC gives ‘price certainty’ on wholesale telecoms services

Internet began 50 years ago today in US

Government readies for mmWave 5G spectrum auction
The Australian Government has commenced the process in preparation for the auction of 2.4 GHz of essential spectrum in the mmWave 26 GHz band to support a “fast and efficient” rollout of a 5G network across Australia.

North America a global leader in 5G, says GSMA
North America is one of the most advanced mobile regions in the world as a result of significant operator investments in 5G, according to a newly published study from mobile industry body GSMA.

2019 review of retail broadband pricing 
There is a crisis in disconnected wholesale and retail pricing. This will be the last annual review of retail broadband pricing.

Sunrise shows glimpse of the 5G future

Swiss telco Sunrise is the most advanced in the Western World in its implementation of 5G. Its innovations show the potential of the technology. It will come sooner than you think.

Germany snubs US over Huawei 5G ban
Chinese telecommunications equipment vendor Huawei Technologies will not be excluded from the rollout of 5G in Germany, with the government stating on Monday that no company would be banned.

5G for Business in Australia awn for explosive growth
The latest research from Samsung Australia and Tech Research Asia explores 5G readiness of Australian businesses.

ACCC warns NBN Co over playing favourites with RSPs

Malaysian mobile operator Maxis picks Huawei for 5G
Malaysian mobile carrier Maxis has signed an agreement with Huawei for its 5G rollout. The agreement was signed in Putrajaya by Maxis CEO Gokhan Ogut and Huawei Technologies Malaysia CEO Michael Yuan.

Telstra buys stake in Southern Cross Cable Network
Australia's largest telco Telstra has put pen to paper with the signing of a conditional agreement to take up a 25% equity interest in the US$300 million trans-Pacific Southern Cross Cable Network (SCCN).

Optus moves ahead with 5G rollout, releases new Samsung, Oppo plans