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3rd April 2024
Telcos are now required to support financially struggling customers The government implemented a new financial measure that mandates telcos to support customers struggling to pay their phone and internet bills last week. Telstra extends FirstWave contract
3rd April 2024
US and Mexico governments to partner on chip industry development The US Department of State and the Government of Mexico have announced a partnership to "grow and diversify" their mutual semiconductor industry ecosystem. Yokogawa Electric to offer Nozomi Networks solutions
2nd April 2024
Telstra's Triple Zero outage caused by multiple issues Telstra's Triple Zero outage on the morning of 1 March was the combination of a technical fault, an issue in its backup process, and a communication error that occurred "in the heat of the moment," Telstra chief Vicki Brady revealed in a post-incident report. AMSA appoints Macquarie Telecom executive Luke Clifton as chairman
28th March 2024
Mate taps SourseAI’s intelligence platform Australian telco Mate has deployed SourseAI’s decision intelligence platform to gain insights into its subscribers, build trust and loyalty, and achieve growth. Astronomers locate 49 new galaxies
27th March 2024
Telstra announces LEO satellite connectivity for customers Telstra announced its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity, powered by Starlink, is now available at $125/month for its customers. Elsight to optmise Robotican drones’ BVLOS communications and systems
26th March 2024
Star Telecom transferred services to customers without consent, ACMA finds An Australian Communications Media Authority (ACMA) investigation has found that BSC WA, trading as Star Telecom, transferred customers to its services without their consent, breaching the Telecommunications Consumer Protections (TCP) Code. Connectivity Standards Alliance launches IoT security spec
25th March 2024
Ericsson establishes group to deliver 5G services to US Govt Swedish telecommunications equipment provider Ericsson has established a new entity to deliver 5G services across multiple agencies in the US Federal Government, including the Department of Defence. NEC partners with Skyloom to pioneer 100Gbps space optical communications
22nd March 2024
Urban Telecom fails to comply with fair selling training requirements Teleforce, trading as Urban Telecom, is facing probe after the Australian Communications and Media Authority found that its sales representatives had not been appropriately trained. Declan O’Callaghan joins Swoop as COO Fixed wireless and wholesale network infrastructure provider Swoop has appointed Declan O’Callaghan as its COO.
21st March 2024
Inability to reach Triple Zero may delay Telstra and Optus 3G shutdown The 3G shutdown of Telstra and Optus could be delayed as the government noted that customers still using 3G services may not be able to access Triple Zero Services. Qualcomm unveils new flagship Snapdragon smartphone processor
20th March 2024