Motorola scores two NSW radio comms govt contracts worth $10m Telecommunications equipment vendor Motorola has secured two radio communication contracts with the NSW Government worth $10 million. Communication Alliance, Australian telco sector propose ‘stronger’ industry code

15th December 2023

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New Bundaberg solar farm contract to help Telstra hit 100% renewable mark Australian internet provider Telstra announced it has signed a new power purchase agreement (PPA) with developer Global Power Generation to construct a solar farm near Bundaberg, Queensland, claiming the agreement will enable renewable energy generation equivalent to 100% of its consumption by 2025. Cheap as Chips picks SOTI’s solution to manage its mobile devices

14th December 2023

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Launtel has the highest speeds during peak hours, ACCC report says Australian internet provider Launtel has emerged as the best performing telco with customers receiving 103.8% of their NBN plan’s maximum speeds during peak hours between 7pm and 11pm, the ACCC’s 23rd Measuring Broadband Australia report found. CoreSite to launch 50Gbps networking through Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

13th December 2023

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Swoop to provide stronger connection to 130,000 residents in Mt Baw Baw, Moe, and Morwell The Victorian Government has picked fixed wireless and wholesale infrastructure service provider Swoop as its telecommunication partner to help roll out the $550 million Connecting Victoria program to bring stronger connection to over 130,000 businesses and households in 180 towns in Mt Baw Baw, Moe, and Morwell.

12th December 2023

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NBN Co rolls out hybrid vehicles with elevated platforms to maintain its network Australia’s national broadband network provider NBN Co has deployed a fleet of hybrid vehicles with elevated work platforms to install, maintain, and repair aerial sections of the NBN network. Optus, Nokia trial 800Gbps on long-haul network between Sydney and Melbourne

11th December 2023

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CSIRO spinout Quasar launches multibeam satellite ground station Australian startup Quasar has launched its world first Space Domain Awareness (SDA) capabilities, a fully digital multibeam satellite ground station. ManageEngine raises UPS Solutions’ data efficiency to 25% Technology company ManageEngine has improved data infrastructure company UPS Solutions’ customer support and raised its operational efficiency from 50% to over 75%.

8th December 2023

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ACMA 'loses patience' with Telstra for billing mistakes The Australian Communications and Media Authority has fined Australia's largest internet provider Telstra more than $3 million for charging customers for inactive internet services over an 11-year period. CJD Equipment picks Macquarie Telecom for cybersecurity uplift

7th December 2023

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Amazon and SpaceX ink deal for three more Project Kuiper launches Amazon has signed a contract with SpaceX for three Falcon 9 launches to support deployment plans for Project Kuiper, Amazon’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband network. SoftBank buys 51% stake in Cubic Telecom

6th December 2023

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Telus drops C$619 million on 3800MHz spectrum Canadian telecommunications company Telus has emerged as the biggest bidder in Canada's mid-band 3800MHz spectrum, securing 1,430 licenses for nearly C$619 million. Singtel bags ‘green loan’ to power data centres Singaporean telecommunications company Singtel has secured what it calls a S$535 million (US$400.7 million) five-year “green loan.”

5th December 2023

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Telcos, ACMA block 336.7 million scam texts The Australian Communications and Media Authority and local telcos have been working to fight scams, blocking over 336.7 million scam texts since July 2022, according to figures released by the regulator. Activ8me launches new plans on NBN Sky Muster Plus

4th December 2023

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