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The latest issue of our journal, the Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy, is now available on the TelSoc website at https://telsoc.org/journal/jtde-v11-n4. Please have a look at it. You can download the full issue (towards the bottom of the issue page) or select individual articles. All content is free to financial members of TelSoc (when logged in).
7th January 2024
From the Commswire team: 2023 was still a challenging year for many and we hope you have had some positive times. We wish you the best for summertime and that you have lots of time with the important people in your life having lots of fun, love, laughter, and good times. We appreciate the support of our readers, customers, and partners during 2023. It was great to have your support and friendship.
22nd December 2023
Telnyx fined for failing to curb SMS scams, mobile number fraud Telnyx Australia has paid $106,560 infringement notice after the Australian Communications and Media Authority found the telco failed to reduce scam SMS and prevent mobile number fraud between 2017 and 2022, breaching anti-scam and public safety obligations. ZTE launches telecom energy solution as response to industry trends
21st December 2023
Sat.One deploys ‘first’ Eutelsat LEO service Connectivity company Sat.One has deployed what it calls the “first” ever EutelSat OneWeb Enterprise Low Earth Orbit (LEO) service in the Southern Hemisphere. AgriBusiness Connect, Ericsson harness 5G to ramp agricultural businesses in Australia
20th December 2023
Telstra warns public to be more vigilant against holiday scams Australian telecommunications provider Telstra has warned consumers to be vigilant as cyber scammers are on the hunt to exploit more victims this coming peak shopping Christmas season. Porsche co-designs exclusive smartphone with Honor
19th December 2023
Vodafone Australia retires 3G network Vodafone Australia, one of the country's biggest telco operators, has switched off its 3G network last Friday, 15 December. Australians downloaded 12 million terabytes in December 2022: ACMA report
18th December 2023
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
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
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
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