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Australians would rather live with smashed phone screens than shell out cash for repair A Vodafone survey has uncovered almost one in five Australians (19.1%) would rather live with smashed screens than fork out cash to fix them. BT, Edgio, debut 'world's first' MAUD-enabled CDN
26th August 2024
Qualcomm announces new Snapdragon 7s version for mid-range smartphones Smartphone CPU maker Qualcomm has announced a new version of its Snapdragon 7 chipset series - the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform - which the company says builds on the 7-series momentum of bringing enhanced capabilities to the mid-range smartphones market. Tangerine Telecom launches new NBN fixed wireless plans
23rd August 2024
Bhutan Telecom leverages Ciena routers to improve traffic customer experience Telecom provider Bhutan Telecom has deployed Ciena’s coherent routing solutions to support booming traffic demands. Cloudian, Lenovo unveil AI data lake platform Software company Cloudian partnered with Lenovo to unveil the Cloudian HyperStore AI data lake platform.
22nd August 2024
TIO calls for new regulatory framework amidst 50k regional telco complaints A new regulatory framework is needed to address the 51,854 phone and internet regional complaints plaguing consumers in remote areas, according to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO). BT deploys small cells to improve street connectivity in the UK
21st August 2024
NBN Co slashes power consumption across fixed wireless network by 5% Wholesale broadband operator NBN Co claimed it reduced power consumption across its fixed wireless network by 5%, estimated to deliver a reduction of 850 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions. Telstra posts 'slight' increase in revenue
20th August 2024
Kanyini launches onboard SpaceX South Australian-owned and manufactured satellite Kanyini claimed in an “Australian first” that it was successfully launched today onboard a SpaceX rocket from the US. SMSGlobal sends one million SMS without enforcing checks: ACMA
19th August 2024
NextDC debuts new data centre facility in Darwin Data centre provider NextDC opened a new data centre facility in Darwin (D1), developed in partnership with the Northern Territory Government and Vocus. One New Zealand to launch new fibre arm One New Zealand announced it will be launching EonFibre later this year, a fibre business aimed at supporting wholesale customers including hyperscalers.
16th August 2024
Telstra, Optus delay 3G network shutdown Telecommunication companies Telstra and Optus announced they will delay the closure of their 3G networks by 28 October 2024. RSM Australia extends Macquarie Telecom SD-WAN partnership Audit, tax, and consulting services provider RSM Australia has signed an agreement to extend the deployment of Macquarie Telecom’s SD-WAN network and voice services to revamp its previous network.
15th August 2024
TPG Telecom ends Google exclusive search deals Australian telco TPG Telecom will follow with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) recommendation not to enter into new agreements with Google requiring its search services to be pre-installed and set as the default search on an exclusive basis on devices they supply. New Motorola Solutions application helps police officers respond to family violence
14th August 2024
Telstra taps Microsoft’s AI capabilities Telecommunication company Telstra announced it integrated Microsoft’s AI technology with its Intercity Fibre Network project, which the telco claimed will “accelerate” the digital transformation and develop Australia’s AI ecosystem. Optus, Devo deliver monitoring service to enterprises
13th August 2024