Industry News
TPG receives warning following Triple Zero compliance failure
The formal warning was issued after TPG failed to notify Telstra — the entity responsible for the Triple Zero emergency call service — in a timely manner that an outage had affected emergency calls from its network. [ + ]
Unseenlabs' new satellite strengthens maritime surveillance
The asset is set to expand Unseenlabs' existing constellation and further strengthen its operational capabilities in tracking illegal and unreported maritime activity. [ + ]
TCCA names new TETRA interoperability certification partner
DEKRA will be TCCA's new TETRA Certification Body that will oversee the interoperability (IOP) testing process and issue the certificates. [ + ]
Ericsson antennas to boost Optus's 5G network efficiency
Optus and Ericsson have announced a partnership to deploy high-performance antennas designed to enhance the coverage, capacity and energy efficiency of Optus's 5G network. [ + ]
Motorola Solutions set to acquire Silvus Technologies
Silvus designs and develops software-defined high-speed mobile ad-hoc network (MANET) technology that enables highly secure data, video and voice communications without the need for fixed infrastructure. [ + ]
5G tech trialled during Norwegian military exercise
Nokia's 5G technology was said to provide field personnel from multiple nations with advanced defence applications, enhancing situational awareness and facilitating seamless cooperation across military units. [ + ]
Telstra Satellite Messaging launches in Australia
Eligible customers with supported devices will be able to use the service when they are outdoors beyond the reaches of the Telstra mobile network coverage and within the Starlink Direct to Cell satellite coverage area. [ + ]
NSW Ambulance trials drones for search and rescue
The two-month trial saw seven critical care paramedics and special operations team paramedics specially trained to operate, maintain and deploy drones as part of search and rescue missions. [ + ]
ACMA seeks submissions on CB emergency channels
The ACMA is currently seeking information on some aspects of the class licence that covers the use of citizens band (CB) radio in Australia. [ + ]
Vocus to build Telesat LEO landing station in NSW
Vocus will construct and operate the new landing station and provide fibre connectivity to Telesat's point of presence, connecting the latter's advanced LEO satellite constellation to terrestrial networks. [ + ]
Telstra fined for disruption to emergency call support service
Telstra has committed to an independent review after the telco mistakenly disabled the connection to the emergency call relay service used by people with hearing and speech impairments. [ + ]
Comms Connect NZ explores emerging technologies
The Southern Hemisphere's premier critical communications event, Comms Connect, was held in New Zealand this week for the 10th time. [ + ]
Nokia to enhance 5G network coverage for T-Mobile US
The new agreement seeks to advance T-Mobile's 5G network by deploying next-generation baseband and radio technologies. [ + ]
DroneShield signs >$1m deal with Aust law enforcement agency
An Australian law enforcement agency will adopt DroneShield's advanced counter-drone solutions, in a commitment to safeguarding national security in the face of evolving unmanned aerial threats. [ + ]
Comms Connect NZ to discuss novel 5G use cases
Comms Connect New Zealand is coming to Christchurch next week, on 4–5 June, and there's set to be plenty of discussion on the possibilities provided by 5G. [ + ]