The Connectivity Innovation Network is developing a cost-effective large-area Wi-Fi (LAWi-Fi) system for rapid deployment in remote areas and emergency and crisis situations. [ + ]

It's been a bad week for Telstra and Optus, who are receiving attention from the ACMA for separate incidents that put the safety of the Australian public at risk. [ + ]

Speedcast has expanded its STARS (Satellite To All Remote Sites) program contract, providing connectivity services across hundreds of sites for the Northern Territory Government. [ + ]

ARCIA has announced it is returning to Perth for a one-day conference on 14 March 2024, to deliver industry-related content to the critical communications community. [ + ]

Mavenir demonstrated a 3GPP Rel-17 NB-IoT non-terrestrial network data connection deployed over the Ligado SkyTerra satellite network. [ + ]

AMSL Aero will adapt its zero-emission aircraft to fight bushfires autonomously, while Advanced Navigation will accelerate production of its LiDAV technology. [ + ]

The 2024 edition of Comms Connect New Zealand is just over four months away and already has more exhibitors booked than any of the eight previous shows. [ + ]

Hourua is a joint venture between Spark and One NZ, formed to meet the needs of New Zealand's first responders using the new Public Safety Network Te Kupenga Marutau. [ + ]

As part of the rollout of LEO cellular backhaul, Telstra conducted an on-air voice call using Eutelsat OneWeb's LEO solution at a site in Oxford Falls, Sydney. [ + ]

Researchers have found a way to implement visible light communication in a practical lighting system — by reducing interference with a novel light source. [ + ]

With sales offices in the United States, Australia and New Zealand, RFI operates in adjacent sectors of the critical communications industry to those which Tait serves. [ + ]

Communities across regional and remote Australia can expect improved mobile coverage on roads and highways as a result of the $50m Regional Roads Australia Mobile Program. [ + ]

Photons are elementary particles that span from visible light to radio frequencies, and are instrumental in carrying cellular communication. [ + ]

Arkeus's optical systems are built for modern operating environments, giving responders the ability to 'see' and respond in real time. [ + ]

The project aims to investigate a new operations model that makes it possible to improve the competitiveness of industry based on its complete digitalisation. [ + ]