Industry News
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. [ + ]
Telstra accused of overstating its mobile coverage claims
Vodafone has called for a regulatory investigation into Telstra's mobile coverage claims, after alleging the telco has overstated the geographic reach of its mobile network by as much as 40%. [ + ]
Wi-Fi 7 demonstrates performance gains for enterprise scenarios
Industry trials of Wi-Fi 7 have demonstrated significant improvements in throughput, efficiency and latency, highlighting Wi-Fi 7's ability to support mission-critical enterprise applications. [ + ]
Cybersecurity on the agenda at Comms Connect NZ
Comms Connect attendees will hear from Cyber Security Specialist Vanessa Leite on some of the ways critical infrastructure can be attacked, and the strategies that can be put in place to prevent this. [ + ]
Nokia to boost capacity and coverage of Optus's 5G network
Nokia has announced that it will support Optus's network evolution by boosting the telco's 5G network capabilities and modernising sites in regional parts of Australia. [ + ]
Comms Connect to cover One NZ's satellite-to-mobile service
Attendees of Comms Connect New Zealand will have the chance to hear all about One NZ's groundbreaking satellite-to-mobile service in a keynote presentation by Sharina Nisha. [ + ]
ACCAN asks re-elected govt for reforms to communications policy
ACCAN said the government has a clear mandate to place Australia at the forefront of connectivity to advance our nation's growth, productivity and wellbeing. [ + ]
NT Govt upgrading critical infrastructure for emergency comms
The Northern Territory Government is investing $6.6m to upgrade critical infrastructure at the Joint Emergency Services Communications Centre and CCTV Unit at the Peter McAulay Centre. [ + ]
Field trial of tethered drones extends 5G network coverage
A groundbreaking field trial has demonstrated the potential of tethered drones to extend the coverage of private 5G networks in emergency or temporary communication scenarios such as natural disasters. [ + ]