5G is widely deployed in major urban centres, but researchers have found that its benefits do not always translate into a better experience than 4G.

Operated by CSIRO in collaboration with the iLAuNCH Trailblazer Universities program, the facility is said to represent a breakthrough in mobile infrastructure for Australia's space operations. [ + ]

Draft legislation for the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation has been officially released for consultation, alongside the government's response to the 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review. [ + ]

Global 5G connections climbed past 2.6 billion in Q2 2025 — a 37% year-over-year surge — and are projected to reach nearly 9 billion by 2030. [ + ]

SoftBank has conducted a proof-of-concept experiment in Tokyo using an Ising machine, a type of quantum computing technology, to optimise radio base station settings. [ + ]

Comprising three interconnected ground stations located across Western Australia, TeraNet combines advanced optical communications and precision timing technologies into one coordinated system. [ + ]

Building on recommendations to modernise the NSW RFS fleet, the new trucks are equipped with mobile data terminals to improve crews' communication, connectivity and safety. [ + ]

The institute is an independent, not-for-profit innovation engine to translate world-class research into space-enabled solutions for the economy, society and national security. [ + ]

Optus has announced yet another Triple Zero outage — this time affecting a mobile phone tower site in Dapto, NSW — following the 13-hour outage event on 18 September.  [ + ]

By combining their technical expertise, Savox and Nokia aim to create innovative solutions for tactical communications that provide unmatched connectivity, speed and reliability for mission-critical operations.

Comms Connect Melbourne will feature a presentation outlining the challenges and outcomes associated with delivering a fleet of CoW units to support emergency response in disaster-affected areas of NSW. [ + ]

Barnes brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having most recently led the growth of Tracsis plc — a software and technology business specialising in the transport industry. [ + ]

PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara successfully launched the Nusantara Lima (N5) satellite into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, earlier this month. [ + ]

The TETRA communication system supplied by Teltronic for Ho Chi Minh City Metro Line 1 has successfully entered into operation, following the launch of the city's first urban rail line. [ + ]

Nokia's 2025 Industrial Digitalization Report highlights that 87% of on-premise edge and private network adopters are seeing a return on investment in just one year while enabling AI-driven use cases. [ + ]