Industry News
NVIDIA and Nokia partner to pioneer AI platform for 6G
The partnership is said to mark the beginning of the AI-native wireless era, helping to support AI-powered consumer experiences and enterprise services at the edge. [ + ]
Govt funds wireless connectivity in North West Queensland
The Regional Connectivity Program is benefiting families, businesses and visitors in Queensland's North West, with around 600 households and businesses now able to access more reliable internet. [ + ]
Orbital traffic surges, as 13,000 active satellites recorded
As of 1 October 2025, there were 15,965 satellites catalogued around Earth, including 13,026 active satellites, marking a 23% year-on-year increase. [ + ]
Aust to host global workshop on EME exposure testing
Standards Australia's TE-007 committee on Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields will host an international electromagnetic energy workshop from 29 June to 1 July 2026. [ + ]
Septentrio and Xona to collaborate on next-gen navigation
The MOU underscores the shared vision of both companies to advance satellite-based navigation technology and unlock the potential of hybrid GNSS–LEO solutions. [ + ]
Tait helps NIST public safety lab conduct interoperability testing
Researchers will use Tait's P25 network and radio equipment to evaluate interoperability between P25 and LTE/5G technology. [ + ]
Issue with older Samsung phones connecting to Triple Zero
Recent mobile device testing undertaken by the telco industry has identified an issue affecting certain older Samsung mobile phones when attempting to make Triple Zero calls. [ + ]
Sweden migrating national comms network from TETRA to broadband
Airbus Public Safety and Security has signed a seven-year contract covering the transition of Sweden's national Rakel network from TETRA to 3GPP-standard 5G broadband. [ + ]
ACMA approves new rules to strengthen Triple Zero
The ACMA says it will be taking early action to understand the status of mobile network operators' preparation for the commencement of these new rules. [ + ]
WA Govt funds undersea mesh system to boost defence comms
Edith Cowan University and Proteus Maritime have been awarded a $200,000 grant to develop an undersea mesh system to transform defence communication. [ + ]
New radio installations underway for NZ's LMR network
Work is well underway on the installation of more than 7000 radios into emergency vehicles and 1300 radios into buildings, as well as the delivery of 30,000 new portable radios to emergency responders. [ + ]
Airbus and Omnitronics to collaborate on interoperability
At Comms Connect Melbourne, Airbus Defence and Space and Omnitronics formalised a strategic MOU to collaborate on the development of next-generation interoperable critical communication gateways. [ + ]
Innovation leads the way at Comms Connect Melbourne
Comms Connect returned to Melbourne with a two-day conference and exhibition on 15–16 October, showcasing innovative products and solutions from across the world. [ + ]
Etherstack and STREAMWIDE to offer MCPTXaaS in Aust
At Comms Connect Melbourne, Etherstack and STREAMWIDE committed to launching a hosted Communications-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Power outage takes out Victoria's Triple Zero dispatch software
Victorian emergency call operators were left taking notes with pen and paper for several hours on Wednesday morning, after a power outage knocked out Triple Zero Victoria's CAD system. [ + ]
