The cognitive monitoring network service enables performance, reliability and safety enhancements of mining operations by utilising data from mine production systems. [ + ]

The Australian Department of Defence has announced that it will not be proceeding with project JP9102, its $7 billion strategic military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) program. [ + ]

To meet the communication needs of the stadium, which has a capacity of 83,500 people, a state-of-the-art indoor network has been deployed. [ + ]

Round 3 of the Mobile Network Hardening Program is open now, while local communities are being asked to help identify potential locations for the next round of Mobile Black Spot Program funding. [ + ]

Telstra and Ericsson claim to have achieved a 5G uplink speed of 447 Mbps in a sub-6 GHz 5G Standalone (SA) network, surpassing the previous record by over 100 Mbps. [ + ]

The 7–8 GHz spectrum will potentially be a cornerstone of 6G technology, enabling faster, more reliable networks that are essential for the next wave of innovation. [ + ]

Scyne Advisory will conduct a trial of fixed voice services and consider the performance of LEOSats, to inform the government's work to improve mobile connectivity for Australians. [ + ]

Comms Connect returned to Melbourne with a two-day conference and exhibition on 16–17 October, plus preconference workshops from ARCIA and the ACCF on 15 October. [ + ]

Vocus and its shareholders have signed of a binding agreement to acquire TPG's Enterprise, Government and Wholesale fixed business and fibre network assets for $5.25 billion. [ + ]

SoftBank and Intelsat will jointly lead research and development of seamless 5G connections between terrestrial mobile networks and satellite communications networks. [ + ]

Comms Connect Melbourne will open with a keynote outlining the 10-year, US$8 billion investment to expand FirstNet, the USA's public safety broadband network. [ + ]

The ambitious project will cover 22 provinces across the country and support Viettel Group's strategy of advancing 5G infrastructure and digital transformation. [ + ]

The Australian Government is upgrading mobile coverage for communities on the fringe of major urban and regional cities that are prone to natural disasters. [ + ]

At Comms Connect Melbourne, Andrew Ugarte will detail Surf Life Saving NSW's journey designing a communications network with the capability to perform in remote, rugged and urban spaces with clarity and reliability. [ + ]

Sphere Drones will supply its HubX drone-in-a-box systems to NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service under the state government's Natural Hazards Technology Program. [ + ]