Industry News
Senate report into Optus outage recommends greater accountability
The Senate's Environment and Communications References Committee recommends greater technological safeguards and more accountability in the event of future outages. [ + ]
Rail and vehicle comms tech at Comms Connect Melbourne next month
The Comms Connect 2024 conference program features several presentations highlighting the latest in critical communications technology for the rail networks and emergency services vehicles. [ + ]
TPG partners with Lynk Global to introduce sat2phone tech
TPG Telecom and Lynk Global will collaborate to introduce 'sat2phone' satellite technology to TPG's customers, with initial text message trials commencing in 2025. [ + ]
Nokia to deploy 5G in Argentina, expand coverage in Brazil
Nokia has signed a comprehensive deal to deploy 5G infrastructure across Argentina, as well as a second deal to expand its 5G RAN coverage across 15 states in Brazil. [ + ]
New tech to keep NSW communities connected after disasters
The NSW Government is rolling out a $5 million fleet of new technologies to provide backup connectivity for communities and emergency responders. [ + ]
Comms Connect plenary preview: the future of PSMB in Australia
A plenary conference session at Comms Connect will provide an update on the Public Safety Mobile Broadband (PSMB) program in Australia. [ + ]
Connectivity boost for WA, but remote Australians still left behind
The Australian Government has allocated $8m to help deliver better mobile coverage in regional WA, but telco service remains poor in remote areas of Australia. [ + ]
ACCC approves Optus–TPG regional spectrum sharing arrangement
The ACCC will not oppose a proposed mobile network and spectrum sharing arrangement between Optus and TPG, which relates to the provision of mobile services in certain regional coverage areas. [ + ]
Comms Connect plenary to cover iAward-winning TasGRN
A plenary conference session at Comms Connect will cover the Tasmanian Government Radio Network, which was recently named a winner at the 2024 National iAwards. [ + ]
Govt to strength Triple Zero access in wake of Optus outage
Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland has announced a set of changes to improve industry accountability and strengthen public access to the Triple Zero service. [ + ]
Exclusive 3GPP event coming to Melbourne
The special one-day event will brief representatives of Australian and New Zealand governments, academia and industry on the role performed by 3GPP in the development and maintenance of open standards. [ + ]
Comms Connect panel to shed light on the future of terrestrial networks
Will terrestrial networks take over from the incumbent non-terrestrial networks? This question and more will frame a 'can't miss' panel session at Comms Connect Melbourne. [ + ]
Large Area Wi-Fi honoured at 2024 iAwards
The Connectivity Innovation Network's Large Area Wi-Fi (LAWi-Fi) system has been named the National Merit Recipient in the Technology Platform category of the 2024 iAwards. [ + ]
High-speed cellular network capabilities for lunar spacesuits
Nokia and Axiom Space are partnering to integrate advanced 4G/LTE communication capabilities into the next-generation spacesuits that will be used for the Artemis III lunar mission. [ + ]
Spectrum sharing between a HAPS and terrestrial base station
A field trial by SoftBank has successfully demonstrated the use of nullforming technology to achieve spectrum sharing between a HAPS and a terrestrial base station. [ + ]
