Industry News
BAI Communications appoints Chief Strategy Officer
Justin Berger will be responsible for developing BAI Communications' 2025 strategy to become a global provider of neutral 5G host solutions. [ + ]
CommScope Wi-Fi 6 for New Zealand schools
CommScope has been chosen by New Zealand's Ministry of Education to deploy up to 38,000 Wi-Fi 6 access points and 12,000 switches across 2500 schools. [ + ]
New GRN site goes live on the NSW Central Coast
The NSW Telco Authority continues to expand the government radio network, with a new site activated at Wyong Creek on the NSW Central Coast. [ + ]
High-altitude balloon carries sensors, comms
Department of Defence trials aim to demonstrate an ability to quickly send sensors and communications equipment into the stratosphere. [ + ]
Australia ranked 12th for 5G deployment, says OMDIA
The 5G Market Progress Assessment analysed 22 countries according to various 5G market metrics. [ + ]
New Zealand cancels 3.5 GHz 5G auction
Plans for an auction for short-term, early access rights in the 3.5 GHz band for 5G services have been shelved, to be replaced by a direct allocation process. [ + ]
Auria Wireless to supply P25 for CSE Crosscom mining client
Auria's P25 digital radio network technology will be deployed by a mining company with activities in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. [ + ]
Huge dynamic spectrum refarming project in India
Nokia and Vodafone Idea have completed the first phase of what they claim is the world's largest deployment of dynamic spectrum refarming. [ + ]
BAI Communications appoints Peter Knott as COO
Knott will lead the broadcast and telecommunications service provider's core business operations, including network strategy, service integrity and HSE. [ + ]
Mauritius Metro Express employs Sepura TETRA
Consort Digital worked with Sepura and DAMM to implement a TETRA voice and data solution for Mauritius's new metro line. [ + ]
TCCA to host comms webinar series in June, July
TCCA will host a series of Critical Update webinars to convey some of the collaborative work ongoing in the critical communications arena. [ + ]
Nokia achieves fast 5G with 800 MHz of spectrum
5G speeds of up to 4.7 Gbps were achieved by combining eight 100 MHz channels on the 28 and 39 GHz bands, and 40 MHz of LTE spectrum. [ + ]
Teltronic TETRA chosen for Bangkok rapid transit
Teltronic has been chosen to supply a TETRA system for an 'automatic people mover' that will be the first feeder line of Bangkok's rapid transit system. [ + ]
Private cellular networks growing in popularity
Private cellular network operators are a growing threat to traditional telcos, says tech market advisory firm ABI Research. [ + ]
FCC announces realignment of 900 MHz band
FCC announces realignment of 900 MHz band [ + ]
