ARPANSA releases new RF safety standard
05 March, 2021Australia has become one of the first countries in the world to update its RF safety standard based on new international guidelines.
5G now deployed in 1336 cities worldwide
03 March, 2021As of January 2021, more than 30% of the world's countries now have 5G availability, with networks increasing by 350% during the past year.
Small Cell Forum launches 'hosted' networks initiative
02 March, 2021The move reflects the need to ensure future standards and solutions take into account the needs of a growing set of alternative deployers as well as mobile operators.
UWA's $1m contract to miniaturise comms components
18 February, 2021A critical piece of comms equipment will be reduced to chip size using a combination of micro-electro-mechanical systems and photonics.
Public safety communications in the post-COVID era
15 February, 2021 by Peter ClemonsPublic safety agencies across the globe must work to ensure there is a common standard for next-generation critical communications, argues Peter Clemons.
$10m up for grabs in 5G trial grants
05 February, 2021The federal government is calling on businesses to demonstrate innovative industrial solutions using the powerful capabilities of 5G.
Shared spectrum to fuel 5G developments
26 January, 2021The communications industry is undergoing a paradigm shift, driven by innovations such as the adoption of shared and unlicensed spectrum.
Operators need to plan for band withdrawals
20 January, 2021Telcos and other wireless providers operating on frequencies being taken back for 5G need to devise a new strategy to keep their networks up and running.
Codan boosts R&D and offers scholarships
19 January, 2021 by Jonathan NallyCodan has formed a partnership with innovation firm 11point2 and is offering $35,000 PhD scholarships to South Australia students.
White paper gives overview of LTE and 5G developments
19 January, 2021A detailed overview of developments in 3GPP Releases 16 and 17, as well as 5G standardisation, features in a white paper newly released by 5G Americas.
A full year ahead for the RFUANZ
18 January, 2021 by Corey Weir, Chairman, RFUANZTraining and technology are high on the agenda for 2021, writes the Radio Frequency Users Association of New Zealand's Chairman, Corey Weir.
Planning for a return to normal in 2021
14 January, 2021 by Hamish DuffFollowing a heavily disrupted 2020, there'll be plenty of issues for the communications industry to work through in 2021, says ARCIA's Hamish Duff.
Best of 2020: Interview: TCCA’s Tony Gray and ACCF’s Kevin Graham
28 December, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe mission-critical communications industry is firmly on the path towards open standards-based broadband solutions.
Season's greetings
23 December, 2020Critical Comms is taking a break now until early January, so we'd like to wish you a merry festive season and a safe and prosperous New Year.
Best of 2020: Australia and the WRC — seeking spectrum harmony
23 December, 2020 by Jonathan NallyAustralia's delegation to the WRC-19 focused on advancing the nation's legitimate interests in spectrum policy and technology matters.
