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The wonderful world of wireless: Q&A with Josh Mickolio

14 August, 2023

Josh Mickolio recently spoke to Critical Comms about all things wireless, including emerging technologies and applications as well as design tips.


FirstNet, Built with AT&T announces membership of TCCA

09 August, 2023

As a TCCA member, FirstNet will be able to share its expertise on public–private partnerships for mission-critical communications networks and help create innovative solutions that will keep communities safe.


ACMA to allocate new licences for localised wireless broadband

28 July, 2023

The ACMA will allocate a suite of new area-wide licences aimed at accommodating more local area wireless broadband services in metro, regional and remote areas.


Nokia claims extended range mmWave 5G speed record

19 July, 2023

Nokia says it has achieved sustained average downlink speeds of over 2 Gbps using mmWave spectrum and 5G FWA over a distance of 10.86 km — the fastest download speed recorded to date.


White Rabbit devices to support Square Kilometre Array

14 July, 2023

White Rabbit will enable the telescopes to achieve the level of precision and accuracy required to generate groundbreaking scientific insights into the mysteries of the universe.


RFUANZ report: Passing the baton

13 July, 2023 by John Laughton and Justin Wonderlick

The RFUANZ Annual General Meeting saw John Laughton succeeded as Chairman by Justin Wonderlick.


Report reveals delays, cost blowout for NSW PSN

04 July, 2023 by Lauren Davis

The current estimated capital cost to complete the NSW Critical Communications Enhancement Program is $1.293 billion — a significant increase from $400 million in 2016.


Fleet Space Technologies signs Defence Space Command contract

28 June, 2023

Fleet's next generation of Centauri satellites will be used to develop and demonstrate a LEO satellite communications system focused on tactical communications and data transmission.


Military comms market valued at US$43 billion in 2023

20 June, 2023

The demand for enhanced communication, especially on the battlefield, is driving the growth of the military communications market.


Australia's PSN needs more regulation to kickstart deployment

08 June, 2023 by Simon Dux

Progress on Australia's PSMB capability for first responders has fallen behind many countries and requires further funding and regulation to become a reality.


Commpete fronts parliament supporting regional mobile

02 June, 2023

Commpete has reaffirmed its support for co-investment in regional telecommunications, emphasising its potential for positive impact on market competition in Australia.


Upcoming events and ACMA activity: ARCIA reports

09 May, 2023 by Hamish Duff, President

We are halfway through 2023 and it feels like there is so much happening in the industry that time is flying by.


When work is anywhere: SOTI report finds growth in mobile solutions to support Australia's distributed workforce

02 May, 2023

Increased IT budgets and adoption of new mobile devices signal the need for companies to manage aggressive digital transformation, but manual workflows persist.


Campaign to save AM radio in US cars

20 April, 2023

The campaign is being launched as some automakers have stripped AM radio out of certain vehicle models.


The 5G future — a Comms Connect NZ preview

31 March, 2023 by Lauren Davis

Josh Bahlman, General Manager of Telco Cloud at Spark, will explore the potential of 5G standalone networks in two sessions at Comms Connect New Zealand.


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