Connectivity boost for WA, but remote Australians still left behind
17 September, 2024The Australian Government has allocated $8m to help deliver better mobile coverage in regional WA, but telco service remains poor in remote areas of Australia.
ARCIA update: AGM highlights
16 September, 2024 by Hamish Duff, President | Supplied by: ARCIAARCIA received nominations for all 12 committee positions and all executive positions ahead of its recent AGM, showing how engaged the market is with the association's activities.
ACCC approves Optus–TPG regional spectrum sharing arrangement
13 September, 2024The 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
12 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)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.
Exclusive 3GPP event coming to Melbourne
10 September, 2024 by Lauren DavisThe 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
06 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)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.
RFUANZ report: from one Comms Connect to the next
05 September, 2024 by Soren Low, Chairman | Supplied by: Radio Frequency Users Association of New Zealand (RFUANZ)RFUANZ Chairman Soren Low shares highlights from Comms Connect Christchurch, held in June, as the association gears up to attend Comms Connect Melbourne.
Large Area Wi-Fi honoured at 2024 iAwards
05 September, 2024The 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
03 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Nokia Solutions and Networks Australia Pty LtdNokia 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.
Comms Connect Melbourne: conference preview
30 August, 2024 by Lauren Davis | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)The 2024 edition of Comms Connect Melbourne, taking place at MCEC on 16–17 October, is set to be the largest in the show's 16-year history.
New standards to improve telco communication during outages
28 August, 2024ACMA will make enforceable industry standards to improve how telcos communicate with customers, particularly during major outages.
Australian CubeSats successfully launched into space
21 August, 2024Three Australian-manufactured cube satellites (CubeSats) were successfully launched into space over the weekend.
Kordia leaves JV delivering NZ PSN's LMR network
21 August, 2024Kordia is leaving its joint venture with Tait Communications, formed to deliver the LMR network component of New Zealand's Public Safety Network, but will continue to work on the project in a subcontractor role.
Police, Fire & Surf Life Saving join Comms Connect conference program
16 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)The Comms Connect Melbourne 2024 conference and workshops program will be launched on Monday and will feature a host of expert critical communications leaders.
Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency joins GCF
13 August, 2024The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency is the first public safety organisation to become a member of the Global Certification Forum as a Mission Critical Communications Operator.
