Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 74
The 5G race: Ericsson and Singtel launching Singapore's first pilot network
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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The two companies have announced an initiative that will accelerate the launch of Singapore's first 5G pilot network.
Super-fast IoT enabled 5G is right around the corner - or is it?
Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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Steven Carlini says telcos are falling over themselves to be the first to offer 5G services, but it looks like Asian telcos have the inside line.
Subsea cable connecting the U.S. and ANZ opens for business
Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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Competition is opening up in the Internet traffic market with this being the first high speed connection to NZ that Spark doesn't have a stake in.
The Commerce Commission looks to retain its ability to regulate mobile roaming
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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The regulation would enable a new operator to quickly expand its coverage beyond its own initial physical network.
Spark facing court proceedings after Commerce Commission alleges it misled customers
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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The Commerce Commission has charged Spark with 11 counts of misleading customers over billing issues between 2014 and 2017, now heading for court.
NBN launches new POI product for RSPs
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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NBN has unveiled a new product for retail service providers, offering alternative access to Points of Interconnect and easing service management.
NBN warns users about scammers posing as staff to swipe financial details
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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It says scammers are increasingly taking the opportunity to impersonate NBN employees to take advantage of consumers.
Nexion picks up Perth-based DC after merger with Site2
Wed, 4th Jul 2018
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Nexion Networks finalises merger with Site2, acquiring Metro IX Data Center. This expansion enhances Nexion's local and global IT and telecom capabilities.
Time to rethink your mobile customer engagement strategy
Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
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The reality for most organisations is that they don’t have a complete understanding of the mobile needs and expectations of customers.
Can Huawei be trusted? One prominent Aussie says yes
Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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Former Australian Rear Admiral John Lord says we need to trust in Chinese tech. Specifically, that Huawei plays a major role in our digital future.
Macquarie Telecom & NBN Co strike major telco, data services deal
Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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Macquarie Telecom will onboard 50 new jobs after signing a six-year deal with nbn to provide telecommunications and data services to Australia.
Industrial revolution will shape NZ's dairy and farming industries
Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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New Zealand's dairy and farming sectors face major impacts from the industrial revolution, says data expert Dr Albert Bifet. #IoT #bigdata.
amaysim CEO departs for Foxtel as Peter O’Connell takes over
Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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Ogrin joined amaysim in 2013 and has served as CEO since 2015, which is prior to amaysim listing as a public company.
AT&T offloads 31 data centers to trim $1.1b off colossal debt
Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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The giant telco reportedly has $189 billion of debt, and the data center sale (18 in the US and 13 international) is a move to reduce that.
IDC - 2018 will see IT and telecom spending slowdown worldwide
Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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An IDC report shows that the market is on course for a growth of 3.7% this year, slightly down from last year's 4.2%.
Kiwis dump VDSL in favour of new broadband prospects
Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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More than 50% of Spark's broadband customers have switched from copper to modern broadband technologies, with 34% on fibre and 16% on wireless.
Union blasts Telstra for plans to cut 8,000 jobs
Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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Telstra to cut 8,000 jobs in restructuring plan, but Communications Workers Union accuses company of prioritising short-term profits over long-term services.
Online food delivery is changing the way Kiwis eat
Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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Online food delivery service Menulog has released a report on the ordering habits of New Zealanders, revealing interesting insights.
Huawei to Australian MPs: You've heard the rumours, now get the facts
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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Despite China’s nefarious role in Australian activities, nobody should be pointing the finger at Huawei, the company claimed this week.
Australian broadband users opting for faster speed tiers, according to NBN
Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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The company states that 70% of new orders on the nbn network are now based on wholesale speed tiers of 50 Mbps (download) or higher.