Macquarie Telecom signs $34m MVNO deal with Optus
05 March, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMacquarie Telecom will leverage the Optus mobile network to provide mobile services including 5G to its customer base under a new $34m MVNO deal.
RTEMS helps Perseverance rover land on Mars
03 March, 2021The NASA Perseverance rover successfully landed on Mars in February 2021; on board were two computers controlled by the real-time operating system RTEMS.
Optus completes acquisition of Amaysim
02 February, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOptus has completed the acquisition of Australia's largest MVNO, Amaysim, for $250m in a deal that was originally announced in November.
Telstra says it has reached 50% 5G coverage
19 January, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTelstra's 5G network now covers 50% of the population and is on track to expand to reach 75% by the end of June, the company says.
Adelaide to trial free electric vehicle charging network
15 December, 2020The Australian Renewable Energy Agency will fund the rollout of a free EV charging network in Adelaide, with 21 chargers powered by renewable energy.
Optus buys Amaysim to shake up MVNO market
03 November, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOptus plans to spend $250m to acquire Australia's largest MVNO and fourth-largest mobile brand by subscribers, Amaysim.
Global 5G revenues to hit $489.2bn by 2025
20 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingJuniper Research expects rapid 5G adoption to drive a strong increase in 5G revenues worldwide over the next five years.
Mobile technology easing COVID-19 burden on T&L industry
13 October, 2020A survey has found that Australian transportation and logistics companies say that mobile technology has helped them upscale to meet demand during COVID-19.
Innovative connectivity solutions needed for the new normal
01 July, 2020COVID-19 has created an unprecedented demand for connectivity, and Australians are no longer content with a "coming soon" approach.
Mobile blackspot program funds 182 new base stations
24 April, 2020 by Amy SarcevicRural Australians will get better mobile coverage under the $380 million upgrade.
Empower end-users with better EUC solutions
01 April, 2020Innovations in end-user computing are providing solutions suitable for the modern any device, anywhere, any time workforce.
ACCC raises white flag over VHA-TPG merger
05 March, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACCC has announced it will not appeal the court decision overturning its block on the merger between Vodafone Hutchison Australia and TPG Telecom.
93% of mobile ad transactions fraudulent: report
31 January, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSome 93% of the 1.71bn attempted mobile ad transactions processed by Upstream's Secure-D anti-fraud platform in 2019 were fraudulent.
Huawei cleared to provide equipment for UK 5G
29 January, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe UK government will allow Huawei to provide equipment for non-core components of 5G networks under its new critical infrastructure security regime.
Optus to help fire-hit small businesses recover
23 January, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOptus has announced the Green Shoots grant program, aimed at helping small businesses in communities hit by the recent bushfires get back on their feet.
