Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 80
2G breathes its last breath as 2degrees shuts down network
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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2degrees to shut down 2G network on March 15. Customers urged to upgrade to 3G or 4G devices to continue receiving service.
42% of Alexa-ranked websites are open invites for attackers
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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phishing
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email security
A staggering 42% of top Alexa-ranked websites are vulnerable to cyber-attacks due to outdated software and compromised content, finds Menlo Security.
Create a safer internet by building a culture of security
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
On Safer Internet Day, stakeholders emphasised the crucial role of organisations in fostering a culture of security to ensure a safer internet for all.
NBN teams up with Telstra, Vocus and TPG on enterprise fibre product
Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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NBN’s ‘Enterprise Ethernet’ product is designed to deliver wholesale high-bandwidth that can achieve speeds of up to 1Gbps.
Telstra launches 5G innovation centre
Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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Telstra opened a 5G Innovation Centre on the Gold Coast where it will test next-generation mobile technologies in Australia.
The importance of net neutrality in today’s digital world
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Who will end up paying any additional costs that are levied? Will cloud providers be taxed by the telco operators?.
Optus announces 'historic' 5G rollout plan
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Optus reveals its 'historic' 5G rollout plan, set to start by early 2019, promising 15x faster wireless speeds and advancing IoT tech in Australia.
Huawei Australia appoints new CEO to push 5G and IoT
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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5g & beyond
The company says the appointment is in line with their global practice of rotating senior executives across different countries.
TrueNet will end broadband testing after losing ComCom bid
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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TrueNet, the New Zealand broadband monitoring company, will cease testing after losing bid to Commerce Commission.
Australia’s ‘.au’ domain in the spotlight as changes are proposed
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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Australia’s .au domain might see its biggest changes in 30 years, with proposals including direct registrations and non-ASCII characters.
Survey reveals Kiwi telcos leaving consumers dissatisfied
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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Vodafone and Spark customers in New Zealand express dissatisfaction with wait times and unhelpful service, according to a Consumer NZ survey.
Has Chorus broken the law?
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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fibre
Chorus surpasses Nielsen's Law forecasts, achieving widespread availability of 1Gbps services in 2018, much earlier than their predicted 2020 target.
Gartner forcasts growth in 2018 global device shipments
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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smartphones
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5g & beyond
Gartner predicts global device shipments will rise 2.1% to 2.32 billion units in 2018, driven by high-end smartphones and premium ultramobiles.
Nexion Networks opens up new Adelaide CBD office
Mon, 29th Jan 2018
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It marks the fourth location that the telecommunications reseller has opened up, in addition to Perth, Sydney, and Singapore.
An industry first report on 5G network slicing for smart grids
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
China Telecom, State Grid, and Huawei release a pioneering report on 5G network slicing for smart grids, detailing major advances and future plans.
Grant McBeath steps in as interim CEO of Spark HMB
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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Grant McBeath has been named interim CEO of Spark HMB, stepping in as Jason Paris departs in 2018 for an international opportunity.
ComCom revisits backhaul study as Telco Act goes before parliament
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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The Commerce Commission reopens its backhaul study as the Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill advances in parliament.
Comba Telecom aims to help customers evolve their wireless networks
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Comba Telecom is participating in global 5G trials, developing advanced NR solutions like base station antennas and massive MIMO AAS for network evolution.
Exclusive interview - Cradlepoint on how partners can benefit from networks-aaS
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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ChannelLife talks to Cradlepoint CMO and APAC MD about what to expect from the company’s move to a subscription model.
How smaller Kiwi telcos are gaining market share
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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commerce commission
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kordia
But why are we seeing an increase in market share by the smaller telcos at a time where fewer and fewer exist?.