IndustryOptus prepares for 5G expansion with spectrum acquisition
Written by Peter Dinham
Australia’s second largest telco Optus has acquired new regional licences for its customers in the 3.6 GHz spectrum band, earmarking them for the delivery of its 5G telecommunications services.
Sydney-based medical technology company RxMx is adopting the InterSystems Iris for Health data platform.
NZ’s Tait sells share of global business to Japanese company
Written by Peter Dinham
New Zealand-based communications solutions provider Tait Communications has sold a minority share in its global subsidiary Tait International to Japanese company JVCKENWOOD.
Securing between 30-80 MHz nation-wide in the 3.6 GHz spectrum will ensure that Telstra plays the leading tole in bring 5G capabilities and super-cast connections to Australians in both urban and rural areas, the company's chief executive Andrew Penn says.
Australians keep their options open on broadband, mobile and home phones: survey
Written by Peter Dinham
Australians considering switching their service providers for fixed broadband, mobile phone, home phone, electricity and gas are all far more likely to visit comparison websites in an average four weeks than the typical Australian, according to a new report.
$10.7 billion to go on online, in-store Xmas spending spree: survey
Written by Peter Dinham
Australians are expected to spend $10.7 billion this Christmas, an average of $573 each, according to a new survey which reveals that millennials – or those between the ages of 22 and 36 in 2018 – will be some of the more generous spenders, splurging far more on gifts than the national average.
Vodafone says spectrum buy boost to 5G preparations
Written by Sam Varghese
Vodafone Hutchison Australia chief executive Iñaki Berroeta says the company's "significant spectrum investment", along with TPG Telecom, has delivered one of the key pieces in its 5G preparations.
Telstra heads four companies in buying 5G spectrum
Written by Sam Varghese
Telstra has picked up the largest number of lots in the 5G spectrum auction organised by the Australian Communication and Media Authority in the 3.6 GHz band.
NBN Co looks to earnings from businesses to avoid write-down
Written by Sam Varghese
The NBN Co, the company rolling out Australia's national broadband network, plans to create new plans for businesses in order to earn $1 billion in revenue from the sector.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has suggested that a regulatory entity which can investigate and curb the influence of technology giants Google and Facebook be set up, as part of the recommendations in a preliminary report from its inquiry into digital platforms.
