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iTnews dives into the investment plans of Telstra, Optus and VHA as they build the next generation of mobile networks.

Vocus buying Challenge Networks

Vocus buying Challenge Networks

Adds private mobile networking to its business.
Richard Chirgwin Feb 6 2023 11:48AM Telco/ISP
Researchers devise stealthy phone tracking without fake base stations

Researchers devise stealthy phone tracking without fake base stations

Passive attacks work on phones from multiple vendors.
Juha Saarinen Mar 24 2022 1:03PM Security
Telstra Purple to pay $30m for mining LTE specialist Aqura

Telstra Purple to pay $30m for mining LTE specialist Aqura

Sale to close next month.
Ry Crozier Jan 31 2022 12:55PM Networking
Nokia to build mobile network on the moon

Nokia to build mobile network on the moon

Initially 4G/LTE, with planned expansion to 5G.
Anne Kauranen Oct 20 2020 6:33AM Networking
NBN Co to deploy more fixed wireless cells to improve uplink speeds

NBN Co to deploy more fixed wireless cells to improve uplink speeds

Pushes some users above 10Mbps for the first time in a while.
Ry Crozier Oct 8 2020 12:38PM Telco/ISP
Telstra 5G clocks 157 Mbps on average, says Opensignal

Telstra 5G clocks 157 Mbps on average, says Opensignal

Access to more spectrum and mmWave would make a difference.
Juha Saarinen May 23 2020 1:00PM Telco/ISP
Gallery: Vodafone NZ upgrades network with 5G

Gallery: Vodafone NZ upgrades network with 5G

The rush is on for Vodafone NZ to have 5G ready to roll next month.
Juha Saarinen Nov 28 2019 1:35PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to run 5G tests in Melbourne

NBN Co to run 5G tests in Melbourne

Future fixed wireless enhancement?
Ry Crozier Apr 10 2018 9:30AM Telco/ISP
TPG expands initial 4G clusters to Adelaide, Brisbane

TPG expands initial 4G clusters to Adelaide, Brisbane

Flags move into regional centres.
Ry Crozier Dec 6 2017 1:30PM Telco/ISP
VoLTE can be abused to track and spoof users

VoLTE can be abused to track and spoof users

Rooted Android phone and a SIM is all that's required.
Juha Saarinen Jun 13 2017 12:00PM Security
TPG to deploy $2bn mobile network

TPG to deploy $2bn mobile network

A new rival to Telstra, Optus and Vodafone.
Ry Crozier Apr 12 2017 9:43AM Telco/ISP
TPG and Vodafone snap up last 700MHz spectrum

TPG and Vodafone snap up last 700MHz spectrum

Treasury pockets $1.5 billion.
Juha Saarinen Apr 12 2017 8:27AM Telco/ISP
Optus pushes ahead with voice over wi-fi

Optus pushes ahead with voice over wi-fi

Two Samsung handsets supported.
Juha Saarinen Jan 27 2017 6:44AM Telco/ISP
Nokia, Vodafone on the cusp of LTE deal for Melbourne trains

Nokia, Vodafone on the cusp of LTE deal for Melbourne trains

4G to deliver better signalling for metro rail.
Paris Cowan Dec 7 2016 12:06PM Telco/ISP
Has TPG started building its own 4G network?

Has TPG started building its own 4G network?

Digital dividend spectrum could be put into action.
Ry Crozier Aug 15 2016 12:00PM Telco/ISP
Quadrooter flaws menace 900 million Android devices

Quadrooter flaws menace 900 million Android devices

Ten million phones in Australia alone insecure.
Juha Saarinen Aug 8 2016 9:00AM Security
Telstra to roll out 135 rural 4G base stations

Telstra to roll out 135 rural 4G base stations

Commitment under govt's mobile blackspot program.
Juha Saarinen Jun 19 2016 6:00PM Telco/ISP
Rio Tinto restructures iron ore telecoms

Rio Tinto restructures iron ore telecoms

Creates new business unit and NOC.
Ry Crozier Jun 7 2016 6:36AM Strategy
Telstra preps LTE network for the internet of things

Telstra preps LTE network for the internet of things

Low speed, low power, long reach through Cat 1 LTE.
Juha Saarinen Feb 22 2016 6:40AM Telco/ISP
Dedicated public safety mobile network 'not worth $6bn price tag'

Dedicated public safety mobile network 'not worth $6bn price tag'

Productivity Commission knocks back spectrum demands a second time.
Paris Cowan Jan 12 2016 12:29PM Telco/ISP

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