Spotlight on telecommunications & networking Spotlight on telecommunications & networking

As the rollout of the NBN presses on, 5G is fast approaching along with regulatory changes that will shape enterprise buyers and suppliers alike.

These shifts all come as Internet of things becomes ubiquitous, mobile evolves to a default consumer and workplace channel and intelligent and intuitive networks evolve rapidly.

In our Spotlight on Telecommunications and Networking, iTnews examines how and why enterprises and government are responding to new challenges, innovations and solutions as they emerge.

Vodafone loses legal fight with ACCC over roaming

Vodafone loses legal fight with ACCC over roaming

Judge dismisses appeal for review.
Allie Coyne Dec 21 2017 9:40AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's HFC freeze hits more than 500,000 homes

NBN Co's HFC freeze hits more than 500,000 homes

Number of premises unable to connect skyrockets.
Allie Coyne Dec 21 2017 8:05AM Telco/ISP
High-speed broadband to become legal right for Britons

High-speed broadband to become legal right for Britons

By 2020.
Paul Sandle Dec 21 2017 6:57AM Financial Services
Equinix to convert Metronode data centres into 'campuses'

Equinix to convert Metronode data centres into 'campuses'

Land a key part of $1bn deal.
Ry Crozier Dec 21 2017 6:50AM Cloud
ACCC abandons plan to expose NBN RSPs' CVC buys

ACCC abandons plan to expose NBN RSPs' CVC buys

But NBN Co itself must supply better data.
Ry Crozier Dec 21 2017 6:45AM Telco/ISP
Govt to ditch Telstra's USO

Govt to ditch Telstra's USO

After the NBN rollout is complete.
Allie Coyne Dec 20 2017 1:22PM Telco/ISP
Cause of Basslink cable outage finally revealed

Cause of Basslink cable outage finally revealed

Exceeded its limit.
Allie Coyne Dec 20 2017 12:19PM Telco/ISP
TPG to compensate 8000 users for slow NBN speeds

TPG to compensate 8000 users for slow NBN speeds

Third RSP caves in to ACCC.
Allie Coyne Dec 20 2017 10:00AM Telco/ISP
Aussie internet users face three-week wait for cable repair

Aussie internet users face three-week wait for cable repair

[Updated] Four weeks of poor network performance.
Allie Coyne Dec 19 2017 11:02AM Telco/ISP
Telcos double NBN tower use for mobile blackspots

Telcos double NBN tower use for mobile blackspots

Could host one in ten co-funded base stations.
Ry Crozier Dec 19 2017 9:34AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co resumes micronode rollout

NBN Co resumes micronode rollout

Almost 2000 now in the field.
Ry Crozier Dec 19 2017 9:00AM Telco/ISP
Vic govt gives green light to train mobile service fix

Vic govt gives green light to train mobile service fix

In-train repeaters pass tests.
Ry Crozier Dec 19 2017 6:35AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co sees the dissection of its wholesale deals

NBN Co sees the dissection of its wholesale deals

Regulator turns up heat with concerns.
Ry Crozier Dec 18 2017 5:42PM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband wants NBN Co to remediate wireless

Aussie Broadband wants NBN Co to remediate wireless

Just like HFC network.
Ry Crozier Dec 18 2017 2:12PM Telco/ISP
TIO tries to match NBN complaints to access techs

TIO tries to match NBN complaints to access techs

Could provide new picture of customer experience.
Ry Crozier Dec 18 2017 11:31AM Telco/ISP
Orica looks to AI, robotics for blast ops

Orica looks to AI, robotics for blast ops

Set to buy small tech firms.
Ry Crozier Dec 18 2017 11:30AM Strategy
Oracle to buy Australia's Aconex for $1.56bn

Oracle to buy Australia's Aconex for $1.56bn

To provide end-to-end project management offering.
Allie Coyne Dec 18 2017 8:51AM Cloud
Queensland wants to build its own NBN

Queensland wants to build its own NBN

Updated: To boost connectivity for regional communities.
Allie Coyne Dec 17 2017 7:09PM Telco/ISP
ACCC sues Optus for rushing users onto NBN

ACCC sues Optus for rushing users onto NBN

Allegedly misled HFC customers about timelines.
Allie Coyne Dec 15 2017 12:08PM Telco/ISP
US regulator scraps net neutrality

US regulator scraps net neutrality

Despite big opposition.
David Shepardson Dec 15 2017 6:12AM Financial Services

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