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.

NBN Co reveals 54,000 FTTN users can't get over 25 Mbps

NBN Co reveals 54,000 FTTN users can't get over 25 Mbps

Shows speed profiles for copper technology.
Ry Crozier Aug 11 2017 1:49PM Telco/ISP
NBN rivals weigh options to deal with broadband tax

NBN rivals weigh options to deal with broadband tax

Opinions divided.
Ry Crozier Aug 11 2017 11:51AM Telco/ISP
NBN CVC usage climbs as new discounts begin

NBN CVC usage climbs as new discounts begin

On the move, but by how much?
Staff Writers Aug 11 2017 10:55AM Telco/ISP
Govt drops NBN tax bombshell

Govt drops NBN tax bombshell

Consumers would only pay 20c more if enterprise was exempt.
Ry Crozier Aug 11 2017 6:55AM Telco/ISP
TPG revises reach of FTTB network

TPG revises reach of FTTB network

Future of 500k premises target in doubt.
Ry Crozier Aug 11 2017 6:22AM Telco/ISP
Virgin Australia to put inflight wi-fi on local, international flights

Virgin Australia to put inflight wi-fi on local, international flights

Free base-level service for local flyers.
Allie Coyne Aug 10 2017 9:01AM Telco/ISP
Sydney man gets suspended jail sentence for giving 8000 people free Foxtel

Sydney man gets suspended jail sentence for giving 8000 people free Foxtel

Part of broader piracy probe.
Staff Writers Aug 9 2017 11:42AM Telco/ISP
Bevan Slattery unveils IT services marketplace

Bevan Slattery unveils IT services marketplace

Cloudscene upgraded from directory to tender site.
Steven Kiernan Aug 9 2017 11:23AM Software
Australian 5G field trial costs could be slashed

Australian 5G field trial costs could be slashed

Scientific spectrum license costs up for review.
Ry Crozier Aug 8 2017 11:39AM Telco/ISP
Vocus turns to data science to know its customers

Vocus turns to data science to know its customers

Unveils plans for deep learning and AI.
Ry Crozier Aug 8 2017 10:47AM Software
NBN Co to start satellite multicast trials

NBN Co to start satellite multicast trials

Distance education tests to go ahead.
Ry Crozier Aug 7 2017 2:46PM Telco/ISP
Tracing Telstra's future

Tracing Telstra's future

Under siege on multiple fronts, can it emerge victorious?
Ry Crozier Aug 4 2017 5:00PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co lures Nokia boss to CTO role

NBN Co lures Nokia boss to CTO role

Takes on vacant position.
Allie Coyne Aug 4 2017 1:33PM Strategy
Telstra clears last microwave links out of 4G band

Telstra clears last microwave links out of 4G band

Last link to go by early next year.
Ry Crozier Aug 3 2017 10:41AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co says FTTC dreams thwarted by board, govt

NBN Co says FTTC dreams thwarted by board, govt

Questions if remaining FTTN users would wait for an upgrade.
Ry Crozier Aug 3 2017 6:35AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co looks to raise minimum broadband speeds

NBN Co looks to raise minimum broadband speeds

Examines 12Mbps future, Netflix performance guarantees.
Ry Crozier Aug 2 2017 11:08AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone halves loss in first half

Vodafone halves loss in first half

Promises 1800 new and upgraded cell sites this year.
Juha Saarinen Aug 1 2017 3:00PM Telco/ISP
Govt steps in to stop NBN blame game

Govt steps in to stop NBN blame game

Demands data from across industry.
Ry Crozier Aug 1 2017 12:16PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co tests entry into emergency comms

NBN Co tests entry into emergency comms

New front in efforts to grow its remit.
Ry Crozier Aug 1 2017 12:03PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone says too hard to sell NBN 'quality'

Vodafone says too hard to sell NBN 'quality'

Construct confuses customers.
Ry Crozier Aug 1 2017 10:50AM Telco/ISP

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