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.

Turnbull calls NBN a 'good debt' for taxpayers

Turnbull calls NBN a 'good debt' for taxpayers

Relying on 2020 revenue projections.
Ry Crozier Apr 27 2017 3:18PM Telco/ISP
US FCC chairman proposes reversing net neutrality rules

US FCC chairman proposes reversing net neutrality rules

Obama-era rules 'stifle investment'.
David Shepardson Apr 27 2017 12:14PM Financial Services
Eighth time lucky: NASA launches balloon to collect space data

Eighth time lucky: NASA launches balloon to collect space data

Will circle planet two or three times.
Staff Writers Apr 27 2017 7:08AM Telco/ISP
NSW govt in huge digital collaboration project

NSW govt in huge digital collaboration project

Pilots Workplace by Facebook, but uncommitted to tech.
Ry Crozier Apr 27 2017 6:45AM Software
NBN Co hits 1Gbps+ speeds in fixed wireless trials

NBN Co hits 1Gbps+ speeds in fixed wireless trials

Expands footprint by 100,000.
Andrew Colley Apr 26 2017 6:00AM Networking
Fibre, wi-fi keep most Shell Prelude staff onshore

Fibre, wi-fi keep most Shell Prelude staff onshore

Flying workers out to floating platform an "exception" rather than rule.
Ry Crozier Apr 24 2017 2:41PM Networking
Govt could make telcos block malware

Govt could make telcos block malware

Looking at legislative changes.
Allie Coyne Apr 21 2017 4:23PM Security
Govt to consult more on copyright safe harbour expansion

Govt to consult more on copyright safe harbour expansion

After only a decade of prior talks.
Staff Writers Apr 21 2017 12:18PM Telco/ISP
Garbage truck takes down copper cable in FTTN area

Garbage truck takes down copper cable in FTTN area

But only NBN users are reconnected quickly.
Ry Crozier Apr 21 2017 12:00PM Telco/ISP
DTA to figure out why agencies aren't flocking to the cloud

DTA to figure out why agencies aren't flocking to the cloud

New cloud strategy due this year.
Paris Cowan Apr 20 2017 4:38PM Strategy
Ballarat blasts NBN Co over claimed $13m repair bill

Ballarat blasts NBN Co over claimed $13m repair bill

Local area left worse for wear after contractors move through.
Ry Crozier Apr 20 2017 10:59AM Telco/ISP
Global Switch gets reprieve in delayed Sydney data centre build

Global Switch gets reprieve in delayed Sydney data centre build

Extended hours for stage two.
Ry Crozier Apr 19 2017 12:21PM Networking
Don't treat home internet as a fringe benefit: Telstra

Don't treat home internet as a fringe benefit: Telstra

Makes pre-budget push to update tax law.
Allie Coyne Apr 18 2017 10:31AM Telco/ISP
Telstra share price plummets after TPG's mobile move

Telstra share price plummets after TPG's mobile move

Investors spooked by new competitor.
Allie Coyne Apr 12 2017 3:32PM Telco/ISP
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
Is the NBN heading towards a mobile iceberg?

Is the NBN heading towards a mobile iceberg?

Could lose 20 percent of users to mobile.
Allie Coyne Apr 11 2017 3:40PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co will expand FTTC to 1 million premises

NBN Co will expand FTTC to 1 million premises

300,000 homes and businesses get upgraded.
Allie Coyne Apr 11 2017 9:14AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co shows off 10Gbps FTTP technology

NBN Co shows off 10Gbps FTTP technology

Passive fibre tech for end user, backhaul connections.
Juha Saarinen Apr 11 2017 7:10AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone worried that NBN will stunt 5G

Vodafone worried that NBN will stunt 5G

Wants ‘serious’ review of fixed wireless spectrum.
Ry Crozier Apr 10 2017 1:39PM Telco/ISP
SBS calls for unmetered access over NBN

SBS calls for unmetered access over NBN

Seeks government mandate.
Ry Crozier Apr 10 2017 11:44AM Telco/ISP

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