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 first two 'area switches' in-progress

NBN Co reveals first two 'area switches' in-progress

Along with five-fold increase in individual premises switches.
Ry Crozier Jan 3 2017 12:54PM Telco/ISP
Telcos take ACCAN to task

Telcos take ACCAN to task

Consumer advocacy group cops industry blast.
Ry Crozier Dec 24 2016 2:50PM Telco/ISP
TIO board shake-up sees ex-iiNet CTO join

TIO board shake-up sees ex-iiNet CTO join

John Lindsay one of two new faces.
Ry Crozier Dec 23 2016 1:37PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's FTTdp to come first to Sydney and Melbourne

NBN Co's FTTdp to come first to Sydney and Melbourne

Network builder signs first construction deals.
Allie Coyne Dec 21 2016 1:19PM Telco/ISP
ACCC wins court battle over telco SoleNet's dodgy conduct

ACCC wins court battle over telco SoleNet's dodgy conduct

Judge finds group harassed customers, avoided debts and fines.
Allie Coyne Dec 21 2016 9:11AM Telco/ISP
Europe trials IP-based satellite flight traffic control

Europe trials IP-based satellite flight traffic control

To arrive for commercial flights by 2019.
Juha Saarinen Dec 21 2016 8:54AM Strategy
NBN Co will no longer tell you what type of fixed connection you're getting

NBN Co will no longer tell you what type of fixed connection you're getting

Ditches three-year construction plan.
Allie Coyne Dec 20 2016 4:47PM Telco/ISP
Govt faces off with regional Australia over decreased broadband funding

Govt faces off with regional Australia over decreased broadband funding

Analysis: Even if it can plot an exit, should it be a goal of government?
Ry Crozier Dec 20 2016 2:42PM Telco/ISP
Canberra continues to fork out for OPEL

Canberra continues to fork out for OPEL

Reaches out of court settlement with telcos eight years on.
Paris Cowan Dec 19 2016 1:36PM Telco/ISP
Former Telstra COO to run NZ telco Chorus

Former Telstra COO to run NZ telco Chorus

Takes helm in February.
Juha Saarinen Dec 19 2016 7:07AM Strategy
Optus says Vodafone blew its chance on 4G

Optus says Vodafone blew its chance on 4G

Boils down to 'commercial priorities'.
Ry Crozier Dec 15 2016 4:29PM Telco/ISP
Aussie ISPs ordered to block The Pirate Bay

Aussie ISPs ordered to block The Pirate Bay

Get most of their costs covered.
Andrew Colley Dec 15 2016 3:46PM Telco/ISP
TPG seeks Telstra piggyback into mobile market

TPG seeks Telstra piggyback into mobile market

Easier entry for a fourth operator?
Ry Crozier Dec 15 2016 2:42PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone calls Telstra a 'free-rider' on taxpayer funds

Vodafone calls Telstra a 'free-rider' on taxpayer funds

Still angry after being labelled a “freeloader”.
Ry Crozier Dec 15 2016 12:06PM Telco/ISP
Westpac reveals hybrid PaaS target end-state

Westpac reveals hybrid PaaS target end-state

Starts prioritising workloads.
Ry Crozier , Allie Coyne Dec 15 2016 6:45AM Hardware
NBN Co to bring skinny fibre to new estates in 2017

NBN Co to bring skinny fibre to new estates in 2017

Readies greenfields for MTM.
Ry Crozier Dec 14 2016 4:25PM Telco/ISP
Telstra banned from 700 MHz auction

Telstra banned from 700 MHz auction

Owns too much spectrum already.
Ry Crozier Dec 14 2016 12:03PM Telco/ISP
Telstra poaches Eriksson from Ericsson as CTO

Telstra poaches Eriksson from Ericsson as CTO

Swede to join local operations in February.
Allie Coyne Dec 14 2016 11:04AM Telco/ISP
The NBN has cost Australia $8.8bn in net worth

The NBN has cost Australia $8.8bn in net worth

PBO reveals impact on bottom line.
Allie Coyne Dec 14 2016 10:19AM Telco/ISP
TPG forced to reveal FTTB business model

TPG forced to reveal FTTB business model

Amid deep distrust over how telco operates.
Ry Crozier Dec 13 2016 12:00PM Telco/ISP

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