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.

Allphones falls at first hurdle in Optus fee fight

Allphones falls at first hurdle in Optus fee fight

Former partners battle in court over commissions.
Allie Coyne Oct 24 2016 6:30AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co reveals ambition to become IoT player

NBN Co reveals ambition to become IoT player

Wants govt to expand remit to connect traffic lights, run IT services.
Ry Crozier Oct 21 2016 12:00PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone to sell NBN fixed-line services

Vodafone to sell NBN fixed-line services

Latest provider to switch from being a mobile-only player.
Ry Crozier Oct 19 2016 1:41PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to tweak RSP pricing model for fee drop

NBN Co to tweak RSP pricing model for fee drop

Contentious CVC charge revised again.
Allie Coyne Oct 18 2016 10:00PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co hits 8 Gbps over copper in XG.FAST trials

NBN Co hits 8 Gbps over copper in XG.FAST trials

Early-stage tech put through lab tests.
Juha Saarinen Oct 18 2016 7:17AM Telco/ISP
Hawaiki adds new Pacific island spurs to cable route

Hawaiki adds new Pacific island spurs to cable route

Will have connections for New Caledonia and Tonga.
Juha Saarinen Oct 17 2016 10:00AM Telco/ISP
US outlaws Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on flights

US outlaws Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on flights

Fines for passengers defying faulty phone ban.
Staff Writers Oct 17 2016 6:26AM Hardware
Adelaide wants to build CBD-wide fibre network for business

Adelaide wants to build CBD-wide fibre network for business

Dedicated 10Gbps connections to lure enterprises back to city.
Paris Cowan Oct 14 2016 6:10AM Telco/ISP
Cancer register bill passes Senate with privacy fixes

Cancer register bill passes Senate with privacy fixes

Telstra-run database given official approval.
Allie Coyne Oct 13 2016 5:29PM Security
CBA eyes central oversight for Salesforce instances

CBA eyes central oversight for Salesforce instances

Begins talks to bridge 19 ‘orgs’ under single centre of excellence.
Ry Crozier Oct 13 2016 12:00PM Strategy
Ericsson profits plunge 94 percent

Ericsson profits plunge 94 percent

Crisis deepens.
Staff Writers Oct 13 2016 6:50AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone demonstrates 5G with robots, VR streaming

Vodafone demonstrates 5G with robots, VR streaming

To showcase latency, bandwidth potential.
Allie Coyne Oct 12 2016 12:56PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co signs up to Facebook's Workplace

NBN Co signs up to Facebook's Workplace

Most staff already using the social business platform.
Allie Coyne Oct 11 2016 3:02PM Telco/ISP
Telstra execs lose bonuses over network outages

Telstra execs lose bonuses over network outages

Will add new customer service measuring tool.
Allie Coyne Oct 11 2016 10:10AM Telco/ISP
Aussie telcos stop replacing Galaxy Note 7 over fire risk

Aussie telcos stop replacing Galaxy Note 7 over fire risk

Waiting for outcome of Samsung investigation.
Allie Coyne Oct 10 2016 12:59PM Hardware
Govt rejects Vodafone's $594m bid for spectrum

Govt rejects Vodafone's $594m bid for spectrum

Will auction off the 700 MHz instead.
Allie Coyne Oct 7 2016 12:10PM Telco/ISP
Botched software upgrade stutters NBN satellite connections

Botched software upgrade stutters NBN satellite connections

Modems struggle to connect to network after reboot.
Allie Coyne Oct 6 2016 2:05PM Telco/ISP
Optus joins Australian 5G race

Optus joins Australian 5G race

Signs deal with Nokia to conduct trials next year.
Juha Saarinen Oct 6 2016 11:19AM Telco/ISP
Watch: NBN Co's Sky Muster II blasts off

Watch: NBN Co's Sky Muster II blasts off

Second satellite launches from South America.
Allie Coyne Oct 6 2016 6:30AM Telco/ISP
NBN satellite launch delayed by bad weather

NBN satellite launch delayed by bad weather

Sky Muster II rescheduled to blast off within two days.
Allie Coyne Oct 5 2016 11:00AM Telco/ISP

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