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 sheds 1200 satellite customers since December

NBN Co sheds 1200 satellite customers since December

Operator says change is mostly 'seasonal'.
Ry Crozier Jan 25 2022 12:05PM Telco/ISP
Telcos wary as gov presses on with consumer data right expansion

Telcos wary as gov presses on with consumer data right expansion

Argue that promise of lower internet bills may not materialise.
Ry Crozier Jan 24 2022 5:38PM Financial Services
AgriFood Connect deploys private 5G platform

AgriFood Connect deploys private 5G platform

Ericsson touts Australian implementation as a world-first.
Staff Writer Jan 24 2022 1:14PM Networking
5G flight disruption eases as Emirates blasts US rollout

5G flight disruption eases as Emirates blasts US rollout

Regulatory confusion to be felt internationally for days.
David Shepardson, Tim Hepher and Jamie Freed Jan 20 2022 11:31AM Networking
Phones reconnected in Tonga, internet will have to wait a month

Phones reconnected in Tonga, internet will have to wait a month

As telcos prepare for repairs.
Tom Westbrook Jan 20 2022 6:50AM Telco/ISP
Airlines scramble to rejig schedules amid US 5G rollout concerns

Airlines scramble to rejig schedules amid US 5G rollout concerns

Some 777 flights curtailed.
Tim Hepher and David Shepardson Jan 19 2022 11:33AM Telco/ISP
US examining Alibaba's cloud unit

US examining Alibaba's cloud unit

For national security risks.
Alexandra Alper Jan 19 2022 6:59AM Security
Major US airline CEOs warn 5G could ground some planes, wreak havoc

Major US airline CEOs warn 5G could ground some planes, wreak havoc

When new cellular services go live.
David Shepardson Jan 18 2022 6:41AM Telco/ISP
Google Cloud's A/NZ head of security Kate Healy leaves

Google Cloud's A/NZ head of security Kate Healy leaves

After a year-and-a-half.
Ry Crozier Jan 14 2022 12:30PM Training & Development
NBN Co asks ACCC to closely police any functional separation of TPG Telecom

NBN Co asks ACCC to closely police any functional separation of TPG Telecom

Over competition concerns.
Ry Crozier Jan 13 2022 3:41PM Telco/ISP
Macquarie Telecom joins NSW cloud panel

Macquarie Telecom joins NSW cloud panel

Strikes whole-of-government deal.
Justin Hendry Jan 12 2022 11:57AM Strategy
NBN Co applies fix to get hundreds of Sky Muster satellite services back online

NBN Co applies fix to get hundreds of Sky Muster satellite services back online

Premises impacted by a fortnight-long internet outage.
Ry Crozier Jan 6 2022 12:58PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co claims progress in fortnight-long Sky Muster internet outage

NBN Co claims progress in fortnight-long Sky Muster internet outage

Left customers offline or with slow services since December 21.
Ry Crozier Jan 4 2022 6:11PM Networking
iiNet says heatwave conditions behind data centre outage

iiNet says heatwave conditions behind data centre outage

Impacting email, web servers and customer support.
Ry Crozier Dec 26 2021 5:10PM Networking
NBN Co to set "up to" 25Mbps as its entry-level broadband tier

NBN Co to set "up to" 25Mbps as its entry-level broadband tier

Unveils 'transformational' prices and structure.
Ry Crozier Dec 23 2021 3:52PM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband says white-label 'teething issues' delay migration plans

Aussie Broadband says white-label 'teething issues' delay migration plans

Issues now resolved.
Ry Crozier Dec 22 2021 8:48AM Telco/ISP
Boeing, Airbus executives urge delay in US 5G deployment

Boeing, Airbus executives urge delay in US 5G deployment

Warn of harms to aviation safety.
David Shepardson Dec 22 2021 1:51AM Networking
Photos: Southern Cross NEXT cable lands in Sydney

Photos: Southern Cross NEXT cable lands in Sydney

The $350 million cable connecting Sydney and Los Angeles was brought ashore at Coogee Beach on Monday morning.
Justin Hendry Dec 21 2021 12:01PM Telco/ISP
Google, Meta undersea data cable recommended for approval

Google, Meta undersea data cable recommended for approval

To handle growing internet traffic with Asia.
David Shepardson Dec 20 2021 12:25AM Telco/ISP

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