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 'soft cap' on excess fees may in fact target the threat of 5G churn

NBN 'soft cap' on excess fees may in fact target the threat of 5G churn

New modelling shows it won't stop margins being squeezed, either.
Ry Crozier May 5 2021 6:59PM Telco/ISP
Telstra pushes its personalisation engine faster

Telstra pushes its personalisation engine faster

After a year spent achieving scale.
Ry Crozier May 5 2021 12:31PM Cloud
Starlink satellite internet service gets 500,000 preorders

Starlink satellite internet service gets 500,000 preorders

Anticipates no technical problems meeting the demand.
Staff Writer May 5 2021 12:22PM Telco/ISP
Optus to unleash in-call translator on some postpaid customers

Optus to unleash in-call translator on some postpaid customers

After first demonstrating a prototype two years ago.
Ry Crozier May 4 2021 11:15AM Telco/ISP
Vocus to deploy 2000km 'Project Horizon' terrestrial cable

Vocus to deploy 2000km 'Project Horizon' terrestrial cable

Connecting Geraldton and Port Hedland.
Ry Crozier May 4 2021 11:05AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co already wants to upgrade some FTTC users to full fibre

NBN Co already wants to upgrade some FTTC users to full fibre

In surprise extension of copper overbuild program.
Ry Crozier May 4 2021 9:47AM Telco/ISP
Telstra fined $1.5m over Covid-related landline porting freeze

Telstra fined $1.5m over Covid-related landline porting freeze

ACMA unwilling to let it slide.
Ry Crozier May 4 2021 6:17AM Telco/ISP
Westpac announces digitally-driven 'reset' plan

Westpac announces digitally-driven 'reset' plan

As it looks to reduce its cost base by $8 billion by 2024.
Kate Weber May 3 2021 3:44PM Financial Services
NBN subcontractors join nationwide protest

NBN subcontractors join nationwide protest

Over pay and work dispatch system issues.
Ry Crozier May 3 2021 11:49AM Telco/ISP
Optus to end dual-band 3G network support in April 2022

Optus to end dual-band 3G network support in April 2022

Will reallocate 2100 MHz spectrum to 4G, 5G.
Justin Hendry Apr 30 2021 5:46PM Telco/ISP
IBM to buy software provider Turbonomic for over $1.9 billion

IBM to buy software provider Turbonomic for over $1.9 billion

Largest acquisition since Red Hat in 2019.
Krystal Hu Apr 30 2021 6:50AM Cloud
Optus blasts NBN price consultations as 'a waste of time'

Optus blasts NBN price consultations as 'a waste of time'

Other internet providers also left unimpressed.
Ry Crozier Apr 28 2021 5:22PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co won't release its flat-rate price modelling

NBN Co won't release its flat-rate price modelling

Says it would be 'counter-productive' to future discussions.
Ry Crozier Apr 28 2021 3:39PM Telco/ISP
ACCC moves quickly to retake control of NBN pricing

ACCC moves quickly to retake control of NBN pricing

Could ultimately end the era of "sugar hit" discounts.
Ry Crozier Apr 28 2021 2:58PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co may cap excess bandwidth charges paid by internet providers

NBN Co may cap excess bandwidth charges paid by internet providers

Commits to fast-track long-term pricing discussions via ACCC.
Ry Crozier Apr 28 2021 10:11AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co sources $2.6bn from US bond markets

NBN Co sources $2.6bn from US bond markets

Will put towards govt loan and ongoing capex.
Staff Writer Apr 27 2021 2:15PM Financial Services
Coles to transform fresh produce replenishment with cloud, AI system

Coles to transform fresh produce replenishment with cloud, AI system

New initiative under 'smart selling' transformation.
Ry Crozier Apr 26 2021 10:24AM Cloud
Monash Uni, BoM sense bushfire haze with microwave backhaul signals

Monash Uni, BoM sense bushfire haze with microwave backhaul signals

May prove a useful input into air quality monitoring systems.
Ry Crozier Apr 26 2021 9:27AM Telco/ISP
Telstra, Optus, TPG drop $650m on ultra-fast 5G spectrum at auction

Telstra, Optus, TPG drop $650m on ultra-fast 5G spectrum at auction

Telstra emerges with the lion’s share.
Justin Hendry Apr 23 2021 10:45AM Telco/ISP
RSPs fork out to keep high-speed NBN customers on the books

RSPs fork out to keep high-speed NBN customers on the books

Half-year of discounted broadband puts retailers in a tight spot.
Ry Crozier Apr 22 2021 11:59AM Telco/ISP

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