Industry News
Project to keep nbn running during disasters in SE Qld
The $4.4m project will keep the nbn running for communities across South East Queensland and the Fraser Coast during natural or other disasters. [ + ]
Hytera delivers nationwide TETRA network for Thailand
The TETRA network, delivered for Thailand's Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), aims to enhance governance and public safety across the country. [ + ]
FirstNet, Built with AT&T announces membership of TCCA
As a TCCA member, FirstNet will be able to share its expertise on public–private partnerships for mission-critical communications networks and help create innovative solutions that will keep communities safe. [ + ]
Govt delivering disaster-resilient comms to peri-urban fringes
The Australian Government's Peri-Urban Mobile Program provides funding to improve mobile coverage on the urban fringes of communities across the country. [ + ]
The value of commercial radio, 100 years on: report
Commercial Radio & Audio is celebrating 100 years of radio in Australia, having launched a report on the economic and social contribution of commercial radio. [ + ]
Trial validates 25G PON for 5G fronthaul
Nokia has announced the results of a recent trial with Chunghwa Telecom Laboratories (CHT-TL), which verified that 25G PON can be used for 5G small cell fronthaul. [ + ]
Upgrades to safeguard ABC radio sites during natural disasters
The government will improve the resilience of 107 ABC radio sites used for emergency broadcasting, which are at risk of service failure due to natural disasters. [ + ]
Comms Connect Melbourne 2023 — initial keynote speakers announced
The event will be headlined by keynotes from FirstNet CEO Joe Wassel; NSW Telco Authority Managing Director Kylie De Courteney; and Telstra's Commercial Engineering Executive, Sri Amirthalingam. [ + ]
ACMA to allocate new licences for localised wireless broadband
The ACMA will allocate a suite of new area-wide licences aimed at accommodating more local area wireless broadband services in metro, regional and remote areas. [ + ]
NZ's Public Safety Network launches cellular roaming service
The multi-network cellular roaming service for emergency services is the first PSN service delivered on budget and on schedule by Next Generation Critical Communications. [ + ]
Significant costs to UK emergency services as ESN delayed
Significant costs are being created for emergency services by the UK Government's failure to deliver a replacement communication network, according to a new report. [ + ]
VIAVI platform selected for 5G and fibre testing in Philippines
The OneAdvisor 800 has been billed by VIAVI as the first test tool designed to address the challenges of a modern network field technician. [ + ]
Nokia claims extended range mmWave 5G speed record
Nokia says it has achieved sustained average downlink speeds of over 2 Gbps using mmWave spectrum and 5G FWA over a distance of 10.86 km — the fastest download speed recorded to date. [ + ]
Starlink-connected drone provides a 'mobile tower in the sky'
The drone can be used as a repeater for public mobile networks, or to establish a private and secure mobile network for use by emergency services personnel. [ + ]
White Rabbit devices to support Square Kilometre Array
White Rabbit will enable the telescopes to achieve the level of precision and accuracy required to generate groundbreaking scientific insights into the mysteries of the universe. [ + ]