AST SpaceMobile has made what it claims is the first ever 5G connection for voice and data between an unmodified smartphone and a satellite in space. [ + ]

The lab includes a set-up to research 'network as a sensor' technology that enables the network to sense objects, people and movement without the need for onboard sensors. [ + ]

Starlink's Direct to Cell service offers connectivity to existing LTE phones 'wherever you can see the sky' — no changes to hardware, firmware or special apps are required. [ + ]

The ACCC found that temporary emergency roaming was technically feasible, but further work was needed to design and develop the capability. [ + ]

The Southern Hemisphere's premier critical communications event made a strong return to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre this week. [ + ]

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Argus is understood to be the first military vessel to deploy low Earth orbit satellite internet from global LEO communications network OneWeb. [ + ]

The ACMA has released a report that examines the existing and future market for private wireless networks, with a focus on Australia. [ + ]

M2M Connectivity has partnered with Hypha to bring unbreakable satellite connectivity to public safety and emergency service agencies in Australia. [ + ]

Handsfree Group Managing Director Matthew Johnson is returning to Comms Connect Melbourne to demonstrate his company's in-vehicle device, R5. [ + ]

There are just five days to go until doors open to one of the largest Comms Connect exhibitions in the event's 18-year history, coming to Melbourne from 18–19 October. [ + ]

The facility will scale up the manufacturing of Advanced Navigation's AI navigation systems for GPS-denied environments, including its digital fibre-optic gyroscope technology. [ + ]

Nokia's Interleaved Passive Active Antennas support all 5G frequency bands in a single antenna, including the 2.6 GHz spectrum band. [ + ]

Radio Spectrum Management has finalised the New Zealand Spectrum Outlook 2023 to 2027 and is now working towards making the 24–30 GHz radio spectrum available for long-term use. [ + ]

At Comms Connect Melbourne, Rio Tinto's Marek Jaworski will join Vocus's Malcolm Jones to discuss the benefits of private 4G/5G networks when it comes to enhancing remote connectivity. [ + ]

Government investment in precise positioning infrastructure will have injected an additional half a billion dollars into the economy by June 2038, according to a new report. [ + ]