Industry News
Comms Connect 2022 features pre-conference training workshops
Industry partners ARCIA and ACCF will be offering pre-conference training workshops at Comms Connect Melbourne on 18 October. [ + ]
Govt boosting mobile connectivity in Greater Bendigo
The Victorian Government has announced partnerships with Optus and TPG Telecom to build a new tower and upgrade 13 mobile towers in the area from 4G to 5G. [ + ]
Next G Alliance and 6G-IA announce MoU on 6G
The organisations signed the MoU to exchange information regarding their work programs in areas of mutual interest in the field of 6G communication systems and networks. [ + ]
Motorola Solutions acquires Barrett Communications
Based in Perth, Barrett Communications designs HF and VHF mission-critical radio communications, complementary to Motorola Solutions' existing radio portfolio. [ + ]
NZ leads the way in public safety comms integration — a Comms Connect exclusive
Comms Connect will welcome a keynote presentation and an expert panel from the newly formed Public Safety Network in New Zealand. [ + ]
RFI Technology Solutions joins TCCA
RFI is an Australian-owned technology solutions manufacturer, focusing on mobile radio systems and integration services. [ + ]
Workgroup to improve mobile coverage in rural and regional NSW
BAI Communications Australia partners in Open RAN workgroup to improve mobile coverage across rural and regional New South Wales. [ + ]
NSW Govt upgrading Public Safety Network
The NSW Telco Authority has deployed 250 new or upgraded radio sites for its Public Safety Network for emergency services and related organisations. [ + ]
International & local comms leaders join the Comms Connect program in October
The critical communications and public safety sector’s premier event has added two feature speakers to an already strong conference program. [ + ]
ACMA allocates spectrum for metro wireless broadband
ARCIA has welcomed ACMA's decision to allocate 75 MHz of spectrum for low-power local area wireless broadband (LA WBB) in metropolitan areas. [ + ]
Nokia radio tech to enable improved phone connectivity
Nokia has signed a five-year 5G deal with AST SpaceMobile, which is building a space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard 4G or 5G mobile devices. [ + ]
Airbus supports Australian Space Park in South Australia
Airbus's recent commitment at Australian Space Park is set to expand Australia's sovereign satellite manufacturing capability, enabling the production of satellites up to 300 kg. [ + ]
Software Combined acquires Omnitronics
The software aggregator finalised its fifth acquisition in 2022. [ + ]
Industry leaders to gather in Melbourne in October
Comms Connect Melbourne will convene for the first time in three years from 18–20 October at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
Sydney ferries secure with Cradlepoint 5G
The project required a rugged solution that could withstand heat, cold, salt and motion. [ + ]
