Industry News
Free Wi-Fi now available across select Telstra payphones
Telstra has announced that around 3000 of its Wi-Fi enabled payphones across the country will now offer free Wi-Fi access to anyone. [ + ]
Another international speaker joins Comms Connect line-up
The latest global insights into IoT and mobile device security and management for first responders will feature in a new presentation added to Comms Connect 2022. [ + ]
NSW Flood Inquiry: report released
The NSW Government has released and responded to the 28 recommendations of the independent Flood Inquiry, commissioned in response to this year's major floods. [ + ]
NSW Telco Authority extends Motorola's PSN contract
The $60 million contract is set to provide secure and reliable voice and data communication to keep first responders across the state connected at all times. [ + ]
Digi-Key opens expanded product distribution centre
Digi-Key has celebrated its product distribution centre expansion and its appearance on Fast Company's 2022 list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators. [ + ]
Mobilicom awarded Space Florida grant to improve drone ops
Mobilicom will receive $408,000 net grant funding for the development of a multi-link (MLU) communications system. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
