Industry News
Singapore extending 5G standalone coverage to sea
Maritime 5G coverage for Singapore's offshore southern coasts will reduce turnaround time and improve efficiency for ships coming in and out of the country. [ + ]
NZ's Public Safety Network reaches build phase
New Zealand Police Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed that a new digital communications network for emergency service workers will roll out from next year. [ + ]
Addressing atmospheric turbulence in optical communications
Researchers have found a way to avoid the need to use radio transmitters in critical communications, using new technology featuring super-fast optical lasers. [ + ]
Mikrolink preparing FIFA World Cup telecom infrastructure
Mikrolink will provide cutting-edge technology to enable high-efficiency and high-quality communication for the World Cup. [ + ]
New Zealand accelerates 5G rollout
The NZ Government is working with major telecommunications network operators in order to accelerate the rollout of 5G services across the country and improve rural connectivity. [ + ]
Registration closing soon for RadComms 2022
RadComms, the ACMA's biggest spectrum management event, is returning this month after a four-year hiatus, with the theme of Making Waves. [ + ]
Teltronic to equip India's Delhi–Meerut train line
Teltronic was selected to supply and integrate the onboard equipment, radio terminals and control centre solution for the Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System. [ + ]
NEC to build 5G innovation lab for NSW Telco Authority
The lab will provide an environment where the NSW Telco Authority can explore new technologies, prove interoperability and push the boundaries of mobile technology. [ + ]
Responses required for ACMA private networks market study
Input from respondents will assist the ACMA with making decisions relating to allocating a required input for operating private networks for businesses. [ + ]
Tasmania tests $567m radio network
Tasmania Police was granted an early-access trial of the Tasmanian Government Radio Network at the recent T20 Cricket World Cup event in Hobart. [ + ]
LG demonstrates 6G THz data transmission
LG has successfully tested 6G terahertz (THz) data transmission and reception over a distance of 320 metres in an outdoor environment in Berlin, Germany. [ + ]
Nokia and Ericsson to build 5G standalone network in India
Reliance Jio has announced contracts with both Nokia and Ericsson to roll out 5G standalone in India, following the allocation of 5G spectrum in recent auctions. [ + ]
Comms Connect Melbourne returns with a bang
Comms Connect Melbourne has bounced back from a three-year COVID-induced absence, in a triumphant return to form for the premier critical communications event. [ + ]
France selects consortium for Réseau Radio du Futur contract
A consortium led by Airbus and Capgemini has been selected as the integrator for Lot 2 of France's Réseau Radio du Futur (RRF — radio network of the future). [ + ]
VIAVI acquires Jackson Labs for position, navigation and timing solutions
Jackson Labs' customer base includes armed forces, defence contractors, energy distribution infrastructure, LEO operators and 5G service providers. [ + ]