Industry News
First 5G driverless car tested in NZ
The first 5G-connected driverless car in New Zealand has undergone testing on Auckland streets. [ + ]
Industry accredited training: antennas and multi-coupling
The one-day session in Perth on 28 March, run by ARCIA, will provide targeted training for industry professionals. [ + ]
Motorola Solutions acquires dispatch specialist Avtec
The acquisition expands Motorola Solutions' public safety and commercial portfolios for its LMR and broadband customers. [ + ]
UK police adopt Sepura TETRA
Sepura SC2 Series TETRA terminals have been adopted by the UK Metropolitan Police Service as part of a force-wide upgrade. [ + ]
MCOP project confirms multivendor support
Sonim has joined Bittium in successfully demonstrating device integration with the Mission Critical Open Platform project. [ + ]
First OneWeb satellite launched by Arianespace
Arianespace has successfully undertaken the first of 21 satellite launches for the OneWeb constellation. [ + ]
Australia #3 for 5G leadership
The 5G Country Leadership Index has just been released, identifying South Korea as number one. [ + ]
NZ spectrum auctioned for 5G in 2020
5G is on track for 2020 in New Zealand, with the first allocation of spectrum to be the 3.5 GHz band. [ + ]
NZ Army to deploy Harris tactical comms network
The New Zealand Army has contracted Harris Defence Australia to supply its tactical communications network. [ + ]
Private LTE worth US$16.3bn by 2025
New research suggests that the private LTE market will be worth US$16.3 billion by 2025. [ + ]
5G to comprise 15% of global mobile industry by 2025
With 5G network launches on the rise, 5G will account for 15% of the global mobile industry by 2025, according to GSMA. [ + ]
IMR Standard reduces bill shock but complaints rise
A review of the International Mobile Roaming Standard (IMR Standard) has just been completed by the ACMA. [ + ]
Airbus TETRA deployed at Munich security event
Airbus has supplied TETRA communications technology for the 55th Munich Security Conference (MSC) for the eighth time in a row. [ + ]
Barrett expands with new US office
Perth-based Barrett Communications has plans to open a new company office and facility in New York, USA. [ + ]
NEC 5G vertical business platform launched
NEC has launched a 5G vertical business platform for communication service providers (CSPs). [ + ]