Uzi Hanuni, founder and CEO of Maxtech Networks, explains his company's role in providing mesh communications for the Thailand cave rescue. [ + ]

Phone and internet services will be delivered to Norfolk Island, following federal government funding for installation of a 4G network. [ + ]

The ITU Telecom World 2018 event is expected to attract thousands of tech industry and government representatives from around the world. [ + ]

The ACMA is seeking feedback about a proposal to remake the standard for devices operating in the VHF maritime mobile bands. [ + ]

Telstra came into being exactly 25 years ago, while in 2008 the ACMA was trying to do its juggling act with the radiofrequency spectrum. [ + ]

RFI has released a short video that showcases its Sydney distribution centre, a hub of activity for the communications and energy business. [ + ]

The US FCC has been asked to update the Wireless Priority Service to provide increased capabilities, such as including data, text and video. [ + ]

The agreement will support the Chinese mobile operator's transition to a future-oriented network infrastructure. [ + ]

Hytera's PTC760 and PDC760 LTE multimode radios have received recognition in the product category of the iF Design Award 2018. [ + ]

Tokyo City University and Ericsson Japan are working together to develop new algorithms using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. [ + ]

The TETRA network at Mexico City International Airport (AICM) has been updated with Sepura radios. [ + ]

Melbourne CBD has received a new public address speaker system to help improve safety during emergencies. [ + ]

The Rockwell Collins UrgentLink HF system has been deployed by the LA County Sheriff's Department as a backup for use during disasters. [ + ]

The 6th Critical Communications MENA event will be held on 23–25 September 2018 at the Madinat Jumeirah. [ + ]

The UK regulator has published a five-year plan that sets out its approach for the spectrum bands used by fixed wireless. [ + ]