Industry News
Cellular IoT deployments ramping up
Global cellular IoT connections are forecast to reach 3.5 billion by 2023, while the first commercial launches of 5G mobile networks are expected this year. [ + ]
Submissions open for regional telecommunications review
Industry is invited to submit feedback on an issues paper released by the 2018 Regional Telecommunications Review. [ + ]
Queensland commits to upgraded comms, mobility
The Queensland Government has committed to continuing the deployment of upgraded communications and mobility technology for first responders. [ + ]
Mobile Black Spot Program receives $25m
The federal government will provide $25 million in funding to improve coverage in black spot areas across regional Australia. [ + ]
Program released for ETSI's rail radio workshop
The program for ETSI's future radio for rail transport workshop is now available. [ + ]
Motorola upgrades emergency comms in Portsmouth
First responders in the City of Portsmouth will receive upgraded mission-critical radio equipment from Motorola Solutions as part of a multimillion-dollar contract. [ + ]
Omnitronics helps AVCG keep 2500 km of coastline safe
The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard is using Omnitronics' DX-Altus to maintain communications along 2512 km of the Australian coastline. [ + ]
M1 CubeSat satellite almost ready for launch
The M1 CubeSat satellite at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra campus is on schedule to be launched in September this year. [ + ]
Polaris Networks, Nemergent test interoperability
US and Spanish companies join forces to advance next-generation MCPTT communications. [ + ]
NT trials agricultural Wi-Fi
The Wi-Fi, designed by Agrinet, is not reliant on one provider and is suitable for farms with any type of internet connection. [ + ]
Future on show at Comms Connect Sydney
Australia's future communications landscape will be explored next week at Comms Connect. Make sure you're there to find out where the industry is headed. [ + ]
Barrett supplies Middle Eastern military VHF
Under an AU$7 million contract, Barrett Communications will provide VHF equipment for an unnamed Middle Eastern military force. [ + ]
RFI to distribute OCC products
RFI Technology Solutions has signed a distribution agreement with Optical Cable Corporation covering the Australian, New Zealand and Pacific regions. [ + ]
Registrations open for RadComms 2018
The RadComms conference offers a chance to meet key decision-makers from government and industry, while hearing about major issues and developments. [ + ]
American Tower spending big in India
American Tower Corporation will reportedly proceed with the US$584 million purchase of approximately 9000 towers from India's Idea Cellular. [ + ]
