Industry News
Seventh NEXT satellite successfully launched
The seventh launch of the Iridium NEXT satellite constellation has successfully been completed by SpaceX. [ + ]
NTT DOCOMO trials 5G in high-speed car
The world's first 28 GHz band compatible antenna has reached speeds of 8 Gbps in a 5G connected car. [ + ]
IoTAA launches platform selection guideline
A new platform selection guideline has been established by the IoT Alliance Australia (IoTAA). [ + ]
Ilitch chooses Motorola to secure its Detroit properties
Motorola Solutions and Avigilon Corporation have been chosen by Ilitch Holdings to improve its customer experience at various properties in Detroit. [ + ]
R&S IP-based voice comms system for NZ ATC
New Zealand's Airways Corporation has chosen Rohde & Schwarz to provide a new air traffic control voice comms system. [ + ]
YSAR receives satellite internet from Wireless Nation
Wireless Nation will provide free satellite internet for Youth Search and Rescue in New Zealand under a new partnership. [ + ]
Unisys supplies US Navy messaging software
The US Navy has chosen Unisys to supply its software for mission-critical communications. [ + ]
Vic receives more widespread mobile coverage
A further 28 new mobile phone towers will be built around Victoria, under the state government's Victorian Mobile Black Spot Project (VMBSP). [ + ]
High spectrum prices keep 4bn people offline: GSMA
Consumers in developing countries are hit hard by high spectrum prices, according to a new report by the GSMA. [ + ]
Motorola to upgrade US Army comms network
A five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract has been given to Motorola Solutions by the US Army. [ + ]
VIDEO: Radios used in Thailand cave rescue
Uzi Hanuni, founder and CEO of Maxtech Networks, explains his company's role in providing mesh communications for the Thailand cave rescue. [ + ]
4G network funded for Norfolk Island
Phone and internet services will be delivered to Norfolk Island, following federal government funding for installation of a 4G network. [ + ]
Innovation the focus of ITU Telecom World 2018
The ITU Telecom World 2018 event is expected to attract thousands of tech industry and government representatives from around the world. [ + ]
Backhaul: the industry 25 and 10 years ago (July 2018)
Telstra came into being exactly 25 years ago, while in 2008 the ACMA was trying to do its juggling act with the radiofrequency spectrum. [ + ]
Remaking the VHF Marine Standard
The ACMA is seeking feedback about a proposal to remake the standard for devices operating in the VHF maritime mobile bands. [ + ]
