Displaying items by tag: 5G networks

Singapore state-owned telco Singtel and equipment vendor Ericsson have partnered to deploy 5G advanced connectivity solutions at Tuas Port in Singapore, in support of PSA Singapore’s plans to build the world’s largest fully automated port by the 2040s.

The pandemic has created a surge in demand for remote working communication, computing products, and consumer devices, which has impacted the supply of microchips required for these products, according to an ACMA study.

Five G IoT (Internet of Things) connections will reach 116 million globally by 2026; rising from just 17 million in 2023, according to a new study.

Peak national body representing Australia’s mobile telecommunications industry Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association has endorsed the development of new IEC mobile safety standards, which was led by the organisation’s two members—Mike Wood and Des Ward.

Mobile phone operator Taiwan Mobile has tapped Finnish telecommunications vendor Nokia to enhance its 5G coverage in Taiwan.

GUEST OPINION by George Tsoukas, ANZ Manager, Gigamon: New technology always brings a host of worries about its negative potential, and 5G is no different. Although there are many legitimate 5G security concerns to address and discuss, it’s worth first clarifying the false claim that 5G causes health problems.

TPG Telecom and Ericsson have completed the virtualisation of TPG’s core network and a new partnership to deploy its 5G Core for standalone 5G networks. 

Digital technology company Webcentral has flagged $2 million in cost synergies annually as it announced it had entered into a merger with 5G Networks, which would see it acquire 100% of 5GN by way of a scheme of arrangement.

Australian-listed digital services company Webcentral Group has rebranded and amalgamated its current brands Netregistry and WME into a single brand - Webcentral - in a move it says is designed to both improve and simplify its customer experience.

Australian-listed 5G Networks has sealed a new service agreement with modular data centre operator DXN, to provide business continuity capabilities through 5GN’s Dark Fibre & IP Transit solutions.

Optus in collaboration with Ericsson and Oppo, have doubled down on 5G advancements, announcing a successful completion of a voice call over a commercial 5G standalone network.

Melbourne beat Sydney to be Australia’s fastest city for 5G delivery across all frequency bands, according to a new ‘real-world’ measurement which sees that leading cities globally have a significantly better 5G experience than national scores.

Although 5G is now being well and truly rolled out around the world, the 5G rollout certainly isn't complete, and it's leaving people wanting more.

Optus has switched on 5G at Perth’s Optus stadium, giving sports and concert viewing fans 5G connectivity throughout key areas of the stadium.

Thailand’s mobile services revenue declined in 2020 due to the adverse impact of the COVID-19 crisis on mobile subscription growth and mobile service average revenue per user (ARPU) levels during the year, according to one global analyst.

GUEST OPINION by George Tsoukas, ANZ Manager, Gigamon: The advent of 5G is one of the most hotly discussed topics in the tech world today, for good reason. The technology is expected to provide a $5 billion boost to Australia’s economy by 2030, according to Deloitte and Telstra, leading to the creation of countless new jobs and opportunities.

Global network operator spend on Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) will grow from US$2.7 billion in 2020, to US$8.3 billion in 2025, as operators invest heavily in upgrading network capacities and infrastructure to support the increasing data generated by 5G networks, according to a new report.

Australian farmers and miners could become less competitive than their global rivals unless a national plan is developed to expedite 5G coverage to rural and regional Australia, according to a new report jointly commissioned by Huawei Australia and the Telecommunications Association TelSoc.

Australia’s telecommunications regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) says the deployment of 5G technology in Australia is a step closer, with applications for millimetre wave (mmWave) spectrum to be provided in the 26 and 28 GHz bands from November.

The president of the Australia's Takeovers Panel has told publicly-listed data infrastructure and network services provider 5G Networks that it has must not process any acceptances it gets from Friday onwards in connection with its bidder's statement for the Webcentral Group.