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NBN Co: Meeting Investment Needs of Network - A Basis of Future Success
NBN Co has rallied for its need to earn enough profit to cover its investment requirements. This was because approximately $2.5 billion was already spent on capital expenditures last financial year. This was from its $3.1 billion earnings after opex. This push was made days before the re-activation of a revised Special Access Undertaking process
To Support Regional 5G Services, AMTA Urges Planning Reform
The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association urges the reform of the nation’s complicated web of planning rules. In addition to this, AMTA also calls for access to a more low-band spectrum for telcos and changes to the powers and immunities framework. All these are in an attempt to ensure regional areas benefit from the full potential of
TIO Report: Top Telco Complaints from Australian Homeowners
If you are having certain issues when it comes to your internet connection at home, as well as your personal mobile or landline services, then you are not the only homeowner experiencing such challenges. Read on to find out what are the most common residential complaints according to the latest Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO)
TIO Report: Internet Service Tops Complaints by Service Type
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) aims to provide fair and independent resolution to issues raised about the services provided by various telecommunications networks. This is the reason why they generate a report regarding the most common complaints raised by consumers to their providers. According to their latest report, internet
Telcos Ready to Shell Out Hefty Sum for mmWave Spectrum
Many Australian telcos are ready to shell out a significant sum for the mmWave spectrum. In fact, most have paid considerably more than telcos in comparable markets. This reveals that Australian telcos are serious in their intentions to use the mmWave spectrum to tap fixed line and enterprise as well as mobile revenue markets. Spectrum Auction A
Telcos Need to Shift to Network Teams for 5G from IT Cloud Native Skills
According to Red Hat senior director of sales, Asia Pacific region (telecommunications) Ben Panic, most telcos have already committed to the virtualisation of network functions. This has paved the way for most companies to break free from hardware dependencies in vertically integrated infrastructure. However, new 5G and edge services are generally
Tangerine Telecom Ranks Among the Fastest Growing Companies
In the 2021 Financial Times and Nikkei Asia High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific list, national NBN RSP Tangerine Telecom has ranked as Australia's eighth fastest-growing company. Ranking in the Asia-Pacific Region When it comes to the fastest-growing company in the Asia-Pacific Region, the telco landed the 39th spot. The basis of the ranking is
Superloop Wins an Over $25 Million Deal with Symbio Networks
The telecommunications provider Superloop has sealed a deal with wholesale carriage provider Symbio Networks. Over $25 million contract According to reports, the agreement has an expected value above $25 million, and this is the telco's largest single contract win to date. Under the terms of the contract, Superloop will exclusively provide
Superloop Gives Away FREE Speed Upgrade and Discounts on NBN Plans
Superloop is now giving speed upgrades for new customers. Its latest offers will fit those who are looking for a fast internet plan without a long lock-in contract.   The Superloop NBN 100 plan won't only give a six-month discount on the standard plan price. New subscribers will also get a free NBN 250 speed boost for their first three months.
Small Business Services to be Scrutinised by ACMA
Nerida O’Loughlin, Australian Communications, and Media Authority chair, said that the regulator expects to cast a closer eye over telco services sold to small businesses. During the CommsDay Summit 2021, the chair announced the ACMA’s compliance priorities for 2021-22. This included a focus on small businesses’ concerns about telcos being
Regulatory Intervention on Local Number Porting Necessary According to Symbio
Rene Sugo, Symbio’s CEO, has recently called for regulatory intervention to address an “operational crisis” in the telecom sector concerning number porting. He pointed out that although the fixed voice market is characterised by competition at the infrastructure, service, and brand layers, it has an Achilles’ heel that needs to be addressed to
Public Consultation for 3.4-4GHz Spectrum Allocation Limits Launched by ACCC
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has recently launched a public consultation to confirm allocation limits for 3.4-4GHz spectrum distribution in remote areas.   The Australian Communications and Media Authority sought advice on the allocation limits for area-wide apparatus licenses in the band. The ACCC wants to assess


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