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Peter Dutton Gives Approval - Macquarie Telecom’s IC5 Bunker Data Centre is Ready for Launching
Earlier this year, the Data Centres and Government subsidiaries of Macquarie Telecom boosted their presence in Canberra when they launched the Intellicentre 5 (IC5) Bunker high-security data centre near Canberra Airport. Less than six months later, federal defence minister Peter Dutton officially opened the IC5 data centre, declaring it ready for
Regulatory oversight over non-NBN broadband extended by ACCC for another five years
The regulation over non-NBN Superfast broadband services is extended to another five years. The decision has been made by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.   ACCC deemed that the move was necessary because it is unlikely for effective competition to emerge at the broadband wholesale level any time soon. Thus, retaining rules
NBN demand stimulated by up to 8% due to lockdown
The Sydney and Melbourne pandemic lockdowns stimulated the NBN demand according to NBN Co. However, traffic only rose 8% week on week. This is likely to ease in the coming days.   Nevertheless, NBN Co still provisioned and dimensioned the network to accommodate peak demand during the busiest hours which is usually from 7 to 9 in the
Therapy Connect’s telehealth consults expanded using NBN Co.
As people are growing more and more dependent on the convenience of online services, Therapy Connect offers telehealth consults right at your fingertips.  Telehealth consults is one of the most sought after allied services in the country today.  Privacy, convenience, and high-quality services all at your fingertips.   Therapy Connect is now one
Telcos in a hurry to comply with new Sydney restrictions
The NSW government imposed stricter lockdown rules over the weekend, making telcos scramble to clarify their new mode of operation in the Greater Sydney area. Construction activity, non-essential retail services, and some forms of worker transit and in-home repair were limited following the restrictions.   According to Communications Alliance CEO
TPG seeks to develop NBN bypass wireless business with Craig Levy
Home wireless solutions spark something significantly interesting for consumers.  With the roll-out of NBN Co’s fibre optics, the internet has become better and faster.  However, TPG is serious about developing wireless networks.  This creates an even faster internet connection with wider coverage compared to fibre.     TPG Telecom plans to
Optus accuses Telstra of using a “monopolist’s playbook” in the low-band auction
According to Optus, Australia’s mobile wholesale market could be affected by any move to loosen proposed competition limits to restrain Telstra in the upcoming low-band auction.   According to VP regulatory and public affairs Andrew Sheridan, the decision by communications minister Paul Fletcher on limits could be: “one of the most important
NBN Co Extends Fibre to 100,000 Premises - Is Your Area Included?
This year alone, NBN Co has already connected almost a million premises to its network because of the increasing interest of subscribers to the said service. For this reason, the company is set to roll out and expand the implementation of its fibre connections to a hundred thousand more premises in the coming year.   In this guide, you will
Chorus: First 8Gbps Hyperfibre Service Now Live
Chorus, a New Zealand wholesale operator, takes pride in building and managing one of the world's best open access internet networks. The company also rolls out ultra-fast broadband that is set to benefit generations to come. Overall, phone and broadband providers access their network to offer innovative products and services to
TIO Report: Top 10 Telco Complaints Affecting Small Businesses
Small businesses rely on telecommunication services to ensure seamless operations. However, according to the latest 2020 report presented by the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO), small businesses are faced with various telco problems that often lead to significant financial losses. In line with this, below are some of the top complaints
10K Banter Services Set to be Achieved by Exetel
According to Exetel’s Chief Executive Richard Purdy, the cloud communications offering of the telco is set to close ten thousand endpoints after being in the market for almost a couple of years.    The company recently announced that it had integrated voice data and artificial intelligence capabilities from Dubber’s cloud recording system into
Optus Research Shows Australian Builders are Investing in New Networks and Devices
Optus recently conducted research that revealed that half of the Australian construction companies plan to procure more mobile phones. In parallel to this, nearly a quarter of these construction companies plan to invest in dependable telecom networks in the next 12 months. The research is composed of a survey that explored the priorities of


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