Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 52
Tech Mahindra and Openet announce partnership to monetise 5G
Wed, 27th May 2020
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Tech Mahindra and Openet forge a global alliance aiming to enhance 5G monetisation and digital transformation for communication service providers worldwide.
ComCom report 'proof' of the need of fibre - Chorus
Tue, 26th May 2020
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Chorus responds to ComCom report, emphasising fibre's crucial role as broadband held steady in New Zealand during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Telstra launches 5G mobile broadband device
Tue, 26th May 2020
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Australia’s first mobile broadband device that is mmWave ready, to work with the next iteration of 5G due to rollout at scale in 2021.
Sky to become NZ’s next ISP
Tue, 26th May 2020
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Sky NZ takes broadband plunge in fight to curb customer churn and rejuvenate market stance amidst sports rights losses.
'Fastest ever' internet speed recorded in Australian research project
Mon, 25th May 2020
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Have you ever wanted to download 1000 HD films in a single second? Maybe not, but according to a study from three universities in Australia, it’s now possible.
NZ's copper and fibre networks held up despite increased demand during lockdown
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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New Zealand's copper and fibre broadband connections held up well during the COVID-19 lockdown, despite increased levels of demand on the networks.
Cloud-based entertainment to get major boost from 5G
Thu, 21st May 2020
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The rollout of 5G is set to revolutionise cloud-based entertainment, driving multibillion-dollar revenues in gaming and video sectors by 2024.
ComCom seeks feedback on Chorus withdrawal from copper and broadband services
Wed, 20th May 2020
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New Zealand's Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on a code designed to protect consumers as Chorus moves them from copper to fibre networks.
Aussie edge data centre provider receives $20m in funding
Wed, 20th May 2020
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Leading Edge Data Centers secures USD $20 million funding from Washington H. Soul Pattinson to expand its regional data centre network across Australia.
'Digital landscape has shifted considerably' - Vodafone NZ COVID-19 update
Mon, 18th May 2020
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Vodafone NZ has today released its latest information on how New Zealanders are using the internet and cell services as social lives roar back to life.
Operators must secure spectrum to revive 5G rollouts in 2020 - report
Fri, 15th May 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has hampered 5G rollouts, especially in APAC, due to delayed spectrum allocations, a GlobalData report reveals. Regulators urged to act.
Huawei partners up to build 5G-enabled automobile ecosphere
Fri, 15th May 2020
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Huawei has teamed up with 18 automakers, including BYD and Great Wall Motors, to create a 5G-enabled automobile ecosphere, pushing for 5G tech in the industry.
Microsoft acquires Metaswitch, affirming investment in telcos
Fri, 15th May 2020
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Microsoft's acquisition of Metaswitch, following its recent purchase of Affirmed Networks, underlines its deepening investment in the 5G telco sector.
Emerging tech to add $30 billion to Sydney economy in 10 years
Mon, 11th May 2020
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The four digital technologies are estimated to have contributed $6.66 billion to the Sydney economy in 2019, with IoT contributing 50%.
EXCLUSIVE: Get the scoop on what eSIM tech means for NZ
Thu, 7th May 2020
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5g & beyond
Everything you need to know about what eSIM is, how it is used, and what Spark and Vodafone have to say about where it’s going.
CSPs need to shift their 5G strategy if they want to keep up
Wed, 6th May 2020
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CSPs must change their strategy to see a return on 5G investments, focusing on B2B and solving enterprise business problems, says a report.
IDC: No recovery in sight for semiconductor market
Tue, 5th May 2020
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The semiconductor market, battered by trade disputes and COVID-19, sees no recovery in sight. IDC predicts a 4.2% decline in 2020 revenue.
Vodafone NZ delays 5G add on cost for one year
Fri, 1st May 2020
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Vodafone New Zealand has announced it will delay the $10 monthly add-on charge for the use of 5G through to July 2021.
Voyager Internet acquires Kiwi telco HD Net
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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New Zealand's Voyager Internet acquires local telco HD Net, significantly enhancing its data centre capabilities and service offerings.
Chorus to resume non-essential fibre installs at alert level 3
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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Chorus will resume installations of fibre when New Zealand moves out of lockdown and into alert level 3 next week, the company has announced.