Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 88

We look back at the big stories of 2016 and what they meant for Australia’s IT decision makers, enterprises and workforce.

UCWeb has gone through what it calls a 'strategic' change in its business, and has now appointed a new general manager, Damon Xi.

New report shows internet usage in New Zealand is growing, but digital divide remains, says InternetNZ. #InternetTrendsNZ.

Three Dunedin startups, CoDrivr, Swiftlet, and Codelingo, secure NZD $60,000 in the final GigStart Fund allocation to boost UFB technology-driven projects.

Global data center giant Equinix is now a member of the Industrial Internet Consortium, an organisation supporting and promoting growth of IIoT.

Chorus upgrades 100 broadband cabinets for improved speeds in rural New Zealand, providing consistent speeds up to 70Mbps.

MyRepublic has been let off by the Advertising Standards Authority, after a complaint about a promo that was 'in very poor taste'.

Waiheke Island has completed its Ultra-Fast Broadband build, with 5600 homes and businesses benefiting from NZD$9.6 million in investments.

Verizon secures spot on Aussie govt telecom panel, to bolster digital services and network security for federal agencies.

Orcon expands its Gig plans to Whangarei, following successful uptake in other metropolitan areas across New Zealand.

Globe Business's new Davao data center aims to bolster the Philippines' ICT sector, promising to buoy the local and national economies.

Optus is planning to build 114 new mobile sites across Australia as part of the Federal Government's Mobile Black Spots Program.

The UK Government has introduced new standards to improve connectivity and streamline processes for telecommunications facilities.

NEC delighted to be part of project launching submarine cable internet connection to Asia. APG cable is 10,900km long.

UK Gov praises telecom's swift action restoring quake-hit networks to nearly pre-disaster function, highlights dedication of field teams.

When it comes to Internet in New Zealand, many Kiwis are led to believe there are only a few options from the major players. However, this isn't true.

Spark broadband customers who have been forced to move due to the earthquakes no longer need to deal with early termination & moving fees.

Optus and Huawei have now successfully completed a 'ground-breaking' 5G trial, which achieved a transmission rate of 35Gbps.

Voyager Internet acquires Actrix, adding 10,000 residential broadband customers to its base and revenues of $24m per year.

ZTE has established 20 state-of-the-art R&D centres in Asia, North America and Europe and employs over 30,000 research professionals.