ACMA: 19 percent of Aussies shun home phonesThe number of Australians who replaced their home phones and fixed-line internet services has steadily increased, according to the media watchdog.July 4, 2013 by Spandas Lui in Mobile Carriers
Govt launches consultation for APLNG carrier licence exemptionThe Australian joint-venture company for liquid natural gas (LNG) is seeking a carrier licence exemption for its private mobile network after proposing plans to open it for public use.June 30, 2013 by Spandas Lui in Mobile Carriers
TIO extends time to lodge complaintsThe one-year time limit for Australian consumers to lodge a complaint about their telecommunications services with the TIO has now been extended to two years.June 30, 2013 by Spandas Lui in Mobile Carriers
Vodafone error hits up old and prospective customers for moneyFormer Vodafone customers, and some people who were never customers, have experienced bill shock of a different kind.May 30, 2013 by Spandas Lui in Mobile Carriers
Optus scores AU$60m contract with security providerNot only has the telco picked up a lucrative contract through Suretek, it has also struck up a product development partnership with the security and surveillance vendor.April 18, 2013 by Spandas Lui in Mobile Carriers
Telcos join forces for new trans-Tasman cableTelecom NZ, Vodafone NZ, and Telstra are spending a total of US$60 million to build a submarine cable between Auckland and Sydney.February 18, 2013 by Spandas Lui in Mobile Carriers
Telstra to increase 4G LTE speeds with CAT4 devicesThe telco has achieved speeds of up to 90Mbps on its 4G network in field tests using Category 4 mobile wireless devices.February 12, 2013 by Spandas Lui in Mobile Carriers
Exetel offers Optus 4G mobile voice plansExetel is the first to offer BYO 4G mobile voice plans through Optus Wholesale, according to the ISP.February 10, 2013 by Spandas Lui in Mobile Carriers
Australia and NZ team up to tackle mobile roaming chargesBoth governments will give their independent regulators new powers in a bid to bring down high trans-Tasman mobile roaming costs.February 10, 2013 by Spandas Lui in Mobile Carriers
Moonee Valley Racecourse rolls out public Wi-FiThe new Wi-Fi network will allow patrons to access social networks and betting services while in the racecourse.January 28, 2013 by Spandas Lui in Mobile Carriers