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Alcatel Launch Oz First Kids Smartphone

Roma Christian December 7, 2018 No Comments

As the gap between kids and technology continues to narrow, Alcatel has launched Australia’s first child-safe smartphone with built-in Family Zone features. In conjunction with Family Zone, the new ‘FZ…

BREAKING NEWS: Japan To Ban Huawei, ZTE From Govt Contracts

Roma Christian December 7, 2018 No Comments

Global backlash against Chinese giants ZTE and Huawei has continued to intensify, with Japan the latest country set to ban its telecommunications equipment in government contracts. According to Reuters and the Yomiuri…

After Fake News, Meet Fake Fibre

Computer Daily News December 6, 2018 No Comments

The European FttH Council is up in arms about fibre to the curb (FttC), fibre to the building (FttB) and hybrid fibre coax (HFC) – all technologies embraced by NBN…

Belkin Debut Made For iPhone Lightning Power Bank

Roma Christian December 6, 2018 No Comments

Tech accessories giant, Belkin, has continued its love affair with Apple, releasing its new BOOST↑CHARGE Power Bank with a Lightning Connector – made especially for iPhones. Available in either 5,000mAh (A$69.95)…

COMMENT: How Safe Is The 5G ZTE Smartphone Spruiked By Telstra Boss?

David Richards December 6, 2018 No Comments

How safe is a Chinese made Oppo, Huawei or ZTE smartphone similar to what Telstra boss Any Penn was spruiking at yesterday’s 5G investor briefing? From yesterday’s briefing it was…

Telstra Boss Cuddles Up To Questionable 5G Chinese Phone Brand

David Richards December 6, 2018 No Comments

His shares are being battered because of poor results, but it has not stopped Telstra CEO Andy Penn from cuddling to a questionable Chinese brand that was earlier this year…

Oz Internet Provider in Hot Water Again

Orlaith Costello December 5, 2018 No Comments

Melbourne-based internet provider Activ8me has been taken to court again by the Australian consumer watchdog for allegedly misleading customers in their advertisements. Back in March, Activ8me paid a penalty after the ACCC…

MI6 Head Joins USA, Warns Against Huawei

Orlaith Costello December 5, 2018 No Comments

The head of British intelligence Alex Younger has warned of a growing security threat from Chinese phone giant Huawei in a speech at St Andrews University, Scotland. Younger’s speech comes after…

TPG On Track With Guidance Amid ACCC Case

Roma Christian December 5, 2018 No Comments

TPG Telecom Executive Chairman, David Teoh, claims the local telco industry remains “exceptionally challenging”, with the NBN roll-out affecting profitability. Despite this, the company claims FY19 year-to-date results are tracking “well…

Qualcomm Unveil Rival Huawei 5G Chipset

Orlaith Costello December 5, 2018 No Comments

Qualcomm has announced their new flagship 5G processor, dubbed Snapdragon 855, at the Snapdragon Technology Summit in Maui, Hawaii, a direct rival to Huawei’s Balong 5G01 chip revealed at MWC…