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Wi-Fi Calling Spreads To More Android Phones – But Not To iOS

Computer Daily News March 2, 2017 No Comments

Telstra says it has spread its Wi-Fi Calling service, which allows users to make calls anywhere there’s an accessible Wi-Fi service, to several more Android devices. “Unfortunately at this stage…

Optus Rolls Out 4.5G Network For Macquarie Park

Fergus Halliday February 22, 2017 No Comments

Optus has taken its first real steps towards operating a 5G network today, with the telco launching its first 4.5G network. The new network, currently only covering Optus customers living…

Vodafone No 1 Sydney Operator

Computer Daily News February 22, 2017 No Comments

Once derisively known as Vodafail for its seemingly unending shutdowns, Vodafone has now emerged as the No 1 mobile service provider in Sydney, ahead of Telstra and Optus. According to…

IoT-Net Is In The Works, Says Boost Founder

Fergus Halliday February 21, 2017 No Comments

Speaking to media in Sydney last week, Boost Mobile co-founder and former-CEO of 360Fly Peter Adderton predicted that the task of connecting the “Internet-Of-Things” will soon be handled by carriers…

Optus Double Down On Content Deals To Get Ahead Of Telstra

Fergus Halliday February 20, 2017 No Comments

Reports say that Optus is eyeing further content deals after their securing of broadcast rights to the EPL helped the telco edge ahead of competitors in 2016, despite issues. Originally speaking…

5G Is Coming And Carriers Are Unprepared, Says Boost Founder

Fergus Halliday February 20, 2017 No Comments

Speaking to media in Sydney, Boost Mobile co-founder and former CEO of 360Fly Peter Adderton warned that both carriers and customers are unprepared for the age of 5G networks. Though…

First-Half Revenue, Profit Slump; Telstra Shares Take A Bath

Computer Daily News February 17, 2017 No Comments

Telstra shares plunged 6.5 percent on the ASX yesterday after the No 1 telco reported a 12 percent drop in net income for the six months to December 31. The…

Boost Mobile Takes Apple Music Unlimited

Fergus Halliday February 16, 2017 No Comments

Speaking to journalists at an event in Sydney, Boost Mobile co-founder Peter Adderton revealed that the MVNO would now offer unmetered (or “data-free”) access to Apple Music for Australian customers.…

Telstra Grow Base, Lose Profits In Underwhelming Earnings Report

Fergus Halliday February 16, 2017 No Comments

Telstra has failed to meet analyst’s expectations in its latest earnings report, with profits slipping 14.4% to $1.79 billion. Revenue also fell 6.4% to $12.8 billion. Telstra’s share price dipped…

Optus Profits Slip 17.3%

Fergus Halliday February 9, 2017 No Comments

Optus-Singtel have filed their latest quarterly earnings numbers, reporting a rise in underlying profit but an overall decline in net profit. The company brought in a net profit of $188…