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Hello, Hello: Optus Launches Voice-Over-Wi-Fi Service

Computer Daily News January 27, 2017 No Comments

Optus has launched its voice over Wi-Fi service. But so far it’s strictly for Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge users.The system will allow Optus customers with this gear…

Vodafone Customers Unable To Make Or Receive Calls In New Outage

Jon Bragg January 17, 2017 No Comments

Network problems earlier this morning prevented Vodafone customers across the country from making or receiving calls for almost three hours. Vodafone confirmed that an error occurred during planned network maintenance,…

Canberra Plans $40m P.A. Impost On Regional BB

Computer Daily News December 13, 2016 No Comments

The Federal Government is looking to raise at least $40 million a year from non-NBN networks – like the one operated by TPG – via new legislation planned for the…

Melbourne Trains To Get 4G

Computer Daily News December 8, 2016 No Comments

Nokia and Vodafone are close to sealing a deal to provide 4G coverage throughout Melbourne’s metro rail network. If the deal goes ahead, as expected, Metro Trains, Public Transport Victoria…

Optus Xtra To Allow Customers To Trade Ad Space For Data

Fergus Halliday November 29, 2016 No Comments

Optus is launching a more experimental approach to data caps with their Optus Xtra app. The app will allow data-hungry Optus prepaid customers the chance to earn extra data for…

Freshtel To Swallow Rival

Computer Daily News November 25, 2016 No Comments

In a deal said to be worth millions of dollars, ASX-listed telecommunications and cloud services operator Freshtel has agreed to acquire a major rival, namely Field Solutions Group (FSG). FSG…

Vodafone, Boost and ALDImobile Improve In Market Share

Jon Bragg November 22, 2016 No Comments

Vodafone, Boost and ALDImobile have all seen improvements in the latest consumer mobile phone market share report, while Telstra and Optus have fallen slightly overall. Vodafone has seen the greatest…

Regulated Roaming “Undermines” Telstra’s $1 Billion Regional Expansion

Jon Bragg November 18, 2016 No Comments

A proposal currently under consideration by the ACCC that could see mobile phone companies “piggyback” onto the Telstra network in regional areas would put up to $1 billion of future…

Telstra To Reap $10 Billion Over NBN, Reveals 5G Plans

Fergus Halliday November 17, 2016 No Comments

Speaking at the company’s investor day in Sydney on Thursday morning, Telstra has outlined a bright future for shareholders. The telecom said it expects to receive up to $8 billion…

Telstra Makes Their Smart Home Play

Fergus Halliday November 15, 2016 No Comments

Telstra have officially made their play for the growing niche of smart home customers, with the company rolling out a range of new products that allow users, as they put…