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Free internet pilots connect vulnerable Australians online
Disaster Recovery

Free internet pilots connect vulnerable Australians online

Free internet pilots in Victoria and Western Australia have connected over 350 vulnerable people, offering a scalable model for digital inclusion.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
KernWi-Fi builds carrier-grade Yaesu IMRS network
Firewalls

KernWi-Fi builds carrier-grade Yaesu IMRS network

KernWi-Fi deploys Australia's first carrier-grade Yaesu IMRS backbone, boosting reliability, security and scalability for VK amateur radio.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Drones & small cells trialled to restore phone networks in disasters
Unified Communications

Drones & small cells trialled to restore phone networks in disasters

Optus and Nokia trial drone-based and small cell tech to swiftly restore mobile networks after natural disasters, enhancing emergency communications in affected areas.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Victoria expands AWS partnership with AUD $20 billion cloud boost
Digital Transformation

Victoria expands AWS partnership with AUD $20 billion cloud boost

Victoria partners with AWS in a AUD $20 billion deal to boost cloud infrastructure, AI, and public digital services, accelerating the state's tech transformation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Cross-border radio trial boosts emergency response in NSW, Victoria
Disaster Recovery

Cross-border radio trial boosts emergency response in NSW, Victoria

NSW and Victoria are trialling cross-border radio roaming to boost emergency communication and response during major disasters across state lines.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Emergency Communications stories

LTE & 5G set to overtake legacy mission-critical LMR
Unified Communications

LTE & 5G set to overtake legacy mission-critical LMR

LTE and 5G critical communications investment to surge from USD $5.4bn in 2025 to more than USD $9.2bn by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
TCCA issues new specs for 4G & 5G mission critical callout
Unified Communications

TCCA issues new specs for 4G & 5G mission critical callout

TCCA releases first Broadband Callout specs for 4G and 5G mission critical paging, aiming to boost global interoperability for emergency services.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Telecoms shift to trusted, outcome-led network automation
Unified Communications

Telecoms shift to trusted, outcome-led network automation

Telecoms pivot from chasing full autonomy to trusted, explainable AI that cuts outages and boosts resilience in critical networks by 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Dec 2025
Small Cell Forum maps path to interoperable 5G NTN
Unified Communications

Small Cell Forum maps path to interoperable 5G NTN

Small Cell Forum sets out how small cell know-how and open interfaces could underpin interoperable 5G satellite and hybrid NTN networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
AI-backed Triple Zero, 111 calls win public support
Data Protection

AI-backed Triple Zero, 111 calls win public support

Most Australians and New Zealanders back AI to boost Triple Zero and 111 call handling, though doubts remain over agencies' data use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Emergency Communications stories

One NZ sees festive mobile data & satellite use surge
Unified Communications

One NZ sees festive mobile data & satellite use surge

One NZ logs 17.4% New Year mobile data spike and 50% holiday satellite user jump as Kiwis head off-grid and demand always-on coverage.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
RANsemi, Radisys unveil all-in-a-box 5G for defence
Unified Communications

RANsemi, Radisys unveil all-in-a-box 5G for defence

RANsemi and Radisys unveil an all-in-a-box private 5G platform for rapid, resilient mission-critical defence and public safety deployments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Indosat data traffic surges as Indonesia goes digital
Gaming

Indosat data traffic surges as Indonesia goes digital

Indosat's mobile data traffic jumped about 15% over Indonesia's year-end holidays as digital use surges beyond major cities and tourist hubs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
One NZ marks one year of Starlink-powered texts
Agricultural Technology

One NZ marks one year of Starlink-powered texts

One NZ marks a year of Starlink texts with 7m messages sent and 700,000 customers now able to connect beyond standard mobile coverage.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Sixty years of Sugarloaf: Christchurch's vital TV tower legacy
Kordia

Sixty years of Sugarloaf: Christchurch's vital TV tower legacy

Christchurch's Sugarloaf transmission tower celebrates 60 years, remaining vital for TV, radio, emergency services, and digital connectivity across Canterbury.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
São Paulo Subway upgrades safety with digital radio system
Network Infrastructure

São Paulo Subway upgrades safety with digital radio system

São Paulo Subway upgrades to Motorola Solutions' P25 digital radio, boosting safety and efficiency for three million daily passengers across key lines.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025
NSSLGlobal secures FCDO Services deal for hybrid satellite network
Emergency Communications

NSSLGlobal secures FCDO Services deal for hybrid satellite network

NSSLGlobal wins FCDO Services contract to provide hybrid satellite network, boosting secure, high-speed connectivity for UK diplomatic and disaster response teams worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025