Telcos stories

Dr Derek Peterson, CTO at Boingo Wireless, has been named chairman of the Wireless Broadband Alliance, leading Wi-Fi and cellular convergence efforts.

Telecom Fiji has launched a new fibre network from Savusavu to Labasa, providing faster, more reliable internet to northern communities and boosting digital access.

Expereo appoints Noel Hamill as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and drive growth of its expereoOne Network-as-a-Service platform.

AI-driven network automation is the top telecom investment priority, with 37% of firms focusing on AI for customer care and diagnostics this year.

Altnets appoints Andy Ainsley as Commercial Director to spearhead UK growth and expand its influence in the data centre and digital infrastructure market.

NordEast appoints Kevin Richards as Farizon Brand Manager to launch the electric SuperVan, aiming to boost New Zealand’s commercial fleet electrification by 2028.

Australia faces a dire cyber threat scenario targeting its economy, infrastructure and government, urging organisations to enhance threat hunting and resilience now.

Spark and Ericsson launch private 5G service in New Zealand, enhancing industrial connectivity for automation and digital transformation across key sectors.

CelcomDigi launches Spark, an eSIM-only mobile app in Malaysia offering flexible plans from MYR RM15 with instant activation and no fixed contracts.

Canadian firms say secure, high-speed 5G connectivity is vital to unlocking AI’s full potential and boosting business efficiency and innovation.

Gamma and Crexendo have teamed up to offer global UCaaS solutions via Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, easing international expansion for service providers.

Australia hosts the 4th Beyond 5G Connectivity Summit, uniting global experts to pioneer 6G technology and shape future wireless connectivity standards.

ST Engineering iDirect launches an AI-powered platform to predict and fix satellite network issues, enhancing reliability and cutting operational costs for operators.

GSMA has secured 17 new partners for MWC26 Shanghai, highlighting China's pivotal role in global mobile innovation with firms like Huawei and Qualcomm.

DE-CIX has launched its Google Gold Verified Peering Provider service across major US Internet Exchanges, enhancing reliable access to Google services for ISPs and businesses.

Two-thirds of UK firms report AI boosts in productivity, yet only 45% offer workforce training, highlighting a skills gap despite notable gains, IBM finds.

Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity to provide verified global data in PingOne Verify, boosting secure digital identity verification across 60+ countries.

The Australian Government is trialling digital ID pilots to simplify rental applications and better protect renters’ personal data from misuse and theft.

NBN Co begins rolling out greener, faster Network Termination Devices that cut energy use by 33% and boost internet speeds for Aussie homes and businesses.

Canada unveils its first National Anti-Fraud Strategy and a Financial Crimes Agency to tackle rising fraud losses, which hit CAD $643 million in 2024.