Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 69

InternetNZ has launched a revamped Broadband Map NZ, offering more accurate data on wireless availability and better tools for comparing internet technologies.

Overall, fibre broadband connections have increased 3% from 24% to 27% in the space of one year, indicating that it is still a slow process for many countries.

China Unicom, Deutsche Telekon, EE, KDDI, Orange, SIngtel, SK Telecom, Telefonica and TIM have created a shared Telco Edge Cloud Platform with GSMA support.

68% of consumers would be willing to trade-in their device in favour of a 5G-capable upgrade, according to research from Blancco Technology Group.

Business Flexible Broadband offers companies uncapped data for wireless broadband, which is not only a first for Spark but a first for the country.

As technology enables seamless communication, the work from anywhere concept is reshaping corporate landscapes, enhancing productivity, and reducing costs.

The Cosmos XR promises to be a major advancement in augmented reality allowing designers to view their concepts in a real-world environment.

The ICT industry should work towards reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 45% in the next 10 years, in order to comply with the Paris Agreement.

QCT, Quanta Cloud Technology, has extended its 5G portfolio with the primary aim of providing more end-to-end products and open solutions to customers.

Vodafone New Zealand unveils new mobile phone plans with endless data, addressing customers' increasing demand for data.

Turkmenistan tops Tech.co's list of worst countries for internet freedom, followed by North Korea and China. Western net neutrality also faces scrutiny.

The growth in EBITDA was achieved through a combination of operating cost reductions and strong broadband connections growth.

The lab, which is located on Tuam Street, is designed to help New Zealand organisations understand how 5G technology can become part of their business.

The awards included 35 categories ranging from 5G leadership to mobile apps, mobile network infrastructure, diversity in tech, and STEAM efforts for children.

luebird Network chose to build the 26-mile-long fiber network completely underground to protect it from natural disasters.

Global shipments of 5G smartphones are forecast to soar by 700% in 2020, from 29 million to 231 million units, driven by declining device costs, Omdia reports.

Informa Tech’s new research wing, Omdia, reveals 5G interdependencies in new research paper exploring impacts across the tech ecosystem.

Cradlepoint unveils its new 5G wireless edge solutions for businesses, with Telstra as the launch partner. Customer trials kick off in April 2020.

Hawaiki Cable has extended its deal with REANNZ, boosting the research network’s international capacity and expanding its reach to Australia and the US.

Queenstown, Wanaka, Cromwell and Wakatipu will be the first New Zealand towns to receive Hyperfibre, offering broadband speeds up to 8Gbps, says Chorus.