Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 73

The giant telco reportedly has $189 billion of debt, and the data center sale (18 in the US and 13 international) is a move to reduce that.

An IDC report shows that the market is on course for a growth of 3.7% this year, slightly down from last year's 4.2%.

More than 50% of Spark's broadband customers have switched from copper to modern broadband technologies, with 34% on fibre and 16% on wireless.

Telstra to cut 8,000 jobs in restructuring plan, but Communications Workers Union accuses company of prioritising short-term profits over long-term services.

Online food delivery service Menulog has released a report on the ordering habits of New Zealanders, revealing interesting insights.

Despite China’s nefarious role in Australian activities, nobody should be pointing the finger at Huawei, the company claimed this week.

The company states that 70% of new orders on the nbn network are now based on wholesale speed tiers of 50 Mbps (download) or higher.

Chorus and N4L announced they are expanding a trial that uses Chorus network infrastructure to bring free internet into the homes of students.

The company the listing will kick-start its rapid expansion plans for its retail division, with investment in NBN-related channel partners.

These service providers supposedly demonstrated a strong regional network presence and leadership in software-defined technologies.

The new deal will add over 10,000 broadband subscribers to Superbb, the newly formed retail broadband division of Superloop.

Many Aussies wish they could switch back to their previous Internet service rather than having to use the NBN, reveals new research by finder.

GlobalData believes that it’s still early days for the LPWAN era, despite an increased uptake as mobile operators increasingly offer IoT connectivity.

Operators consider gaming industry demand, driven by hits like Fortnite, to justify early 5G investments, says GlobalData IT Senior Analyst Josh Hewer.

NTT DOCOMO and NEC have achieved the world's first 5G transmission of a 4.5GHz signal with beamforming, achieving 5.5Gbps throughput to eight mobile terminals.

Critical infrastructure and utilities providers must take steps to understand and protect against cyber attacks as they adopt new technologies, warns ForeScout.

Vocus Group and Vodafone are teaming up to unbundle New Zealand's UFB fibre network, aiming to boost competition, innovation, and broadband performance.

Embrace SD-WAN to enhance your network security as businesses go digital, offering cost savings, reduced complexity, and secure branch communications.

In a game-changing move, Stuff Fibre promises Christchurch residents double internet speeds to 200 Mbps at no extra cost, thanks to Enable's network upgrade.

New Zealand's rural broadband programmes have been accelerated by a year, with completion now expected by the end of 2021.