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2019 network predictions for service providers
Unified Communications

2019 network predictions for service providers

With 2019 set to be transformative, the IT industry braces for shifts, from the gradual rise of 5G to cloud growth and the push towards virtualisation.

By Alastair Hartrup • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019
Huawei Australia appoints new CTO & CEO within a month
Unified Communications

Huawei Australia appoints new CTO & CEO within a month

Nokia's global head of 5G has been welcomed into the ranks of Huawei Australia as its new CTO to head up its own 5G research and development.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
Spark turns on 4.5G in central Taupo
Wireless Networks

Spark turns on 4.5G in central Taupo

Spark announced that Taupo has become the 30th site capable of achieving the fastest mobile data speeds in the country...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
4.5G has just arrived in Invercargill
Network Infrastructure

4.5G has just arrived in Invercargill

Invercargill joins the high-speed revolution as Spark launches 4.5G across three sites, making it the 25th mobile site to get the ultra-fast service in NZ.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
We want to download faster! Australia's first Gigatown
Unified Communications

We want to download faster! Australia's first Gigatown

Wollongong leads as Australia's first 'Gigatown', lighting the way for ultra-fast 1Gbps internet amid nation's connectivity cravings.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2017
4.5G the fastest network you can't use: Can your phone handle the nationwide upgrade?
Unified Communications

4.5G the fastest network you can't use: Can your phone handle the nationwide upgrade?

4.5G is the next generation of mobile internet technology, yet many consumers with older smartphones will need to upgrade to use the network...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Spark welcomes 90% 4G rollout announcement; says 4.5G is where the future lies
Wireless Networks

Spark welcomes 90% 4G rollout announcement; says 4.5G is where the future lies

90% of the country now has access to 4G services ahead of schedule. Spark says it welcomes the news, but it also has its eyes on 4.5G.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
Scientists Crack 1 Terabit Mobile Data Speeds
Unified Communications

Scientists Crack 1 Terabit Mobile Data Speeds

University of Surrey has developed a mobile network that is 65,000 times faster than 4G, allowing 100 movies to download in just three seconds.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015

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