Residents in Wyndham, West Australia, express anger and disappointment over a planned 40-meter NBN Co telecommunications tower near their homes, citing lack of consultation, property value concerns, and health fears, despite the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley approving the site.
Independent MP Kate Chaney is pushing to amend federal laws that currently criminalize telehealth for voluntary assisted dying (VAD) consultations, despite most states allowing VAD. The Labor national conference voted to repeal the law, but PM Anthony Albanese has expressed concerns about safeguards. Medical and legal bodies support the change, citing patient suffering and delays in care, while some religious leaders oppose it. Chaney's bill is set for debate on August 11.
Taiwan's legislature approved an amendment to the Telecommunications Management Act, exempting satellite operators from foreign ownership caps and local chair requirements. This move is seen as removing a major obstacle for Starlink to operate in Taiwan, enhancing the island's wartime communication capabilities.
Chinese capital has continued to support Filipino private businesses, providing nearly $9 billion in loans over two decades, including a $3.9 billion syndicated loan to Dito Telecommunity in 2023, despite geopolitical friction.
Emirates Telecommunications ha venduto la sua intera quota del 16% in Vodafone all'imprenditore francese Xavier Niel per 6 miliardi di dollari, con un premio del 15% sul prezzo delle azioni.
Telstra's recent network failure, mirroring Optus's in 2025, underscores Australia's policy prioritizing competition over essential service reliability. The article argues for a national essential services network (ESN) for resilience.
Telstra's recent network failure, mirroring Optus's 2025 incident, has reignited debate over Australia's telecommunications policy. The article argues that prioritizing competition over essential service reliability, a legacy of 1990s reforms, has led to patchy networks and service failures, including for triple zero calls. A call for a national essential services network (ESN) is made.
Millions were affected by a massive Telstra outage, but the opposition, led by Angus Taylor, struggled to criticize the government due to their own team's gaffes, including testing triple zero and unsubstantiated claims of foreign interference.
The FCC has added California-based Digitalsystem Technology to its national security risk list due to links with Chinese telecom companies and ownership by a Chinese national. The commission also denied the company permission to provide international telecommunications services, citing potential exploitation by Chinese threat actors.
Telstra customers are still experiencing issues calling triple zero due to a secondary problem from Wednesday's outage. Regional train services in Victoria and NSW remain suspended as Telstra's 4G network interferes with backup satellite phones. Investigations and potential penalties are being considered.
Telstra customers are still experiencing issues with triple zero calls and train services due to a continuing outage. A secondary problem is affecting emergency calls, while a 4G network interference is disrupting regional train operations in Victoria and NSW. Investigations and potential penalties are being considered.
Telstra customers are experiencing ongoing issues with calling the emergency triple zero hotline on Thursday morning due to a secondary problem stemming from Wednesday's national outage. While Telstra reports a 90% reduction in the issue, some calls are still not connecting properly, prompting warnings to use alternative devices.
The US FCC added California-based Digitalsystem Technology to its national security risk list due to its links to Chinese telecoms firms and ownership by a Chinese national. The company was also denied permission to provide international telecommunications services, citing potential exploitation by Chinese threat actors.
Thousands of Telstra customers experienced mobile service disruptions on Wednesday, impacting calls and data. The outage also led to the suspension of Victorian regional train services and affected emergency triple zero calls in WA. This follows similar issues with Vodafone and Optus.
South Korean telecom operator KT Corp. announced plans to invest approximately 18 trillion won (US$11.8 billion) to become an AI transformation platform company. The investment will focus on cybersecurity, IT, networks, and AI infrastructure over the next three years.
South Korean telecom operator KT Corp. announced plans to invest 18 trillion won (US$11.8 billion) over three years to transform into an AI platform company, focusing on cybersecurity, IT, networks, AI data centers, and submarine cables, while also entering stable coin businesses.
Singtel CEO Yuen Kuan Moon's compensation fell 16.9% to S$6.8 million for FY23, despite a 39.5% rise in net profit. The company cited "material operational and reputational issues" including network outages at Optus and disruptions in Singapore.
The FCC is expanding its import ban to include older Chinese tech equipment from firms like Huawei and Hikvision, citing national security risks, effective next month.
Bahrain condemns Iran for drone attacks on its territory, alleging a threat to citizen security. This follows US strikes against Iran after it attacked a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, straining a recent ceasefire agreement.
The US military conducted strikes against Iran on Friday, targeting missile and drone storage sites and radar installations. This action followed President Trump's accusation that Iran launched drone attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including the M/V Ever Lovely.
Chinese telecoms companies, including Huawei and China Tower, are advocating for integrated "air-space-ground-sea" networks to support the burgeoning demand for AI computing, with Huawei's rotating chairman Wang Tao highlighting the need for 100% internet coverage by 2030.
The Quad's relevance is increasingly tied to reacting to China's actions rather than leading with a clear regional vision for the Indo-Pacific.
China has approved licenses for 166 foreign companies to pilot value-added telecommunications services, including internet data centers and information services, in select zones. Analysts believe this move offers opportunities for multinationals but will likely have a limited impact on the domestic market due to existing competition and pilot zone restrictions.
China Mobile International is planning a new route to connect Central Asian countries with Hong Kong's submarine network for more efficient data transmission. The company aims to leverage Hong Kong's infrastructure to bridge the gap for landlocked Central Asian nations.
