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Telstra Expands Private Cellular Networks Across Australia with Aqura

Telstra Expands Private Cellular Networks Across Australia with Aqura
Telstra and Aqura Technologies are transforming industrial connectivity across Australia with over dozens of private 4G and 5G networks deployed in mining, logistics, ports, and defense. Aqura earns the “Private Network Excellence in System Integration” award for delivering scalable, rugged, and locally managed private cellular solutions. These deployments power automation, AI, robotics, and real-time operations across some of the world's most challenging environments.

Omdia forecasts 5G to accelerate cellular IoT growth

Omdia forecasts 5G to accelerate cellular IoT growth
New data points to a step-change in cellular IoT adoption as 5G broadens into mid-tier and massive-scale use cases while 4G-era LPWA keeps expanding. Omdia forecasts cellular IoT connections to reach roughly 5.9 billion by 2035, driven by expanding addressable use cases across industrial automation, utilities, transportation, retail, and consumer-adjacent categories such as wearables. The growth profile is no longer tied only to premium 5G performance; instead, scaled adoption is coming from three complementary pillars: 5G RedCap for mid-tier performance at lower cost, 5G Massive IoT (evolving NB-IoT/LTE-M under a 5G core), and 4G LTE Cat-1bis for low-cost devices that still require voice or moderate throughput.

Ericsson Mobility Report: differentiated 5G connectivity

Ericsson Mobility Report: differentiated 5G connectivity
Ericsson’s latest Mobility Report points to a clear shift: operators are turning 5G capabilities into differentiated, SLA-backed services rather than just selling more data at higher speeds. After years of building coverage and capacity, 5G networks are mature enough to commercialize features like guaranteed latency, uplink boosts, and application-aware prioritization. The catalysts are in place: more 5G Standalone (SA) cores, rising traffic from video creation and immersive apps, and enterprise demand for predictable performance across sites and clouds. The net result is momentum behind premium, differentiated connectivity that can be priced, assured, and exposed to partners.

BT and Starlink LEO Broadband for Rural UK Homes

BT and Starlink LEO Broadband for Rural UK Homes
BT Group and its consumer brand EE plan to offer a Starlink-powered home broadband product focused on underserved locations where fixed-line build is constrained by terrain, sparsity, or cost. The service targets “ultrafast” downlink performance, with Starlink capable of delivering up to roughly 280 Mbps and latency in the low tens of milliseconds. Commercial availability is slated for the second half of 2026, giving BT time to industrialise ordering, installation, support, and integration into its existing product catalogue and systems. LEO fills the last 1–5% gap where full fibre is slow or uneconomic to reach.

AT&T Users Tap T-Mobile Satellite D2D: Ookla Report

AT&T Users Tap T-Mobile Satellite D2D
New usage data shows AT&T subscribers are tapping into T-Mobile’s Starlink-powered T-Satellite more than expected, signaling a rapid shift in how carriers and customers think about direct-to-device connectivity. Speedtest intelligence indicates T-Mobile users account for the majority of direct-to-device (D2D) connections to Starlink, roughly six in ten overall and more than seven in ten among devices reporting active service at connection time. The surprise is AT&T’s footprint: about a third of observed connections come from AT&T subscribers, while Verizon’s share is minimal.

Triple-zero (000) reliability reforms before bushfire season

Australia telecom overhaul after Optus Triple Zero failure
Australia is moving quickly to shore up the 000 emergency call service ahead of the bushfire season by hauling telco chiefs to Canberra and fast‑tracking reforms. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has opened a compliance investigation, and Optus has appointed Kerry Schott to lead an independent technical review into the failures. The reforms build on proposals flagged after the nationwide Optus outage in November 2023 and signal a shift from after‑the‑fact reporting to proactive assurance for a service that must be available under extreme conditions.

Australia telecom overhaul after Optus Triple Zero failure

Australia telecom overhaul after Optus Triple Zero failure
Canberra is signaling an industry shake-up after hundreds of emergency calls failed to reach Triple Zero, with four incidents linked to fatalities. Optus, Australia’s second-largest operator and a subsidiary of Singtel, reported a technical failure that prevented 624 calls from connecting to emergency services (000), affecting customers across Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales, and the Northern Territory. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has opened an investigation into compliance with the Emergency Call Service rules, which require carriers to ensure 000/112 calls connect regardless of network status.

Google fined US$36M in Australia over Android default search deals

Google fined US$36M in Australia over Android default search deals
Google will pay a US$35.8 million (A$55 million) penalty and change how it structures Android default search agreements with Australian carriers and OEMs. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleged that Googles contracts with Telstra and Optus from December 2019 to March 2021 blocked rival search engines on carrier-sold Android devices via platform-wide default settings and revenue-sharing incentives. Google admitted the conduct likely lessened competition and agreed to court-enforceable undertakings to remove restrictions that mandated Google Search as the exclusive, out-of-the-box option across search access points (browser defaults, widgets, and in-phone settings).

Infosys to buy 75% of Telstra’s Versent for AI JV

Infosys to buy 75% of Telstra’s Versent for AI JV
Infosys will acquire a 75% stake in Telstra's Versent Group for approximately $153 million to launch an AI-led cloud and digital joint venture aimed at Australian enterprises and public sector agencies. Infosys will hold operational control with 75% ownership, while Telstra retains a 25% minority stake. The JV blends Telstra's connectivity footprint, Versents local engineering depth and Infosys global scale and AI stack. With Topaz and Cobalt, Infosys can pair model development and orchestration with landing zones, FinOps, and MLOps on major hyperscaler platforms. Closing is expected in the second half of FY 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.

AI Pulse: Telecom’s New Frontier

AI Pulse: Telecom's New Frontier - TeckNexus Magazine
AI Pulse: Telecom’s Next Frontier is a definitive guide to how AI is reshaping the telecom landscape — strategically, structurally, and commercially. Spanning over 130 pages, this MWC 2025 special edition explores AI’s growing maturity in telecom, offering a comprehensive look at the technologies and trends driving transformation.

Explore strategic AI pillars—from AI Ops and Edge AI to LLMs, AI-as-a-Service, and governance—and learn how telcos are building AI-native architectures and monetization models. Discover insights from 30+ global CxOs, unpacking shifts in leadership thinking around purpose, innovation, and competitive advantage.

The edition also examines connected industries at the intersection of Private 5G, AI, and Satellite—fueling transformation in smart manufacturing, mobility, fintech, ports, sports, and more. From fan engagement to digital finance, from smart cities to the industrial metaverse, this is the roadmap to telecom’s next era—where intelligence is the new infrastructure, and telcos become the enablers of everything connected.

AI in Telecom: Strategic Themes, Maturity, and the Road Ahead

AI in Telecom: Strategic Themes, Maturity, and the Road Ahead
In AI in Telecom: Strategic Themes, Maturity, and the Road Ahead, we explore how AI has shifted from buzzword to backbone for global telecom leaders. From AI-native networks and edge inferencing, to domain-specific LLMs and behavioral cybersecurity, this article maps out the strategic pillars, real-world use cases, and monetization models driving the AI-powered telecom era. Featuring CxO insights from Telefónica, KDDI, MTN, Telstra, and Orange, it captures the voice of a sector transforming infrastructure into intelligence.

The Gateway to New Future: How Global Telco Leaders Are Shaping the Digital Future

The Gateway to New Future: How Global Telco Leaders Are Shaping the Digital Future
In The Gateway to a New Future, top global telecom leaders—Marc Murtra (Telefónica), Vicki Brady (Telstra), Sunil Bharti Mittal (Airtel), Biao He (China Mobile), and Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer (Telenor)—share bold visions for reshaping the industry. From digital sovereignty and regulatory reform in Europe, to AI-powered smart cities in China and fintech platforms in Africa, these executives reveal how telecom is evolving into a driving force of global innovation, inclusion, and collaboration. The telco of tomorrow is not just a network—it’s a platform for economic and societal transformation.

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