4G technology stories
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Spark reveals actual 4G & 5G speeds using Cisco ThousandEyes
Wed, 1st May 2024
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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telco
Telecoms firm Spark discloses true 4G and 5G speeds by leveraging Cisco ThousandEyes tech for precise measurements.
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Australian group formed to ease 3G to 4G transition concerns
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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telstra
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3g
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4g technology
The planned transition from 3G to 4G has prompted Australia's Communications Minister to establish a workgroup focused on ensuring a smooth shift.
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Telstra reaffirms plan to retire 3G network by 2024 for 4G/5G upgrade
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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telstra
Telstra confirms plans to retire its 3G network by 2024 to bolster 4G/5G infrastructure, enhancing coverage and reliability.
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Federated Wireless partners VMware to deliver private networks
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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it automation
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partner programmes
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5g & beyond
The managed connectivity service accelerates edge digital transformation and will become initially available in the current quarter (FY23 Q3).
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Farewell to the 3G network
Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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3g
With the development of 4G networks in the 2010s and teens, the importance of 3G networks in Australia began to decline.
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Permaconn launches RAPIDlink 4G secure managed IoT service
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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iot
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partner programmes
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4g technology
RAPIDlink provides integrators, MSP and OEMs with a single-vendor managed IoT solution featuring plug-and-play installation and a single point of contact.
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Ensuring driver safety in the age of evolving networks
Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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4g technology
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telstra
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telco
With a year remaining to upgrade essential driver safety technology, acting today will safeguard the future well-being of fleet vehicle drivers.
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The IoT heyday is here, and it’s running on existing 4G networks
Mon, 27th Feb 2023
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network infrastructure
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iot
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5g & beyond
While 5G is in the spotlight, most IoT applications will continue to run on 4G until the end of the decade, according to a report.
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Powertec expands wireless technology business in Australia
Tue, 20th Sep 2022
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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telco
Powertec expands into Australian manufacturing and monitoring sector amid increased demand for wireless technology solutions.
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Check the best options for scaling migration performance
Tue, 20th Sep 2022
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migration
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data analytics
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martech
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly quote on work can be applied to IT data migration. Know the factors that affect performance.
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Vodafone NZ to switch off 3G network by end of 2024
Wed, 24th Aug 2022
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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connectivity
Vodafone NZ to shut down 3G network by August 2024, giving customers a two-year notice period to transition to 4G or 5G.
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Harnessing the power of 5G for advanced operational success
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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smartphones
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Switching from 4G to 5G networks brings groundbreaking advancements that can help businesses grow revenue 2.5 times faster, says Accenture research.
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Wireless Nation, N4L provide 4G network to remote NZ schools
Wed, 18th May 2022
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edutech
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n4l
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telco
Wireless Nation and N4L have launched a new 4G network to improve connectivity in three Chatham Island schools.
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D-Link launches new G415 Smart Router as part of EAGLE PRO AI range
Thu, 12th May 2022
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smartphones
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4g technology
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cloud services
D-Link ANZ has announced the launch of its new G415 AX1500 4G Smart Router as part of the new EAGLE PRO AI Series.
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Chorus enhances West Coast infrastructure for upgraded telecoms
Mon, 2nd May 2022
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network infrastructure
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4g technology
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fibre
Chorus has announced the completion of a 250km infrastructure project set to provide the West Coast with upgraded and enhanced telecommunications.
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2degrees celebrates 4G network awards from Ookla
Fri, 8th Oct 2021
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4g technology
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2degrees
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ookla
Ookla has named 2degrees as the most reliable, consistent, and best available 4G mobile data network provider in the country during the second quarter of 2021.
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Vodafone launches unlimited 4G broadband
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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telco
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4g technology
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broadband
Vodafone launches Unlimited 4G Broadband in selected parts of urban and regional New Zealand, with plans starting from $55 per month.
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Orcon scraps business & residential internet plans for more 'tailored' approach
Mon, 24th May 2021
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cloud services
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telco
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4g technology
Vocus-owned ISP Orcon is replacing its 'business' and 'residential' plans with a tailored approach to meet every customer's needs.
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NZ rural-urban mobile divide is narrowing - report
Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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4g technology
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2degrees
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vodafone
However there were notable disparities in users’ experience between urban and rural areas on three major operators: Spark, 2degrees and Vodafone.
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blueAPACHE to refresh core network with Cisco
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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sdn
The company selected the ASR 9000 Series high performance aggregation services routers for its network refresh.