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Australian group formed to ease 3G to 4G transition concerns
4G technology

Australian group formed to ease 3G to 4G transition concerns

The planned transition from 3G to 4G has prompted Australia's Communications Minister to establish a workgroup focused on ensuring a smooth shift.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
Telstra reaffirms plan to retire 3G network by 2024 for 4G/5G upgrade
Unified Communications

Telstra reaffirms plan to retire 3G network by 2024 for 4G/5G upgrade

Telstra confirms plans to retire its 3G network by 2024 to bolster 4G/5G infrastructure, enhancing coverage and reliability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023
Farewell to the 3G network
Unified Communications

Farewell to the 3G network

With the development of 4G networks in the 2010s and teens, the importance of 3G networks in Australia began to decline.

By Stuu Hunter • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2023
Permaconn launches RAPIDlink 4G secure managed IoT service
Unified Communications

Permaconn launches RAPIDlink 4G secure managed IoT service

RAPIDlink provides integrators, MSP and OEMs with a single-vendor managed IoT solution featuring plug-and-play installation and a single point of contact.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2023
Ensuring driver safety in the age of evolving networks
Unified Communications

Ensuring driver safety in the age of evolving networks

With a year remaining to upgrade essential driver safety technology, acting today will safeguard the future well-being of fleet vehicle drivers.

By Max Verberne • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023
Powertec expands wireless technology business in Australia
Unified Communications

Powertec expands wireless technology business in Australia

Powertec expands into Australian manufacturing and monitoring sector amid increased demand for wireless technology solutions.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2022

Global Stories

Hyve cuts downtime with Opengear smart network management rollout
Firewalls

Hyve cuts downtime with Opengear smart network management rollout

Hyve Managed Hosting cuts global network downtime and speeds response times by rolling out Opengear's smart out-of-band management across 35 sites.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
MNOs vs MVNOs in IoT connectivity: report reveals trends
Verizon

MNOs vs MVNOs in IoT connectivity: report reveals trends

IoT Analytics' new report reveals 3.6 billion active cellular IoT connections in 2023, with MVNOs outpacing MNOs in cost-effectiveness for 4G connectivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Federated Wireless partners VMware to deliver private networks
Unified Communications

Federated Wireless partners VMware to deliver private networks

The managed connectivity service accelerates edge digital transformation and will become initially available in the current quarter (FY23 Q3).

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2023
Check the best options for scaling migration performance
Migration

Check the best options for scaling migration performance

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly quote on work can be applied to IT data migration. Know the factors that affect performance.

By Tosin Vaithilingam • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2022
Vodafone NZ to switch off 3G network by end of 2024
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ to switch off 3G network by end of 2024

Vodafone NZ to shut down 3G network by August 2024, giving customers a two-year notice period to transition to 4G or 5G.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2022
Harnessing the power of 5G for advanced operational success
Unified Communications

Harnessing the power of 5G for advanced operational success

Switching from 4G to 5G networks brings groundbreaking advancements that can help businesses grow revenue 2.5 times faster, says Accenture research.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022
D-Link launches new G415 Smart Router as part of EAGLE PRO AI range
Wireless Networks

D-Link launches new G415 Smart Router as part of EAGLE PRO AI range

D-Link ANZ has announced the launch of its new G415 AX1500 4G Smart Router as part of the new EAGLE PRO AI Series.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022

Stories from Other Regions

The IoT heyday is here, and it's running on existing 4G networks
Unified Communications

The IoT heyday is here, and it's running on existing 4G networks

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.

By Colin Abrey • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2023
Wireless Nation, N4L provide 4G network to remote NZ schools
EduTech

Wireless Nation, N4L provide 4G network to remote NZ schools

Wireless Nation and N4L have launched a new 4G network to improve connectivity in three Chatham Island schools.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
Chorus enhances West Coast infrastructure for upgraded telecoms
Network Infrastructure

Chorus enhances West Coast infrastructure for upgraded telecoms

Chorus has announced the completion of a 250km infrastructure project set to provide the West Coast with upgraded and enhanced telecommunications.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022
2degrees celebrates 4G network awards from Ookla
4G technology

2degrees celebrates 4G network awards from 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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2021