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One NZ readies satellite texts as Cyclone Vaianu nears
Unified Communications

One NZ readies satellite texts as Cyclone Vaianu nears

Customers in storm-hit areas could still text if mobile coverage fails, as One NZ prepares satellite backup ahead of Cyclone Vaianu.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
NZ watchdog plans fibre rules shake-up for 2029 reset
Chorus

NZ watchdog plans fibre rules shake-up for 2029 reset

New Zealand's watchdog has outlined draft rule changes for fibre networks ahead of a 2029 reset, aiming to clarify investment tests and capex.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

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Askey & pureLiFi unveil all-in-one 5G broadband link
Unified Communications

Askey & pureLiFi unveil all-in-one 5G broadband link

The all-in-one system could help operators cut install costs and bring stronger 5G broadband indoors without engineer visits or drilling.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Cambridge Broadband opens first US office in Texas
Unified Communications

Cambridge Broadband opens first US office in Texas

The move gives US broadband operators local support, faster deliveries and a new base for CBNG's 5G fixed wireless rollout in Texas.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
OMS Group buys second DriX vessel for cable surveys
Network Infrastructure

OMS Group buys second DriX vessel for cable surveys

Greater survey capacity is set to ease global cable installation campaigns as OMS Group adds another uncrewed vessel to its fleet.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Contrivian Constellation unites LEO networks into one
Unified Communications

Contrivian Constellation unites LEO networks into one

Contrivian launches Constellation, a single LEO satellite service unifying Starlink, Amazon Leo and others for uninterrupted connectivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
CMA partners Rivada for secure LEO satellite links
Unified Communications

CMA partners Rivada for secure LEO satellite links

CMA Technology will resell Rivada's gateway-less LEO “Outernet” to deliver secure, low-latency satellite links for US federal and commercial users.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Lightstorm lifts Japan-Guam-Australia cable to 400Gbps
Network Infrastructure

Lightstorm lifts Japan-Guam-Australia cable to 400Gbps

Lightstorm boosts Japan-Guam-Australia subsea cable to 400Gbps, targeting surging AI and cloud demand with higher-capacity, low-latency links.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Contrivian to resell Amazon Leo for US gov networks
Unified Communications

Contrivian to resell Amazon Leo for US gov networks

Contrivian to resell Amazon Leo LEO satellite services for resilient US government networks, blending space links with fibre and 5G.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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NEXTDC launches first overseas data centre in Kuala Lumpur
Data centers

NEXTDC launches first overseas data centre in Kuala Lumpur

The Malaysian site is part of AUD $1 billion of investment and gives NEXTDC a base for AI and cloud customers across Southeast Asia.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
RETN launches Romania backbone route via Moldova & Ukraine
Unified Communications

RETN launches Romania backbone route via Moldova & Ukraine

RETN opens Romania backbone route through Moldova and Ukraine, giving operators new resilience as broadband demand surges across Eastern Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Primacom deploys laser link for Jakarta 10 Gbps backbone
Network Infrastructure

Primacom deploys laser link for Jakarta 10 Gbps backbone

The 10 Gbps link went live in under a day, giving Primacom a fast alternative where fibre trenching and radio systems fell short.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Harmonic unveils AI fibre tools for European operators
Unified Communications

Harmonic unveils AI fibre tools for European operators

European broadband operators are being targeted with tools meant to cut deployment costs, reduce truck rolls and simplify mixed-vendor network management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Lexar blends AFA football tie-up with India expo push
Storage

Lexar blends AFA football tie-up with India expo push

Lexar will showcase AFA-branded storage at Convergence India 2026, tying Argentina's football fame to India's booming data demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
NBN raises AUD $850m in record sustainability bond
Unified Communications

NBN raises AUD $850m in record sustainability bond

NBN taps domestic bond market with record AUD $850m 10-year sustainability note, boosting its labelled green and social funding pool.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Laser link restores Taiwan Mobile network after typhoon
Unified Communications

Laser link restores Taiwan Mobile network after typhoon

Taiwan Mobile restores typhoon-hit services in Hualien within days, using a 1.25km laser link to bypass a collapsed river bridge.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Indosat & Safaricom forge AI & fintech partnership
Digital Transformation

Indosat & Safaricom forge AI & fintech partnership

Indosat and Safaricom have struck an AI and fintech alliance to boost smarter networks, fraud controls and mobile money in emerging markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026