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MobileCorp wins Nextivity elite partner status in Australia
Network Infrastructure

MobileCorp wins Nextivity elite partner status in Australia

The tie-up gives Australian businesses more access to indoor mobile coverage tools as demand rises for connected buildings and sensor systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Small Cell Forum guide maps stadium connectivity models
Unified Communications

Small Cell Forum guide maps stadium connectivity models

Hybrid wireless systems are emerging as the answer for packed sports venues that need reliable mobile service for fans, staff and operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Public safety LTE & 5G spend to top USD $6.3 billion
Unified Communications

Public safety LTE & 5G spend to top USD $6.3 billion

Global public safety LTE and 5G spending will climb from USD $5bn in 2025 to over USD $6.3bn annually by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Why DAS is essential to better in-building mobile coverage
Unified Communications

Why DAS is essential to better in-building mobile coverage

Fortunately, extensive indoor mobile coverage is possible in any building with a well-designed DAS (Distributed Antenna System).

By Adrian Ha • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023
Interview: Kordia sets sights on in-building coverage in a 5G world
Unified Communications

Interview: Kordia sets sights on in-building coverage in a 5G world

Kordia aims to transform in-building coverage as 5G rolls out across Australia and New Zealand, tackling connectivity issues in modern complex environments.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019

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Optus & Nokia hit 3.5Gbps in 6G trial in Australia
Robotics

Optus & Nokia hit 3.5Gbps in 6G trial in Australia

The result could help shape spectrum policy, as the trial showed upper 6GHz can deliver practical coverage and higher capacity for future mobile services.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
O2 & Cellnex boost mobile coverage on Brighton Main Line
Unified Communications

O2 & Cellnex boost mobile coverage on Brighton Main Line

Passengers on one of Britain's busiest commuter lines should soon see fewer signal blackspots as shared 5G rollout reaches 99% of the corridor.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
O2 joins Cellnex to boost Brighton Main Line coverage
Unified Communications

O2 joins Cellnex to boost Brighton Main Line coverage

Passengers on one of Britain's busiest commuter routes should soon see fewer blackspots as O2 joins a shared network set to reach 99% of the line.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Antevia & Ontix team up on shared indoor 5G network
Unified Communications

Antevia & Ontix team up on shared indoor 5G network

It could cut indoor 5G deployment costs for venues by letting public mobile and private network services share the same radio kit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Ranlytics adds P25 monitoring to KALLO network tester
Data Analytics

Ranlytics adds P25 monitoring to KALLO network tester

Operators can now track public safety radio faults alongside cellular coverage as Ranlytics expands KALLO into continuous P25 monitoring.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
PMT grows DAS footprint to boost critical connectivity
Unified Communications

PMT grows DAS footprint to boost critical connectivity

PMT Communications expands DAS projects across Australian states to strengthen in-building mobile coverage for critical services.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Spitfire unveils dual-IMSI multi-network IoT data SIM
Unified Communications

Spitfire unveils dual-IMSI multi-network IoT data SIM

Spitfire launches dual-IMSI multi-network IoT SIM for UK firms, promising seamless failover, tighter security and tariffs from GBP £1 a month.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
BAI to build 5G radio network for Sydney Metro West
Unified Communications

BAI to build 5G radio network for Sydney Metro West

BAI wins contract to build private 5G radio network and mobile coverage for the new driverless Sydney Metro West underground line.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Small Cell Forum maps 2026 push for scalable 5G growth
Unified Communications

Small Cell Forum maps 2026 push for scalable 5G growth

Small Cell Forum targets 2026 to standardise small cell frameworks, boost neutral host models and clear barriers to scalable 5G growth.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Huawei swap-out blamed as London 5G lags UK rivals
Unified Communications

Huawei swap-out blamed as London 5G lags UK rivals

Huawei kit swap-out blamed as London's 5G speeds and reliability fall behind Glasgow and other UK cities, new analysis suggests.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026