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Telstra trials live broadcast contribution over 5G

Telstra Broadcast Services (TBS) has trialled 5G Standalone Network Slicing technology with Australian broadcaster Network Ten to test how this technology could support its live coverage of the Flemington Spring Racing carnival. Telstra’s 5G Network Slicing technology provides a video, audio and data connection that combines the low cost and availability of Telstra’s broad mobile […]

December 8, 2022

Australia: NBN deploys Nokia’s next-gen fibre tech

Nokia and NBN have announced the deployment of Nokia’s next-generation broadband platform and its Altiplano Access Controller to deliver a smarter, faster and greener network. The deployment is the first for the Lightspan MF-14 in the Southern Hemisphere. Tthe MF-14 will help nbn address Australia’s broadband needs well into the future and help the company […]

December 2, 2022

Seven Network partners with Imagine Communications

In support of its strategy to help Australian advertisers and agencies with faster, more effective and easier buying across digital and broadcast screens, Australia’s leading commercial broadcast network, the Seven Network, has partnered with Imagine Communications as part of a fully automated and optimized Total TV trading solution that will enable Seven and its agencies […]

December 1, 2022

Big Brother hits 65th market

Banijay Rights has announced that Big Brother VIP will be adapted for the Republic of Kosovo. Co-produced by Klan Kosova and Artmotion, the new series will air on Klan Kosova from the December 5th, bringing the Banijay format to 65 countries. Originally created by EndemolShine Nederland, Big Brother recently returned to Telefe in Argentina after […]

November 30, 2022

Disney+ announces cast for The Artful Dodger

Disney+ has announced the cast of the Australian original series The Artful Dodger. The series is a character drama set in 1850s Australia and is a much-loved story with a twist. Across eight episodes the scripted series explores the adult double life of Charles Dickens’ famous prince of thieves – Dodger – now a surgeon, […]

November 30, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Linius appoints McNeill as director

Linius has annnnounced the appointment of Barry McNeill as its new director. McNeill has over 20 years of experience in Sports Management and Sports Technology. He has led multiple sport-tech companies through rapid growth phases as CEO at Catapult Sports and Prozone, which was acquired by StatsPerform in 2015. Linius has clients across a wide […]

November 24, 2022

Australia: WaterBear network on Samsung TV Plus

WaterBear Network, the free streaming platform dedicated to sustainability and the future of the planet, has announced the continued expansion of its linear FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus across Australia. Available on all Samsung Smart TVs from 2017 -2022, viewers of the channel will have access to WaterBear Network’s original content. This includes a […]

November 21, 2022

Nokia, TPG Telecom set 5G uplink record in Australia

Nokia and TPG Telecom have hit a 5G uplink speed of 2 Gigabits per second (Gbps). Using TPG Telecom’s 5G mmWave spectrum, this milestone was achieved during a live demonstration at the Nokia 5G Futures Lab in Sydney, Australia. The new Australian 5G uplink record, which follows on from a number of Australian 5G speed […]

November 16, 2022

Australia: Sat One named OneWeb partner

OneWeb, the low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, has announced Sat One as a distribution partner. Based in new Perth, Western Australia, Sat One will help to deliver OneWeb’s high-speed, low-latency communications services in Australia. Supported by a global network of gateways and user terminals, OneWeb’s LEO platform will provide high-bandwidth connectivity to expand […]

November 16, 2022

Australian telcos fined for misleading public

Three major Australian telcos have been fined by the Australian Federal Court over misrepresenting the download speeds their systems offer and obligations to test such speeds to users. On their websites and in emails to existing and potential clients the three – namly Telstra, Optus Internet and TPG Internet – have been found guilty of […]

November 15, 2022By Chris Forrester