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Telstra
3G Network Shutdown Imminent, As Authorities Campaign to Keep Users Connected
The soon-to-be-closed network will affect not only mobile phones but also watches, iPads, medical devices, and farming technology.
Telstra Profit Down, but Share Price Up
Telstra’s net profit fell back by 12.8 percent but that didn’t worry the markets, as shares rose today.
Ageing 3G Network Gets Another Reprieve, This Time Until October
Telstra and Optus have agreed to another delay in the shutdown of their 3G networks after being urged to do so by a Parliemntary inquiry.
News Corp Says It Has Received Interest From Buyers in Foxtel
Yet the company said it was not motivated to offload the Australian cable service.
Medical Devices and Infrastructure at Stake in Telstra and Optus 3G Shutdown
Customers have had plenty of time to prepare, Telstra said.
Telstra Published Over 140,000 ‘Silent Numbers’: ACMA
The telco faces a potential $10 million penalty for breaching the privacy of customers.
Abandoned by Magnificent 7, Hong Kong Becomes Increasingly Disconnected From Western World
As the 7 most influential global tech companies gradually abandon Hong Kong, it is expected to become isolated.
‘Omnipresent’: Australia Signs 6G Agreement With US, UK
The technology isn’t likely to be available until 2030, while doctors still urge caution on the long-term effects of exposure to 5G radio waves.
Data Roaming During Disasters Not for Widespread Use
‘Disaster roaming is extremely limited in its use cases, it’s a very expensive approach.’
‘Robbed of Survival’: Emergency Hotline Outage Leaves Lives on the Line in Victoria
The Union confirmed the death of a patient in Melbourne.
Telstra Fined for 3rd Overcharging Incident Since 2020
The telco giant is grappling with recurring accusations of billing errors. Over 6,500 customers were incorrectly billed between April 2012 and August 2023.
