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Faster internet speeds to spur Asia Pacific OTT video market
Digital Entertainment

Faster internet speeds to spur Asia Pacific OTT video market

Faster bandwidth and expanding 4G networks are driving the Asia Pacific OTT video market, promising enhanced user experiences and competitive pricing.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
End of an era – 2degrees to shut up shop on 2G
Unified Communications

End of an era – 2degrees to shut up shop on 2G

2degrees is set to close its 2G service by March 2018, urging customers to upgrade to 3G or 4G phones as the end of second-generation wireless technology looms.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Soaring mobile data usage in ANZ an opportunity for businesses
Unified Communications

Soaring mobile data usage in ANZ an opportunity for businesses

Ericsson has released a report that reveals the highest mobile data growth since 2013 with year-over-year growth of 70 percent - and it's to continue.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
5G aside, operators need to keep pushing 4G coverage
Unified Communications

5G aside, operators need to keep pushing 4G coverage

With so much recent focus on 5G, it is easy to overlook the importance to mobile operators of continuing to drive up usage over their LTE networks.

By Julian Bright • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
4G smartphone uptake a 'long slog' in markets like APAC
Supply Chain

4G smartphone uptake a 'long slog' in markets like APAC

IDC predicts that 4G smartphone shipments will reach 1 billion this year as emerging markets catch up, but growth is slower than last year.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
Govt announces new RMA standard for telcos
Unified Communications

Govt announces new RMA standard for telcos

The UK Government has introduced new standards to improve connectivity and streamline processes for telecommunications facilities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016
Explosive uptake of Cradlepoint solutions as APAC investment increases
Disaster Recovery

Explosive uptake of Cradlepoint solutions as APAC investment increases

Cradlepoint's APAC surge, with a focus on customer-led teams, mirrors North American success as demand for LTE solutions grows.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Taranaki to reap benefits of Spark 4G mobile coverage
Unified Communications

Taranaki to reap benefits of Spark 4G mobile coverage

Spark brings 4G to Taranaki, improving mobile coverage for residents and visitors, including access to Rural Wireless Broadband.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016
How did this SMB ensure continuity and save thousands of dollars?
Disaster Recovery

How did this SMB ensure continuity and save thousands of dollars?

Whangamata Super Liquor conquers downtime, secures transactions during peak season with Cradlepoint, sparing £10k losses.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
New RBI tower brings greater connectivity to Kauaeranga Valley
Unified Communications

New RBI tower brings greater connectivity to Kauaeranga Valley

New RBI tower brings 4G broadband and mobile coverage to Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel, NZ - improving connectivity for residents and tourists.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
Four ways network downtime can hurt your business – and how to prevent it
Disaster Recovery

Four ways network downtime can hurt your business – and how to prevent it

In most cases, a business can't meet the needs of their customers, partners or even their own objectives when their network goes down.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2016
Wireless technology changing the way we live and do business
Wireless Networks

Wireless technology changing the way we live and do business

Enterprise adoption of cloud, mobile and IoT technologies is driving the need for always on-connectivity for people, places and things— anywhere.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2016
Spark and Vodafone show commitment with new cell towers
Unified Communications

Spark and Vodafone show commitment with new cell towers

Mobile coverage has been expanded more than 1700 square kilometres of rural areas previously without coverage via 15 new cell towers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Skinny jumps on broadband bandwagon, promises NZ's cheapest package
Unified Communications

Skinny jumps on broadband bandwagon, promises NZ's cheapest package

Skinny Mobile enters the broadband market, touting NZ's cheapest prepay package with 60GB for NZD $55 a month, no landline required.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2016
Spark invests $14m in rapid 4G rollout in rural Canterbury
Unified Communications

Spark invests $14m in rapid 4G rollout in rural Canterbury

Spark New Zealand has been working with local councils to provide rural residents access to better, faster broadband and mobile data services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015
5G becoming major consideration for telcos and vendors
Unified Communications

5G becoming major consideration for telcos and vendors

5G wireless technology is becoming a major focus for operators, with initial standards set for 2020, says new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015
SDN meets 4G LTE connectivity with Cradlepoint acquisition
Network Infrastructure

SDN meets 4G LTE connectivity with Cradlepoint acquisition

Cradlepoint acquires Pertino, integrating SDN innovation with 4G LTE solutions to transform enterprise networking.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015

Stories from Other Regions

4G technology stories

Decline in router spend thanks to Australia's 4G rollout
Unified Communications

Decline in router spend thanks to Australia's 4G rollout

Declining router spend in Australia blamed on completion of 4G rollout, says IDC. Revenue in Q2 2016 dropped 31% YoY due to decreased service provider spend.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016