Kaspersky expands Australian distribution through Liva Telecom partnership
AUSTRALIA 23 JUN

Kaspersky expands Australian distribution through Liva Telecom partnership

Kaspersky has signed a distribution agreement with Australian broadband provider Liva Telecom that will see the cybersecurity vendor's consumer security products bundled with selected residential and business connectivity plans. Under the arrangement, Liva Telecom customers on eligible plans will receive Kaspersky Plus as part of their subscription, while Kaspersky Premium will be available as an optional upgrade. The companies said the rollout is scheduled to begin during June 2026.

Centuria raises AUD 300 mln to expand AI factory pipeline
AUSTRALIA 23 JUN

Centuria raises AUD 300 mln to expand AI factory pipeline

Centuria Capital Group has launched a fully underwritten AUD 300 million equity raising to support the expansion of its AI factory business through neocloud provider ResetData and progress a pipeline of future data centre developments. The raising comprises a AUD 200 million institutional placement and a AUD 100 million accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer. Centuria said the proceeds would help accelerate existing and planned AI factory deployments, support customer onboarding and advance a pipeli

Telstra executive Hannah Chong joins Digicel Pacific board
OCEANIA 23 JUN

Telstra executive Hannah Chong joins Digicel Pacific board

Digicel Pacific has appointed Hannah Chong to its board of directors, succeeding Oliver Camplin-Warner, who is stepping down after serving on the board since the company's acquisition by Telstra-led investors. Chong currently serves as executive for network strategy and commercial engineering at Telstra, where she is responsible for areas including network investment planning, network economics, spectrum strategy, standards and technology strategy.

Sky NZ to provide coverage of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
NEW ZEALAND 23 JUN

Sky NZ to provide coverage of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Sky New Zealand has outlined its broadcast plans for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, including free-to-air coverage on Three and expanded live coverage across its pay television and streaming platforms. The broadcaster said Three and ThreeNow will serve as its free-to-air Commonwealth Games outlets throughout the event, carrying a daily simulcast of Sky Sport's dedicated Games coverage from 7pm until 6pm the following day, alongside scheduled news programming and a nightly edition of Crowd Goes Wild.

KPMG admits misuse of Optus information in Telstra audit bid inquiry
AUSTRALIA 22 JUN

KPMG admits misuse of Optus information in Telstra audit bid inquiry

KPMG Australia has admitted that confidential information relating to Optus was improperly shared internally during a bid for an audit contract with rival operator Telstra, according to Reuters, citing senate inquiry evidence. The disclosure was made during a parliamentary hearing examining allegations of misconduct within the accounting firm. KPMG Australia chairman Martin Sheppard told lawmakers that unredacted information relating to Optus had crossed an internal ethical barrier and been accessed by a te

Vocus completes 2,000km Horizon fibre network across Western Australia
AUSTRALIA 22 JUN

Vocus completes 2,000km Horizon fibre network across Western Australia

Vocus has completed and activated its Horizon fibre network, a 2,000-kilometre long-haul route linking Perth and Port Hedland through Western Australia's Mid West and Pilbara regions. The operator said the network provides the region with an alternative long-haul fibre route, introducing a second independent path for connectivity in an area that has historically relied on a single long-haul cable route. Horizon also connects into Vocus's Darwin-Jakarta-Singapore Cable, providing a direct route from the Pilb

Australian digital platform regulators formalise cooperation agreement
AUSTRALIA 19 JUN

Australian digital platform regulators formalise cooperation agreement

Australia's Digital Platform Regulators Forum (DP-REG) has signed an MoU aimed at strengthening coordination between regulators responsible for overseeing digital platforms. The agreement formalises arrangements for information sharing and collaboration on issues including scams, privacy, online safety and competition. It is intended to support more coordinated regulatory responses to emerging risks and closer alignment in approaches to digital platform oversight.

Sharon AI secures USD 1.6 bln to grow AI infrastructure in Asia-Pacific
AUSTRALIA 19 JUN

Sharon AI secures USD 1.6 bln to grow AI infrastructure in Asia-Pacific

Australian AI cloud infrastructure provider Sharon AI has announced a USD 1.6 billion private placement financing to support the expansion of its AI computing infrastructure across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The financing comprises approximately USD 900 million in equity and pre-funded warrants, alongside USD 700 million in convertible senior notes due in 2032. The transaction was anchored by investment firm Situational Awareness and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, with participatio

TeleSign received warning after carrying HSBC scam messages - report
AUSTRALIA 19 JUN

TeleSign received warning after carrying HSBC scam messages - report

California-based telecom company TeleSign received only a compliance direction from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) after carrying 1,121 scam text messages impersonating HSBC and failing to report them to the regulator, according to the ABC, citing industry sources. The broadcaster reported that the messages formed part of a wider bank impersonation scam that targeted Australian consumers between 2020 and 2024.

One NZ expands Rimini Street partnership to support Oracle systems and AI
NEW ZEALAND 19 JUN

One NZ expands Rimini Street partnership to support Oracle systems and AI

One New Zealand has expanded its partnership with enterprise software support provider Rimini Street to support and maintain its Oracle technology estate. The operator is using its support and interoperability services for Oracle systems, including Siebel CRM, Oracle Database and other Oracle applications. The arrangement is intended to help ensure the security, stability and reliability of the operator's core systems while allowing internal resources to focus on transformation projects.

HBO Max launches direct-to-consumer service in New Zealand and Vietnam
NEW ZEALAND 19 JUN

HBO Max launches direct-to-consumer service in New Zealand and Vietnam

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has launched its HBO Max streaming service directly to consumers in New Zealand and Vietnam, completing the platform's rollout across key markets in Southeast Asia and Australasia. The company said HBO Max is now available in more than 35 markets across the Asia-Pacific region. The service offers content from brands including HBO, Warner Bros, DC and Harry Potter.

WaveSquared enters New Zealand through EonFibre partnership
NEW ZEALAND 19 JUN

WaveSquared enters New Zealand through EonFibre partnership

Australian operator WaveSquared, which rebranded from Titan Telecoms in April 2026, has expanded its trans-Tasman connectivity footprint through a partnership with New Zealand fibre infrastructure provider EonFibre. The operators said the agreement combines WaveSquared's open optical networking platform in Australia with EonFibre's fibre and subsea capabilities in New Zealand to provide higher-capacity connectivity for carriers, cloud providers, data centre operators and enterprise customers.

AUSTRALIA 18 JUN

Vodafone Australia restores services following nationwide network disruption

TPG Telecom's Vodafone Australia said services were being progressively restored after a network outage disrupted mobile connectivity for customers across the country on Thursday morning. The operator said the disruption was caused by an outage at one of its network hubs at around 8am AEST. Vodafone said the issue had been isolated and resolved, although some customers could continue to experience intermittent connectivity issues while devices reconnected to the network.

AUSTRALIA 18 JUN

Australia finalises new wholesale and network reporting rules

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has finalised new record keeping requirements that will expand the telecommunications market information collected from operators. The new Wholesale and Networks Record Keeping Rules will take effect on 1 January 2027 and require specified operators providers to maintain and report records relating to wholesale telecommunications services and network usage.

AUSTRALIA 17 JUN

ACCC reports NBN Co services delivering near-plan speeds during peak periods

Australian households using fixed-line NBN Co services received an average of 99.4 percent of their advertised download speeds during peak evening periods, according to the final report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) Measuring Broadband Australia programme. The result marks a slight increase from the 98.5 per cent recorded in the previous report published in March 2026. The ACCC said the findings relate to fixed-line NBN services and exclude wireless and satellite connectio

NEW ZEALAND 17 JUN

Deltatre launches Nexus platform as New Zealand Rugby adopts unified digital service

Global streaming services provider Deltatre has launched Nexus, a new digital platform designed to combine streaming, editorial content, data, commerce and fan engagement services within a single ecosystem for sports organisations. The platform integrates Deltatre's Forge content management system and Vesper streaming technology, enabling sports leagues, federations and teams to deliver live and on-demand video, editorial content, real-time data and other digital services through a single platform accessibl

AUSTRALIA 16 JUN

Swoop signs MVNO wholesale agreement with TPG Telecom

Australian operator Swoop Holdings has entered into a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) wholesale agreement with TPG Telecom through its subsidiary Moose Mobile, effective 16 June 2026. Under the agreement, Moose Mobile will gain wholesale access to TPG Telecom's national mobile network, supporting mobile services for residential, business and wholesale customers across Australia. Swoop said the TPG partnership is expected to improve the gross margin percentage of its mobile business over the 2027 to 2

AUSTRALIA 16 JUN

Applications open for AUD 50 million connectivity programme in Queensland

The Australian and Queensland governments have opened applications for the AUD 50 million Local Digital Priority Projects (LDPP) grant programme, which aims to improve digital connectivity, access to online services and digital capability across South East Queensland. The programme is jointly funded by the two governments, with the Australian government contributing AUD 40 million and the Queensland government providing AUD 10 million.

FIJI 16 JUN

Digicel Fiji launches customer-focused 'With You' brand campaign

Digicel Fiji has launched a new brand campaign, titled "With You", centred on the role of connectivity in customers' daily lives. The campaign focuses on how people use communications services to stay in touch with family and friends, manage everyday responsibilities and remain connected during significant life events. According to the operator, the initiative reflects a repositioning of its role from that of a network provider to a service that customers rely on in their day-to-day activities.

AUSTRALIA 16 JUN

Sharon AI expands Vast Data partnership with planned 600PB AI storage deployment

Australian cloud infrastructure provider Sharon AI has expanded its partnership with Vast Data, committing to deploy 600 PB of the Vast AI Operating System across its AI cloud infrastructure. The companies said the platform will serve government, enterprise, research and AI-focused customers across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, forming the data layer for Sharon AI's sovereign AI infrastructure.

AUSTRALIA 16 JUN

Regional Connectivity Program completes fibre links for Tasmania's west coast

Two telecommunications infrastructure projects funded through the Australian government's Regional Connectivity Program have been completed, connecting the west coast Tasmanian communities of Zeehan and Tullah to the state's existing fibre network. The projects were delivered with co-investment from Hydro Tasmania and regional operator 42-24 in partnership with TasNetworks. According to the government, the new links will provide residents, businesses and visitors with access to more reliable and higher-capa

AUSTRALIA 15 JUN

Aussie Broadband completes AGL telco acquisition

Aussie Broadband has completed its acquisition of AGL Energy's telecommunications business and provided an update on customer migration programmes that are expected to significantly expand its network scale over the next year. The acquisition of AGL Telco was completed on 15 June, following an agreement announced in February. As part of the transaction, AGL has been issued AUD 115 million in Aussie Broadband shares, representing approximately 7 percent of the company's issued capital.

AUSTRALIA 15 JUN

Vocus completes Adelaide-Perth fibre upgrade

Australian operator Vocus has completed an upgrade of its Adelaide-Perth 2 (AP2) optical network route, increasing capacity on the long-haul fibre corridor by a factor of four. The upgrade follows the modernisation of the Adelaide-Perth 1 (AP1) route in 2025. Together, the two systems form a dual-route optical platform spanning approximately 2,700km between Adelaide and Perth. According to Vocus, the combined AP1 and AP2 infrastructure now provides four times the capacity of the previous generation network

AUSTRALIA 15 JUN

Naturgy commissions solar projects under Telstra energy agreements

Spanish energy company Naturgy has brought two solar power projects in Australia into operation, with output from both facilities contracted to Telstra under long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs). The projects, developed through Naturgy's international generation subsidiary Global Power Generation (GPG), comprise the 260 MW Glenellen solar farm in New South Wales and the 96 MW Bundaberg solar plant in Queensland. Together they add 356 MW of installed solar capacity and increase Naturgy's operational ge

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