Jetstar Airways deploys Viasat in-flight connectivity platform
AUSTRALIA 14:04

Jetstar Airways deploys Viasat in-flight connectivity platform

Viasat has been selected by Australian low-cost airline Jetstar Airways to provide in-flight connectivity for long-range international routes. The contract will see Jetstar roll out the Viasat Amara in-flight connectivity (IFC) platform across its fleet of 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. 

Australia issues notices to gaming platforms over grooming risks
AUSTRALIA 05:26

Australia issues notices to gaming platforms over grooming risks

Australia's eSafety Commissioner has issued legally enforceable transparency notices to major gaming platforms including Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam, seeking information on how they address risks such as child grooming, radicalisation, cyberbullying and online hate. The notices require the companies to outline how their systems, staffing and safety measures align with the Australian government's Basic Online Safety Expectations, including how they identify, prevent and respond to harmful activity.

ACCC to intervene in Epic vs Apple case on remedies
AUSTRALIA 05:20

ACCC to intervene in Epic vs Apple case on remedies

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been granted leave by the Federal Court to intervene in ongoing proceedings between Epic Games and Apple, focusing on the remedies to be determined by the Court. The relief hearing follows a 2025 Federal Court ruling that Apple misused its market power in breach of Australian competition law by restricting alternative app distribution channels and in-app payment systems on its devices.

ACCC begins initial review of Accenture acquisition of Ookla
AUSTRALIA 05:09

ACCC begins initial review of Accenture acquisition of Ookla

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has commenced an initial assessment of Accenture's proposed acquisition of Ziff Davis's connectivity business, including Ookla, as part of its merger review process. The transaction, notified to the regulator on 17 April, is currently under Phase 1 assessment, with a determination deadline set for 2 June 2026. The ACCC is seeking industry feedback, with submissions requested by 24 April.

Australian operators expand AI deployment across operations - ACMA
AUSTRALIA 21 APR

Australian operators expand AI deployment across operations - ACMA

Australian operators are increasingly embedding AI into core operations, with deployments spanning customer service, workforce tools, network security and infrastructure management, according to a new report from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The report highlights that operators including Telstra, Optus, TPG Telecom and Superloop have shifted from isolated AI use cases to integrating AI into existing systems and workflows. 

Vodafone Fiji launches digital card issuance in M-Paisa app
FIJI 21 APR

Vodafone Fiji launches digital card issuance in M-Paisa app

Vodafone Fiji has deployed Entrust's digital card solution to enable in-app digital debit card issuance and contactless payments through its M-Paisa mobile money platform. The solution, delivered via a software development kit, integrates with the Mastercard Digital Enablement Service through Entrust's Issuer TSP Hub. This allows customers to generate digital cards directly within the M-Paisa application and use them for online transactions.

NextDC launches AUD 1.5 bln capital raise amid demand surge
AUSTRALIA 20 APR

NextDC launches AUD 1.5 bln capital raise amid demand surge

Australian-based pan-Asian data centre developer and operator NextDC has announced a AUD 1.5 billion equity raising alongside expanded funding initiatives, following a sharp increase in contracted data centre capacity driven by customer demand. The company said it will undertake a fully underwritten pro-rata accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately AUD 1.5 billion, priced at AUD 12.70 per share. 

Amazon expands renewable portfolio to support data centre growth
AUSTRALIA 20 APR

Amazon expands renewable portfolio to support data centre growth

Amazon has signed nine new renewable energy agreements in Australia, adding 430 MW of capacity and bringing its total contracted renewable portfolio in the country to approximately 990 MW. The projects span New South Wales and Victoria and include a mix of wind, utility-scale solar, distributed solar and battery storage. Eight of the nine developments incorporate battery systems, which the company said would support grid reliability and enable more consistent use of intermittent renewable generation. 

Latitude Finance fined again for spam SMS
AUSTRALIA 15 APR

Latitude Finance fined again for spam SMS

Latitude Finance has paid an AUD 3.96 million penalty after the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found the company breached spam laws more than 2.7 million times. The ACMA investigation found that between March 2024 and April 2025, Latitude sent more than 2.3 million marketing messages without accurate contact information, of which 344,416 messages also lacked a working unsubscribe function. This is the company's second fine, after an AUD 1.55 million penalty for similar contraventions i

Australian govt confirms plans for digital duty of care legislation
AUSTRALIA 15 APR

Australian govt confirms plans for digital duty of care legislation

The Australian government announced plans to introduce new digital legislation to strengthen the duty of care for online platforms. This follows the publication of its response to the statutory review of the Online Safety Act from 2021. The government said it will take over or consider further 64 of the 67 recommendations from the review, in an effort to better prevent and respond to online harms. A bill with the changes will be introduced "as soon as possible", the statement said. 

Subco ready to start testing SMAP cable ahead of launch
AUSTRALIA 15 APR

Subco ready to start testing SMAP cable ahead of launch

Subco announced it has completed the final splice on SMAP, its 5,000-km Sydney–Melbourne–Adelaide–Perth cable, opening the way for testing to start. The splice, completed in Victorian waters off the Surf Coast between the two Torquay branching units, closes out the wet plant construction phase. With all 16 fibre pairs now connected across the full route, the focus will turn to system acceptance testing as SMAP enters its final stretch before Ready for Service (RFS).

Spark secures exclusive telecom deal at Auckland Airport duty-free precinct
NEW ZEALAND 14 APR

Spark secures exclusive telecom deal at Auckland Airport duty-free precinct

New Zealand operator Spark has been selected as exclusive telecoms partner at the international airport duty-free precinct in Auckland, expanding its existing arrangement with Lagardère Travel Retail. Lagardère, which manages the overall duty-free concession at Auckland Airport, selected Spark to provide connectivity for international visitors as they enter the country. The agreement secures new prime store locations within the international arrivals area. Spark reports it will be the only telecoms provider

AUSTRALIA 13 APR

Soul Patts sells stake in TPG Telecom

The investment firm Soul Patts has sold its stake in Australian telecom operator TPG Telecom. According to a stock market filing, the 61.5 million shares, equal to an around 3 percent stake in TPG, were sold for AUD 244.9 million. Soul Patts previously had almost 13 percent of the company's shares, making it one of the largest shareholders after Vodafone, CK Hutchison and TPG's founders. The firm started selling down its stake in March.

AUSTRALIA 13 APR

Telstra launches satellite messaging ad campaign

Telstra has launched a new advertising campaign to promote its satellite messaging service, first launched just under a year ago with Starlink. The ads feature three stop-motion films developed by Passion Animation, showing remote locations where the satellite service can help keep people connected when there's no mobile network. The campaign will run across TV, cinema, digital, social and retail channels, backed by the agencies Bear Meets Eagle On Fire, +61 and OMD Australia. 

FRENCH POLYNESIA 13 APR

Cirpack, Summa to jointly deploy VoLTE services for Vodafone Polynesie

France-based Cirpack Software has signed a partnership agreement with Summa Networks, a Spanish telecom software provider specialized in modular and flexible core network services. Cirpack and Summa plan to jointly deploy Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services for Vodafone Polynesie, which currently serves around 150,000 subscribers across French Polynesia.

AUSTRALIA 10 APR

Optus launches promotion across Samsung, Apple and Google devices

Optus has launched its "Epic Deals" promotion, offering discounts and bundled device offers across selected smartphones and accessories from April to mid-May 2026. The campaign runs from 9 April to 17 May and applies to selected postpaid mobile plans, including 24- and 36-month contracts. The offers include device discounts, bundled accessories and online-only clearance pricing across multiple handset ranges.

NEW ZEALAND 10 APR

New Zealand completes telecommunications regulatory review

The New Zealand Government has completed its Telecommunications Sector Review, proposing 22 recommendations aimed at modernising regulation and reducing administrative complexity across the sector. Regulation minister David Seymour and communications minister Paul Goldsmith said the review examines a regulatory framework originally designed around copper networks and legacy services, concluding that it has struggled to keep pace with fibre, mobile networks and evolving market dynamics.

GUAM 10 APR

Viasat opens Guam office to support Indo-Pacific region

Viasat has opened a new office in Guam to provide onsite maintenance and support services for satellite ground infrastructure serving government and commercial customers in the Indo-Pacific region. The facility is intended to deliver localised support for ground antenna systems, with services aimed at reducing the time and resources required to maintain and service ground stations in the region. The company said the expansion responds to demand for in-region aftermarket support for satellite communications

AUSTRALIA 8 APR

HumeLink transmission project extends mobile coverage across regional Australia

A transmission project supporting Australia's energy transition is being used to extend mobile coverage across parts of regional New South Wales, with telecommunications equipment installed on high-voltage infrastructure. Transgrid, working with Lumea, is deploying telecommunications boosters on transmission towers along the 365 km HumeLink corridor. The initiative is intended to create a continuous connectivity corridor across several regional areas, including Cootamundra-Gundagai, Wagga Wagga, Snowy Valle

AUSTRALIA 8 APR

Australia expands community Wi-Fi programme for First Nations regions

The Australian government has announced AUD 11.6 million in funding to extend free community Wi-Fi to remote First Nations communities in the Northern Territory, as part of a broader national digital inclusion programme. The investment will support connectivity in 37 communities across regions including Barkly, Central Australia and East Arnhem under the AUD 20 million First Nations Community Wi-Fi programme. The Northern Territory government will co-invest in 31 of these locations.

AUSTRALIA 7 APR

NextDC launches AUD 1 bln securities offer backed by La Caisse

Australian-based pan-Asian data centre developer and operator NextDC has launched a AUD 1 billion wholesale offer of subordinated hybrid securities as part of its funding strategy to support continued expansion of its data centre platform. The company said the offer is underpinned by a binding AUD 1 billion commitment from Canadian investment group La Caisse, with proceeds intended to support development of new data centre capacity and broader growth initiatives.

NEW ZEALAND 7 APR

New Zealand sets framework for shared use of 24-30 GHz spectrum

New Zealand's government has outlined decisions on the long-term allocation of spectrum in the 24-30 GHz range, establishing a framework for shared use between mobile and satellite services while delaying wider mobile deployment in key bands. The ministry of business, innovation and employment (MBIE), through regulator Radio Spectrum Management (RSM), said lower 28 GHz spectrum (27.5-28.35 GHz) will be shared on a geographic basis, with mobile services prioritised in urban areas and fixed satellite services

AUSTRALIA 7 APR

Sharon AI signs USD 1.25 bln AI infrastructure deal with ESDS

Australian neocloud provider Sharon AI has signed a five-year AI cloud infrastructure agreement with India's ESDS Software Solutions valued at USD 1.25 billion, covering deployment of GPU capacity in Australia. Under the contract, the company will deploy an 8,000-unit B300 GPU cluster within an existing Australian data centre, with revenue expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026. The agreement includes an option to extend for a further two years.

AUSTRALIA 3 APR

AMTA urges regulatory reform to unlock mobile sector investment

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has called for targeted regulatory reform to improve productivity and investment in the country's mobile sector, warning that current planning and approval processes are constraining infrastructure rollout and limiting economic benefits. In a submission to the Senate Select Committee on Productivity in Australia, the industry body argues that mobile connectivity underpins digital applications and services essential to economic activity, including e

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