Telstra, Australia’s leading telecommunications company, joins TCCA

03 February 2025

Image courtesy of Telstra

Image courtesy of Telstra

Telstra, Australia’s leading telecommunications company, has become the latest organisation to join TCCA, the global member-led organisation for all stakeholders in the critical communications ecosystem.

The Telstra mobile network covers approximately 99.7% of the Australian population, delivering a full range of products and services across a customer base that includes consumers, businesses and government organisations.

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Iraq ponders foreign companies for 5G

03 December 2024

The Iraqi government is in talks with foreign companies to operate the country’s planned 5G network, a year after the 5G network plan was greenlighted by the Iraqi Communication Ministry.

Iraqi Minister of Communications Hiyam Al-Yasiri apparently said that negotiations are underway following the Iraqi cabinet’s approval of a team tasked with talking directly with international operators. The team – chaired by Al-Yasiri – is focusing on operators with experience in Middle Eastern countries.

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IC Mobile opts for Openmind’s messaging system

03 December 2024

Openmind Networks has supplied its state-of-the-art messaging systems software and Short Message Service Center with Application Router for IC Mobile.

Openmind Networks’ advanced messaging systems software is tailored to meet the needs of telecom providers worldwide. Focusing on security, reliability, and scalability, Openmind Networks enables operators to deliver seamless messaging experiences while protecting customer data and privacy.

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VMO2 launches Total Not Spot site

03 December 2024

Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has become the first mobile operator in the UK to launch a Total Not Spot (TNS) site as part of the second phase of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme.

The new site, located on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides, brings 4G mobile coverage to previously underserved areas, including the villages of Balivanich, Grimsay, and Liniclate, as well as nearly all of Benbecula.

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