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Another step forward for the Coalition’s NBN Plan

In our assessment of the Coalition’s NBN plan a couple of weeks ago we indicated that we saw it as a step in the right direction, but that there were still plenty of questions that needed to be raised and … Continue reading

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Latin America’s mobile penetration is well ahead of the world average

Mobile penetration Consumers in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are turning increasingly towards mobile solutions and away from the traditional telephone. In terms of usage, the region is well ahead of the world average, having reached an estimated 115% … Continue reading

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Mobile data and wireless broadband services across Asia being driven by FttX, Wi-Fi offload, 3G, LTE and high smartphone adoption

With some three billion Asians using mobile phones – almost half of the number of mobile subscribers in the world – spread across a diverse range of markets, the region is already exploiting its huge potential for mobile data/wireless broadband … Continue reading

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African mobile operators make up to 30% of their revenues with non-voice services

Wherever 3G mobile broadband services are deployed in sub-Saharan Africa, they quickly take over as the preferred means of access to the internet, provided that a suitable backbone network is in place. DSL services offered by national telcos on their … Continue reading

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Mobile Data Network (MDN)

The MDN is intended to provide a major upgrade toVictoria’s capacity to deal with large-scale emergencies, as well as day-to-day activities. It is a new dedicated wireless communications network that will provide significant operational benefits to Victoria Police and the … Continue reading

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