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Satellite Connect Europe unveils MNO-first space network
Unified Communications

Satellite Connect Europe unveils MNO-first space network

Satellite Connect Europe launches MNO-first direct-to-device satellite network, offering EU-based access to AST SpaceMobile's LEO system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026
AppDirect has acquired vCom in a $100m-plus lifecycle deal
Software-as-a-Service

AppDirect has acquired vCom in a $100m-plus lifecycle deal

AppDirect has closed the acquisition of vCom in a $100m-plus deal to fold network and mobility lifecycle tools into its “everything store” tech platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Half of global mobile users may switch for satellite coverage
Customer Experience

Half of global mobile users may switch for satellite coverage

Nearly half of mobile users worldwide would switch providers for satellite coverage, with 60% willing to pay extra for reliable service beyond traditional dead zones.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025

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The Forum names three grand prize winners in Vancouver
Health Technologies

The Forum names three grand prize winners in Vancouver

A record CAD $1.52 million finale in Vancouver underlined growing support for women founders as three businesses shared the top prize.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
TELUS launches AI smart home assistant for one app
Unified Communications

TELUS launches AI smart home assistant for one app

Households with mixed-brand gadgets can now control them through one interface, as TELUS rolls out its assistant to SmartHome+ users across Canada.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Superloop picks Aria for unified cloud billing push
Software-as-a-Service

Superloop picks Aria for unified cloud billing push

Superloop chooses Aria Billing Cloud to replace fragmented in-house systems and unify billing across its growing telecoms services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Tide adds embedded 5G mobile plans for UK small firms
Unified Communications

Tide adds embedded 5G mobile plans for UK small firms

Tide launches embedded 5G mobile plans in its app, giving UK small firms business numbers with unlimited calls, texts and optional data.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
2degrees, Bunnings team up on tradie telco, energy deals
Unified Communications

2degrees, Bunnings team up on tradie telco, energy deals

2degrees and Bunnings Trade join forces to offer PowerPass tradies discounted mobile, broadband and electricity deals across New Zealand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Boost Mobile extends Supercars deal with tech focus
Digital Media

Boost Mobile extends Supercars deal with tech focus

Boost Mobile extends its Supercars deal to 2028, adding Race Radio and tech-team rights while keeping Gold Coast 500 and Pole Award assets.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Swoop grows revenue 41% & boosts Melbourne fibre plan
Unified Communications

Swoop grows revenue 41% & boosts Melbourne fibre plan

Swoop lifts first-half revenue 41% to AUD $64.1 million and accelerates a Melbourne fibre build backed by AUD $60 million in contracts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Vodafone trials in-store wellbeing staff for vulnerable customers
Customer Experience

Vodafone trials in-store wellbeing staff for vulnerable customers

Vodafone is piloting in-store Customer Wellbeing Specialists in 12 Australian shops to support vulnerable customers facing complex issues.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
More deepens SourseAI deal to cut digital CPA costs
Marketing

More deepens SourseAI deal to cut digital CPA costs

Australian telco More deepens SourseAI partnership, using Atlas marketing mix modelling to cut digital CPA and sharpen media spend.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Telstra profit climbs as AI rollout deepens job cuts
Digital Transformation

Telstra profit climbs as AI rollout deepens job cuts

Telstra profit rises 8.1% to AUD $1.2 billion as AI-driven efficiency deepens job cuts and reshapes its troubled enterprise division.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Meaningful Planet raises seed funding to cut mobile waste
Data Analytics

Meaningful Planet raises seed funding to cut mobile waste

Meaningful Planet secures seed backing from SFC Capital to tackle GBP £1 billion in wasted UK corporate mobile spend with its MILO platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Free internet pilots connect vulnerable Australians online
Disaster Recovery

Free internet pilots connect vulnerable Australians online

Free internet pilots in Victoria and Western Australia have connected over 350 vulnerable people, offering a scalable model for digital inclusion.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Cerillion wins GBP £42.5m Omantel telecoms software deal
Software-as-a-Service

Cerillion wins GBP £42.5m Omantel telecoms software deal

Cerillion secures its largest ever contract, a five-year Omantel BSS and OSS deal worth about GBP £42.5m on a subscription basis.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Devoli marks record fifth year in Deloitte growth index
Unified Communications

Devoli marks record fifth year in Deloitte growth index

Devoli becomes first to appear five years running in Deloitte New Zealand's Masters of Growth Index, capping a 478% revenue surge.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026