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Where is VoLTE in Australia headed in the next five years?

For Aussies keeping their eyes on industry updates for news on VoLTE, a lot has been going on recently. Telstra and Vodafone Australia are both offering subscribers access to VoLTE, over their respective 4G networks. Optus while lagging behind the pack is soon to announce the launch of their VoLTE service. This will be Continue reading…

Telstra welcomes MVNO’s to the world of 4G

For years, Telstra’s mobile network has been a vital lifeline for budget retailers looking to give customers a cheap mobile bundle without having to sacrifice network coverage or connection speeds. It’s been a deal that benefitted both sides of the deal and it will come as no surprise then that the telecom giant has Continue reading…

Meet Robohon: the world’s first robot smartphone

Meet Robohon: the world’s first robot smartphone Smartphones have come in many shapes and sizes but Japanese electronics company Sharp have come up with one of the most unique takes on the device yet – a smartphone built inside a robot. Robohon is as crazy as it sounds – a 20cm high robot which Continue reading…

How low can Telstra and Foxtel go?

Telstra to most Telco industry observers seems desperate to gain entry to the world of streaming media. But their long held partnership with Foxtel appears to be holding them back. When recently announced by Telstra, their desire to sell its 50 percent ownership in Foxtel, it was predicted to raise $4.5 billion for the Telco. But Continue reading…