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Australian radio broadcasters must now disclose AI voices
The Australian Communications and Media Authority announced that radio broadcasters must now explicitly disclose the use of AI-generated synthetic voices.
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40,000 Optus customers still without service
Optus is struggling to fully restore mobile connectivity this morning, confirming that approximately 40,000 customers remain offline following a major software-induced outage that began overnight.
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Aussie Broadband appoints new CFO
Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) appointed Darren Rowland as its CFO, effective Feb. 23.
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Chorus hits data record as copper retirement enters final phase
New Zealand telecommunications infrastructure provider Chorus (ASX:CNU) has reported record-breaking network demand in its Q2 FY26 connections update.
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Etherstack smashes FY25 targets with 70% revenue surge
Etherstack (ASX:ESK) logged preliminary results for the 2025 fiscal year, reporting a 70% surge in revenue to US$10.1 million.
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Beam Communications receives US$9M lump-sum from Roadpost
Beam Communications (ASX:BCC) has received a lump-sum payment of US$9 million from Roadpost.
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Optus networks chief to exit following Triple-Zero outage review
Optus Chief Technology Officer and Head of the Networks Division, Tony Baird, is set to leave the company, roughly a month after an independent review into the Sept. 18. 2025, triple-zero outage linked to at least two deaths.
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FlexiRoam teams up with Dialog subsidiary to support Malaysia's national welfare program
FlexiRoam (ASX:FRX) has secured a strategic commercial agreement with DIV Services, a subsidiary of DIALOG Group Berhad, to provide mission-critical connectivity for Malaysia’s MyKasih cashless welfare platform.
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Spark NZ inks Challenger deal to sell $240M in receivables
Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) announced a new receivables financing partnership with ASX-listed financial services firm Challenger (ASX:CGF).
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ACCC cuts voice interconnection rates, Aussie Broadband warns of impact
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released its final report on regulated rates for voice interconnection services, affecting providers including Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB).
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Optus review reveals critical process gaps after September Outage
Australia's second-largest telecom provider, Optus, has acknowledged critical gaps in its processes and protocols following a September network outage.