Internet users have doubled in the past eight years with an estimated 67% of the world population using broadband services in 2022, according to space and satellite market consultancy Euroconsult. However, 2.6 billion people remain unconnected, representing an untapped opportunity worth US$74 billion.



Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are moving from virtual tests to early development phases worldwide in commercial spaces like ride-hail services, freight logistics, and mobile retail, according to a new report from data and analytics company GlobalData.

Number two Australian telecommunications operator Optus has switched on a new tower at Moonee Beach to provide the local community with increased network capacity.

Satellite and terrestrial networks and inflight connectivity provider Intelsat will increase the lifespan of its satellite and provide uninterrupted services by ordering a mission extension pod from Northrop Grumman Corporation’s SpaceLogistics.

Cellular provider Cellcom and technology service provider Parallel Wireless have deployed autonomous 5G SA core sites in Israel.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is launching a range of new green asset finance solutions to support businesses investing in green vehicles, equipment and machinery and achieving their sustainability goals, while also lowering energy costs and boosting productivity.

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Josh Martinez, newsletter editor, iTWire