Australia has been identified as a leader, among a small group of elite countries, in its progress toward the implementation of 5G networks, according to a new global benchmarking study.

A survey of Australian consumers suggests that Samsung will face a tough time in selling its new Galaxy S10 smartphones, all of which are priced well above $1000.

Retail giant Coles has unveiled a multi-year $100 million partnership with the business division of Singtel Optus to move its outlets to the national broadband network.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has extended the date for giving its final verdict on the proposed merger between Vodafone Hutchison Australia and TPG Telecom, with the watchdog saying on Thursday that the timeline was now suspended.

New Zealand marketplace and insights company 9 Spokes has entered into, and launched, a co-sell partner arrangement with Microsoft’s One Commercial Partner programme.

British security researcher Marcus Hutchins will finally have a chance to face a jury trial, with a date of 8 July being set for him in court in Milwaukee, nearly two years after he was arrested in Las Vegas.

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