The Ultimate Guide to 5G & Beyond
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for 5G & Beyond.
What to know about 5G & Beyond
5G & Beyond represents the evolving frontier of telecommunications technology, focusing on the transition from traditional mobile networks to ultra-fast, low-latency, and highly connected digital ecosystems. This tag covers innovations related to 5G deployment, enhancements, and the emerging 6G research that promise to revolutionize communication infrastructures.
Through our curated stories, readers can explore how global industry leaders are trialing and advancing 5G technologies, the convergence of networks with cloud computing and AI, and the transformative impact on sectors like IoT, smart cities, and industrial applications. Insights also delve into the challenges of security, infrastructure development, and regulatory environments shaping the future of connectivity.
Engaging with content under the '5G & Beyond' tag offers a comprehensive understanding of the current state, future potential, and strategic business implications of next-generation mobile networks, making it an essential resource for enthusiasts, professionals, and decision-makers interested in the technological evolution shaping our connected world.
Australian 5G & Beyond News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Ericsson sees AI agents reshaping mobile network demand
Background AI tasks could drive a new wave of mobile traffic, with Ericsson saying two-thirds of users may tap AI daily by 2030.
Optus & Nokia hit 3.5Gbps in 6G trial in Australia
The result could help shape spectrum policy, as the trial showed upper 6GHz can deliver practical coverage and higher capacity for future mobile services.
Millibeam unveils Rakurai handheld counter-drone system
Backed by federal funding, the Australian-made device aims to give soldiers and security teams a lighter way to disrupt fast-evolving drone threats.
Ericsson wins Queensland private 5G rail network contract
Queensland's rail upgrade is set to gain dedicated digital communications as Ericsson helps underpin new train control on the Sunshine Coast line.
URSYS & CID Group launch sovereign connectivity pact
Critical infrastructure operators could gain a single managed route for sensitive data as the partners remove reliance on public internet paths.
URSYS launches secure Layer 2 Starlink for remote sites
Remote Australian operators can now keep Starlink traffic off the public internet, easing security concerns for critical systems and SCADA links.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to 5G & Beyond
Ericsson launches NetCloud Private for regulated users
Application modernisation services market set to soar
Australia, New Zealand D2D connections to top 1.5m
NTT DATA named market shaper in Gartner physical AI
Myriota adds cellular to HyperPulse hybrid IoT network
Reviews
Hands-on review: Asus RT-BE58 Go dual-band travel router/range extender
Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 17e tested and assessed
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G smartphone
Hands-on Review: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB - Cosmic Orange
Hands-on Review: iPhone 17 in sage green screams luxury and maturity
Expert Columns
Fighting fraud at scale: Why entitlement servers are becoming central to telecoms security
Asia Pacific's next chapter of digital growth will be defined by trust, resilience and sovereignty
Navigating Asia's Digital Infrastructure: The Strategic Role of Hong Kong in Global Cloud and AI Expansion
Completing the 5G journey: Why APAC's 6G ambition depends on what we do next
Why Australian eCommerce stores are losing revenue to competitors with weaker products but stronger backlinks
Closing the gender digital divide: Why women's voices must shape connectivity policy
Knowledge equity in the age of AI: Moving from gatekeeper to orchestrator
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent 5G & Beyond News
VNPT picks RADCOM for roaming assurance in Vietnam
The switch should give the state-owned carrier faster roaming fault detection and better visibility for its 30 million subscribers.
Google Cloud outlines AI framework for telecoms networks
Operators could use the new framework to spot faults faster, test changes safely and automate telecoms network decisions as complexity rises.
GSMA warns rising handset costs could widen AI divide
Billions already within coverage risk missing AI-era services as entry-level smartphones become less affordable in low-income markets.
Tech Mahindra unveils telco architecture for AI rollouts
AI pilots in telecoms often stall before production, as fragmented data and legacy systems hinder operators' attempts to automate core operations.
NGMN backs MRSS as baseline for 5G-to-6G migration
Operators want to avoid costly 6G roll-outs, with NGMN saying any migration path must minimise hardware changes and complexity.
Totogi Ontology goes live in seven telecoms deployments
Telecoms operators are using the software to cut outages, alarm noise and order failures after live trials expanded across five continents.
Apple unveils iPhone 18 Pro with variable aperture
The top-end iPhone range gains AI features and a variable-aperture camera, as Apple targets better photos, battery life and performance.
Apple unveils iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone
Apple is entering the foldable market with a dual-screen handset that adds split-screen multitasking and starts at AUD $3,499.
Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 FE with AI & camera boost
The handset enters a crowded premium market in Australia with seven years of updates, a new AI suite and a better camera system.
Ciena says AI services to drive telecoms revenue growth
Telecom operators face urgent network upgrades as most expect AI and managed fibre services to be major new revenue sources.
Verizon backs end-to-end 5G slicing for critical users
Mission-critical users could get more reliable service as Verizon says full-network slicing beats separate physical cores for 5G traffic.
NGMN says Agentic AI needs alignment for mobile networks
Large-scale rollout of Agentic AI in telecoms will hinge on common standards, governance and safety controls, NGMN warned.
Cellhub wins CRN & ChannelVision awards for services
The recognition highlights Cellhub's shift towards managed services as channel partners seek simpler, lower-cost 5G and network designs.
Tech Mahindra wins TM Forum award for AI assurance
The recognition highlights telecoms' shift towards customer- and revenue-led fault handling as operators juggle 5G, cloud and edge networks.
Defence private 5G spending nears USD $2.5 billion
Security-driven demand is set to lift private 5G and 4G LTE defence investment at a 24% annual rate through 2029, the research says.
Amazon Leo files for 5,105-satellite mobile network
Amazon Leo has filed plans to deploy 5,105 satellites that would provide voice, messaging, data and emergency services directly to mobile devices.
Arelion says Aisuru drives one third of DDoS traffic
Arelion's network saw attack volumes surge as Aisuru fuelled terabit-scale floods, threatening gaming and cloud services worldwide.
Contrivian completes Big Network merger for Starlink
Enterprise and government users could gain a single managed network as the deal lets Contrivian blend Starlink, fibre and 5G across one platform.
StarHub named HPE's APAC Service Provider of the Year
The award bolsters StarHub's push into enterprise services as telecoms groups compete to provide cloud, security and AI support across Asia-Pacific.
Mobile industry needs more renewable power to cut emissions
Greater access to clean electricity is now seen as crucial if operators are to keep emissions falling while data use keeps rising.
