You’ll be able to download HD video in a jiffy, but investors will have to think big if they’re going to profit from the next generation of mobile technology.
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei (right) with Chinese premier Xi Jinping.
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Biological research can inspire technological innovation. Also, software that models computer networks can inform health care for patients with neurological disorders.
Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou’s extradition to the US is being sought, and carries highly charged politics with it.
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5G is similar to existing mobile networks, but with key differences in hardware and software. And we still need to work out who will build this infrastructure in Australia.
Current wireless networks are unequipped to service the extraordinary amount of information the Internet of Things market will require.
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Mobile networks will soon go through a significant change due to the roll out of 5G. But the service we will receive depends on the providers. Are they ready?
The NBN is on track to be privatised after the infrastructure is completed, but there are a number of other options that would retain the benefits of its disruption of the telecommunications market.
Huawei Technologies Australia Chairman John Lord addressed the National Press Club in Canberra on June 27.
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The Huawei case shows there is a real trade-off between economic and security imperatives for Australia when it comes to working with Chinese tech companies.
A weather radar mast at Wagga Wagga, NSW.
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A government proposal for weather radars to share frequencies with telecommunications providers has prompted fears for the accuracy of the Bureau of Meteorology’s weather radar.
ZTE and Huawei have been subject to allegations of bribery and corruption in a number of countries.
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Australia’s willingness to include Huawei and ZTE in its 5G mobile infrastructure should be based on a rational analysis of risks. We take a look at current and past court cases brought against them.
How fast will mobile data get?
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Malcolm Turnbull may be happy with his NBN connection, but many Australians aren’t. And with an increasing number of alternatives on offer, the NBN could become a white elephant in Australian cities.
How will 5G and the NBN compare?
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5G will provide convenient broadband access for some internet users. But as demand grows for ultra-high-definition video streaming, the NBN will remain the network of choice for most customers
Professor in Law and Co-Convener National Security Hub (University of Canberra) and Research Fellow (adjunct) - The Security Institute for Governance and Leadership in Africa, Faculty of Military Science, Stellenbosch University- NATO Fellow Asia-Pacific, University of Canberra