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Telstra, Optus, TPG drop $650m on ultra-fast 5G spectrum at auction
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700mhz
Vodafone trials 5G services in 700MHz spectrum in Sydney
To improve indoor coverage.
May 5 2020 6:49AM
TPG and Vodafone snap up last 700MHz spectrum
Treasury pockets $1.5 billion.
Apr 12 2017 8:27AM
Telstra banned from 700 MHz auction
Owns too much spectrum already.
Dec 14 2016 12:03PM
Sweden pulls 700 MHz auction over security concerns
Spectrum needed for military and emergency services.
Nov 2 2016 12:00PM
Europe considers reserving 700MHz for mobile data
Joint proposal would assign band to wireless broadband across EU.
Feb 8 2016 10:32AM
Optus expands 4G using newly acquired spectrum
Network grows into 700MHz, 2600MHz bands.
Oct 7 2014 2:09PM
Telstra warns of phishers targeting 700MHz spectrum trial
Free iPhone 6 promised to first 100 to update details.
Oct 2 2014 11:57AM
Telstra ditches 900 MHz for LTE-Advanced
To focus on 700 MHz + 1800 MHz.
Sep 23 2014 2:21PM
Telstra expands 700 MHz LTE network
To make 4G available to 90 percent of Australians.
Sep 11 2014 2:30PM
Telstra trials 4G 700MHz services in Sydney, Adelaide
Better coverage indoors for some devices.
Aug 26 2014 5:43PM
Telecom NZ launches commercial 700MHz 4G service
May deploy service in cities if demand arises.
Jul 16 2014 6:27AM
Optus to start 2600MHz LTE trials
The 'other' digital dividend.
Jan 30 2014 8:06AM
Police take 700 MHz fight to 'every politician'
Seek election commitments.
Aug 5 2013 6:31AM
Albanese keeps high price on 700 MHz spectrum
Emergency services bid in doubt.
Jul 30 2013 12:46PM
Senate backs police bid for unsold 700 MHz
Calls for all leftovers to be reserved.
Jul 23 2013 5:01PM
Telstra opposes 700 MHz for emergency 4G network
Keep it for commercial mobile broadband.
Jun 19 2013 2:00PM
Police Federation makes play for unsold 700 MHz
No reason to keep it open for commercial telcos.
Jun 17 2013 6:30AM
Australia's new mobile spectrum up for grabs
Final reserve prices and terms published for telcos.
Jan 3 2013 4:35PM
ACMA ready to take names on 700 MHz auction
Process begins on January 3.
Dec 24 2012 9:00AM
Conroy sets 700 MHz spectrum reserve price
Updated: Price described as unrealistic, unworkable.
Dec 14 2012 4:59PM
