Election 2013: Spectrum Election 2013: Spectrum

The ACMA auctioned off radio frequency spectrums freed up by the move to digital TV in April 2013. However sales fell short of expectations by about a third and law enforcement organisations are lobbying for the remainder to be handed over to them for free.

Labor:

  • Will not let unsold spectrum be returned to auction for less than its original reserve price

    • Coalition:

  • Criticised the failure to sell off all the spectrum put to auction, but has not confirmed alternative plans for the remainder

    • Legacy spectrum licenses could return to market from 2028

    Legacy spectrum licenses could return to market from 2028

    ACMA to choose between status quo or new markets.
    Richard Chirgwin Mar 21 2024 12:01AM Telco/ISP
    ACMA prepares 5G spectrum for sale

    ACMA prepares 5G spectrum for sale

    3.4GHz, 3.7GHz bands to go on sale.
    Richard Chirgwin Jul 20 2022 11:11AM Telco/ISP
    Optus brands Telstra-TPG deal 'uniquely one-sided'

    Optus brands Telstra-TPG deal 'uniquely one-sided'

    With the majority of benefits set to flow to Telstra.
    Ry Crozier Jun 28 2022 11:00AM Telco/ISP
    NAB backs Telstra-TPG network sharing tie-up

    NAB backs Telstra-TPG network sharing tie-up

    Hopes for lower prices, backup options.
    Staff Writers Jun 17 2022 7:00AM Telco/ISP
    Telstra, TPG Telecom tie-up to be decided by mid-October

    Telstra, TPG Telecom tie-up to be decided by mid-October

    Regulatory approval formally sought.
    Ry Crozier Jun 1 2022 6:45AM Telco/ISP
    TPG, Telstra to share mobile network and spectrum for decades

    TPG, Telstra to share mobile network and spectrum for decades

    Massive deal could be in place 20 years or more.
    Ry Crozier Feb 21 2022 8:56AM Telco/ISP
    Biden hails 5G wireless deal

    Biden hails 5G wireless deal

    Averting aviation safety crisis.
    David Shepardson Jan 5 2022 9:09AM Networking
    US former officials urge 'speedy' resolution of 5G wireless aviation dispute

    US former officials urge 'speedy' resolution of 5G wireless aviation dispute

    Also argue the 'debate should not be fought publicly'.
    David Shepardson Dec 15 2021 6:47AM Telco/ISP
    Britain to phase out 2G and 3G mobile networks by 2033

    Britain to phase out 2G and 3G mobile networks by 2033

    All four carriers agree to timetable.
    Staff Writer Dec 8 2021 1:08PM Telco/ISP
    Telstra and TPG restack mobile spectrum in Australian first

    Telstra and TPG restack mobile spectrum in Australian first

    Resulting in 4G improvements.
    Ry Crozier Jul 6 2021 10:11AM Telco/ISP
    Telstra, Optus, TPG drop $650m on ultra-fast 5G spectrum at auction

    Telstra, Optus, TPG drop $650m on ultra-fast 5G spectrum at auction

    Telstra emerges with the lion’s share.
    Justin Hendry Apr 23 2021 10:45AM Telco/ISP
    TPG, Optus, Nokia to shape national emergency mobile broadband network

    TPG, Optus, Nokia to shape national emergency mobile broadband network

    Selected for first feasibility trial.
    Justin Hendry Apr 6 2021 11:56AM Strategy
    Telstra completes 5G tests using repurposed 3G spectrum

    Telstra completes 5G tests using repurposed 3G spectrum

    Switches on services in part of its network.
    Ry Crozier Mar 10 2021 2:33PM Telco/ISP
    Govt to hold two 5G spectrum auctions in 2021

    Govt to hold two 5G spectrum auctions in 2021

    High and low band allocations on offer.
    Ry Crozier Nov 4 2020 1:15PM Telco/ISP
    Malaysia revokes 5G spectrum awarded to telcos

    Malaysia revokes 5G spectrum awarded to telcos

    After tendering controversy.
    Staff Writer Jun 4 2020 12:32PM Telco/ISP
    Pentagon blasts FCC decision to approve Ligado spectrum plan

    Pentagon blasts FCC decision to approve Ligado spectrum plan

    Argues it could pose severe risks to GPS used by military.
    David Shepardson May 8 2020 10:20AM Telco/ISP
    Vodafone trials 5G services in 700MHz spectrum in Sydney

    Vodafone trials 5G services in 700MHz spectrum in Sydney

    To improve indoor coverage.
    Ry Crozier May 5 2020 6:49AM Telco/ISP
    Woolworths pilots autistic consultants in software assurance

    Woolworths pilots autistic consultants in software assurance

    Brings five consultants onboard initially.
    Ry Crozier Apr 27 2020 4:43PM Training & Development
    NAB finds spectrum of security skills with DXC's Dandelion program

    NAB finds spectrum of security skills with DXC's Dandelion program

    Benchmark Awards 2020 finalist.
    Ry Crozier Feb 24 2020 6:45AM Financial Services
    US to take 'fresh look' at opening automakers' key spectrum band

    US to take 'fresh look' at opening automakers' key spectrum band

    Could boost Wi-Fi use.
    David Shepardson May 16 2019 1:00PM Hardware

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