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

    • Vodafone worried that NBN will stunt 5G

    Vodafone worried that NBN will stunt 5G

    Wants ‘serious’ review of fixed wireless spectrum.
    Ry Crozier Apr 10 2017 1:39PM Telco/ISP
    Telstra banned from 700 MHz auction

    Telstra banned from 700 MHz auction

    Owns too much spectrum already.
    Ry Crozier Dec 14 2016 12:03PM Telco/ISP
    Govt rejects Vodafone's $594m bid for spectrum

    Govt rejects Vodafone's $594m bid for spectrum

    Will auction off the 700 MHz instead.
    Allie Coyne Oct 7 2016 12:10PM Telco/ISP
    Vodafone to kill 2G network

    Vodafone to kill 2G network

    Will refarm spectrum towards 4G data services.
    Allie Coyne Sep 30 2016 7:51AM Telco/ISP
    Telstra's dedicated emergency services channel goes live

    Telstra's dedicated emergency services channel goes live

    LANES coming in time for bushfire season.
    Andrew Colley Sep 23 2016 6:40AM Telco/ISP
    US frees up spectrum bands for 5G

    US frees up spectrum bands for 5G

    Racing South Korea, Japan to be first with next generation wireless.
    Staff Writers Jul 15 2016 4:01PM Telco/ISP
    Vodafone offers govt $594m for 700 MHz

    Vodafone offers govt $594m for 700 MHz

    ACMA directed to accept.
    Allie Coyne May 9 2016 11:29AM Telco/ISP
    Europe considers reserving 700MHz for mobile data

    Europe considers reserving 700MHz for mobile data

    Joint proposal would assign band to wireless broadband across EU.
    Juha Saarinen Feb 8 2016 10:32AM Telco/ISP
    NSW govt to sell off surplus emergency comms infrastructure

    NSW govt to sell off surplus emergency comms infrastructure

    Unveils plans to rationalise and unify radio network.
    Paris Cowan Dec 2 2015 6:34AM Networking
    Police, firies set to lose hard-fought spectrum fight

    Police, firies set to lose hard-fought spectrum fight

    Productivity Commission floats using Telstra, Optus for public safety network.
    Allie Coyne Sep 23 2015 6:00AM Telco/ISP
    Telcos invited to apply for spot in 1800MHz spectrum auction

    Telcos invited to apply for spot in 1800MHz spectrum auction

    ACMA opens process.
    Allie Coyne Sep 11 2015 4:00PM Telco/ISP
    AFP dumps $145m investigation system replacement

    AFP dumps $145m investigation system replacement

    Exclusive: Contractor sacked from PROMIS project.
    Paris Cowan Aug 19 2015 6:55AM Software
    ACMA opts for limits in upcoming 1800MHz auction

    ACMA opts for limits in upcoming 1800MHz auction

    Boost for regional 4G services.
    Allie Coyne May 29 2015 11:29AM Telco/ISP
    Rio Tinto fears spectrum lockout by 4G telcos

    Rio Tinto fears spectrum lockout by 4G telcos

    Wants 'use it or lose it' policy.
    Allie Coyne Apr 29 2015 6:30AM Telco/ISP
    Australia's telcos in early battle over regional 4G auction

    Australia's telcos in early battle over regional 4G auction

    Telstra hits back at Optus, Voda calls for spectrum limits.
    Allie Coyne Apr 29 2015 6:30AM Telco/ISP
    ACCC considers limiting sales of 1800 MHz spectrum

    ACCC considers limiting sales of 1800 MHz spectrum

    Asks for submissions on potential competition issues.
    Allie Coyne Apr 1 2015 3:33PM Telco/ISP
    Telstra wi-fi put to the test by over 700k users

    Telstra wi-fi put to the test by over 700k users

    Over 140TB delivered wirelessly.
    Andrew Colley Mar 9 2015 3:00PM Networking
    ACMA lobbies to reallocate regional 1800 MHz

    ACMA lobbies to reallocate regional 1800 MHz

    Wants apparatus licensees off the band.
    Juha Saarinen Feb 10 2015 12:36PM Telco/ISP
    Govt kicks off cost-benefit analysis of emergency services spectrum

    Govt kicks off cost-benefit analysis of emergency services spectrum

    PFA welcomes action on pre-election promise.
    Allie Coyne Nov 21 2014 10:42AM Telco/ISP
    Optus’ 4G cash splash pays off as users jump aboard

    Optus’ 4G cash splash pays off as users jump aboard

    But mobile broadband users disappear in droves.
    Allie Coyne Nov 13 2014 11:17AM Telco/ISP

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