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

    • ACMA to offer self-service portal for spectrum licensing

    ACMA to offer self-service portal for spectrum licensing

    Builds an API for mobile app developers.
    Andrew Colley Sep 30 2014 6:40AM Software
    Turnbull picks 3.5GHz for metro NBN spectrum gap

    Turnbull picks 3.5GHz for metro NBN spectrum gap

    Works to fix 80,000 premises shortfall.
    Allie Coyne Aug 21 2014 9:31AM Telco/ISP
    Vodafone refarms spectrum to boost 4G network

    Vodafone refarms spectrum to boost 4G network

    Racing Telstra, Optus.
    Allie Coyne Jul 29 2014 1:08PM Telco/ISP
    OECD proposes sharing of licensed radio spectrum

    OECD proposes sharing of licensed radio spectrum

    Unlicensed airwaves needed to meet demand.
    Juha Saarinen May 15 2014 5:17AM Telco/ISP
    Govt begins review of emergency services spectrum

    Govt begins review of emergency services spectrum

    Telstra, Police Federation continue to fight for access.
    Allie Coyne Mar 4 2014 12:44PM Telco/ISP
    UK considers release of more spectrum for mobile use

    UK considers release of more spectrum for mobile use

    25-fold capacity increase.
    Juha Saarinen Nov 22 2013 12:52PM Telco/ISP
    Optus expands TD-LTE network

    Optus expands TD-LTE network

    Switches on in four more capital cities.
    Ry Crozier Sep 13 2013 11:50AM Telco/ISP
    Coalition expects mobile telcos to match blackspot funds

    Coalition expects mobile telcos to match blackspot funds

    Pot of funds offered to carriers, at a price.
    Ry Crozier Aug 13 2013 12:29PM Telco/ISP
    Police take 700 MHz fight to 'every politician'

    Police take 700 MHz fight to 'every politician'

    Seek election commitments.
    Ry Crozier Aug 5 2013 6:31AM Telco/ISP
    Albanese keeps high price on 700 MHz spectrum

    Albanese keeps high price on 700 MHz spectrum

    Emergency services bid in doubt.
    Ry Crozier Jul 30 2013 12:46PM Telco/ISP
    Government saves 1800 MHz spectrum for rail

    Government saves 1800 MHz spectrum for rail

    Grants reprieve.
    Andrew Colley Jul 25 2013 2:14PM Telco/ISP
    Senate backs police bid for unsold 700 MHz

    Senate backs police bid for unsold 700 MHz

    Calls for all leftovers to be reserved.
    Ry Crozier Jul 23 2013 5:01PM Telco/ISP
    AT&T to pay $1.2 billion for Leap

    AT&T to pay $1.2 billion for Leap

    In race for wireless spectrum.
    Staff Writers Jul 15 2013 6:48AM Telco/ISP
    AAPT loses bid for 28 GHz carve-out

    AAPT loses bid for 28 GHz carve-out

    Comms regulator sticks with judgment.
    Ry Crozier Jul 2 2013 2:13PM Telco/ISP
    Telstra opposes 700 MHz for emergency 4G network

    Telstra opposes 700 MHz for emergency 4G network

    Keep it for commercial mobile broadband.
    Ry Crozier Jun 19 2013 2:00PM Telco/ISP
    Police Federation makes play for unsold 700 MHz

    Police Federation makes play for unsold 700 MHz

    No reason to keep it open for commercial telcos.
    Ry Crozier Jun 17 2013 6:30AM Telco/ISP
    Telstra, Optus, TPG buy $2bn of mobile spectrum

    Telstra, Optus, TPG buy $2bn of mobile spectrum

    Feds left holding unsold assets.
    Ry Crozier May 7 2013 10:44AM Telco/ISP
    Telcos win reprieve over 4G spectrum payments

    Telcos win reprieve over 4G spectrum payments

    Extra year to pay off auction wins.
    Ry Crozier Mar 19 2013 5:15PM Telco/ISP
    Russian telco sole bidder for Indian spectrum rights

    Russian telco sole bidder for Indian spectrum rights

    Frequencies go for less than expected
    Juha Saarinen Mar 12 2013 8:01AM Telco/ISP
    ACMA mulls long-term strategy for LTE spectrum

    ACMA mulls long-term strategy for LTE spectrum

    How to get 4G networks in 1800 MHz spectrum Australia-wide.
    Ry Crozier Mar 8 2013 1:25PM Telco/ISP

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