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 plots amateur radio band harvest for LTE

    ACMA plots amateur radio band harvest for LTE

    Preparing for TD-LTE auction in 2014.
    Juha Saarinen Feb 14 2013 6:41AM Telco/ISP
    Telstra cracks 90 Mbps in Perth LTE device tests

    Telstra cracks 90 Mbps in Perth LTE device tests

    CAT4 devices on the way.
    Staff Writers Feb 13 2013 3:15PM Telco/ISP
    Deloitte links mobile spectrum to productivity

    Deloitte links mobile spectrum to productivity

    But what about the NBN?
    Charis Palmer Feb 7 2013 2:24PM Telco/ISP
    ACMA reveals 4G 1800 MHz resale fears

    ACMA reveals 4G 1800 MHz resale fears

    Why expired 1800 MHz licenses could become unsaleable.
    Ry Crozier Feb 4 2013 7:00AM Telco/ISP
    PC era far from over, declares Deloitte

    PC era far from over, declares Deloitte

    Most internet traffic still going to the desktop.
    Joshua Gliddon Jan 18 2013 1:00PM Hardware
    ACMA to upgrade spectrum monitor system

    ACMA to upgrade spectrum monitor system

    Crackdown on illegal repeaters and jammers.
    Ry Crozier Jan 16 2013 7:01AM Telco/ISP
    Australia's new mobile spectrum up for grabs

    Australia's new mobile spectrum up for grabs

    Final reserve prices and terms published for telcos.
    Brett Winterford Jan 3 2013 4:35PM Telco/ISP
    ACMA ready to take names on 700 MHz auction

    ACMA ready to take names on 700 MHz auction

    Process begins on January 3.
    Staff Writers Dec 24 2012 9:00AM Telco/ISP
    UK Defence Ministry to auction off radio spectrum

    UK Defence Ministry to auction off radio spectrum

    Eyes other strong European sale results.
    Juha Saarinen Dec 18 2012 11:07AM Telco/ISP
    Conroy sets 700 MHz spectrum reserve price

    Conroy sets 700 MHz spectrum reserve price

    Updated: Price described as unrealistic, unworkable.
    Ry Crozier Dec 14 2012 4:59PM Telco/ISP
    ACMA's response to emergency services spectrum

    ACMA's response to emergency services spectrum

    Opinion: The ACMA's determination based on rigorous research.
    Chris Chapman Oct 31 2012 7:52AM Telco/ISP
    ACMA shortchanges emergency services on LTE spectrum

    ACMA shortchanges emergency services on LTE spectrum

    Picks new fight with states, safety agencies.
    Ry Crozier Oct 29 2012 1:06PM Telco/ISP
    Five-year delay on 800 MHz emergency networks

    Five-year delay on 800 MHz emergency networks

    Motorola pushes for emergency services spectrum.
    Brett Winterford Oct 12 2012 12:15PM Telco/ISP
    Five-year delay on 800 MHz emergency networks

    Five-year delay on 800 MHz emergency networks

    Motorola pushes for emergency services spectrum.
    Brett Winterford Oct 12 2012 12:15PM Telco/ISP
    Digital dividend auction delayed until 2013

    Digital dividend auction delayed until 2013

    Better for telcos, ACMA says.
    James Hutchinson Jun 19 2012 2:21PM Telco/ISP
    Brazilian LTE spectrum bonanza fizzles

    Brazilian LTE spectrum bonanza fizzles

    City coverage by 2016.
    Juha Saarinen Jun 14 2012 6:33AM Telco/ISP
    Government mulls spectrum access overhaul

    Government mulls spectrum access overhaul

    Convergence Review recommendations considered.
    James Hutchinson Jun 7 2012 7:00AM Telco/ISP
    ACMA eyes Telstra microwave spectrum for broadband

    ACMA eyes Telstra microwave spectrum for broadband

    Puts 1.5 GHz band up for review.
    Ry Crozier May 18 2012 11:26AM Telco/ISP
    Optus, Vodafone to build 500 joint sites

    Optus, Vodafone to build 500 joint sites

    No jab at Telstra.
    James Hutchinson May 3 2012 11:28AM Telco/ISP
    Sweden mulls '4G' iPad action

    Sweden mulls '4G' iPad action

    Swedes already complaining, says watchdog's lawyer.
    Liam Tung Mar 30 2012 7:26AM Networking

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