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

    • Digital dividend faces device shortage

    Digital dividend faces device shortage

    Calls for industry solidarity.
    James Hutchinson Mar 29 2012 6:30AM Telco/ISP
    Telstra sparks 900 MHz LTE movement

    Telstra sparks 900 MHz LTE movement

    Sets fresh industry challenge after 1800 LTE.
    James Hutchinson Mar 23 2012 12:00PM Telco/ISP
    Optus calls for faster digital dividend rollout

    Optus calls for faster digital dividend rollout

    Achieves 70 Mbps in first Aussie digital dividend trials.
    James Hutchinson Mar 16 2012 4:21PM Telco/ISP
    Vodafone cautious on digital dividend spend

    Vodafone cautious on digital dividend spend

    Plans HSPA+ stop-gap to LTE.
    James Hutchinson Feb 24 2012 5:29PM Telco/ISP
    Dodo cops blame for national internet outages

    Dodo cops blame for national internet outages

    Telstra routers downed for 35 minutes.
    James Hutchinson , Ry Crozier Feb 23 2012 3:05PM Telco/ISP
    Google shapes as digital dividend dark horse

    Google shapes as digital dividend dark horse

    Is internet giant maneuvering for a crack?
    James Hutchinson Feb 10 2012 10:45AM Telco/ISP
    Auction expert warns telcos on spectrum games

    Auction expert warns telcos on spectrum games

    Bid sniping minimised.
    James Hutchinson Jan 13 2012 5:19PM Telco/ISP
    Is the digital dividend a billion dollar windfall?

    Is the digital dividend a billion dollar windfall?

    Department of Broadband and the ACMA prepare for the spectral future.
    David Havyatt Nov 11 2011 12:30PM Telco/ISP
    Crown Castle warns of spectrum cost of antenna laws

    Crown Castle warns of spectrum cost of antenna laws

    First strike against controversial Telco Act amendments.
    Ry Crozier Nov 4 2011 12:22PM Telco/ISP
    Vodafone deals 1800 MHz spectrum from railways

    Vodafone deals 1800 MHz spectrum from railways

    Boosts LTE prospects.
    James Hutchinson Sep 20 2011 4:17PM Telco/ISP
    Optus forges ahead with LTE

    Optus forges ahead with LTE

    Boosts 3G access in metro areas.
    James Hutchinson , Liz Tay Sep 15 2011 10:34AM Telco/ISP
    Regulator expands WA radio quiet zone

    Regulator expands WA radio quiet zone

    Radioastronomy bid improves as regulator reaches middle ground with industry.
    James Hutchinson Jul 25 2011 6:23AM Telco/ISP
    NBN Co snags remaining LTE spectrum

    NBN Co snags remaining LTE spectrum

    Northern Queensland most expensive for radio.
    James Hutchinson Jul 14 2011 5:57AM Telco/ISP
    Comment: The challenge of mobile data

    Comment: The challenge of mobile data

    Nobody wants towers, everybody wants coverage.
    David Havyatt Jul 11 2011 6:00AM Telco/ISP
    Brits trial TV 'white space' for broadband

    Brits trial TV 'white space' for broadband

    Microsoft urges re-thinking of spectrum sharing.
    Liam Tung Jun 28 2011 12:34AM Networking
    Canberra seeks input on ACMA's 800 MHz review

    Canberra seeks input on ACMA's 800 MHz review

    Sets terms for steering committee examining emergency spectrum demands.
    Staff Writers Jun 6 2011 2:18PM Telco/ISP
    ACMA eyes single LTE spectrum auction

    ACMA eyes single LTE spectrum auction

    National licenses for 700 MHz and 2.5 GHz.
    Ry Crozier May 27 2011 10:07AM Telco/ISP
    Telstra spies spectral swathe for broadband

    Telstra spies spectral swathe for broadband

    Proposal raises eyebrows.
    Ry Crozier May 26 2011 1:22PM Telco/ISP
    ACMA urged to deal with 'white space' use

    ACMA urged to deal with 'white space' use

    Industry backs calls for cognitive radio framework.
    Ry Crozier May 26 2011 11:59AM Telco/ISP
    ACMA mulls spare spectrum for smart grids

    ACMA mulls spare spectrum for smart grids

    Cognitive radio also an option.
    Brett Winterford May 26 2011 6:30AM Telco/ISP

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