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

    • NBN Co shops for more fixed wireless spectrum

    NBN Co shops for more fixed wireless spectrum

    In negotiations with ACMA.
    Ry Crozier May 16 2011 12:50PM Telco/ISP
    Comment: Sex, drugs and spectrum policy

    Comment: Sex, drugs and spectrum policy

    Lawmakers need a clear head to resolve the battle for Australia's mobile spectrum.
    David Havyatt May 16 2011 6:59AM Telco/ISP
    Police angry at shift to 800 MHz broadband

    Police angry at shift to 800 MHz broadband

    As the Greens call for Senate probe.
    Ry Crozier May 12 2011 1:34PM Telco/ISP
    Govt raises 800 MHz prospect for Police broadband

    Govt raises 800 MHz prospect for Police broadband

    Alternative to digital dividend demands.
    Ry Crozier May 11 2011 2:51PM Telco/ISP
    Police spectrum hive-off could cost LTE network

    Police spectrum hive-off could cost LTE network

    Communications Alliance steps up attacks on proposal.
    Ry Crozier Mar 29 2011 1:08PM Telco/ISP
    Telstra sets up 1800 MHz LTE interest group

    Telstra sets up 1800 MHz LTE interest group

    Exciting device makers.
    Ry Crozier Mar 8 2011 6:32AM Telco/ISP
    Opinion: NBN Co has more ACCC hurdles to jump

    Opinion: NBN Co has more ACCC hurdles to jump

    PoI decision was only the first challenge.
    David Havyatt Mar 4 2011 6:01AM Telco/ISP
    ACMA looks abroad in mobile broadband spectrum study

    ACMA looks abroad in mobile broadband spectrum study

    Concerns about meeting our insatiable appetite.
    Ry Crozier Mar 3 2011 2:10PM Telco/ISP
    Telstra: Re-open digital radio block for microwave links

    Telstra: Re-open digital radio block for microwave links

    Dormant allocation eyed.
    Ry Crozier Mar 1 2011 6:00AM Telco/ISP
    Analysis: Did NBN Co pay too much for wireless spectrum?

    Analysis: Did NBN Co pay too much for wireless spectrum?

    David Havyatt crunches the numbers - and the results aren't rosy.
    David Havyatt Feb 21 2011 1:10PM Telco/ISP
    Comment: Plenty of room for NBN wireless and Telstra's LTE

    Comment: Plenty of room for NBN wireless and Telstra's LTE

    Why Telstra's plans won't impede the NBN.
    David Havyatt Feb 18 2011 6:49AM Telco/ISP
    NBN Co buys Austar wireless spectrum for $120m

    NBN Co buys Austar wireless spectrum for $120m

    Second time lucky for asset sale?
    Ry Crozier Feb 17 2011 12:14PM Telco/ISP
    Obama lays out US$18.7 billion wireless plan

    Obama lays out US$18.7 billion wireless plan

    To be funded by US$27.8 billion spectrum auctions.
    Jeff Mason Feb 11 2011 10:43AM Telco/ISP
    US proposes broadcast airwaves for wireless use

    US proposes broadcast airwaves for wireless use

    500 megahertz.
    Jasmin Melvin Dec 1 2010 7:21AM Networking
    Are auctions the best way to allocate mobile spectrum?

    Are auctions the best way to allocate mobile spectrum?

    Opinion: It's time to challenge conventional wisdom.
    David Havyatt Nov 19 2010 11:51AM Telco/ISP
    Telstra buys spectrum for mobile broadband

    Telstra buys spectrum for mobile broadband

    About 1,400 regional sites to benefit.
    Staff Writers Oct 25 2010 5:26PM Telco/ISP
    NBN3 Wireless plan needs 4G spectrum fast-track

    NBN3 Wireless plan needs 4G spectrum fast-track

    Dark fibre and wireless coalition issues new proposal.
    Ry Crozier Sep 1 2010 12:58PM Telco/ISP
    Costings: Only $150m on backhaul in Coalition's first term

    Costings: Only $150m on backhaul in Coalition's first term

    Will deliver at "snail's pace", says Conroy.
    Ry Crozier Aug 10 2010 4:47PM Networking
    Coalition hedges fast broadband bet on IT evolution

    Coalition hedges fast broadband bet on IT evolution

    Together with quarantined spectrum.
    Ry Crozier Aug 10 2010 2:30PM Telco/ISP
    Optus buys more 2100 MHz spectrum

    Optus buys more 2100 MHz spectrum

    Regional licenses complement Qualcomm buy.
    Staff Writers Jul 15 2010 6:01AM Telco/ISP

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