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iTnews explores what the Australian Government plans to do with the 700 MHz spectrum currently being phased out of use for analog TV. Will the spectrum be auctioned off to the highest bidder for telcos building LTE/4G networks? Or will the emergency services sector gain a slice? Stay tuned for our news and analysis.

Legacy spectrum licenses could return to market from 2028

Legacy spectrum licenses could return to market from 2028

ACMA to choose between status quo or new markets.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 21 2024 12:01AM Telco/ISP
Vocus buying Challenge Networks

Vocus buying Challenge Networks

Adds private mobile networking to its business.
Richard Chirgwin Feb 6 2023 11:48AM Telco/ISP
ACMA prepares 5G spectrum for sale

ACMA prepares 5G spectrum for sale

3.4GHz, 3.7GHz bands to go on sale.
Richard Chirgwin Jul 20 2022 11:11AM Telco/ISP
Optus brands Telstra-TPG deal 'uniquely one-sided'

Optus brands Telstra-TPG deal 'uniquely one-sided'

With the majority of benefits set to flow to Telstra.
Ry Crozier Jun 28 2022 11:00AM Telco/ISP
NAB backs Telstra-TPG network sharing tie-up

NAB backs Telstra-TPG network sharing tie-up

Hopes for lower prices, backup options.
Staff Writers Jun 17 2022 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Telstra, TPG Telecom tie-up to be decided by mid-October

Telstra, TPG Telecom tie-up to be decided by mid-October

Regulatory approval formally sought.
Ry Crozier Jun 1 2022 6:45AM Telco/ISP
Researchers devise stealthy phone tracking without fake base stations

Researchers devise stealthy phone tracking without fake base stations

Passive attacks work on phones from multiple vendors.
Juha Saarinen Mar 24 2022 1:03PM Security
TPG, Telstra to share mobile network and spectrum for decades

TPG, Telstra to share mobile network and spectrum for decades

Massive deal could be in place 20 years or more.
Ry Crozier Feb 21 2022 8:56AM Telco/ISP
Telstra Purple to pay $30m for mining LTE specialist Aqura

Telstra Purple to pay $30m for mining LTE specialist Aqura

Sale to close next month.
Ry Crozier Jan 31 2022 12:55PM Networking
Biden hails 5G wireless deal

Biden hails 5G wireless deal

Averting aviation safety crisis.
David Shepardson Jan 5 2022 9:09AM Networking
US former officials urge 'speedy' resolution of 5G wireless aviation dispute

US former officials urge 'speedy' resolution of 5G wireless aviation dispute

Also argue the 'debate should not be fought publicly'.
David Shepardson Dec 15 2021 6:47AM Telco/ISP
Britain to phase out 2G and 3G mobile networks by 2033

Britain to phase out 2G and 3G mobile networks by 2033

All four carriers agree to timetable.
Staff Writer Dec 8 2021 1:08PM Telco/ISP
Telstra and TPG restack mobile spectrum in Australian first

Telstra and TPG restack mobile spectrum in Australian first

Resulting in 4G improvements.
Ry Crozier Jul 6 2021 10:11AM Telco/ISP
Telstra, Optus, TPG drop $650m on ultra-fast 5G spectrum at auction

Telstra, Optus, TPG drop $650m on ultra-fast 5G spectrum at auction

Telstra emerges with the lion’s share.
Justin Hendry Apr 23 2021 10:45AM Telco/ISP
TPG, Optus, Nokia to shape national emergency mobile broadband network

TPG, Optus, Nokia to shape national emergency mobile broadband network

Selected for first feasibility trial.
Justin Hendry Apr 6 2021 11:56AM Strategy
Telstra completes 5G tests using repurposed 3G spectrum

Telstra completes 5G tests using repurposed 3G spectrum

Switches on services in part of its network.
Ry Crozier Mar 10 2021 2:33PM Telco/ISP
Govt to hold two 5G spectrum auctions in 2021

Govt to hold two 5G spectrum auctions in 2021

High and low band allocations on offer.
Ry Crozier Nov 4 2020 1:15PM Telco/ISP
Nokia to build mobile network on the moon

Nokia to build mobile network on the moon

Initially 4G/LTE, with planned expansion to 5G.
Anne Kauranen Oct 20 2020 6:33AM Networking
NBN Co to deploy more fixed wireless cells to improve uplink speeds

NBN Co to deploy more fixed wireless cells to improve uplink speeds

Pushes some users above 10Mbps for the first time in a while.
Ry Crozier Oct 8 2020 12:38PM Telco/ISP
Malaysia revokes 5G spectrum awarded to telcos

Malaysia revokes 5G spectrum awarded to telcos

After tendering controversy.
Staff Writer Jun 4 2020 12:32PM Telco/ISP

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