The Digital Dividend The Digital Dividend

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.

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
Telstra, Optus prepare 4G battle for Newcastle

Telstra, Optus prepare 4G battle for Newcastle

War for LTE begins.
James Hutchinson Apr 24 2012 1:50PM 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
Digital dividend faces device shortage

Digital dividend faces device shortage

Calls for industry solidarity.
James Hutchinson Mar 29 2012 6:30AM Telco/ISP
ACCC sues Apple over iPad '4G'

ACCC sues Apple over iPad '4G'

Same action possible in host of countries worldwide.
Liam Tung Mar 28 2012 7:29AM Hardware
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
Optus picks Huawei kit for LTE

Optus picks Huawei kit for LTE

Undecided on national vendor.
James Hutchinson Mar 14 2012 12:01AM Telco/ISP
Aussies get 42 Mbps iPad

Aussies get 42 Mbps iPad

But no 4G yet.
Staff Writers Mar 8 2012 10:10AM Hardware
Telstra launches LTE tablet

Telstra launches LTE tablet

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 works on 4G network.
Chris Jager Feb 28 2012 1:20PM Hardware
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
Review: HTC Velocity on Telstra 4G

Review: HTC Velocity on Telstra 4G

Australia's first 4G-ready smartphone on Australia's first 4G network.
Nic Healey Feb 22 2012 6:10AM Telco/ISP
Optus buys Perth-based vividwireless

Optus buys Perth-based vividwireless

Plans hybrid TD/FD-LTE mobile broadband network.
James Hutchinson Feb 20 2012 10:08AM 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
Telstra serves up LTE 'hotcakes'

Telstra serves up LTE 'hotcakes'

To adopt Net Promoter for gauging customer satisfaction.
James Hutchinson Feb 9 2012 1:06PM Telco/ISP
Telstra confirms LTE phone next week

Telstra confirms LTE phone next week

HTC Velocity 4G from January 24.
Staff Writers Jan 19 2012 9:31AM 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

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