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.

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
LTE stirs mobile-only debate

LTE stirs mobile-only debate

Analysis: Fixed broadband a no-brainer in LTE world.
Nicole McCormick Oct 28 2011 12:58PM Telco/ISP
Vividwireless signs Vocus for transit

Vividwireless signs Vocus for transit

Multi-year deal covers LTE expansion plans.
Staff Writers Oct 17 2011 4:43PM Telco/ISP
Telstra avoids LTE premium pricing trap

Telstra avoids LTE premium pricing trap

Analysis: Ball is in rivals' court.
David Kennedy Sep 30 2011 1:33PM Telco/ISP
Telstra goes live with LTE

Telstra goes live with LTE

Readies 4G-capable tablet.
James Hutchinson Sep 27 2011 6:18AM 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
Netcomm to provide NBN wireless gear

Netcomm to provide NBN wireless gear

MD rejects $200m estimates of deal's value.
James Hutchinson Aug 19 2011 11:12AM Telco/ISP
Telstra to launch LTE broadband service this month

Telstra to launch LTE broadband service this month

Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne get CBD coverage.
Staff Writers Aug 8 2011 10:50AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone stays quiet on LTE timing

Vodafone stays quiet on LTE timing

More immediate problem as it loses 347,000 customers in six months.
James Hutchinson Aug 3 2011 6:39AM Telco/ISP
Huawei hires British government IT czar

Huawei hires British government IT czar

New face to tackle security assurance.
Liam Tung Aug 2 2011 6:56AM Security
Telstra shops for Next G wholesale support

Telstra shops for Next G wholesale support

LTE upgrade could spark 'Next G lite' offering.
James Hutchinson Jul 26 2011 7:05AM 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
HP's not-LTE TouchPad due by August

HP's not-LTE TouchPad due by August

Bulbous shape, confusing marketing remains.
Liam Tung Jul 13 2011 3:32AM Hardware
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
Ausgrid zeroes in on network faults

Ausgrid zeroes in on network faults

Smart grid provides faster response to outages.
Brett Winterford Jul 7 2011 2:29PM Networking
Ericsson demonstrates 10-times faster LTE

Ericsson demonstrates 10-times faster LTE

Due by 2013.
Liam Tung Jun 29 2011 7:26AM Networking
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

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