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.

Downer, Brumby join Huawei Australia board

Downer, Brumby join Huawei Australia board

Vendor gains local political clout in search of NBN contracts.
James Hutchinson Jun 6 2011 9:43AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co eyes faster wireless speeds over LTE

NBN Co eyes faster wireless speeds over LTE

12 Mbps a taste for what's to come.
James Hutchinson Jun 2 2011 6:49AM 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
Telstra rolls out LTE base stations

Telstra rolls out LTE base stations

Four-city testbed.
Ry Crozier May 24 2011 12:10PM Telco/ISP
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
Optus signs NSN for mobile network upgrade

Optus signs NSN for mobile network upgrade

After successful trial.
Brett Winterford Apr 20 2011 10:24AM Networking
VHA to launch LTE mobile services this year

VHA to launch LTE mobile services this year

As first speed tests on semi-loaded overseas LTE network revealed.
Ry Crozier Apr 14 2011 2:27PM 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
CSIRO brings Ngara to NBN Co, regulators

CSIRO brings Ngara to NBN Co, regulators

Symmetric 12 Mbps wireless to be commercialised.
Liz Tay Mar 22 2011 3:34PM Networking
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
NBN critics misunderstand wireless: NetComm

NBN critics misunderstand wireless: NetComm

But optical fibre will outpace wireless for the foreseeable future.
Nate Cochrane Feb 28 2011 3:00PM Telco/ISP

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