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.

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
VHA sees 5.6 Mbps uplink speeds on LTE

VHA sees 5.6 Mbps uplink speeds on LTE

More trials to come.
Ry Crozier Oct 22 2010 12:10PM Networking
VHA eyes mobile data with network expansion

VHA eyes mobile data with network expansion

Speed boost in homes and businesses.
Ry Crozier Oct 21 2010 11:01AM 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
Nokia Siemens seals US$7b LTE deal

Nokia Siemens seals US$7b LTE deal

US to get first wholesale-only 4G provider
Liam Tung Jul 21 2010 7:53AM Networking
Optus hits 50 Mbps on Sydney LTE network

Optus hits 50 Mbps on Sydney LTE network

Load testing held over to phase two.
Ry Crozier Jul 15 2010 2:31PM Networking
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
Finisar Australia wins Huawei extension

Finisar Australia wins Huawei extension

Twenty new jobs created in NSW.
Staff Writers Jul 12 2010 1:25PM Networking
Telstra tests LTE in 1800 MHz band

Telstra tests LTE in 1800 MHz band

Existing spectrum assets may complement those to be released.
Staff Writers Jul 3 2010 7:07AM Networking
Optus keen to join LTE spectrum auction

Optus keen to join LTE spectrum auction

Digital dividend to benefit mobile broadband.
Staff Writers Jun 24 2010 7:36PM Networking
NBN Co to buy Telstra network for $11 billion

NBN Co to buy Telstra network for $11 billion

NBN Co and Telstra sign historic agreement.
Brett Winterford Jun 20 2010 2:05PM Networking
Telstra LTE trial: 100 Mbps wireless over 75km cell

Telstra LTE trial: 100 Mbps wireless over 75km cell

Nokia Siemens Networks trial impresses Telstra.
Staff Writers Jun 18 2010 2:56PM Networking
Telstra must take part in 4G spectrum auction

Telstra must take part in 4G spectrum auction

Poised to call Government bluff.
Tanya Hall May 19 2010 10:54AM Telco/ISP
Vividwireless reveals Perth WiMAX network speeds

Vividwireless reveals Perth WiMAX network speeds

Average speeds of 9.53 Mbps.
Brett Winterford May 18 2010 4:10PM Telco/ISP
Optus pushes for LTE spectrum decision

Optus pushes for LTE spectrum decision

The cost of uncertainty.
Ry Crozier May 5 2010 2:01PM Telco/ISP
Bootleg video: Telstra 'dual carrier' 42 Mbps trials

Bootleg video: Telstra 'dual carrier' 42 Mbps trials

Bootlegged at Telstra Next G event.
Munir Kotadia Mar 24 2010 2:54PM Telco/ISP
ACMA tells power companies to use spectrum or lose it

ACMA tells power companies to use spectrum or lose it

Smart grid industry must get its wireless response on the rails.
Nate Cochrane Mar 24 2010 1:19PM Networking
ACCC bulks up on staff ahead of NBN

ACCC bulks up on staff ahead of NBN

Competition watchdog beefs up Communications unit.
Natalie Apostolou Mar 23 2010 2:52AM Telco/ISP

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