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.

EnergyAustralia pays $10m for Unwired spectrum

EnergyAustralia pays $10m for Unwired spectrum

Used for smart grid project.
Staff Writers Mar 3 2010 3:48PM Telco/ISP
Huawei boasts 600 Mbit/s wireless data transfer

Huawei boasts 600 Mbit/s wireless data transfer

4 GB DVD downloaded in a minute.
Dan Worth Feb 16 2010 6:44AM Networking
Optus to boost 3G data services with new spectrum

Optus to boost 3G data services with new spectrum

Agrees to buy out Qualcomm subsidiary's licenses.
Ry Crozier Feb 5 2010 12:09PM Telco/ISP
Deloitte: Mobile VoIP threatens network refresh

Deloitte: Mobile VoIP threatens network refresh

Can carriers afford to move to LTE?
Staff Writers Jan 27 2010 4:55PM Telco/ISP
Conroy prepares for wireless spectrum sale

Conroy prepares for wireless spectrum sale

Warns of costs to broadcasters and consumers.
Ben Grubb Jan 6 2010 10:53AM Telco/ISP
World's first LTE transfer achieved

World's first LTE transfer achieved

LTE to HSPA hand-off a success.
Dan Worth Dec 16 2009 7:00AM Networking
Optus to launch LTE wireless trials

Optus to launch LTE wireless trials

Makes Telstra's bargaining position that little bit more difficult.
Brett Winterford Nov 18 2009 5:12PM Telco/ISP
Telstra pleads its case with independents

Telstra pleads its case with independents

Xenophon and Fielding lobbied as Coalition moves to block Telstra split.
Brett Winterford Oct 20 2009 12:35PM Telco/ISP
ACMA release 3.6 GHz spectrum

ACMA release 3.6 GHz spectrum

Designated for wireless services in regional Australia.
Staff Writers Oct 9 2009 10:26AM Telco/ISP
Nokia Siemens stresses LTE commitment

Nokia Siemens stresses LTE commitment

Failed bid for Nortel assets not a setback.
Ian Williams Jul 28 2009 6:40AM Networking
Ericsson wins battle for Nortel

Ericsson wins battle for Nortel

Outbids Nokia Siemens Networks.
Phil Muncaster Jul 27 2009 6:30AM Networking
Huawei unveils next-generation LTE base station

Huawei unveils next-generation LTE base station

eNodeB should lead to large-scale deployments.
Ian Williams Jul 17 2009 6:37AM Networking
Huawei considers Australian 4G lab

Huawei considers Australian 4G lab

But dollars depend on demand.
Ry Crozier Jul 3 2009 12:17PM Networking
Video eats 3G bandwidth for lunch: In-Stat

Video eats 3G bandwidth for lunch: In-Stat

ISPs have disputed analyst claims that 3G broadband will never be a fixed replacement because of a “big, ugly elephant in the room” called video, believing heavy video users are in the minority.
Ry Crozier , Brett Winterford May 28 2009 5:30AM Telco/ISP
Conroy seeks feedback on mobile spectrum auctions

Conroy seeks feedback on mobile spectrum auctions

Senator Stephen Conroy has sought comment from the Australian public as to whether the Government should choose to reallocate mobile spectrum to existing license holders or engage in further spectrum auctions.
Brett Winterford Apr 24 2009 3:27PM Telco/ISP
Federal Government looks to cash in on mobile spectrum

Federal Government looks to cash in on mobile spectrum

The Federal Government has released a request for tender seeking a valuation of its mobile spectrum assets in the lead up to spectrum auctions.
Brett Winterford Apr 17 2009 12:05PM Telco/ISP
Alcatel-Lucent pushes LTE with Evolved Packet Core

Alcatel-Lucent pushes LTE with Evolved Packet Core

Alcatel-Lucent has introduced its Evolved Packet Core (EPC) aimed at mobile operators moving to Long Term Evolution (LTE).
Ian Williams Apr 3 2009 5:57AM Networking
ACCC takes issue with Voda-Hutch merger

ACCC takes issue with Voda-Hutch merger

Australia’s telecommunications regulator has tabled some initial reservations to the proposed merger of Vodafone Australia and Hutchison, concerned it will remove the industry’s most aggressive price competition.
Brett Winterford Apr 2 2009 12:33AM Telco/ISP
Long-Term Evolution mobile broadband set to soar

Long-Term Evolution mobile broadband set to soar

The adoption of Long-Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband technology will generate revenues of over US$70bn by 2014, according to predictions from analyst firm Juniper Research.
Ian Williams Apr 1 2009 2:10PM Telco/ISP
Black day for Melbourne R&D as NEC & CA cut staff

Black day for Melbourne R&D as NEC & CA cut staff

NEC has announced it will retrench 153 positions from its facility in Mulgrave, Melbourne - the second international vendor to dramatically reduce its Melbourne R&D investments in a single day.
Brett Winterford Mar 25 2009 4:04PM Financial Services

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