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.
VoLTE can be abused to track and spoof users
Rooted Android phone and a SIM is all that's required.
Jun 13 2017 12:00PM
TPG to deploy $2bn mobile network
A new rival to Telstra, Optus and Vodafone.
Apr 12 2017 9:43AM
TPG and Vodafone snap up last 700MHz spectrum
Treasury pockets $1.5 billion.
Apr 12 2017 8:27AM
Vodafone worried that NBN will stunt 5G
Wants ‘serious’ review of fixed wireless spectrum.
Apr 10 2017 1:39PM
Optus pushes ahead with voice over wi-fi
Two Samsung handsets supported.
Jan 27 2017 6:44AM
Telstra banned from 700 MHz auction
Owns too much spectrum already.
Dec 14 2016 12:03PM
Nokia, Vodafone on the cusp of LTE deal for Melbourne trains
4G to deliver better signalling for metro rail.
Dec 7 2016 12:06PM
Govt rejects Vodafone's $594m bid for spectrum
Will auction off the 700 MHz instead.
Oct 7 2016 12:10PM
Vodafone to kill 2G network
Will refarm spectrum towards 4G data services.
Sep 30 2016 7:51AM
Telstra's dedicated emergency services channel goes live
LANES coming in time for bushfire season.
Sep 23 2016 6:40AM
Has TPG started building its own 4G network?
Digital dividend spectrum could be put into action.
Aug 15 2016 12:00PM
Quadrooter flaws menace 900 million Android devices
Ten million phones in Australia alone insecure.
Aug 8 2016 9:00AM
US frees up spectrum bands for 5G
Racing South Korea, Japan to be first with next generation wireless.
Jul 15 2016 4:01PM
Telstra to roll out 135 rural 4G base stations
Commitment under govt's mobile blackspot program.
Jun 19 2016 6:00PM
Rio Tinto restructures iron ore telecoms
Creates new business unit and NOC.
Jun 7 2016 6:36AM
Vodafone offers govt $594m for 700 MHz
ACMA directed to accept.
May 9 2016 11:29AM
Telstra preps LTE network for the internet of things
Low speed, low power, long reach through Cat 1 LTE.
Feb 22 2016 6:40AM
Europe considers reserving 700MHz for mobile data
Joint proposal would assign band to wireless broadband across EU.
Feb 8 2016 10:32AM
Dedicated public safety mobile network 'not worth $6bn price tag'
Productivity Commission knocks back spectrum demands a second time.
Jan 12 2016 12:29PM
NSW govt to sell off surplus emergency comms infrastructure
Unveils plans to rationalise and unify radio network.
Dec 2 2015 6:34AM
