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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 5G clocks 157 Mbps on average, says Opensignal

Telstra 5G clocks 157 Mbps on average, says Opensignal

Access to more spectrum and mmWave would make a difference.
Juha Saarinen May 23 2020 1:00PM Telco/ISP
Pentagon blasts FCC decision to approve Ligado spectrum plan

Pentagon blasts FCC decision to approve Ligado spectrum plan

Argues it could pose severe risks to GPS used by military.
David Shepardson May 8 2020 10:20AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone trials 5G services in 700MHz spectrum in Sydney

Vodafone trials 5G services in 700MHz spectrum in Sydney

To improve indoor coverage.
Ry Crozier May 5 2020 6:49AM Telco/ISP
Woolworths pilots autistic consultants in software assurance

Woolworths pilots autistic consultants in software assurance

Brings five consultants onboard initially.
Ry Crozier Apr 27 2020 4:43PM Training & Development
NAB finds spectrum of security skills with DXC's Dandelion program

NAB finds spectrum of security skills with DXC's Dandelion program

Benchmark Awards 2020 finalist.
Ry Crozier Feb 24 2020 6:45AM Financial Services
Gallery: Vodafone NZ upgrades network with 5G

Gallery: Vodafone NZ upgrades network with 5G

The rush is on for Vodafone NZ to have 5G ready to roll next month.
Juha Saarinen Nov 28 2019 1:35PM Telco/ISP
US to take 'fresh look' at opening automakers' key spectrum band

US to take 'fresh look' at opening automakers' key spectrum band

Could boost Wi-Fi use.
David Shepardson May 16 2019 1:00PM Hardware
Vodafone starts re-purposing 2100 MHz spectrum to 4G

Vodafone starts re-purposing 2100 MHz spectrum to 4G

Work to continue through 2019.
Ry Crozier Mar 11 2019 9:37AM Telco/ISP
SpaceX wants to take Starlink broadband Australia-wide

SpaceX wants to take Starlink broadband Australia-wide

Asks spectrum licensing authorities not to artificially limit reach.
Ry Crozier Dec 21 2018 12:42PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co makes play for mm-wave 5G spectrum

NBN Co makes play for mm-wave 5G spectrum

Asks for 26 GHz licenses in all parts of wireless footprint.
Ry Crozier Dec 20 2018 11:11AM Telco/ISP
Dense Air offers to extend reach of Aussie 5G networks

Dense Air offers to extend reach of Aussie 5G networks

Reveals use for $18.5m of spectrum snapped up in recent auction.
Ry Crozier Dec 12 2018 10:09AM Telco/ISP
Telcos fork out big for 5G in NSW-QLD regional corridor

Telcos fork out big for 5G in NSW-QLD regional corridor

As metropolitan prices come in bang on reserve.
Ry Crozier Dec 10 2018 11:00AM Telco/ISP
Finance worried TPG-Vodafone will dull 5G auction price

Finance worried TPG-Vodafone will dull 5G auction price

Merger raises problems never even considered.
Ry Crozier Oct 25 2018 12:44PM Telco/ISP
Govt puts low reserve on 5G spectrum

Govt puts low reserve on 5G spectrum

Takes different approach to 4G auction.
Ry Crozier Aug 6 2018 3:02PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone chief tempers 5G talk

Vodafone chief tempers 5G talk

Ecosystem must be in place.
Julian Bajkowski Jul 31 2018 6:32PM Financial Services
Govt sets buyer limits for 5G spectrum

Govt sets buyer limits for 5G spectrum

Auction to start later this year.
Ry Crozier Jul 11 2018 2:13PM Telco/ISP
Telstra to deploy 5G in three phases

Telstra to deploy 5G in three phases

Full commercial services expected in FY20.
Ry Crozier Jun 20 2018 2:36PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to run 5G tests in Melbourne

NBN Co to run 5G tests in Melbourne

Future fixed wireless enhancement?
Ry Crozier Apr 10 2018 9:30AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co has hundreds of active sites in '5G spectrum'

NBN Co has hundreds of active sites in '5G spectrum'

Sizing the effort to move them.
Ry Crozier Feb 23 2018 6:20AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co 'open' to alternative use of its 5G spectrum

NBN Co 'open' to alternative use of its 5G spectrum

Migration costs could be bigger than they appear on paper.
Ry Crozier Feb 12 2018 11:27AM Telco/ISP

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