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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.

Rio Tinto restructures iron ore telecoms

Rio Tinto restructures iron ore telecoms

Creates new business unit and NOC.
Ry Crozier Jun 7 2016 6:36AM Strategy
Vodafone offers govt $594m for 700 MHz

Vodafone offers govt $594m for 700 MHz

ACMA directed to accept.
Allie Coyne May 9 2016 11:29AM Telco/ISP
Telstra preps LTE network for the internet of things

Telstra preps LTE network for the internet of things

Low speed, low power, long reach through Cat 1 LTE.
Juha Saarinen Feb 22 2016 6:40AM Telco/ISP
Europe considers reserving 700MHz for mobile data

Europe considers reserving 700MHz for mobile data

Joint proposal would assign band to wireless broadband across EU.
Juha Saarinen Feb 8 2016 10:32AM Telco/ISP
Dedicated public safety mobile network 'not worth $6bn price tag'

Dedicated public safety mobile network 'not worth $6bn price tag'

Productivity Commission knocks back spectrum demands a second time.
Paris Cowan Jan 12 2016 12:29PM Telco/ISP
NSW govt to sell off surplus emergency comms infrastructure

NSW govt to sell off surplus emergency comms infrastructure

Unveils plans to rationalise and unify radio network.
Paris Cowan Dec 2 2015 6:34AM Networking
European travellers to get high-speed, in-flight internet

European travellers to get high-speed, in-flight internet

LTE, satellites to provide broadband access to passengers.
Juha Saarinen Sep 23 2015 10:58AM Telco/ISP
Police, firies set to lose hard-fought spectrum fight

Police, firies set to lose hard-fought spectrum fight

Productivity Commission floats using Telstra, Optus for public safety network.
Allie Coyne Sep 23 2015 6:00AM Telco/ISP
Telcos invited to apply for spot in 1800MHz spectrum auction

Telcos invited to apply for spot in 1800MHz spectrum auction

ACMA opens process.
Allie Coyne Sep 11 2015 4:00PM Telco/ISP
AFP dumps $145m investigation system replacement

AFP dumps $145m investigation system replacement

Exclusive: Contractor sacked from PROMIS project.
Paris Cowan Aug 19 2015 6:55AM Software
ACMA opts for limits in upcoming 1800MHz auction

ACMA opts for limits in upcoming 1800MHz auction

Boost for regional 4G services.
Allie Coyne May 29 2015 11:29AM Telco/ISP
Rio Tinto fears spectrum lockout by 4G telcos

Rio Tinto fears spectrum lockout by 4G telcos

Wants 'use it or lose it' policy.
Allie Coyne Apr 29 2015 6:30AM Telco/ISP
Australia's telcos in early battle over regional 4G auction

Australia's telcos in early battle over regional 4G auction

Telstra hits back at Optus, Voda calls for spectrum limits.
Allie Coyne Apr 29 2015 6:30AM Telco/ISP
ACCC considers limiting sales of 1800 MHz spectrum

ACCC considers limiting sales of 1800 MHz spectrum

Asks for submissions on potential competition issues.
Allie Coyne Apr 1 2015 3:33PM Telco/ISP
Australian 4G speeds not improving

Australian 4G speeds not improving

But coverage getting better.
Juha Saarinen Mar 17 2015 5:24AM Telco/ISP
Telstra wi-fi put to the test by over 700k users

Telstra wi-fi put to the test by over 700k users

Over 140TB delivered wirelessly.
Andrew Colley Mar 9 2015 3:00PM Networking
ACMA lobbies to reallocate regional 1800 MHz

ACMA lobbies to reallocate regional 1800 MHz

Wants apparatus licensees off the band.
Juha Saarinen Feb 10 2015 12:36PM Telco/ISP
Govt kicks off cost-benefit analysis of emergency services spectrum

Govt kicks off cost-benefit analysis of emergency services spectrum

PFA welcomes action on pre-election promise.
Allie Coyne Nov 21 2014 10:42AM Telco/ISP
Optus’ 4G cash splash pays off as users jump aboard

Optus’ 4G cash splash pays off as users jump aboard

But mobile broadband users disappear in droves.
Allie Coyne Nov 13 2014 11:17AM Telco/ISP
Turnbull floats sharing of unused spectrum

Turnbull floats sharing of unused spectrum

But still no solution for emergency services.
Allie Coyne Nov 11 2014 9:53AM Telco/ISP

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