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.

Optus expands 4G using newly acquired spectrum

Optus expands 4G using newly acquired spectrum

Network grows into 700MHz, 2600MHz bands.
Allie Coyne Oct 7 2014 2:09PM Telco/ISP
Telstra warns of phishers targeting 700MHz spectrum trial

Telstra warns of phishers targeting 700MHz spectrum trial

Free iPhone 6 promised to first 100 to update details.
Allie Coyne Oct 2 2014 11:57AM Security
ACMA to offer self-service portal for spectrum licensing

ACMA to offer self-service portal for spectrum licensing

Builds an API for mobile app developers.
Andrew Colley Sep 30 2014 6:40AM Software
Telstra ditches 900 MHz for LTE-Advanced

Telstra ditches 900 MHz for LTE-Advanced

To focus on 700 MHz + 1800 MHz.
Allie Coyne Sep 23 2014 2:21PM Telco/ISP
Telstra expands 700 MHz LTE network

Telstra expands 700 MHz LTE network

To make 4G available to 90 percent of Australians.
Stuart Corner Sep 11 2014 2:30PM Telco/ISP
Turnbull picks 3.5GHz for metro NBN spectrum gap

Turnbull picks 3.5GHz for metro NBN spectrum gap

Works to fix 80,000 premises shortfall.
Allie Coyne Aug 21 2014 9:31AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone refarms spectrum to boost 4G network

Vodafone refarms spectrum to boost 4G network

Racing Telstra, Optus.
Allie Coyne Jul 29 2014 1:08PM Telco/ISP
Telecom NZ launches commercial 700MHz 4G service

Telecom NZ launches commercial 700MHz 4G service

May deploy service in cities if demand arises.
Juha Saarinen Jul 16 2014 6:27AM Telco/ISP
Amazon launches Fire Phone with online retail focus

Amazon launches Fire Phone with online retail focus

Handheld virtual shopping cart.
Juha Saarinen Jun 19 2014 5:29AM Hardware
Samsung focuses on screen with new flagship tablet

Samsung focuses on screen with new flagship tablet

Unveils Galaxy Tab S.
Juha Saarinen Jun 13 2014 10:51AM Hardware
OECD proposes sharing of licensed radio spectrum

OECD proposes sharing of licensed radio spectrum

Unlicensed airwaves needed to meet demand.
Juha Saarinen May 15 2014 5:17AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone CEO admits negative perceptions linger

Vodafone CEO admits negative perceptions linger

Will rely on customised products, higher data to boost user figures.
Penny Wolf Apr 30 2014 2:50PM Telco/ISP
Qualcomm introduces 64-bit mobile device processors

Qualcomm introduces 64-bit mobile device processors

Aiming at the high end.
Juha Saarinen Apr 8 2014 6:10AM Hardware
Microsoft equips Surface 2 with LTE

Microsoft equips Surface 2 with LTE

But not in Australia.
Allie Coyne Mar 18 2014 1:02PM Software
Govt begins review of emergency services spectrum

Govt begins review of emergency services spectrum

Telstra, Police Federation continue to fight for access.
Allie Coyne Mar 4 2014 12:44PM Telco/ISP
NSN claims new 2.6Gbps mobile data speed record

NSN claims new 2.6Gbps mobile data speed record

LTE-A moves forward.
Juha Saarinen Feb 6 2014 5:51AM Telco/ISP
Optus to start 2600MHz LTE trials

Optus to start 2600MHz LTE trials

The 'other' digital dividend.
Ry Crozier Jan 30 2014 8:06AM Telco/ISP
Predicting what a 5G network will look like: study

Predicting what a 5G network will look like: study

Disruptive design changes called for.
Juha Saarinen Dec 18 2013 5:27AM Telco/ISP
LTE network launch could boost iPhones in China

LTE network launch could boost iPhones in China

220,000 base stations, 700 million customers.
Juha Saarinen Nov 26 2013 9:24AM Telco/ISP
UK considers release of more spectrum for mobile use

UK considers release of more spectrum for mobile use

25-fold capacity increase.
Juha Saarinen Nov 22 2013 12:52PM Telco/ISP

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