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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.

Telecom NZ to switch on 4G LTE network

Telecom NZ to switch on 4G LTE network

Access to Wi-Fi network provided with plans.
Juha Saarinen Nov 11 2013 1:39PM Telco/ISP
Telstra makes signal control changes in IP core

Telstra makes signal control changes in IP core

Brought on by 4G rollout.
Ry Crozier Nov 8 2013 12:44PM Networking
Telecom and Vodafone grab NZ spectrum

Telecom and Vodafone grab NZ spectrum

One 5 MHz pair unsold.
Juha Saarinen Oct 30 2013 7:23AM Telco/ISP
Telstra puts more LTE-Advanced trials on roadmap

Telstra puts more LTE-Advanced trials on roadmap

Expects to put technology into production this financial year.
Ry Crozier Oct 24 2013 7:28AM Telco/ISP
Nokia releases its first Windows tablet

Nokia releases its first Windows tablet

Pre-loaded with Office and Outlook.
Juha Saarinen Oct 22 2013 11:00PM Hardware
Telecom NZ sets date for 4G service launch

Telecom NZ sets date for 4G service launch

1800MHz initially.
Juha Saarinen Oct 7 2013 6:27AM Telco/ISP
Telecom NZ embarks on nationwide wifi network build

Telecom NZ embarks on nationwide wifi network build

One gigabyte a day limit.
Juha Saarinen Sep 27 2013 6:07AM Telco/ISP
Optus gives $240m LTE contract to Visionstream

Optus gives $240m LTE contract to Visionstream

Takes LTE fight to Telstra.
Staff Writers Sep 20 2013 12:57PM Telco/ISP
Japanese LTE trial hits 770Mbit/s downloads

Japanese LTE trial hits 770Mbit/s downloads

Time-division LTE-A used.
Juha Saarinen Sep 16 2013 6:12AM Telco/ISP
Optus expands TD-LTE network

Optus expands TD-LTE network

Switches on in four more capital cities.
Ry Crozier Sep 13 2013 11:50AM Telco/ISP
New Apple iPhones to reach Australia this month

New Apple iPhones to reach Australia this month

Leaks mostly correct.
Juha Saarinen Sep 11 2013 6:04AM Hardware
Police take 700 MHz fight to 'every politician'

Police take 700 MHz fight to 'every politician'

Seek election commitments.
Ry Crozier Aug 5 2013 6:31AM Telco/ISP
Google unveils flagship Moto X phone

Google unveils flagship Moto X phone

Sports light sensitive Kodak camera sensor.
Juha Saarinen Aug 2 2013 7:31AM Hardware
Albanese keeps high price on 700 MHz spectrum

Albanese keeps high price on 700 MHz spectrum

Emergency services bid in doubt.
Ry Crozier Jul 30 2013 12:46PM Telco/ISP
Government saves 1800 MHz spectrum for rail

Government saves 1800 MHz spectrum for rail

Grants reprieve.
Andrew Colley Jul 25 2013 2:14PM Telco/ISP
Senate backs police bid for unsold 700 MHz

Senate backs police bid for unsold 700 MHz

Calls for all leftovers to be reserved.
Ry Crozier Jul 23 2013 5:01PM Telco/ISP
Telstra expands 4G network rollout

Telstra expands 4G network rollout

Targets 1500 more base stations for upgrade.
Ry Crozier Jul 18 2013 1:48PM Telco/ISP
Telco vendor in industrial espionage imbroglio

Telco vendor in industrial espionage imbroglio

Tawdry tactics.
Juha Saarinen Jul 17 2013 12:07PM Strategy
AT&T to pay $1.2 billion for Leap

AT&T to pay $1.2 billion for Leap

In race for wireless spectrum.
Staff Writers Jul 15 2013 6:48AM Telco/ISP
Mt Everest gets 4G

Mt Everest gets 4G

Mobile coverage at the top of the world.
Juha Saarinen Jul 8 2013 6:00AM Telco/ISP

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