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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.

AAPT loses bid for 28 GHz carve-out

AAPT loses bid for 28 GHz carve-out

Comms regulator sticks with judgment.
Ry Crozier Jul 2 2013 2:13PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone has no plans for 4G modems

Vodafone has no plans for 4G modems

Unlikely in 2013.
Ry Crozier Jun 20 2013 6:21AM Telco/ISP
Telstra opposes 700 MHz for emergency 4G network

Telstra opposes 700 MHz for emergency 4G network

Keep it for commercial mobile broadband.
Ry Crozier Jun 19 2013 2:00PM Telco/ISP
New Zealand to get third LTE 4G network

New Zealand to get third LTE 4G network

Huawei to supply equipment.
Juha Saarinen Jun 18 2013 2:00PM Telco/ISP
Police Federation makes play for unsold 700 MHz

Police Federation makes play for unsold 700 MHz

No reason to keep it open for commercial telcos.
Ry Crozier Jun 17 2013 6:30AM Telco/ISP
Aussie telcos mull mixed cellular-Wi-Fi networks

Aussie telcos mull mixed cellular-Wi-Fi networks

Traffic steering buoys HetNet talk.
Ry Crozier Jun 14 2013 6:34AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone switches on 4G network

Vodafone switches on 4G network

Last of the three telcos.
Allie Coyne Jun 12 2013 12:00PM Networking
ACCC to review mobile termination access service

ACCC to review mobile termination access service

Is regulation necessary?
Juha Saarinen May 28 2013 5:58AM Telco/ISP
Optus kicks off TD-LTE network

Optus kicks off TD-LTE network

Two new devices.
Allie Coyne May 20 2013 11:21AM Telco/ISP
Telstra, Optus, TPG buy $2bn of mobile spectrum

Telstra, Optus, TPG buy $2bn of mobile spectrum

Feds left holding unsold assets.
Ry Crozier May 7 2013 10:44AM Telco/ISP
VHA picks Cisco for mobile multimedia platform

VHA picks Cisco for mobile multimedia platform

Terabit scalability promised.
Juha Saarinen May 7 2013 6:21AM Telco/ISP
Miners eye comms reprieve in WA quiet zone

Miners eye comms reprieve in WA quiet zone

Watchdog considers ruling update.
Ry Crozier Apr 10 2013 5:09PM Networking
Huawei beats Alcatel-Lucent for NZ 4G

Huawei beats Alcatel-Lucent for NZ 4G

Long-time supplier dumped.
Juha Saarinen Apr 9 2013 8:24AM Telco/ISP
Telcos win reprieve over 4G spectrum payments

Telcos win reprieve over 4G spectrum payments

Extra year to pay off auction wins.
Ry Crozier Mar 19 2013 5:15PM Telco/ISP
Russian telco sole bidder for Indian spectrum rights

Russian telco sole bidder for Indian spectrum rights

Frequencies go for less than expected
Juha Saarinen Mar 12 2013 8:01AM Telco/ISP
ACMA mulls long-term strategy for LTE spectrum

ACMA mulls long-term strategy for LTE spectrum

How to get 4G networks in 1800 MHz spectrum Australia-wide.
Ry Crozier Mar 8 2013 1:25PM Telco/ISP
Telstra eyes surety as LTE moves on microwave territory

Telstra eyes surety as LTE moves on microwave territory

Rival telcos reject spectrum prioritisation plan.
Ry Crozier Mar 8 2013 7:06AM Telco/ISP
World's largest LTE network about to launch

World's largest LTE network about to launch

A mere 220,000 base stations.
Juha Saarinen Mar 1 2013 12:55PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone NZ launches LTE ahead of schedule

Vodafone NZ launches LTE ahead of schedule

Low usage expected.
Juha Saarinen Feb 28 2013 1:42PM Telco/ISP
UK 4G spectrum sells for less

UK 4G spectrum sells for less

Political fallout to come.
Juha Saarinen Feb 21 2013 7:28AM Telco/ISP

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