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.

Telstra commits to 4G in 900 MHz

Telstra commits to 4G in 900 MHz

Carrier has 1.5 million LTE customers.
Joshua Gliddon Feb 20 2013 11:13AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone pushes 4G to 67 Mbps peak

Vodafone pushes 4G to 67 Mbps peak

Data speed tests in Sydney's east.
Ry Crozier Feb 19 2013 5:54PM Telco/ISP
ACMA plots amateur radio band harvest for LTE

ACMA plots amateur radio band harvest for LTE

Preparing for TD-LTE auction in 2014.
Juha Saarinen Feb 14 2013 6:41AM Telco/ISP
Telstra cracks 90 Mbps in Perth LTE device tests

Telstra cracks 90 Mbps in Perth LTE device tests

CAT4 devices on the way.
Staff Writers Feb 13 2013 3:15PM Telco/ISP
Deloitte links mobile spectrum to productivity

Deloitte links mobile spectrum to productivity

But what about the NBN?
Charis Palmer Feb 7 2013 2:24PM Telco/ISP
ACMA reveals 4G 1800 MHz resale fears

ACMA reveals 4G 1800 MHz resale fears

Why expired 1800 MHz licenses could become unsaleable.
Ry Crozier Feb 4 2013 7:00AM Telco/ISP
PC era far from over, declares Deloitte

PC era far from over, declares Deloitte

Most internet traffic still going to the desktop.
Joshua Gliddon Jan 18 2013 1:00PM Hardware
ACMA to upgrade spectrum monitor system

ACMA to upgrade spectrum monitor system

Crackdown on illegal repeaters and jammers.
Ry Crozier Jan 16 2013 7:01AM Telco/ISP
Australia's new mobile spectrum up for grabs

Australia's new mobile spectrum up for grabs

Final reserve prices and terms published for telcos.
Brett Winterford Jan 3 2013 4:35PM Telco/ISP
ACMA ready to take names on 700 MHz auction

ACMA ready to take names on 700 MHz auction

Process begins on January 3.
Staff Writers Dec 24 2012 9:00AM Telco/ISP
UK Defence Ministry to auction off radio spectrum

UK Defence Ministry to auction off radio spectrum

Eyes other strong European sale results.
Juha Saarinen Dec 18 2012 11:07AM Telco/ISP
Conroy sets 700 MHz spectrum reserve price

Conroy sets 700 MHz spectrum reserve price

Updated: Price described as unrealistic, unworkable.
Ry Crozier Dec 14 2012 4:59PM Telco/ISP
Rio Tinto to deploy private 4G network

Rio Tinto to deploy private 4G network

Automation testbed mine site chosen.
Ry Crozier Dec 11 2012 11:11AM Networking
ACMA's response to emergency services spectrum

ACMA's response to emergency services spectrum

Opinion: The ACMA's determination based on rigorous research.
Chris Chapman Oct 31 2012 7:52AM Telco/ISP
China allocates 2.6 GHz spectrum for LTE

China allocates 2.6 GHz spectrum for LTE

Giant 4G deployment over next two years.
Juha Saarinen Oct 30 2012 7:26AM Networking
ACMA shortchanges emergency services on LTE spectrum

ACMA shortchanges emergency services on LTE spectrum

Picks new fight with states, safety agencies.
Ry Crozier Oct 29 2012 1:06PM Telco/ISP
VHA to sit at digital dividend auction table

VHA to sit at digital dividend auction table

But doesn't need the spectrum for its 4G plans.
Ry Crozier Oct 14 2012 1:15PM Telco/ISP
Five-year delay on 800 MHz emergency networks

Five-year delay on 800 MHz emergency networks

Motorola pushes for emergency services spectrum.
Brett Winterford Oct 12 2012 12:15PM Telco/ISP
Five-year delay on 800 MHz emergency networks

Five-year delay on 800 MHz emergency networks

Motorola pushes for emergency services spectrum.
Brett Winterford Oct 12 2012 12:15PM Telco/ISP
iiNet 4G customers miss out on Freezone

iiNet 4G customers miss out on Freezone

Hobbled wholesale product.
James Hutchinson Sep 17 2012 4:49PM Telco/ISP

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