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.

iiNet plans 4G launch

iiNet plans 4G launch

Backs onto Optus retail.
Staff Writers Sep 17 2012 11:14AM Telco/ISP
Apple builds LTE patent war chest

Apple builds LTE patent war chest

Armed for future litigation?
Juha Saarinen Sep 7 2012 6:49AM Networking
Optus switches on consumer 4G network

Optus switches on consumer 4G network

Services live Sydney, Perth and Newcastle.
Chris Jager Sep 4 2012 10:45AM Networking
Australian carriers two years away on Voice over LTE

Australian carriers two years away on Voice over LTE

As Korea, US moves in.
James Hutchinson Aug 10 2012 12:31PM Telco/ISP
Telstra boosts NBN, mobile investments

Telstra boosts NBN, mobile investments

LTE network to gain $1.2bn boost this year.
James Hutchinson Aug 9 2012 1:03PM Telco/ISP
Optus launches LTE services for business

Optus launches LTE services for business

NSN, Huawei nab lion's share of contracts.
James Hutchinson Jul 31 2012 4:22PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone prepares August end to 3

Vodafone prepares August end to 3

Uncertain about digital dividend, NBN future.
James Hutchinson Jul 24 2012 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Telstra, Optus, VHA bring mobile coverage to NSW rail tunnels

Telstra, Optus, VHA bring mobile coverage to NSW rail tunnels

First phase switched on.
Ry Crozier Jul 16 2012 10:06AM Telco/ISP
Virgin Mobile confirms 4G services this year

Virgin Mobile confirms 4G services this year

In lock-step with Optus.
James Hutchinson Jul 2 2012 4:44PM Telco/ISP
Vodafone plans 4G rollout next year

Vodafone plans 4G rollout next year

Launches dual-carrier HSPA stop-gap.
James Hutchinson Jun 26 2012 2:38PM Telco/ISP
Photos: Optus takes LTE plunge

Photos: Optus takes LTE plunge

A look at Optus' first 4G towers.
Staff Writers Jun 22 2012 12:30PM Telco/ISP
Photos: Telstra's LTE upgrade

Photos: Telstra's LTE upgrade

A look at the towers that run the show.
Staff Writers Jun 22 2012 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Optus to build 4G testing base

Optus to build 4G testing base

Metro areas get both LTE standards.
James Hutchinson Jun 19 2012 3:40PM Telco/ISP
Digital dividend auction delayed until 2013

Digital dividend auction delayed until 2013

Better for telcos, ACMA says.
James Hutchinson Jun 19 2012 2:21PM Telco/ISP
TelstraClear sale imminent: report

TelstraClear sale imminent: report

Regulatory scrutiny likely.
Juha Saarinen Jun 15 2012 7:14AM Telco/ISP
Brazilian LTE spectrum bonanza fizzles

Brazilian LTE spectrum bonanza fizzles

City coverage by 2016.
Juha Saarinen Jun 14 2012 6:33AM Telco/ISP
NBN wireless faces crippled upgrade path

NBN wireless faces crippled upgrade path

MIMO no-show on NBN.
James Hutchinson Jun 8 2012 1:45PM Telco/ISP
Government mulls spectrum access overhaul

Government mulls spectrum access overhaul

Convergence Review recommendations considered.
James Hutchinson Jun 7 2012 7:00AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co expands wireless trials

NBN Co expands wireless trials

Toowoomba, Tamworth get LTE.
Staff Writers May 25 2012 1:13PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co quashes wireless block claims

NBN Co quashes wireless block claims

Are future peak speeds tested?
James Hutchinson May 23 2012 7:00AM Telco/ISP

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